Meet Laura Bucci PT, DPT

Laura received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY in 2009 and her Bachelor’s degree in Health Education from the College of Mount Saint Vincent in 2006, where she was a student-athlete and captain of the women’s basketball team.

With more than a decade of experience, Laura brings a deeply personal and individualized approach to every patient she treats—whether they’re recovering from surgery, getting back on the court, or simply trying to move without pain again. Her philosophy centers on education, trust, and partnership: the belief that progress happens when the therapist matches the patient’s effort and both work toward shared goals.

Laura co-founded Direct Physical Therapy in 2019 to break away from the impersonal, numbers-driven feel of corporate healthcare and return the focus to what matters most—patients first. She and her team pride themselves on hands-on care, never delegating treatment to aides, and creating an atmosphere that’s both professional and compassionate.