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

Site Manager, Providence and Pawtucket

Education: Quinnipiac College, Bachelors of Science;  Simmons College, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Clinical Interests and Specialty Training: Sports medicine, orthopedics, ergonomics, post surgical rehabilitation

Physical Therapist/Spaulding Advanced Clinician
Clinical Supervisor - Pawtucket
Site Coordinator of Clinical Education

Education: University of Rhode Island, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology; University of Rhode Island, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Special Certifications: LSVT BIG certified

Clinical Interests: Neurological & orthopedic rehabilitation, McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Training (MDT)

Hobbies: New England sports fan, hanging out with my Golden Retrievers Bruschi and Boomer

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 Therapist

Education: University of Rhode Island, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Bachelor of Science in Biology; University of Rhode Island, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Clinical Interests: Orthopedics, post-operative care, neurological conditions, sports injuries

Hobbies: Hiking, running, soccer, parenting, watching football, going to the beach, traveling

Physical Therapist

Education: University of Delaware, Bachelors in Exercise Science; Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science (MCPHS), Doctor of Physical Therapy; Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management (MBA) from MCPHS University

Clinical Interests/Certifications: Pediatric Neurologic Disorders, Torticollis, Adaptive Equipment and DME, LSVT Big Certified, Parkinsons, Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injuries, and Dry Needling Certified

Hobbies: Playing sports, including volleyball and softball, darts, hanging out at the beach, and being around animals (preferably dogs)

Physical Therapist

Education: Graduated with her doctorate of physical therapy at the University of Rhode Island in 2015.

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

Hobbies: Rock climbing, diving, and tai chi

Occupational Therapist, Spaulding Clinical Specialist
OT Student Coordinator - Pawtucket 

Education: University of Rhode Island, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, minor in psychology; University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, Master of Occupational Therapy

Clinical Interests: Neurological disorders, upper extremity rehabilitation, pain and edema management

Certifications: Certified Neuro Specialist (CNS)

Hobbies: Traveling, baking, spending time with family and friends, playing with my dog, Cooley

Physical Therapy Assistant, Spaulding Advanced Clinician

Education: Bay State College, Associates in Applied Science Physical Therapist Assistant

Special Certifications: Sacroiliac Joint Specialist Certification

Clinical Interests: Orthopedics, Neuro, and Post-surgical rehab

Speech-Language Pathologist

Education: Rhode Island College, Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences); University of Rhode Island, Masters in Speech-Language Pathology

Special Training/Certifications: Bilingual (Spanish)

Clinical Interests: Bilingual Speech-Language Therapy, Autism

Education: New England Institute of Technology: Associates degree

Special Certifications: LSVT BIG certification, Sacroiliac Joint Specialist Certification

Clinical Interests: McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Training (MDT). Muscle Energy for Sacroiliac Joint – Pelvic (SIJ) dysfunction. Some experience with Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Massage (IASTM).

Hobbies: Hiking, outdoor activities

Occupational Therapist

Education: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS), Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS), Master of Occupational Therapy

Clinical interests: Neurological and orthopedic rehab, post-surgical rehabilitation, pediatrics

Hobbies: Traveling, cooking, roller-blading, gardening, being outdoors

Occupational Therapist

Education: D’Youville College, Buffalo, NY, Bachelor of Science; Master of Science

Special Training: Certified Hand Therapist since 2005

Clinical Interests: Custom splint fabrication, Hand and Upper Extremity Trauma, Orthopedic UE Conditions

Physical Therapy Assistant, Spaulding Advanced Clinician

Education: CCRI, Associates in Applied Science Physical Therapist Assistant

Clinical Interests: Orthopedics, Neuro, post-op rehab, and Parkinson Disease

Certifications: LSVT BIG Certified

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, taking my dog for walks, and outdoor activities with family and friends.

Occupational Therapist

Education: Westfield State University, Bachelors in Sports Medicine; Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science (MCPHS), Masters in Occupational Therapy

Clinical Interests: Neurological disorders, Post-surgical rehabilitation, Pediatrics - ASD, developmental delays

Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, yoga and playing with my dog

Office Manager

Front Desk/Pediatric Lead

Front Desk

Front Desk

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

Therapy dogs

Clinical Interests: The Human-Animal Connection

Hobbies: Long walks on the beach, belly rubs, chasing tails & tennis balls