Dr. Theresa Larson DPT | CSCS | SFMA | Fitwel

Dr. Theresa Larson (aka “Dr. T”) has become an in-demand speaker on sustained leadership performance, delivering trainings across the country and serving as a Fellow and Educator at the UVA Darden Leadership Institute. She is also one of the healthcare and fitness world’s most sought after experts on movement health and inclusive wellness.

Dr. Larson earned her doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Saint Augustine in San Diego, CA. A Fitwell Ambassador, former Marine Corps Engineer Officer and Combat Veteran, Theresa also played professional softball in Italy and in the US, was an All- American Division I softball player at Villanova University, and a former Body-for-Life Champion.

In her work she draws from her own experience as a former Marine Corps officer who overcame severe trauma. She is enthusiastic about helping business leaders and owners thrive in the face of challenges such as client attrition, employee retention, and scalability issues, which are often linked to compromised mental or physical well-being of leaders and employees.

She founded Movement Rx* with her husband in 2013 in order to break free from the limitations that traditional physical therapy puts on practitioners and patients. The result was a company where skilled practitioners could authentically treat patients with the time, care, and movement education they deserve. Over the years she has evolved the business away from 1-on-1 care in order to have a greater impact on well-being for more people.

On top of founding Movement Rx, Dr. T is following a passion to help foster inclusivity for those who have disabilities (aka adaptive needs). This work includes advising organizations on how to create inclusivity in wellness as well as provide content and education for fitness organizations, health professionals, coaches, and students. Representative clients include TRX, CrossFit, Spartan Racing, Challenged Athletes Foundation, FitOps, 4LNS’ WarriorUP, and the Veteran Administration's Adaptive Sports Program and Whole Health Program.

*Movement Rx is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB). Movement Rx is a Fitwel Ambassador and has been recognized with the Force for Good Award, a prestigious honor that reflects their unwavering commitment to promoting healthy leadership and organizational well-being.