Jon Dooley

Founder + Owner

PT, MSPT

Education
Boston University, Bachelor of Science in Health Studies
Boston University, Master of Science in Physical Therapy

Areas of Clinical Interest
aquatics, low back and disk conditions, athletes and sports injuries, post-surgical rehab, chronic pain

Certifications + Trainings
Graston Technique Level 1, Kinesiotaping, Biosynchronistics, Mulligan Concept, Biomechanics of the Foot and Ankle

Suzanne McAlister

Director of Operations

PT, MPT, OMT-C

Education
University of Richmond, Bachelor of Science in Health and Sport Science
Shenandoah University, Master of Physical Therapy

Areas of Clinical Interest
post-operative rehabilitation, posture and core stabilization, shoulder rehabilitation, sports injuries, patient education, student mentorship

Certifications + Trainings
Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (Medical University of South Carolina), Mulligan Concept, McKenzie (lumbar), Postural Restoration, Integrated Neuromuscular Re-Education, Muscle Energy, Positional Release, Spinal, Pelvic & Scapular Stabilization, Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries, Releasing the Diaphragms, Biomechanics of the Foot & Ankle, Functional Assessment & Movement of the Female Athlete, Muscle Energy Techniques of the Spine and Extremities

Julianne Gonzalez

Practice Administrator

BS, APTA-CPA

Education
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing

Certifications + Trainings
American Physical Therapy Association Certified Practice Administrator

Fred Burke

PT, MS, CFPS

Education
University of Massachusetts Lowell, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse, Masters of Science in Human Performance

Areas of Clinical Interest
Orthopedic and sports medicine with interest in functional integration of movement, postural correction & spine rehabilitation, manual therapy, Graston Technique and Dry Needling

Certifications + Trainings
Athletic Training Certification, Graston Technique, Ergonomic Assessments, Dry Needling, Certified Fall Prevention Specialist

Additional Information
Extensive experience with orthopedics, sports injuries and rehabilitation, work injuries

Kayla Caban

PT, DPT, CFPS, CIDN, Fitchburg Clinic Manager

Education
Simmons College, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Simmons University, Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Areas of Clinical Interest
Chronic pain, post-op rehab, posture and core stability, patient education, neurological rehabilitation, geriatric rehabilitation, manual therapy, Graston Technique, Mulligan Techniques

Certifications + Trainings
Advanced Neurologic Dry Needling for Pain Management and Performance Enhancement, Neurologic Dry Needling for Pain Management & Sports Rehabilitation, Fall Prevention Specialist, Kinesiotaping, trigger point release, Level 1 Blood Flow Restriction Training, Orthopedic myofascial solutions for pain, posture & mobility

Stephanie Cachia

PT

Education
Institute of Health Care – University of Malta

Areas of Clinical Interest
Posture and core stability, patient education and ergonomics, neurological rehab, geriatric rehabilitation, fall prevention, orthopedic post-op rehab, injury prevention, cardiac rehab.

Certifications + Trainings
Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI) Matwork Certification

Ishita Doshi

PT, MSPT, CFPS

Education
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Physical Therapy
University of Pittsburgh, Masters in Health & Rehabilitation Sciences with Concentration in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy

Areas of Clinical Interest
Musculoskeletal disorders, shoulder and knee injuries, post-surgical rehab, sports injuries, low back pain, neck pain

Certifications + Trainings
Certified in SFMA Level 1, MT-1 Maitland for spine, MT-2 Maitland for peripheral extremities, Fundamental & Advanced Kinesiotaping, Sports Injury and Rehab, Osteoporosis by Dr. Sara Meeks, Certified Fall Prevention Specialist

Additional Information
Research assistant for Dr. Sara Piva on her published Responsiveness of Physical Activity Measures following Exercise Programs after TKA.

Rachel Downer

PT, DPT, Marlborough Clinic Supervisor

Education
Westfield State University, Bachelor of Science in Movement Science
University of the Incarnate Word, Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Areas of Clinical Interest
Pre and post-op rehabilitation, sports rehab/performance, injury prevention, balance training,
fall prevention, manual therapy, posture and core stability, patient education

Additional Information
Former USA Gymnastics athlete and coach

Katherine Everson

PT, DPT

Education
Springfield College, Bachelor of Science in Pre-Physical Therapy
Springfield College, Doctorate in PhysIcal Therapy

Areas of Clinical Interest
Running and dance injuries, post-surgical rehab, pre and post natal therapy, manual therapy

Certifications + Trainings
Integrative Dry Needling, Active Release Technique (ART), Graston Technique, Original Strength, TRX

Rachel Ferrucci

PT, DPT, OCS

Education
Boston University, Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
MCPHS University, Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Areas of Clinical Interest
foot and ankle injuries, sports and running injuries, post-surgical rehab, post-partum rehab, and fall prevention 

Certifications + Trainings
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), Graston Technique Level 1, Postural Restoration Institute, Myofascial Release Techniques, Gait Analysis, Mulligan mobilizations for peripheral joints, Maitland spinal mobilization techniques, Muscle Energy Techniques of the Spine and Extremities.

Additional Information
Member of Team USA Synchronized Skating for 5 years and continues to work with skaters with off ice training and injury prevention. 

Kristina Jaeckel

PT

Education
Northeastern University, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Areas of Clinical Interest
aquatics, chronic pain management, cold laser therapy, integrative manual therapy, Graston technique, active release technique, dry needling

Certifications + Training
Mulligan Joint Mobilization Level 1, Burdenko Level 1 Aquatic Certification, Current Concepts in the Knee and Shoulder, American Lung Association Aquatics Certification

Pooja Jangid

PT

Education
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Bachelor of  Physical Therapy

Areas of Clinical Interest
Musculoskeletal disorders, shoulder and knee injuries, post-surgical rehab, low back pain and neck pain

Certifications + Training
Mulligan Manual Therapy: upper quadrant; Quick pain relief for back & neck pain

Christine Johnson

PT, DPT

Education
University at Albany, Bachelor of Science in Human Biology
Franklin Pierce University, Doctorate in Physical Therapy 

Areas of Clinical Interest
Sports injuries, post-op rehabilitation, knee and ankle injuries, neurological rehabilitation, pediatrics, women’s health

Additional Information
University of Albany Division 1 Lacrosse Player

Pablo Maldonado-Pinuer

PT, VRC

Education
Universidad de Valparaiso (Chile), Bachelor in Kinesiology

Areas of Clinical Interest
lower extremity amputations, post concussion syndrome, neck pain, shoulder pain, post surgical rehab, vertigo/balance, Parkinson’s disease

Certifications + Training
Certified Vestibular Rehabilitation and Concussion Therapist , LSVT BIG Certified. Other training includes Maitland technique for spine, extremities, stabilization training and upper cervical spine dysfunctions, myofascial release.

Languages
English and Spanish

Swarupa Nishar

PT, DPT

Education
New York Medical College, Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Goa University, India, Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery

Areas of Clinical Interest
post-surgical rehab, shoulder injuries, total knee replacements, balance rehabilitation in geriatric population, low back conditions

Certifications + Training
Maitland mobilization techniques peripheral and spinal, Mulligan lower quarter, Kinesiotaping, Vestibular and balance rehabilitation, Muscle Energy Techniques of the Spine and Extremities

Additional Information
I specialize in manual therapy techniques and utilize my background in holistic medicine to augment standard physical therapy treatments with insights from Ayurveda and Yoga in patients with complex diagnoses.

Tejasvi Pawar

PT, Shrewsbury Clinic Manager

Education
Terna Physiotherapy College, India, Bachelor of Physical Therapy
University of Pittsburgh, Masters in Rehabilitation science with concentration in Neurosciences 

Areas of Clinical Interest
Neurological & Vestibular rehabilitation, Chronic pain management/ Pain Science,  shoulder/ knee/ hip injuries, post operative cases. 

Certifications + Training
Certified Adult Vestibular rehabilitation, Dry Needling, Balance and fall prevention and K taping

Kimberly Pratt Marques

PT, MSPT

Education
University of Connecticut, Master of Physical Therapy
Nichols College, Bachelor of Science Business Administration

Areas of Clinical Interest
sports related injuries, post-surgical rehab, spinal disorders, vestibular disorders/dysfunction

Certifications + Training
Mulligan’s Concepts for the Spine, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Kinesiotaping, Dizziness and Balance Disorders, TBI/Concussions, Muscle Energy Techniques of the Spine and Extremities

Publications
Effects of a 3-Minute Standing Stretch on Ankle-Dorsiflexion Range of Motion. Journal of Sports Rehabilitation. 12: 162-173, 2003.

Matthew Read

PT, DPT

Education
Westfield State College, Sports Medicine
University of Massachusetts Lowell, Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Areas of Clinical Interest
athletes and sports injuries, neuro rehabilitation, foot conditions/gait mechanics, post-operative shoulder therapy, throwing athletes, manual therapy, Muscle Energy Techniques of the Spine and Extremities

Additional Information
PT 4TKR Study Therapist

Kyle Richardson

PT, DPT

Education
American International College, Bachelor of Science in Interdepartmental
Sciences
American International College, Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Areas of Clinical Interest
Pre and post operative rehab, joint replacements, vestibular rehabilitation,
chronic pain management/pain science, injury prevention, sports
rehab/performance, patient education, neurological disorders

Donna Stoddard

PT, DPT, CSCS

Education
University of Massachusetts at Lowell, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology
University of Massachusetts at Lowell, Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Areas of Clinical Interest
Sports injuries, shoulder and knee injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, and geriatric rehab with focus on balance and safety education

Certifications + Training
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (National Strength and Conditioning Association)

Kyle White

PT, DPT

Education
Westfield State University, Bachelor of Movement Science
MCPHS, Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Areas of Clinical Interest
Balance and fall prevention training, post-surgical care, aquatics, orthopedics, manual therapy, geriatrics

Megan Williams

PT, DPT

Education
Calvin College, Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology
MCPHS, Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Areas of Clinical Interest
Ankle injuries, sports related injuries, patient education, post-op rehabilitation, low back pain, shoulder injuries

Kim Barrow

MS, BS, PTA, CSCS, ATRI

Education
Southern Connecticut State University, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Exercise Science
MassBay Community College, Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant

Areas of Clinical Interest
lower back pain and disk conditions, aquatics, chronic pain, post surgical rehab, balance issues

Certifications + Trainings
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Craniosacral Level I, ACE Personal Trainer, trained in Burdenko Method, Aquatic Therapy Rehab Institute (ATRI), Kinesiotaping, Biosynchronistics, Graston Technique Levels I & II, Maitland Technique, Mulligan Concept, Functional Movement Assessment (FMA), Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), Muscle Energy Techniques of the Spine and Extremities

Ross Beaudette

BA, PTA, CSCS, Worcester Clinic Manager

Education
Worcester State University, Bachelor of Education
New England Institute of Technology,  Associates Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant 

Areas of Clinical Interest
sports rehab, injury prevention, ergonomics, post-surgical, footwear assessment and prescription

Certifications + Trainings
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Matheson Functional Capacity Evaluation certification, Matheson work hardening certification, ACE personal trainer, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), Active Release Technique (ART), Mulligan technique, McKenzie Technique, myofascial release, Muscle Energy Techniques of the Spine and Extremities

Nicolette Bender

BS, PTA

Education
University of Massachusetts, Bachelor of Exercise Science
Becker College, Associates Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant 

Areas of Clinical Interest
Rehab Pilates, pre and post natal, postural re-patterning, injury prevention, stability training

Certifications + Trainings
STOTT PILATES, NSCA-CPT, TRX, Biosynchronistics, Core Integration, Craniosacral therapy (CST Level 1 & cervical spine), Total Barre, CORE Athletic Conditioning, Diaphragm Release Techniques, Myofascial Release Therapy, Mulligan Techniques for the Extremities, Muscle Energy Techniques for the Spine and Extremities. ISP (injury and special population) focus that includes pre and post natal, scoliosis programming, & breast cancer rehabilitation. 

John Hannon

PTA

Education
New England Institute of Technology, Associates Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant 

Areas of Clinical Interest
Back pain, footwear/gait assessment, balance/fall prevention, total joint replacement, workplace ergonomics/postural re-ed, injury prevention, aquatics

Certifications + Trainings
Summit certification in evidence-based assessment and treatment for TMJ, cervical spine dysfunction, and headaches/post concussion

Katharine Osborne

PTA

Education
Mount Wachusett Community College, Associates Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Areas of Clinical Interest
Manual therapy, myofascial release, lower back pain, shoulder and knee injuries, neck pain, kinesiology, trigger point therapy, patient education

Certifications + Trainings
Graston Technique M1-Basic Training