Lauren M. Ortiz, PT, DPT, OCS

Lauren Ortiz is an Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Education in the DPT program at Creighton University in Omaha, NE, where she teaches in the Professional Formation course series. Previously, she served as adjunct faculty at the University of Iowa and as clinical faculty at Des Moines University, providing multidisciplinary education on critical access hospitals, transgender care, and trauma-informed care.

As a board-certified specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, Dr. Ortiz currently practices in both orthopedics and pelvic health. She holds additional certifications in dry needling and trauma-informed care and serves as a Level 1 Credentialed Clinical Trainer in the APTA’s Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program. Dr. Ortiz is in the dissertation phase of her Ph.D. in Education from Drake University in Des Moines, IA.