Colleen graduated in 2009 with a doctorate in physical therapy. She enjoys treating a wide variety of patients at two of our locations; Medfield and Wellesley. Colleen's specialties include the rehabilitation of dancers and performing artists as well as orthopedic and sports related injuries.
Colleen brings first-hand knowledge and experience of dance to her rehabilitation style, as she has danced for over 20 years as an Irish Dancer with the Harney Academy of Irish Dance. Through these years she has many accomplishments including two-time North American Irish Dance Champion and eight- time New England Irish Dance Champion. Colleen has also competed as part of a team and shares multiple World Championship team titles.
Colleen has also had unique performance opportunities. She has toured with Celticfusion and the Liam Harney Irish Dance Company on both their US and European tours. Colleen has also performed for two presidents including President William Clinton and President Mary Robinson of Ireland. Some of Colleen’s other favorite performances include dancing with Dropkick Murphys, Eileen Ivers, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and in the MGM motion picture Blown Away.
Most recently, Colleen received her Irish Dance Teacher Certification (TCRG) from An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha, the Irish Step Dancing Governing body in Ireland and is currently teaching at the Harney Academy of Irish Dance. Colleen brings knowledge of training regimens, dancer mindsets and shares the love of dance with her patients all of which help her to design rehabilitation tailored to the individual dancer and assist them in returning to the stage.
