Brain Fitness

Our Team

A part of your total wellness program
As part of the team we will work together on Mind, Body, Spirit, and Relationships

Neuropsychologist
Sports Psychologist - Board Certified
Health Psychologist - Board Certified
Biofeedback
Neurofeedback - Over 200 hours
BCIA CEU Training
Hypnosis - ASCH Approved
Consultant in Clinical Hypnosis & Certified Fellow
Energy Psychology - Certified Practitioner
Bach Flower Essence - Certified Practitioner

Dr. Diane, Neuropsychologist and Board Certified in both Health Psychology and Sports Psychology, has worked with amateur, professional and Olympic athletes to help them achieve Peak Performance and be in "The Zone". Prior to her work as a psychologist, she worked in two diverse fields; Special Education and Business. As an educator of special needs, she was an instructor at Tufts University and worked as a Special Needs Auditor for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the field of business, Dr. Diane was trained as a cost accountant and taught cost accounting at Stonehill College, Fisher College & Chamberlain College. Through her experience as a cost accountant and business woman, she has worked with CEO's, CFO's and many others to help them develop the Resilient Mind needed to achieve excellence in their careers.

Amy Karas, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech - Language Pathologist

Amy is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist with over 14 years experience working with acquired brain injuries. She specializes in cognitive therapy for stroke and concussion, social pragmatics and language treatment, with an emphasis on functional therapy. She also has experience assisting individuals with disabilities to reintegrate into their communities and to establish long-term supports and resources. Amy is a member of ASHA and is licensed in Massachusetts.

Martha Lindsay

Nutrition Education
Nutrition Response Testing

Martha earned her first Master's degree in Microbiology and Public health at Michigan State University in 1980. She has since completed her advanced clinical certification in Nutrition Response Testing. This muscle testing technique is used to choose the most appropriate specific nutrition products for each person. The specific nutritional program thus chosen enhances that individual's immune system function which then helps the brain to function more efficiently. Martha completed her three-year certification process and received her diploma in Nutrition Education from the National Institute for Whole Health. She has a husband of over 30 years, two daughters, has always had dogs and cats and various other pets.

Paul Soper, M.M., RCTC.

Brain Mapping (QEEG)
Biofeedback
Neurofeedback
Listening Training

Paul earned his certification in the first authorized Tomatis training in the US at Spectrum Center in Bethesda, MD, and was trained in neurofeedback and neuroscience at ESII and BrainMaster Institute. In addition, he is a certified provider of TLP3 from Advanced Brain Technologies. He is an active member of ISNR1 and APA2. As a singer, Paul has performed with New York City Opera, Boston Lyric Opera and Houston Grand Opera.

Beth Leavitt

Integrative Body Work

Beth has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 1994. She received her training at the Massage Institute of New England in Somerville, MA. She has studied Structural Integration with Tom Myers and OrthoBionomy with Cynthia Woods and has expertise in Swedish Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue, Facial Release, Sports and Pregnancy massage. Beth is a 14-year member of both National and Massachusetts Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). Beth believes that each person is a unique individual thus their treatment plan should reflect his or her distinct needs.

Joan Flynn

CranioSacral

Joan is a trained Physical Therapist who has been practicing for the past 20 years. She has studied and is certified in CranioSacral Therapy from the Upledger Institute. She has an intuitive and insightful approach to her work. She treats chronic pain, stroke, alignment disorders, and most orthopedic problems.

Dr. Igor Burdenko, Ph.D

Water Therapist
Sports Therapist

Dr. Burdenko is the founder and chairman of the Burdenko Water and Sports Therapy Institute. In May 2007 Dr. Burdenko was recognized by the Aquatic Exercise Association for his achievements and passion for aquataics as he was recipient of the Global Award for Lifetime Achievement. He has worked as a rehabilitation and training consultant to numerous athletes from the NBA, NFL, NHL, U.S. and Russian Olympic Teams, member of the U.S. Handicapped Olympic Team, and top international dancers and figure skaters. He was on the board of directors of The National Youth Sports Safety Foundation for the Prevention of Athletic Injuries and is a past member of the Aquatic Exercise Association Research Committee.

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Put my 30 years of professional experience working with athletes and performers to work for you.