Our People

Our Story

“There has to be a better way.”

These thoughts and the right amount of sheer stubbornness to want to do things well are what ultimately pushed Julie into launching Laurus into what it is today.

The formation of Laurus came upon the conclusion of a college soccer career with the University of Minnesota & after a decade accumulating elite youth and college coaching experience – truly understanding the front lines of competitive sport from multiple perspectives.

While employed as physical therapist at an insurance-based practice and continuing to coach, one of Julie’s own high-achieving college bound soccer players injured her ACL in the aftermath of the Great Recession. Julie took on the rehab of this player independently and quickly learned the value of being able to practice at the top of her PT license when not handcuffed by insurance companies and the corporate medical model.

In April 2010, Laurus was formed with the goal of finding a better way to specialize in the ACL rehab and prevention of competitive players. She supplemented her income by continuing to coach soccer as Laurus grew.

Hard work combined with the guidance of excellent mentors, millions of mistakes (most often not repeated), and good luck at the just the right times paved the way for Laurus as it’s known today – leading the way in blending the worlds of high-quality rehab and expert-led performance in a truly athlete-centered model.

The goal was simple back then & remains today:
Provide the most effective rehab experience available centered around the unique needs, motivations, and goals of the competitive athlete from post-injury to FULL return to play.

How?
Commit to a practice supported by the best available scientific evidence, experienced planning, informed decision-making, and delivered with the athlete at the center of it all.

Surround oneself by a team of co-workers equally driven by high quality work, shared values, and the freedom to consider better ways.

Our Purpose

MISSION

To empower the competitive athlete to succeed.

VISION

Laurus Athletic Rehab & Performance will be the sought after destination to both work and train in the field of athletic development and rehab of competitive athletes.

VALUES

Grow with us.
Laurus Careers & Internships

Physical Therapist

HIRING PROCESS WILL BEGIN EARLY 2024

We will be seeking highly qualified candidates to grow our current staff in 2024.

Must be licensed to practice physical therapy in the State of Minnesota upon hiring.

We prefer candidates with CSCS or ATC credentials and 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in a highly competitive sport setting.

Must have a strong demonstrated interest in working in a cash-based model and passion for delivering high-quality care at the top of your license.

Contact: jeibensteiner@laurusrehab.com 

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Strength & Conditioning / Athletic Development Internship

ACCEPTING INTERESTED APPLICANTS FOR WINTER 2023-2024

Open to recent or current college students (including graduate school) seeking an in-depth learning experience.  Application is required.

Highly recommended for aspiring sports performance professionals in addition to aspiring sports physical therapists.

12-16 weeks, depending on time of year.
Unpaid.  20 hour per week requirement including selected weekly assignments.

Contact: Matt@laurusperform.com

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Job Shadowing / Observation

AVAILABLE ON A LIMITED BASIS

Open to current college students who have an interest in pursuing a career in the sports performance, sports science, biomechanics, strength & conditioning, sports physical therapy or similar fields.

Limited to 10 hours.  Aspiring sports physical therapists, please consider our Strength & Conditioning / Athletic Development Internship for extended learning opportunities.

Contact: Matt@laurusperform.com