Meet the Founders
Mobility Specialists was built on a simple belief: you deserve more than standard care.
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Led by two Doctors of Physical Therapy with specialized training in orthopedic, neurological, and performance rehabilitation, our team delivers a level of precision and personalization that traditional clinics simply don't offer.
Every clinician. Every session. Every plan — designed around you.
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This is not a mill. This is a practice built on outcomes.
DR. LAURA ELKO PT, DPT
CEO & Co-Founder of Mobility Specialists
Expert in Pain & Movement Rehabilitation
Dr. Laura Elko, PT, DPT, is a leading pain and movement specialist, CEO, and co-founder of Mobility Specialists, a premier clinic specializing in functional rehabilitation and movement optimization. A Doctor of Physical Therapy from the #1-ranked Physical Therapy program at the University of Southern California (USC), she has been transforming lives with cutting-edge, results-driven care since 2010—helping redefine the future of physical therapy.
Education:
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) - University of Southern California (USC)
Certifications:
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Dry Needling – Structure & Function and Evidence in Motion
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Functional Movement Assessments – FMS, SFMA Level I &II, FCS (Grey Cook’s System)
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Fascial Manipulation, Deep tissue manual work (Stecco Techniques) & Cupping
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Balanced Athlete™ Methodology
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Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training
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Fascial Dissection Lab attendee for Stecco Dissection
DR. JILLIAN ALATI PT, DPT
CEO & Co-Founder of Mobility Specialists
Expert in Parkinson's &Neurological Rehabilitation
Dr. Jillian Alati, PT, DPT is the CEO and Co-Founder of Mobility Specialist, helping lead the company’s vision for innovative, outcomes-driven clinical rehabilitation. A Parkinson’s disease and neurological specialist, she brings both clinical expertise and strategic leadership to advancing functional care.
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After beginning her career at Main Line Health and Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, Dr. Alati co-founded Mobility Specialist in 2019. Today, Dr. Alati continues to lead with vision and momentum, driving innovation, operational excellence, and meaningful patient outcomes.
Education:
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) - University of the Sciences
Certifications:
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Dry Needling - Structure and Function
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Fascial Manipulation, Deep tissue manual work - (Stecco techniques).
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Parkinson's LSVT BIG
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Parkinson's PWR! Moves
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Power Yoga
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Functional Movement Assessment - FMS I & II (Greg Cooks System)
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