Laura Hodges, DPT, MS, ATC works part-time as a Project Manager for Wilcox Financial Group and PowHERhouse Money Coaching while also employed as VP of Operations for another small business. Laura is among those that switched careers amidst the pandemic. She worked 17 years as a Physical Therapist and wanted a career with more flexibility and better work-life balance. She grew up in West Seneca, NY before pursuing her undergraduate education at Wingate University, NC where she was an academic All-American member of the softball team. She continued her education at the University of Houston where she received a Master’s in Science while working as a graduate assistant Athletic Trainer for the sports teams. From there, she moved to Chicago to attend Northwestern University and received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She stayed in the Chicago area for 10 years after graduation before returning to the Buffalo area to be closer to family. When not working, her and her husband, Tony, enjoy remodeling their home. She enjoys skiing and kayaking with her son, Jacob. You can regularly find her working out, biking and walking her Bernedoodle puppy Baxter.
Fun facts:
- I have lived in 6 different states and traveled to 32!
- My dad was in the movie “The Natural” as a member of the baseball team.