ACL Return to Sport

Shannon Walton PT graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell in 1995 with a Masters degree in Physical Therapy. Shannon brings over 20 years of experience treating orthopedic injuries through manual therapy, functional exercise, and patient education, including 12 years as owner of his own practice in Woburn.

Shannon completed a year long manual therapy residency program at the Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy with Martin Langaas. Shannon is also McKenzie and Graston certified. He also completed the lumbar and cervical MedX certification at the University of Florida in Gainesville.

Shannon’s experience allows him to treat a wide variety of orthopedic injuries, working with children to the geriatric population, serious athletes to the weekend warrior. He has coached youth sports in soccer, basketball, and baseball.

Outside of work Shannon enjoys spending time with his family, mountain biking, hiking, and snowboarding.

Maureen joined Athletic Evolution Physical Therapy at the end of April 2019 with over 12 years of physical therapy experience.  She completed her Associates of Science (AS) in Physical Therapy at Baystate College in Boston in 2006. She then decided to attend Salem State College for another 3 years where she earned her Bachelor’s of Science (BS) in Athletic Training in 2010.

Maureen grew up a dancer, and loved ballet, tap and lyrical dance. Her love for dance sparked her interest in the human body and ultimately led her into the Physical Therapy field. Her clinical interest includes Orthopedics, evidence based treatment approaches, and hands on manual therapy.

When not in the clinic, Maureen enjoys chasing after her two young children, spending time with her family and friends, working out and baking.

Charlie served as a biology/nursing lab instructor/coordinator after graduating from Rivier University with a bachelor’s degree in biology education. He then worked as a personal trainer while pursuing a doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he graduated with his degree in May 2023. Charlie joined the Athletic Evolution team as a physical therapist in May 2023. He is a certified Titleist Performance Instructor and has received his modern strength training certification. 

Growing up in Tyngsboro, MA, Charlie immersed himself in a multitude of sports, eventually playing baseball during his college years at Rivier University. His vast knowledge of both soccer and baseball is a result of both playing and coaching these sports, demonstrating his deep passion and expertise.

Beyond sports, Charlie’s interests encompass golfing, engaging in spirited sports discussions, honing his culinary skills, and enjoying valuable moments spent with family and friends.

Nate was a strength and conditioning intern turned coach for Athletic Evolution during the summer of his undergraduate college education. He received his Bachelor of Science at Plymouth State University and continued his education at  Simmons University where he received his doctorate in Physical Therapy. Nate joined the Athletic Evolution team again in 2022 as a Physical Therapist.

Nate is a Reading, MA native, with an extensive basketball background that includes a 4-year collegiate career at Plymouth State University. His interests include hiking, playing sports, watching/talking about Boston sports, and spending time with his family and their dogs.

DJ is a new addition to AE PT, and brings a strong background in strength and conditioning, program design, and rehabilitation with the goals of working with the orthopedic and sports population of all ages.