Celebrating 10 Years of Functionize: How Lauren Sok Has Transformed Health & Wellness in Dunwoody

In June 2025, Functionize Health & Physical Therapy celebrates a decade of redefining what it means to live an active, empowered life. At the heart of this milestone is Lauren Sok, physical therapist, entrepreneur, and visionary behind Functionize, whose bold mission was clear from day one: help active people stay active through proactive, personalized care.

What started as a small, independent practice in Decatur, GA in 2015 has grown into a thriving health and wellness hub in the heart of Dunwoody—anchored in community, movement, and strength.

A Proactive Vision from Day One

Lauren Sok opened Functionize with a clear departure from the conventional, reactive model of physical therapy. Rather than waiting for injury to strike, she built a place where people could prevent it—through movement, strength, and education.

Lauren’s approach has always been rooted in the belief that movement is medicine. Her team doesn’t just treat symptoms—they dig deeper, uncovering the root cause and helping clients build resilient, capable bodies that support their lifestyles, whether they're chasing kids around the house or training for marathons.

Empowering the Everyday Athlete

One of the defining aspects of Functionize’s philosophy is the concept of the “everyday athlete.” In Lauren’s eyes, if you have a body, you’re an athlete—and you deserve to move well, feel strong, and live pain-free. This inclusive mindset has resonated with thousands across Dunwoody and beyond, breaking down the idea that physical therapy is only for the injured or elite.

Functionize’s services reflect this: hands-on manual therapy, dry needling, strength-based rehab, and one-on-one training programs designed to not only heal but elevate performance. Every plan is customized, and every patient is treated like a person —not a diagnosis.

Building Community Through Movement

Over the past 10 years, Lauren has not only built a practice—she’s built a movement. Her local  group, Active Dunwoody, has become a community staple, promoting healthy and active lifestyles through group events that keep residents moving together. And Functionize itself has become more than a clinic—it’s a gathering space for wellness-minded individuals.

Lauren’s dream of creating a true health and lifestyle hub has come to life. From hosting workshops and community events to partnering with local businesses, she’s created a space where wellness doesn’t end when your appointment does—it’s part of your daily rhythm.

A Lasting Impact on Dunwoody

As Functionize celebrates 10 years, its impact on the Dunwoody community is undeniable. Lauren’s model has inspired other providers to rethink care, empowered patients to become advocates for their own health, and helped thousands of people return to the activities they love—with strength, confidence, and longevity.

It’s more than physical therapy—it’s a lifestyle philosophy.

Looking Ahead

For Lauren Sok and her team, the 10-year mark is not a finish line—it’s a milestone along a much bigger journey. With an unwavering commitment to innovation, education, and community, Functionize continues to lead the way in proactive health and performance.

Here’s to 10 years of movement, strength, and transformation—and many more to come.

Want to experience the Functionize difference?

Visit functionizehealth.com or stop by the Dunwoody clinic to see how proactive care can change the way you move, live, and feel.

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Lauren Sok PT, MPT

Fearless leader and mother of the team, Lauren took the leap to found Functionize in 2015 after nearly 20 years in conventional physical therapy practice with the ultimate goal of creating a new legacy for her family and her colleagues.

Finding energy in helping others and joy in watching them succeed, Lauren embraces childish enthusiasm and overt optimism in the face of entrepreneurship. Despite doubts and challenges, Lauren braved starting a cash-based physical therapy practice at a time when private-pay was a novel concept in the healthcare industry.

Raised in a small, blue-collar town in Pennsylvania, Lauren grew up with her parents encouraging and enjoying an active lifestyle; as a result, she grew up watching them age constantly with grace and agility, which became a prime motivation for her to help others do the same. Lauren came to learn that a proactive approach to health and wellness is the key for living your fullest life. The first in her family to go to college, Lauren laid the foundation for Functionize in hard work and determination.

To create the dream team, Lauren carefully curated a culture of dynamic, invested and innately curious experts in relentless pursuit of providing best-in-class care and a customized approach for each individual patient. 

Lauren’s intention is for her clients to feel they have a coach, partner and friend in with Functionize. Her goal is to ensure every person who comes into the Functionize fold leaves the education, support and empowerment to regain control over health and optimize wellness. Ultimately, she is dedicated to disrupting the current approach to healthcare for one that focuses on humans as a whole as opposed to the sum of symptoms.

Today, Lauren lives in Dunwoody with her husband, Kevin, college-aged twin boys, Ethan and Austin, and teen daughter, Sienna. When she is not running between sporting events, networking socials, supper clubs, carpooling, and school volunteering, Lauren enjoys traveling, running, a lazy day on the beach, CrossFit, and exploring the food and events in Atlanta, GA.