Cranston, RI
1 New London Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
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T: (401) 205-8200
Opening in March 2023 as our first Highbar clinic, our Cranston clinic is conveniently located near Garden City Center. This clinic features large windows that bring lots of light to its open floor plan. It also has an expansive pediatrics area and several private treatment rooms. We offer specialties in women's health and pediatrics, but are well equipped to help treat any movement pain or limitation. Our upbeat and lively clinicians are ready to help you feel better, move freely, and live fully!
Meet the Team
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Dr. Leanne Monteiro PT, DPT, OCS has been the Clinic Director in Cranston since 2023, but has also served as the Clinic Director in Richmond since 2018. She is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, post-surgical rehabilitation, and women’s pelvic health. She became a physical therapist because she wanted to help people return to their favorite activities, whether that be competitive sports, recreational activities, or getting back to work. She is fluent in Portuguese and has earned certifications in trigger point dry needling, pelvic health physical therapy, and the Graston Technique. In her free time, you can catch Leanne cooking, going for walks with her dog, and spending time with her family and friends.
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Dr. Sarah Goldstein is a Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist and a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, dance-related conditions and injuries, and the following areas of pediatrics: torticollis, plagiocephaly, scoliosis, club feet, toe walking, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, gross motor and/or developmental delay. She loves working as a physical therapist because she can positively impact someone’s quality of life, whether that be within the home, in recreation, or at work. With her specialty in pediatrics, she loves that she can take the “boring” out of another doctor’s appointment for a child by creating a fun, entertaining, safe, and exciting environment to help the child and family reach their goals.
When Sarah isn’t in the clinic, she likes to spend time with her husband and rescue dog. She also likes to stay active by attending ballet classes, kickboxing, or running outside at a local park.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Dance
Pediatrics: torticollis, plagiocephaly, scoliosis, club feet, toe walking, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, gross motor and/or development delay
Dr. Sarah Goldstein is a Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist and a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, dance-related conditions and injuries, and the following areas of pediatrics: torticollis, plagiocephaly, scoliosis, club feet, toe walking, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, gross motor and/or developmental delay. She loves working as a physical therapist because she can positively impact someone’s quality of life, whether that be within the home, in recreation, or at work. With her specialty in pediatrics, she loves that she can take the “boring” out of another doctor’s appointment for a child by creating a fun, entertaining, safe, and exciting environment to help the child and family reach their goals.
When Sarah isn’t in the clinic, she likes to spend time with her husband and rescue dog. She also likes to stay active by attending ballet classes, kickboxing, or running outside at a local park.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Dance
Pediatrics: torticollis, plagiocephaly, scoliosis, club feet, toe walking, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, gross motor and/or development delay
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Dr. Christine Pawlina is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics and pediatrics. Her passion is helping her patients regain their quality of life. She always looks forward to the moment during every patient’s treatment where they first realize that they can take part in their favorite activities without pain or limitation.
In her free time, Christine enjoys reading and has accumulated an ever-growing pile of books to read next. She keeps active through playing indoor and beach volleyball as well as playing in a bowling league.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Dr. Christine Pawlina is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics and pediatrics. Her passion is helping her patients regain their quality of life. She always looks forward to the moment during every patient’s treatment where they first realize that they can take part in their favorite activities without pain or limitation.
In her free time, Christine enjoys reading and has accumulated an ever-growing pile of books to read next. She keeps active through playing indoor and beach volleyball as well as playing in a bowling league.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Dr. Lauren Shanley is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics and sports-related injuries. Her passion for physical therapy started when she injured her knee in high school while playing soccer. After her first few treatment sessions, she knew that she wanted to be a physical therapist and make an impact on others just like her physical therapy team did for her. She has completed a course with Yoga for Amputees and created her own Adaptive Kids Yoga program.
In her free time, Lauren enjoys traveling, spending time with her Mini Australian Shepherd named Chai, and long summer days on the lake or beach. Whenever the Bruins are playing, you can usually find Lauren cheering them on.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Dr. Lauren Shanley is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics and sports-related injuries. Her passion for physical therapy started when she injured her knee in high school while playing soccer. After her first few treatment sessions, she knew that she wanted to be a physical therapist and make an impact on others just like her physical therapy team did for her. She has completed a course with Yoga for Amputees and created her own Adaptive Kids Yoga program.
In her free time, Lauren enjoys traveling, spending time with her Mini Australian Shepherd named Chai, and long summer days on the lake or beach. Whenever the Bruins are playing, you can usually find Lauren cheering them on.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Dr. Molly Douglass is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, sports-related injuries, concussion management, soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, CrossFit, weightlifting. She also specializes in injuries and conditions related to the knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle. Molly is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist who has earned additional certifications in dry needling and Emergency Medical Responder for Athletes. She’s passionate about connecting with her patients and helping them recover from injuries so they can achieve their goals and return to the activities they love.
In her free time, Molly enjoys hiking, weightlifting, skiing, snowboarding, and traveling. You can always find her cheering on the Philadelphia Phillies and the Buffalo Bills.
Dr. Molly Douglass is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, sports-related injuries, concussion management, soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, CrossFit, weightlifting. She also specializes in injuries and conditions related to the knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle. Molly is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist who has earned additional certifications in dry needling and Emergency Medical Responder for Athletes. She’s passionate about connecting with her patients and helping them recover from injuries so they can achieve their goals and return to the activities they love.
In her free time, Molly enjoys hiking, weightlifting, skiing, snowboarding, and traveling. You can always find her cheering on the Philadelphia Phillies and the Buffalo Bills.
This clinic offers physical therapy treatment for many conditions and movement issues.
Our Values
What is The Highbar Experience?
When you visit a Highbar clinic, you’re taking the next step in reaching your health, wellness, and fitness goals. Our proactive and personalized approach to physical therapy is designed so you can get the same high quality care, no matter what Highbar practice you visit. We continue to raise the standard for physical therapy care by creating innovative, customized treatment plans using state-of-the-art technology and equipment so all of our patients can feel confident in their recovery. Highbar believes that life is to be lived at the fullest, so it’s our goal to ensure that every patient can move freely without pain or limitation.
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