Serving the Community Since 2008

Staff

Shaun O'Connor

Shaun O'Connor, PT, DPT, CCTT

Dr. Shaun O'Connor is the owner of Catamount Physical Therapy and is a Co-Owner of Fitness Options Personal Training Studio. He graduated from the University of Vermont in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. He returned to UVM and completed a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1995. In 2017, he completed his Doctorate in Physical Therapy through Evidence in Motion.

Dr. O'Connor is a Diplomat of the Physical Therapy Board of Craniofacial and Cervical Therapeutics (PTBCCT). He is a member of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP) and is one of the few Board Certified Cervical and Temporomandibular Therapist in the United States.

He is a guest lecturer for the UVM Doctorate Physical Therapy program and has presented at local and national conferences.His specialty is integrative therapy for patients with oral-maxillofacial pain, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), cervical spine disorders and headaches.

His passions outside of work are spending time with his family and enjoying outdoor activities.


Dr. Jason Hardacre

Dr. Jason Hardacre, PT, DPT

Dr. Jason Hardacre graduated from Saint Lawrence University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. While attending SLU, Jason was a member of the varsity cross country and indoor track teams where he competed for 3 of his 4 years. Following graduation, he returned to Vermont where he worked as a rehab aide in a local orthopedic PT clinic before moving to Colorado and working a similar role in a suburb of Denver. Jason attended the University of Vermont, where he graduated with his doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2024.

Jason is passionate about empowering patients to move and achieve health and wellness goals above their own expectations. He is interested in pursuing an orthopedic or sports residency to acquire additional skills and distinguish areas of clinical interest/expertise. Currently Jason’s clinical interests include ACL rehabilitation, hip and shoulder pain, and concussion recovery.

Personal: In his free time, Jason enjoys exploring with his partner, backcountry skiing, hiking and recreational soccer.