Our Staff

Michael Roberts, MPT, CSCS
Michael Roberts is a licensed Physical Therapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist. He holds a masters degree in Physical Therapy from American International College and a Bachelors Degree in Movement Science from Westfield State College. Mike has guest lectured at local universities and has presented at MIAA and MDA conferences. He is a certified Graston Technician and is one of the first non-physican authors for Up-to-Date, an internet based medical reference. He has also taught at the collegiate level. As a competitive runner and triathlete, injury prevention, functional training and evidence based care guide his treatment philosophies. Now at Central Mass PT Mike focuses his time on coaching athletes, co-directing group wellness classes, and performing physical therapy evaluations and treatments.

Eric Bailey, CSCS
Eric Bailey is a certified Strength and conditioning Specialist. He holds a bachelors degree in Health Sciences from Worcester State College, with a concentration in Athletic Training. Eric also is the head of Physical Training at Boylston Regional Academy, where he has been training recruit classes since 1998. Since 1996, Eric has been working with fitness enthusiast to competitive athletes alike. Eric is a competitive athlete and outdoor enthusiast.Eric co-directs the group wellness classes.

Jacqueline Shakar, MSPT, CMT, HEC
Jackie has been a physical therapist for over 25 years with clinical experience in lower extremity bio mechanics, orthotic fabrication and manual therapeutic approaches to musculoskeletal dysfunction. She received her Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Boston University and is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Mass General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. Jackie is a full time professor in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Mt. Wachusett Community College. Jackie is a certified PRRT provider and is a primary instructor for the Gratson Technique. In her spare time, Jackie enjoys running and fitness training.

Dawn Roberts, PhD, MSPT
Dawn holds a PhD in Kineslology from UMass Amherst. She has a masters in Physical Therapy from UMass Lowell. Dawn has 13 years of clinical Physical Therapy Experience in orthopedics and pediatrics. She performs research in the area of physical activity and health outcomes. She is a full time professor in the Exercise and Sports Science Department at Fitchburg State College. She participates in numerous running and cycling races in the area.

Tresann Avenia, LPTA, CMT
Tresann has been in the physical therapy field for sixteen years. She graduated from Becker College in 1992. She attended Bancroft School of Massage Therapy and has been a massage therapist since 1999. Recently Tresann was trained and certified in Gratson Technique. She is a certified personal trainer and serobics instructor at two local gyms. Tresann spends most of her free time rock-climbing, mountain biking, and snowboarding.