Dr. Laura Meihofer
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Dr. Laura Meihofer
Education
Mayo School of Health Sciences
Doctor of Physical Therapy May 2012
Simpson College
Bachelor of Arts December 2008
Specialty Certifications
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Athletic Trainer
Registered Yoga Teacher
Dry Needling Certified
Conditions Frequently Treated:
Constipation
Incontinence
Diastasis recti
Hip/back/pelvic pain
Pregnancy/postpartum
Dyspareunia/painful sex
Pelvic organ prolapse
Although these conditions are more common, you can still see a full list of
conditions treated by Dr. Laura on the Pelvic Floor Conditions Page!
About This Provider
Philosophy for Treatment
My aim with physical therapy intervention is to help people feel their best in all aspects of their health: body, mind, and spirit. Therefore, I often put an emphasis on incorporating lifestyle changes into treatment. In addition to hands-on techniques, I work hard to craft a comprehensive care plan that includes targeted exercises, behavioral modifications, self-treatment techniques, and so much more. I believe that therapy is an active process that requires patients to look at how they are currently living their life and work to make sustainable changes that better support their goals.
I also like to incorporate education throughout our time together. I do this so that my patients can understand what is going on in their bodies and be empowered to make real-time adjustments with their movements, as well as advocate for themselves. I don’t want patients to just come in and “get better,” I want to provide them with the resources they need to change their lives for the better.
What Made You Choose Physical Therapy?
I feel like it came to me naturally through life experiences, like it was meant to be! I was always fascinated with how the human body worked, likely because my parents had an influence on my view of health. I had a dad who was a firefighter and always talked about responding to emergencies, which I thought was pretty neat. Additionally, I had a mom who showed me the value of advocating for yourself with healthcare professionals and how to go about that. While in school, I excelled in all my health classes and pursued athletic training in college.
While I loved that career, I realized it was a lot of nights and weekends—and while young athletes are amazing, I wanted a bit more of a challenge. This led me to physical therapy school. While in school, I was introduced to the world of pelvic health and fell in love. From there, I experienced a clinical rotation, which made me realize that I was able to get people to trust me quickly and was skilled in having highly sensitive conversations with ease. It was the perfect challenge, and an industry I really enjoyed from the beginning…so I haven’t looked back since!
Work with Dr. Laura
Dr. Laura’s Favorite
Treatment Techniques
Cupping
Manual therapy
Neuromuscular re-education
Exercise prescription
Biofeedback
Behavioral modifications
Features and Collaborations
What Patients Are
Saying About Dr. Laura
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Gaisma P
My provider at Hive has been an amazing physical therapist. They helped recover an achilles tear volleyball injury. They were very knowledgeable, pleasant, and they made a not-so-fun thing as fun as possible. They gave practical exercises and got excited about the progress that was made. It’s clear that they love what they do and they go above and beyond to help someone not only recover physically from an injury but mentally as well. I would highly, highly recommend them.
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Ryan G
Hive saved my life! I was in so much chronic pain I never believed I would find my way out. We have accomplished so much, they never give up, always listen intently, and even a year in has found new ways to continue progress. If you are a man with bowel, urinary, or sexual issues/pain, they will help you. I spent years suffering through clinicians who couldn’t help. They did. Brilliant clinicians!
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Kylie D
Hive gave me the best PT experience I’ve ever had! I’ve had lots of PT from being a past college athlete so I didn’t know what my provider’s style would be. They listened to all of my concerns and explained everything easy enough for me to understand. They made sure I was able to continue my everyday lifestyle and lifting regimen while incorporating the exercises to strengthen my back and hips. If something wasn’t working for me they instantly came up with alternative options to make sure I was comfortable and happy with our sessions. I can’t thank Hive enough. I will never seek any other PT service again except from them!
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Samantha S
I am so glad and thankful that I found the providers at Hive. My pain and symptoms have gotten better with each appointment. In my appointments I feel heard and validated. I leave with more compassion for myself and am empowered with tools to control my symptoms and get to the root cause. Their expertise and knowledge has been unmatched to any other modalities I have sought or used previously!
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Tanner F
The providers at Hive are so welcoming, empathic, and beyond dedicated to their craft. I’ve interacted with a lot of people in and around the field of physical therapy and I can say without a shadow of a doubt they are the true example of experts. I’ve learned so much from their workshops and shadowing their work! Not just about the body, muscles and proper technique/form/engagement that you would expect, but also how a provider should treat their patients! CANNOT say enough good things about them and the wonderful quality of care they provide!
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Alyssa L
My Hive provider is an amazing pelvic floor PT!! I was seeing a local therapist for a few months before I started going to Hive, and it wasn’t until I made the transition that I started seeing significant improvements in my symptoms. My therapy and interventions were very personalized and focused on my specific needs and lifestyle. I don’t think I would be where I am today without them. My provider was a critical component of my postpartum journey. Highly recommend Hive for pelvic floor therapy since they are truly the best therapists out there for the job.
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Christina A
I’m a chiropractor, and this is who I trust for myself and my patients. The providers at Hive are extremely knowledgeable and thorough. I haven’t come across more dedicated and educated PT’s, and I really appreciate them!!
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Elizabeth M
My Hive provider was amazing to work with! They were super welcoming and accepting of myself as a transgender woman. I was recommended to them by my surgeon’s office following GRS at Mayo Clinic and was a bit worried about finding a PT that was accepting and able to assist me; however my provider was superb in all aspects. They personalized their approach to my needs and I was seeing real progress throughout my time with them.
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Courtney M
The providers at Hive Therapy and Wellness are fantastic! I really enjoyed how my provider not only listened to what my complaints were, but also performed a well-rounded evaluation. They developed a very customized plan of care to help me attain my goals. My provider takes their time to explain the rationale behind their treatment modalities and why it can be helpful. For me this is huge, because it not only shows their knowledge but it also helps me understand the importance of what I’m doing, how it’ll help me stay safe when working out, and also help build on my weaknesses. I’ll continue to recommend them!
