Meet Our Team

Regional Director, Spaulding Outpatient Rehabilitation: Rhode Island

Education: Master of Business Administration with Healthcare Administration Concentration, Salve Regina University; Bachelor of Arts in Human Performance and Health, West Virginia University; Master of Occupational Therapy, West Virginia University

Hobbies: Basketball, golf, music and movie enthusiast, coaching Special Olympics basketball, hiking with my wife and dogs

Speech-language Pathologist, Site Manager

Education: University of Rhode Island, Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders; University of Rhode Island, Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Special training/certifications: LSVT LOUD certified clinician, VitalStim certified clinician.

Clinical Interests: Dysphagia, Dysphonia, Aphasia, and TBI.

Hobbies: Traveling, cooking, painting, and spending time with my family

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Education: Bachelor of Science and Certificate in Physical Therapy, Simmons University; Master of Science in Advance Neurology Physical Therapy and Doctor of Physical Therapy from MGH Institute of Health Professionals.

Special Training and Certification: Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurological Physical Therapy; LSVT BIG Certification

Clinical Interests: Neurology, Movement Disorders, Stroke, Brain Injury, Geriatrics

Hobbies: Yoga, Tennis and Traveling

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Education: Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT), University of Rhode Island, 2016; Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Colby College, 2009.

Specialized Training and Certification: Trained in pelvic health physical therapy by both the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, and the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Health Rehabilitation Institute.

Clinical Interests: Treatment of pelvic health including urinary urgency, urinary incontinence, bowel dysfunction including constipation and fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, sexual and pelvic pain, and pre- and postpartum care

Hobbies: Running, dancing, and traveling

Physical Therapist

Education: Quinnipiac University, BS in Health Science Studies; Quinnipiac University, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Clinical Interests: Neurological rehabilitation, Spinal cord injury, Stroke, Movement disorders

Hobbies: Exercising, Skiing, Trying new restaurants, Playing board/card games

Education: AAS, from Mt. Hood College

Special Training and Certifications: LSVT BIG Certified Clinician

Clinical Interests: CVA, TBI, Neurological rehabilitation, Amputation, Parkinson's Disease

Physical Therapist

Education: Southern Connecticut State University, BS in Exercise Science; Russell Sage College, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Special Trainings/Certifications: LSVT BIG certified

Clinical Interests: Neurological Rehabilitation, Parkinson’s Disease, Orthopedics, Post-Surgical Rehab, Sports Injuries

Hobbies: Coaching Gymnastics, Hiking, Golfing, Playing Pickleball, Camping

Speech Language Pathologist, Spaulding Advanced Clinician

Education: University of Massachusetts Amherst, Bachelor of Science in Communication Science and Disorders, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology; University of Rhode Island, Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology

Special Training/Certifications: LSVT LOUD

Clinical Interests: Cognitive communication post concussive symptoms and TBI, aphasia and language therapy

Hobbies: Running outside and baking

Physical Therapy Assistant

Education: Fairmont State University, Fairmont WV, Associate Applied Science (A.A.S) Physical Therapist Assistant, Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Special Training/Certifications: Orthopedic Specialization for PTAs

Clinical Interests: Orthopedics, Post-Surgical Rehab, Sports Medicine, and Manual Therapy

Hobbies: Traveling, Cross-Fit, College Sports Fan, Hiking, and Gardening

Physical Therapist

Education: Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MSPT), University of Rhode Island, 1994; Bachelor of Arts in Sports Studies, Quinnipiac University, 1990.

Specialized Training/Certifications: Certification in Healthcare Leadership, Salve Regina University, 2022; Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT), The Norton School, 2011; Certified by the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA), 2015.

Clinical Interests: Treatment of Lymphedema and oncology rehabilitation.

Hobbies: Coffee, reading, knitting, playing with my dog.

Occupational Therapist / Advanced Clinician

Education: Worcester State University, Bachelor of Occupational Studies, Master of Occupational Therapy, Minor in Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

Special Training/Certifications: LSVT BIG Certified Clinician

Clinical Interests: Orthopedics, Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation, Splinting, Pain and Edema Management

Hobbies: Traveling, playing soccer, hiking

Doctor of Physical Therapy/Advanced Clinician

Education: New York University, Bachelor's of Fine Arts; University of Rhode Island, Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Special training/certifications: Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Dry Needling

Clinical Interests: Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Pre/Post-Surgical Management, Golfers, Runners, Weekend Warriors

Hobbies: Golf, Gym/Powerlifting, Traveling, Running, all things Boston Sports, Aspiring Recreational Knitter

Physical Therapist

Education: Salve Regina University, BS in Biology; University of Rhode Island, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Clinical Interests: Neurological rehabilitation, especially stroke

Hobbies: Cooking, baking, weight lifting, running, and painting/drawing

Physical Therapist

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Franklin Pierce University; Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Rhode Island.

Special Training and Certifications: Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy; Otago Exercise Program; Vestibular Certified.

Clinical Interests: Older adults, gait and balance disorders.

Hobbies: Reading, playing music, game nights, hiking with my dog.

Speech-language Pathologist

Education: University of Rhode Island, Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders 2014; University of Rhode Island, Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Special Training/Certifications: LSVT LOUD certified clinician, Certified brain injury specialist (CBIS)

Clinical Interests: post-concussive syndrome and other cognitive-communication impairments following brain injury; aphasia and apraxia

Hobbies: Hikes with my dog

Occupational Therapist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist

Education: University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science; Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) at Bay Path University.

Certifications: Certified Lymphedema Therapist, AOTA Cancer Rehab Level 1

Clinical Interests and Experience: Lymphedema, Oncology Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Acute Care

Hobbies: Horseback riding, spending time with my family, snuggling with my dog (Finn), going to the beach, running outside

Education: University of Vermont (UVM) with a B.S. in Exercise Science Movement Science and a minor in Nutrition and Food Sciences. Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at UVM.

Special Training/Certifications: Certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (PCES) and pelvic floor physical therapy specialty training from the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute, American Physical Therapy Association- Pelvic Health Section, and Core Exercise Solutions. Dry Needling (IDN Pain Management and Sports Rehabilitation).

Clinical Interests: Special interest in pregnancy and postpartum care, post-surgical orthopedic rehabilitation and athletic injuries.

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Education: Sacred Heart University, Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science; MCPHS University, Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree

Certifications: LSVT BIG, Dry Needling

Clinical Interests: Orthopedics, Sports Injuries, Neurological Rehabilitation, Cervicogenic Headaches, and Vestibular Therapy, Amputation

Hobbies: Running, Hockey, Boston Sports Fan, Skiing

Occupational Therapist

Education: New England Institute of Technology, Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy

Certifications: Certified Lymphedema Therapist

Clinical Interests: Lymphedema, Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation

Hobbies: Spending time with family, camping, gardening/farming

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Education: Graduated with Bachelor of Science in Medical Rehabilitation and Disability from Springfield College 2014, Graduated with Doctor of Physical Therapy from MCPHS University in 2017.

Clinical Interests: Orthopedics, Neurological Rehabilitation, Sports Injuries, Chronic Pain, Orthopedic Manual Therapy

Hobbies: Running, Biking, Lifting, Reading, Eating, Skiing, Boston Sports Fan