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Meet Our Team
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Luke Davis, MBA, OTR/L
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
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Geena Goyette, MS, CCC-SLP
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
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Ann Marie Dupre, PT, DPT
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
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Lisa Charron, PT, DPT
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
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Derreck Bacon, PTA
Education: AAS, from Mt. Hood College
Special Training and Certifications: LSVT BIG Certified Clinician
Clinical Interests: CVA, TBI, Neurological rehabilitation, Amputation, Parkinson's Disease
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Emily Balasco, PT, DPT
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
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Charlotte Bracken, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Education: Sacred Heart University, Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science; Hofstra University, Master of Science Occupational Therapy
Clinical Interests: Orthopedics, post op rehab, pain management
Hobbies: Playing with dogs, shopping
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Belinda Bush, COTA
COTA/L
Education: Bristol Community College, Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant, Bachelor of Arts in American Studies
Clinical Interests: Orthopedics and Neurological Rehabilitation
Hobbies: Exercise, Travel, Photography, Gardening
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Kathryn Calle, MS, CCC-SLP
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
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Amy Davis, PTA
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
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Lisa Diebold, MSPT, CLT-LANA
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.
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Emma Dyer, MOT, OTR/L
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
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Carrie Faulkner, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Education: University of Central Florida; Doctor of Physical Therapy, May 2016
Certifications: Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, Vestibular Rehabilitation, LSVT BIG, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Clinical Interests: Brain Injury, Stroke, Vestibular Disorders, Concussion, Spinal Cord Injury, Movement Disorders
Hobbies: Golfing, traveling, running, hiking
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Alexandra Giordano, DPT
Physical Therapist
Education: Quinnipiac University, B.S. in health sciences; Quinnipiac University, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Special Training/Certifications: LSVT BIG, PWR!
Clinical Interests: Neurological rehabilitation, especially Parkinson’s Disease
Hobbies: Cooking, hiking, trying new restaurants, traveling
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Shelby Hill, SLPD, CCC-SLP QOM
Speech-Language Pathologist
Education: University of Vermont: (1) Bachelor of Science in Psychology, (2) Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders, (3) Minor in American Sign Language; Gallaudet University: Masters in Speech and Language Pathology; Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professionals: Clinical Doctor of Speech Language Pathology
Licenses: MA, Speech Language Pathology, ASHA
Special Training/Certifications: Lee Silverman Voice Therapy (LSVT) LOUD, Qualified Orofacial Myologist (QOM), AAC
Clinical Interests: Feeding, stuttering, voice, and Augmentative Assistive Communication (AAC) and sign language
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John McNulty, BSPT
Physical Therapist
Education: 1996 Graduate Northeastern University, Baccalaureate in Physical Therapy
Clinical Experience: Outpatient Orthopedics and Neurology, Acute Hospital, Acute and Subacute Rehab, Pediatrics
Hobbies: Parenting, Singer songwriter, hiking, dog dad, all things Grateful Dead
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Tessa Merritt
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Education: Graduated with Kinesiology Degree from Boise State University in 2015, Graduated with Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from New York Medical College in 2019, Graduated with her Master’s in Public Health in from New York Medical College in 2020
Clinical Interests: Orthopedics, Sports Injuries, Neurological Rehabilitation, Cervicogenic Headaches
Hobbies: hiking, travel, cheese board enthusiast
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Christine Monaco, MPT
Master's of Physical Therapy
Education: University of Scranton, Master of Physical Therapy in Physical Therapy
Clinical interests: Neurological conditions, gait and balance disorders, pediatrics and developmental disabilities, LSVT BIG certified
Hobbies: Yoga, reading, and enjoying the outdoors with my family, especially our rescue pups Amelia & Fern
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Danielle Moreau, PT, DPT, PRPC
Physical Therapist
Education: The University of Rhode Island Doctor of Physical Therapy, Hobart and William Smith Colleges Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Movement Studies.
Special training/certifications: Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification, Dry Needling, Special training in men’s pelvic rehabilitation, therapeutic pain neuroscience education.
Clinical Interests: Pelvic pain conditions and sexual medicine, pre and post-operative endometriosis care, men’s pelvic health, postpartum rehabilitation.
Hobbies: Hiking, skiing, cooking, traveling
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Katie Newton, MS, CCC-SLP
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
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Ariel Richards, MOT, OTR/L, CLT
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
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Franco Rodriguez, COTA/L
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Education: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S) in Occupational Therapy from Community College of Rhode Island
Clinical Interests: Orthopedics, Neurological Rehabilitation, Hand & Upper Extremity Rehabilitation, Splinting, Wound-Care, Occupations-Based Interventions, Evidence-Based Practice
Hobbies: Playing Video Games, Weight Lifting, Strategy-Based Board Games, Painting, Reading & Being Outdoors
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Jessica Sequeira, PTA
Education: CCRI, Associate applied science Physical Therapy assistant, Bachelor of Arts in Business Management
Clinical interests: Orthopedics, sports injuries, manual therapy, and neurological rehabilitation
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Chelsea Tetreault, PT, DPT, PCES
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.
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Brandon Theroux, PT, DPT
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
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Jessica Vincent, MSOT, OTR/L, CLT
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
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Ashley Weber, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Education: New England Institute of Technology, Master of Science Occupational Therapy
Special training/certifications: LSVT BIG certified clinician
Clinical Interests: Orthopedic and Neurological Conditions
Hobbies: Traveling, cooking, playing with my dog, Tucker
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Kyle Zurwaski
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
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Catherine Lombardi, RN
Clinical Liaison/Marketing
Education: University of Cincinnati, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Roger Williams University, Master of Science in Health Care Administration
Certifications and Training: RN, CCM
Hobbies and Interests: Golf, yoga, cooking, reading, travel