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 30 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.

Amy Fair, BA, LMT

Amy received her massage therapy diploma from The Cortiva Institute in Watertown, MA (formerly Muscular Therapy Institute). She has had training in deep tissue, sports massage, neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release and Swedish massage.

Her interest in massage was first sparked while she was an athlete at Wellesley College. Amy discovered that she enjoyed giving massages to her teammates - it enhanced their performance and helped them to recover from competitions. This naturally led to an interest and special focus on athletes, injury work and approaches to injury related tension as part of the foundation for practicing massage.

Over the years, Amy's concept of 'athlete' has expanded beyond the common definition. "An athlete is not always one who maintains an intense workout regimen, has achieved a high level of physical fitness, and is a part of a sports team. An athlete has a specific mindset; a way of thinking that is intentional, strategic, and is passionate about bettering him or herself to become the best athlete they can be - physically, mentally and spiritually. All athletes are battling obstacles, picking themselves up after failures and suffering from injuries as they take steps to achieve their life goals and become better people." Through massage, Amy strives to bring health and healing to the body, soul and spirit, giving support to the whole person.

Amy also holds a BA in Spanish from Wellesley College. Her work and life experiences include educational counseling in an adult education center, residential advising to college students and interns, and working at REI as a sales representative. She has been a volunteer teacher to both children and adults in the Boston area and in Venezuela.