Laura has been on the staff of Sunnyview for nearly ten years. She started in the cardiopulmonary unit as an inpatient physical therapist before transitioning to the outpatient physical therapy department. During that time, she attended school on a part-time basis to obtain another license as a massage therapist. In June 2001, Sunnyview massage therapy was born, with very humble beginnings a one-room operation, open only nine hours per week, expanding to 20 hours per week, and finally massage therapy took over her entire schedule. Since that time, the specialty has grown by leaps and bounds with a move from the hospital to the Sunnyview professional building and the addition of more massage therapists. Laura enjoys her time off as well, with many outdoor activities, a wonderful husband, a cat and four miniature dachshunds. A budding vegan and animal activist, she would like to have a small rescue farm sometime later in life. Her newest modality, positional therapy, has opened new avanues for quick pain relief while being non-invasive. Continuing Education Positional Release Therapy I & II, Lee Albert, 2007 Medical Massage Management of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Dale Perry 2006 Medical Massage Management of Headaches, Dale Perry 2006 Aquamassage I, II and III, with Lucia Rodriguez, 2000 Ethics and Business, with Janice Luzzi, 2001 Foot Reflexology, with Dale Ingram, 2001Myofascial Release: A Total Body Approach, with Cynthia Rowe,1997 Muscle Energy Techniques for the Lower Quadrant, with Shirley Bruer, 1999 Stone Spa Massage, with Jackie Hauf, 2001Strain and Counterstrain for Treatment of Pain and Protective Muscle Spasm, 1996 Non-Surgical Orthopaedic Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of the Lumbar Spine, Sacroiliac Joint and Hip, with Russell Woodman, 1998 Education Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy, 2000 New York State Massage Licensure, 2001D’Youville College, Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy, 1996 New York State Physical Therapy Licensure, 1996 Professional Affiliations and Organizations American Physical Therapy Association New York Physical Therapy Association, Past Secretary, Eastern New York Chapter International Massage Association