Dr. Sara Lamie
- Orthopedic outpatient physical therapy for musculoskeletal conditions.
- Joint mobilization and manipulation including thrust and Mulligan.
- Individualized therapeutic exercise prescription for functional recovery.
- Manual therapy combined with posture and muscle balance correction.
- Hippotherapy using equine-assisted physical therapy techniques.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Mountainside Community Wellness Center
321 Route 113, East Thetford, VT, 05043
Sara Lamie began her interest in physical movement as a student-athlete, and continues to maintain an active lifestyle in fitness and instruction. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Juniata College in 2006 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Franklin Pierce University in 2009. Within her nearly 15 years of experience, she has focused primarily on orthopedic outpatient physical therapy practice in hospital-based settings, with a focus on sports medicine and geriatrics. She has specific interests in joint mobilization and manipulation, including thrust and Mulligan techniques, individualized exercise prescription, therapeutic applications of yoga, and functional biomechanics. Since departing from the hospital-based clinic setting in 2019, Sara has enjoyed exploring spaces where the traditional medical model fails to meet clients’ needs. These include fitness instruction and group classes, informational workshops, and injury prevention as well as maintenance. She has also enjoyed providing Hippotherapy (physical therapy for patients, using equine partners as a treatment tool) at High Horses Center for Equine-Assisted Services in Sharon, VT. Sara’s treatment philosophy incorporates her solid background in psychology and movement science to promote wellness within the individual in body and mind. She seeks to learn what drives her clients in order to form a collaborative partnership. Sara often approaches treatment through the lens of posture and muscle balance, encouraging clients to connect with their bodies through the somatic experience of interoception. She thrives on crafting specific exercise programs with complementary manual therapy techniques in order to give her clients the tools to help them achieve and maintain their functional and recreational goals.
Initial evaluation must be completed at first visit in order to assess impairments and functional limitations, set goals, and develop a plan of care. Initial evaluation typically includes: Medical history, relevant tests and measures, applicable functional tests, gait and/or movement analysis, initial Home Exercise Program, patient education and applicable manual treatment.