The PT Zone was founded
for you
At The PT Zone, we offer a one-of-a-kind treatment approach, equipped with the latest physical therapy techniques and a range of exercises tailored to your individual needs.
Backed by years of successful recoveries and positive outcomes, we bring our extensive experience to you for dynamic, faster results.
With an unwavering commitment to redefining the standard physical therapy experience, The PT Zone delivers a more robust and energetic approach to rehabilitation. Whether you’re a CrossFit enthusiast, a professional athlete, a weekend warrior, or recovering from surgery, we are here for you. We’re excited to bring you into our team-based approach, helping you surpass your previous fitness and functional thresholds.So, what are you waiting for?
GET STRONG AGAIN!
Our Team
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Shira Dragun, DPT, CF-L2
Founder|Senior Physical TherapistShira Dragun, DPT, CF-L2
Shira is the proud owner of The PT Zone. A graduate of Northeastern University with a Bachelor in Rehabilitation Science and a Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy, she spent over a decade as a director, building PT businesses and assisting patients in achieving their functional and fitness goals. She holds multiple certifications, specializing in modality and exercise-based interventions for the clinical management of the fitness athlete.
Shira opened PTZ to offer a highly interactive, tailor-made approach to sports injury rehabilitation.
She brings her enthusiasm, warm personality, and science-based methodology to make a treatment experience that is both effective and fun.
Shira has an innate zest for life and adventure. She is a travel junkie who has accomplished many adrenaline-filled feats around the world, ie skydiving, sandboarding, ice climbing, and river sledging. Having always gravitated towards powerlifting, CrossFit, and strength-based exercise, Shira underwent a fitness overhaul to determine how adaptable the body is, tackling six half marathons in six months. She now focuses on a balanced training regiment and wants to share her tricks for recovery, joint health, and injury prevention to help you achieve physical feats beyond YOUR imagination.
In her spare time, Shira enjoys getting active outdoors with her husband and son.
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Kaitlin Barnet, DPT, SCS
Physical TherapistKaitlin Barnet, DPT, SCS
Kaitlin received her undergraduate degree from Carleton College, where she participated in club sports on the Crew team, and went on to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy as a graduate of The George Washington University.
Following graduation, she completed a Sports Physical Therapy Residency at The University of Florida, where she developed a passion for sports injury rehabilitation working with D1 athletes in the training room.
Kaitlin has held several internships and positions with major league sports teams (Orlando Magic, LA Lakers, and the New England Patriots) as well as with Spartan Race Inc.
In her free time, Kaitlin enjoys running, spending time on the ocean in the summer, and traveling.
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Amanda Backe, DPT, CSCS
Physical TherapistAmanda Backe, DPT, CSCS
Amanda completed her undergraduate studies in Exercise Science at Salem State University where she was the starting goalkeeper for the women’s varsity soccer team. Upon graduating, she returned as the team’s goalkeeper coach and worked as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist for middle school, high school, and NCAA Div. I-III athletes.
Amanda went on to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Tufts University where she had the opportunity to work directly with Villanova University athletics.
Most recently, she participated an intensive Sports PT Residency program, gaining hands-on experience in the Northeastern University training room and MGH Sports PT clinic, where she provided specialized care for athletes. Her clinical interests include injury prevention and strength sports.
When she is not in the clinic, you can find Amanda pushing her limits in the gym with CrossFit, hiking in the mountains, or paddleboarding on the water.
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Emily Benson, PTA
Physical Therapist AsistantEmily Benson, PTA
Emily is a graduate of North Shore Community College with experience in outpatient orthopedics. She is a certified yoga instructor and Stretching and Flexibility Coach through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
Prior to entering the field of PT, she obtained a Psychology degree from The University of Massachusetts, Amherst and worked in neurology clinical research at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Emily is a life-long dancer who enjoys yoga, reading, being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family.
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