Aimee Perron
PT, DPT, NCS, CEEAA, FNAP
Geriatric
“Through my teaching and practice I strive to work on what matters to the individual....consider what a person can accomplish if therapy includes task-based specific practice at the Quality of Life level."
Bio
Dr. Aimee Perron earned her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Boston University and her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the MGH Institute of Health Professions. She has
been practicing since 1997 and has served as a clinician, professor, and leader in both post-acute care and academic settings. Her primary areas of expertise include neurologic and
geriatric physical therapy. Dr. Perron is deeply committed to clinical excellence, utilizing evidence-based and client-centered approaches. As a clinical leader, she strives to inspire colleagues and students to be strong advocates—ensuring patients receive the care they need and achieve meaningful outcomes.
been practicing since 1997 and has served as a clinician, professor, and leader in both post-acute care and academic settings. Her primary areas of expertise include neurologic and
geriatric physical therapy. Dr. Perron is deeply committed to clinical excellence, utilizing evidence-based and client-centered approaches. As a clinical leader, she strives to inspire colleagues and students to be strong advocates—ensuring patients receive the care they need and achieve meaningful outcomes.
Dedicated to lifelong learning, Dr. Perron holds board certification as a Neurologic Clinical Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and is a Certified Expert for the Aging Adult. She has presented nationally and internationally, including at multiple APTA Combined Sections Meetings (CSM), on topics related to post-acute care, contemporary practices, and neurologic and geriatric physical therapy. Dr. Perron is also actively involved in professional service. She serves on the APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Practice Committee and is also Vice President of the APTA of Massachusetts. Additionally she represents the state of MA as a Delegate to the APTA House of Delegates.
Current Roles:
● Faculty, Evidence in Motion (EIM) – Neurologic and Geriatric Physical Therapy Programs
● Assistant Clinical Professor and Director of Clinical Education, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
● Clinician in post-acute care and academic pro bono clinics
Scholarly Interest:
● Contemporary neurologic and geriatric clinical practice
● Population health and successful aging in place
● Alternative models of care, including AI and telehealth