Michelle Bostick

PT, DPT

Michelle Bostick is a life-long athlete in team sports including rugby, basketball, and volleyball and brings this team approach to her work as a physical therapist. She identifies the biomechanical causes of her patients’ injuries and uses a multifaceted approach to create a well-balanced treatment program. Michelle graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in biology from Bryn Mawr College and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Washington.

Michelle looks not only to help her patients recover from their injuries, but also to improve their movement patterns to meet new goals and challenges. Understanding that each patient has different needs for recovery, Michelle uses the biopsychosocial model to tailor her treatment to the individual. She has pursued a range of continuing education including NAIOMT, IPA, and Mulligan courses as well as received certification as an Olympic Weightlifting Coach and CrossFit Level 1 coach. Since 2021, she has been a subject matter contributor to the Seattle area Train 2B Sturdy women’s enduro mountain bike group.

In her free time, Michelle loves to mountain bike with her wife and friends, travel, and check out new restaurants.

Board & Advanced Certifications

  • Physical Therapy: Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (2006)

Education

  • Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT): University of Washington (2006)
  • Bachelor of Arts, Biology: Bryn Mawr College (1998)

Professional Affiliations

  • Member: American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Research

  • Muscle Activation During Commonly Prescribed Low Back Exercises: A SEMG Study (2005)

Invited Speaker

  • Mountain biking injury prevention: Train 2B Sturdy (2021)
  • Shoulder mechanics and common lifting problems: Level 4 CrossFit (2011)

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I walked into Avant Physical Therapy nearly immobilized by pain just days before I was scheduled to go on stage and perform. From my very first appointment, Laura kept me on the long-term healing path, while managing my immediate needs as a performer. Laura's knowledge of the dancing body and her awareness of movement from a dancer's perspective make her one of the most exceptional physical therapists in Seattle.
Justin R.
Hands down, the best PT I've ever been to. Laura is a wonderful, upbeat person and and amazing therapist, and unlike many PT's she spends the entire hour with you. She's also very good with difficult cases. I've had an ongoing back issue for several years and have tried everything. I'd pretty much given up on ever really getting better. In one month Laura helped me more than anyone else had been able to.
Tanya J.
Laura with Avant PT is the best physical therapist I know! My back was in bad shape after my first daughter was born and I had tried everything and everyone. When I met Laura she gave me a plan, was a great problem-solver (my situation was a bit of a puzzle) and I saw immediate, positive results after working with her for only a short time.
Abby L.
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