Wayne C. Diamond

Dr. Wayne Diamond, N.D., 64, of Ambler, PA died on November 30, 2009 at his home. He was a Naturopathic Physician and Psychotherapist in private practice in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, PA for over 27 years. Combining psychotherapy with natural medicine, Dr. Diamond's goal was to always support and maximize the health and well-being of his patients and clients worldwide. His extensive research and knowledge in the field of Naturopathy enabled him to work successfully in the treatment of cancer, M.S., heart disease, herpes and other skin disorders, etc. Dr. Diamond places a strong emphasis on patient education and his holistic practice concentrates on comprehensive safe and effective natural medicine like vitamin and herbal therapy; nutritional programs; weight control and biochemical balancing (to combat disease) to name a few. As a psychotherapist, Dr. Diamond works on: stress management; personal growth; family counseling; couples therapy; eating disorders and gestalt therapy. He has appeared on television, radio, published articles and given over 500 talks, lectures and workshops on all aspects of preventative natural medicine, and healing both physically and psychologically. He was chosen by the city of Philadelphia's family court system as half of a team to start a revolutionary form of mediation for child custody and support, that can cut court time and costs, and help to heal families in times of breakup difficulties. He also pioneered work on mind/body connectional bonds aimed at health professionals and their patients. He has worked as a teaching consultant in the Department of Psychology at Princeton University and with several members of the Philadelphia Eagles NFL Franchise. Dr. Diamond worked with small businesses and million dollar corporations in the realm of strengthening communication skills and helping businesses to realize their overall potential and their employees develop more successful & meaningful relationships both at home and at work. Using his expertise in Naturopathy, Dr. Diamond's formulated many of his own vitamin formulations. Then in 1990, he and his family started Diamond Herpanacine Associates, a Jenkintown, PA Vitamin Company created to market these formulations and bring awareness to his message of natural healing. His formulas including the well respected HERPANACINE Skin Support, HEALTHY HORIZONS Stress Fighting Mega Multi, DIAMOND MIND Targeted Mind Performance Enhancer and DIAMOND ÉTERN-L Internal Anti-Aging Formula. Dr. Diamond was a graduate of Central High School in Philadelphia. He also holds degrees from Temple University, Bernadean University and the University of London. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 1, 1945 to the late Norman and Gwenn (Silver) Diamond. Dr. Diamond is survived by his wife of 13 years Leslie A. (Goldberg) Diamond, 2 children Deborah Wagner (George) of Abington, Jay S. Jacobs of Jenkintown, 2 grandchildren George Seth Wagner and Jordan Eve Wagner, his siblings Patty Bush, Linda Leon, Randi Wellner, his stepmother Dorothy Diamond, and aunt Lucille Falk.