Peter Breen, MSPT, ATC/L

• Licensed Physical Therapist
• Certified Athletic Trainer
• Owner and founder of Backstage PT

A 1992 US Olympian, Mr. Breen knows what it means to perform at optimal function. Competing all over the world in the sport of Ice Dancing, and training in sports and dance medicine for over 20 years, Mr. Breen is an expert in physical movement and rehabilitation. He has treated patients in world-class centers such as the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, The National Ballet of Amsterdam, and Harkness Center for Dance Injuries in New York City. A graduate of Boston University’s physical therapy program, Mr. Breen has treated individuals from the very elite athlete and professional ballerina to weekend golfers and senior citizens. He brings a tremendous breadth of experience to help his patients recover from injury and achieve their performance goals.

“Each patient has a unique story, a reason for injury. Being able to tailor a person’s rehab program to match their unique goals and abilities is crucial to successful rehab outcomes.”  - Peter Breen, Backstage PT

Along with exceptional standards for treatments, Mr. Breen believes that community outreach is a vital component to the success of any healthcare organization. He has been very active as an Athlete Representative and a Team Leader with the US Figure Skating Association, the United States Olympic Committee, and a founding Board of Directors member of the United Sates Anti-Doping Agency. He is also a member of the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science, the American Physical Therapy Association, and the National Athletic Trainers Association.

Anne Hamer, MSPT, CSCS

• Licensed Physical Therapist
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• Certified Polestar Pilates Rehabilitation Practitioner and Polestar Allegro Class Instructor

A 2000 graduate of the University of Miami’s top ranked physical therapy program, Ms. Hamer is skilled in a variety of manual therapies for the treatment of orthopedic injuries and movement dysfunctions.  Her clients range from world class athletes and performing artists to non-athletes and senior citizens. Ms. Hamer has extensive world-wide experience treating elite athletes and performing artists for over 10 years, including Cirque Du Soleil’s KA’, Zumanity, Mystere, Quidam, Delirium and KOOZA.

A former NCAA division 1 collegiate and semi-professional soccer player, Ms. Hamer has been involved in sports training and conditioning for most of her life. Having competed in 2 marathons (Kiawa Island and Boston), local triathlons, master’s swimming events and summiting Africa’s highest peak Mt. Kilimanjaro, she understands the dedication needed to achieve optimum performance.

Ms. Hamer is committed to continuous learning and professional development in rehabilitation medicine.  Having traveled the world for continuing education, she has a wide variety of treatment options available for her clients.  She is able to implement  the most effective and efficient treatment techniques to attain the movement and performance goals of each patient.

Veronique Breen

• Certified GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® instructor
• Owner and Founder of Motion Arts studio

A recently retired ballerina from the National Ballet of Amsterdam, Mrs. Breen is also a certified GYROTONIC and GYROKINESIS instructor, and owner and founder of Motion Arts studio, located next to Backstage PT. Trained in massage therapy, Mrs. Breen has a comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and injury prevention which complements her already exceptional knowledge of body movement.

Mrs. Breen serves as an excellent resource for Backstage PT’s dancer and performing artist patients, being able to offer technique modifications and corrections upon return to active dance. Also, with Motion Arts studio right next door, patients can have the convenience and reassurance to safely progress their conditioning program with GYROTONIC or GYROKINESIS following discharge from formal physical therapy.

Mrs. Breen is a member of the Boston Dance Alliance, the International Academy of Dance Medicine and Science, and the American College of Exercise.