Physical Therapy

Lauren Glisic

Lauren Glisic, Co-Founder of Athletic Lab is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She has been practicing in the outpatient orthopedic setting since graduating from the University of Southern California with her DPT degree in 2014. She is trained in Selective Functional Movement Assessment and Blood Flow Restriction Therapy, and has done over 200 hours of continuing education courses including assessment of running biomechanics, treatment of upper body injuries in the overhead athlete, foot and ankle assessments and treatments for novice and elite runners, and chronic pain management. She has worked with multiple beach volleyball leagues and fitness studios in the Santa Monica area, educating players and athletes on injury prevention and integrating the science of physical therapy into the fitness realm. When she’s not working, you can find her on the beach playing volleyball and running, or in the mountains hiking and snowboarding.

Lyssa Cleary

Lyssa Cleary, Co-founder of Athletic Lab is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS). She graduated with her doctor of physical therapy from the University of Southern California in 2014 and went on to complete USC’s orthopedic residency program in 2015 where she worked with sports medicine physicians and specialized in treating patients with orthopedic related injuries, including headaches. She has presented internationally, nationally and regionally on the topics of interdisciplinary migraine treatment, neck pain/headaches and analysis/treatment of movement dysfunction as it relates to specific athletic populations. She is trained in Blood Flow Restriction Therapy and has taken continuing education courses to hone in on assessment of running biomechanics, treatment of running-related injuries, foot/ankle assessment/ treatment strategies for the runner and beyond, as well as shoulder pain management. Currently, she teaches at USC in the graduate school department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy in addition to seeing clients at Athletic Lab. She loves living in Santa Monica, embraces the ease at which it allows for her to live an active lifestyle, and looks forward to helping her patients return to one as well.

Morgan Faer

Morgan Faer, Client Care and Marketing Coordinator, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Research from Carnegie Mellon University. She began her career in New York City working in consulting before moving to LA and transitioning to the technology space where she worked as a program manager. During her career, Morgan has worked in many different client facing roles and is passionate about helping those around her feel supported in achieving their goals. Originally hailing from Newton, MA, Morgan is a dedicated Boston sports fan and very active individual. She grew up skiing, playing soccer, and ran HS and collegiate track & field. She is also an avid baker, loves trying new foods and restaurants, and travels every chance she can get. In 2024 she sustained a devastating, multilligament knee injury during a soccer game and spent the following year and a half rehabbing with Athletic Lab where she found herself to be most at peace during her recovery. Transitioning to the Client Care role felt like a natural and meaningful fit as she now works to help shepherd others through a process that she knows firsthand can be scary and stressful. Now on the other side of her injury, she’s back to enjoying the activities she loves and is proud to be part of such an incredible team helping others do the same.

Kelsey Loeffler

Kelsey is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, who earned her degree from the University of Southern California. Her journey into physical therapy was inspired by her own experience overcoming knee surgery after sustaining a volleyball injury. This personal journey ignited her interest in the field, motivating her to pursue a career in physical therapy. With a focus on sports-related injuries, Kelsey has accumulated extensive knowledge and practical experience. She’s had the privilege of working with athletes from the NFL, MLB, NCAA Division 1, as well as professional surfers and skateboarders. Outside of her clinical practice, Kelsey maintains an active lifestyle. You can often find her running, playing tennis, biking, attending country concerts, and reading on the beach. Kelsey is passionate about making a positive impact on her patients’ lives. She develops comprehensive, individualized care plans aimed at helping individuals achieve their goals and regain optimal function. She looks forward to leveraging her expertise and enthusiasm to support her patients.

Courtney Yewell

Courtney earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Southern California, where she also completed an orthopedic residency. During her time at USC, she worked with patients across a wide range of ages and activity levels and contributed to teaching within USC’s physical therapy program.

Courtney has extensive experience working with athletes and runners of all levels - from recreational runners and active adults to high school, collegiate, and professional athletes. She enjoys helping individuals return to sport after injury while also building the strength and resilience needed to support long-term performance.

Her approach centers on understanding the demands of each athlete’s sport and creating a plan of care that bridges rehabilitation with performance training. By combining evidence-based treatment with strength and movement training, Courtney helps her patients move better, train with confidence, and continue doing the activities they love for years to come.

She grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and played various sports including soccer, track, basketball, gymnastics and dance. Her main focus of acrobatic gymnastics sparked her passion for movement and the human body. Outside of work she loves live music, beach days with her friends and any outdoor activity in the sun. She is a self-proclaimed coffee and carbohydrate enthusiast. Beyond the clinic, you can catch her running at the beach or indulging in a sweet treat at a local coffee shop!

Lauren Jue

Lauren earned her Doctor in Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California. She is a double Trojan and received her BS in human biology and minors in dance and business from USC. She has worked with pre-professional and professional athletes with experience treating on site and backstage at the Cincinnati Ballet. She also has experience treating Division 1 collegiate athletes while working with the track and field and men’s tennis teams at USC. Her experience with professional dancers and athletes has provided her with the expertise to work with athletes of all levels - especially those with more complex movement related problems. With over 15 years of dance experience herself, she is a dance medicine specialist and loves working with performing artists, along with orthopedic related injuries with an emphasis on return-to-sport. Lauren is committed to providing each of her patients a holistic approach to care, integrating mind and body to accomplish each individuals' goals. Outside of the clinic, you can find Lauren taking Pilates classes, sunset walks on the beach and hiking. She loves to travel and you can find her trying every new restaurant in Los Angeles!

Alley Gray

Alley earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Southern California after completing her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at University of Central Florida. Growing up as a competitive volleyball player, her passion for physical therapy was shaped through both her own experiences as an athlete and watching her father progress through rehabilitation - experiences that continue to fuel her commitment to helping people return to the activities they love at a high level.

During her time at USC, Alley gained experience working with high-performing athletes and active individuals across orthopedic, neurologic and sports rehabilitation settings. She has expertise working with runners and field/court sport athletes, helping them not only recover from injury, but build the strength, movement quality, and resilience needed to continue performing at their best. Her treatment approach combines evidence-based rehabilitation, strength and performance training, and individualized movement analysis to help clients improve performance, reduce injury risk, and confidently return to sport.

Alley is passionate about working with athletes of all ages and levels - from recreational runners training for their first race to competitive athletes looking to optimize performance and stay healthy throughout their season.

Outside of the clinic, you can find Alley taking Lagree classes, getting her steps in around different LA neighborhoods, or working her way through her ever-growing list of Los Angeles restaurants.