Sustainability, Business, and Entrepreneurship

Join us for a weekly lecture series where we discuss topics in sustainability, business, and entrepreneurship from local leaders and Evergreen alumni.

Dr. Trey Larant (he/him) shares how he became a businessman with no formal business training by turning his dream of having more queer-inclusive spaces into a professional niche. Learn how you can find your niche and be a sucessful business owner, even in a saturated market or small town.

As a queer trans man, Trey's experiences with the lack of competent medical care for the LGBTQ+ community were a driving force in opening Evergreen Wellness Co., a clinic in Olympia, WA providing physical therapy and wellness services to the queer community. Trey will share the ups and downs of being a small business owner operating a queer-centered space, including lack of training, facing hatred and vandalism, and limited funds.

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About Trey Larant

Dr. Trey Larant, PT, DPT (he/him) is a queer and trans physical therapist and small business owner. He earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2018 from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse, and his Bachelor’s degree in Spanish in 2015. He was sent out to Olympia, WA for his last clinical rotation, fell in love with the area, and has been here ever since.

In 2023, Trey opened Evergreen Wellness Co., a cash-pay physical therapy and wellness clinic focused on providing LGBTQ+ competent healthcare in West Olympia. In the clinic, Trey treats a variety of orthopedic injuries with a particular passion for endurance athletes, teen athletes, and the trans community. In his spare time, you’ll find him enjoying time outside with his dog Milo, including running, hiking, backpacking, playing tennis, skiing, and snowboarding.