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Laura
established Diamond Physical Therapy Associates, PC in 1993. She
received a Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Boston
University in 1989, a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education
from Saint Lawrence University in 1978, and has completed postgraduate
courses in manual therapy and water therapy techniques. Her training
includes work with world-renowned therapists in physical therapy
and therapeutic aquatics at Brigham and Women's Hospital and New
England Rehabilitation Hospital. Laura is certified in Lifeguard
Training, CPR and First Aid. She is trained as a Water Safety Instructor
and Instructor Trainer. Laura is a member of the American Physical
Therapy Association.
For
35 years Laura has been active in the aquatic industry as an aquatics
director, instructor trainer, consultant, and high school swimming
coach. At Boston University, Northeastern University and Simmons
College she has taught in the physical therapy departments and has
trained water safety instructors. In addition to her private practice,
Laura has lectured nationally, presenting lectures to doctors, other
health professionals, and the general public about water therapy
techniques and aquatic practice management. She has been featured
in several publications including Rehab Magazine, January 2002 Carving
Out a Niche and Physical Therapy Magazine, March 2000 'An
Entrepreneurial Spirit'. Laura takes great pride in her practice.
Since its inception in 1993, she has successfully maintained her
commitment to individualized care, and exceptional customer service,
with a team of dedicated holistic health practitioners.
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