Personalized orthopedic care · Richardson, Texas214.774.4475
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Experienced care.
A personal connection.

Lori Willard, DPT

Lori believes that injury prevention begins with keeping the body balanced and the core strong. Her approach brings hands-on care together with an understanding of the whole person.

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Lori Willard, DPT
Lori Willard · Doctor of Physical Therapy

Background & philosophy

A foundation in
orthopedic care.

Lori graduated from Creighton University with her clinical doctorate degree in 2000. She moved to Texas and began her orthopedic career at a large outpatient therapy center before establishing her own practice.

She began advanced education in manual therapy early in her career. Her coursework covers the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine; ribs; shoulder; knee; hip; ankle; foot; wrist; and hand.

Today, you work directly with Lori to develop a collaborative treatment plan and a long-term approach to maintaining the activities that fit your life.

Advanced education

Hands-on skill.
Whole-body perspective.

Manual therapy

Joint mobilization and manipulation, soft tissue release, myofascial release, and muscle energy techniques.

Movement & posture

Postural assessment, Pilates, Yoga, strength, and stabilization.

Additional techniques

Advanced coursework includes dry needling, alongside a range of orthopedic assessment and treatment techniques.

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A hands-on approach

Time to understand.
Care to move forward.

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Lori’s philosophy

Balance is
the starting point.

Keeping the body balanced and the core strong is central to Lori’s view of injury prevention. Assessment, hands-on care, and movement work together.

Your next step

Let’s get you back to life.

Start with a conversation about your needs and goals.

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