Our Portland Team

OWNER/FOUNDER, PERFORMANCE PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Dr. Beckett returned to his home state in 2018 after having spent the majority of his career optimizing the health and performance of elite athletes across the country. He specializes in the assessment and rehabilitation of athletes and active individuals of all ages, and treats a variety of complex cases that have not yet responded to conservative treatments.

Email: lloyd@dirigoptp.com

LEAD PORTLAND PT, PERFORMANCE PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Mallory has experience treating patients of all ages with a variety of orthopedic and post-surgical conditions. She enjoys blending her clinical practice around manual therapy skills and progressive strength training in order to get patients back to doing what they love to do. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of New England, has further training in running gait analysis, and is Dry-Needling Level 1 & 2 certified. Being an avid runner herself, she enjoys treating running related injuries and working with athletes to achieve their goals related to sports, fitness, and overall health & wellness.

Email: mallory@dirigoptp.com

PERFORMANCE PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Dahne is a graduate of the University of New England where she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy and also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance Performance from The Boston Conservatory. She has an interest in treating dancers of all ages, levels, and abilities to assist them in maximizing their potential both in the studio and onstage. In addition, Dahne has been an avid Crossfitter since 2014 and also has clinical experience in working with Crossfit-related injury rehabilitation and prevention. Dahne is a firm believer in movement being medicine and strives to integrate her unique movement background, clinical skills, and evidence-based practice to provide a truly individualized experience to achieve patient’s goals.

Email: dahne@dirigoptp.com

PELVIC FLOOR & PERFORMANCE PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Julie earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of New England and a Bachelor in Science in Biology from the University of Washington. Her past athletic and professional experiences including CrossFit have developed her professional interest in working with active individuals with pelvic floor and orthopedic concerns. One of her biggest passions is working with women to safely stay active throughout pregnancy and return to their daily activities and athletic endeavors post-partum.

Email: julie@dirigoptp.com

PERFORMANCE PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Born and raised in Westbrook, Maine. I earned my Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of New England and my Bachelor’s degree in Health Science at the University of Southern Maine. I have a passion for working with athletes of all ages and also a special interest in working with first responders. I believe in a preventative approach and helping individuals get back to doing what they love through evidence-based care and integrating manual therapy and strengthening.

Email: julia@dirigoptp.com

PERFORMANCE PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Liz was born and raised in Falmouth Maine and received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences from Northeastern University. She is also a 500 hr yoga teacher, Certified Functional Strength Coach and Champion Performance Specialist. She holds certifications in dry needling level 1&2, Blood Flow Restriction and HEALing Yoga 1&2, and has pursued further continuing education in running and pain neuroscience.

Email: liz@dirigoptp.com

STRENGTH COACH

Louise earned her Master’s in Exercise Physiology from Adelphi University. She has been in the fitness field for over 10 years with experience in personal training and rehabilitation in a variety of settings including corporate wellness, fitness studios, and physical therapy clinics. Louise also has experience coaching a variety of high school, college and recreational athletes; she has a particular interest in maximizing the performance of endurance athletes, being as she is a marathoner herself. Her mission is to lead by example, helping individuals at any age develop healthier lifestyles and reach their own goals.

Email: Louise@Dirigoptp.com

OFFICE MANAGER

Haruka has been with the company for over two years. She developed a passion for working within the healthcare sector early in her career and continues to enjoy working with the public. Haruka is originally from Japan but has lived all over the world. On her days off, Haruka enjoys picking sea glass on the beach and spending time with her family. Haruka is always a friendly call away to help with all your needs when accessing Dirigo Services.

Patient Relations and Community Coordinator

Sunny is a Maine native and has spent the past 4 years living in Portland, developing a community here in Southern Maine. Sunny first found Dirigo as a patient, looking for a facility that specialized in performance to get her back on the bike as a spin instructor. Now she joins us using her Community and Connection passion to show southern Maine and beyond what Dirigo Physical Therapy and Performance is all about. In her free time, you’ll find Sunny teaching Spin, trying new food spots, and hanging out with her family around Portland.

sunny@dirigoptp.com