AMPT focuses on highly individualized patient care utilizing Evidence Based techniques in physical therapy.
Active Motion Physical Therapy was founded in 2007. The mission of AMPT has always been to provide individualized, quality care different from the traditional outpatient Physical Therapy model.
AMPT is different than other Physical Therapy practices. We are passionate about movement! All staff therapists are graduates of the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions.
Thomas - PT, MSPT
Thomas earned his Masters in Physical Therapy at the MGH Institute of Health Professions in 1998. His professional experience includes adult, adolescent, and pediatric rehabilitation at Children's Hospital Boston. Thomas is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Thomas specializes in dynamic strengthening and return to sport. He frequently attends continuing education courses and is passionate about shoulder. An avid runner, Thomas participates in multiple road races and has run the Boston Marathon four times.
He is the co-owner of Active Motion Physical Therapy with his wife, Kelley.
Kelley - PT, MSPT
Kelley graduated from MGH Institute of Health Professions in 1998. During her career, she has worked with adult, adolescent, and pediatric populations at Children's Hospital Boston. Kelley is certified by the Pilates Method Alliance, the only professional certification in the field. Training towards this certification includes education from Power Pilates, Balanced Body University, Balance Point Pilates and Polestar Pilates. Kelley has led continuing education workshops for Boston area Pilates studios as a rehab specialist. Completing her strong interest in movement mechanics and posture, Kelley is also certified in The Schroth Method, a three dimensional approach to treating Scoliosis. Kelley is a fitness enthusiast who enjoys Pilates, Yoga, hiking and running.
Kelley co-owns Active Motion Physical Therapy with her husband, Thomas.
Karen - PT, MSPT
Karen earned her Master's degree in Physical Therapy from the MGH Institute of Health Professions in 1999. She then spent the majority of her career working with pediatrics, adolescents and adults at Children's Hospital Boston. She is an active member of the APTA. Karen is a Graston Technique provider and has a special interest in treating adolescent sport injuries and post-operative rehabilitation. Karen enjoys employing manual techniques to help achieve postural strength and endurance goals. Karen is a barre enthusiast and is also very active keeping up with her two girls.
Stephanie - PT, DPT
Stephanie earned her clinical doctorate in physical therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions in 2019. She has worked with pediatric and adult patients in both neuro and ortho outpatient settings and is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS.) Prior to her clinical career, Stephanie was a professional dancer who toured internationally before founding her own company here in Boston, MA. She has taught in a number of New England’s most esteemed dance education programs for children through adults and continues to teach and advocate for dance wellness, conditioning, and injury reduction. Her research in collaboration with the Spaulding Dance Medicine Team was presented in Helsinki, Finland at the IADMS 2018 Annual Conference. She is certified in the Progressing Ballet Technique and participates in annual health and wellness screening events for dancers.
Zoe - PT, DPT
Zoe earned her clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy from MGH IHP in January of 2022 during a year-long internship at AMPT. Zoe received her bachelor's degree in Exercise physiology with a minor in disability studies from the University of Massachusetts Lowell In 2019. Her interest in Physical therapy began after interviewing her younger brother's physical therapist for a career paper in high school, after he was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Zoe grew up as a gymnast and diver, giving her an appreciation for the human movement system from an early age. Zoe worked as a physical therapy aide throughout her undergraduate studies. She completed 2 acute care/ inpatient rehab clinical experiences at Martha's Vineyard Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic before starting at AMPT. Post internship, Zoe decided to stay and keep learning from and working alongside the AMPT staff!
Maggie - PT, DPT
Marjorie (Maggie) earned her clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy from MGH IHP in 2023. She graduated from Oberlin College in 2002 and worked as a certified medical interpreter (Spanish) prior to becoming a physical therapist. Her clinical education included out-patient orthopedics, sport-specific therapy for pre-professional dancers and musicians, and physical therapy for individuals with chronic neurological disorders. She has experience treating a wide variety of orthopaedic conditions in adults and adolescents. She also enjoys problem-solving around challenges with balance, dizziness and vertigo, and has completed additional training in Vestibular Therapy. Maggie is a member of the APTA.
Maggie loves backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, biking, dance, circus arts and playing the banjo. She strives to shape treatment to address each patient's specific movement goals.
Zoe - PT, DPT
Zoe earned her clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions in 2024 after completing her bachelor’s degree in communications and music at Muhlenberg College in 2017. A lifelong dancer, figure skater, and performer, she developed an early appreciation for movement that continues to shape her clinical approach. Before pursuing physical therapy, Zoe worked full-time in the nonprofit sector while teaching fitness classes, earning her Level 3 IBBFA Barre Instructor and 200-hour Yoga Teacher certifications. Her clinical training focused on sports and orthopedic rehabilitation, pediatrics, and scoliosis treatment using the Schroth Method, with strong experience in outpatient orthopedics and exposure to working with dancers.
Outside the clinic, Zoe teaches Barre and yoga, enjoys staying active, and spends time with her cat, Theo.
Julia - PT, DPT
Julia earned her clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professions in January of 2026 during a year-long internship at AMPT. She received her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a concentration in Exercise Science and a minor in Biology from Merrimack College in 2023, graduating from the Honors Program. Julia’s passion for physical therapy grew through her academic training and clinical experiences across outpatient orthopedics, inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, and skilled nursing within the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network and at Cape Cod Orthopaedics Physical Therapy. She has provided care for patients with a variety of orthopedic, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions, emphasizing personalized treatment plans and compassionate, goal-oriented care. Prior to graduate school, Julia worked as a physical therapy aide in an outpatient orthopedic clinic.
Outside the clinic, she enjoys spending time on Cape Cod, going to the gym, reading, and listening to Taylor Swift.
Jaime
Raised in Lynn, Massachusetts, Jaime graduated from high school in 2004 and pursued formal healthcare training, earning a Certified Nurse Assistant License and a Phlebotomy Career Training Certificate. She has over 17 years of experience as a patient coordinator, with early work in pediatrics and mental health before transitioning into the physical therapy setting, where she has spent the last five years. Her professional focus includes insurance verification, prior authorizations, and supporting clinical workflows to ensure timely access to rehabilitative care. She brings a strong understanding of payer requirements, healthcare system navigation, and patient-centered operations.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her children and warm weather.
Alicia
A graduate of Johnson & Wales University, Alicia earned her bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management and Culinary Arts, graduating summa cum laude. Over the past 30 years, she has owned and operated several successful restaurants and food service establishments while raising her two daughters. She recently returned to the workforce in a part-time role as a Front Desk Administrator at AMPT.
Outside of work, she enjoys staying active with pickleball, golf, and bowling, and spends her downtime reading and playing mahjong.
“This was my 4th time at AMPT and I have been so pleased through all of them. My PT was great in providing clear explanation of my treatment needs and goals. I also appreciated the kind but firm expectations of my exercise expectations. Great job by all...”