Pawtucket, RI
Highbar - Pawtucket is located along the Seekonk River on Division Street in Pawtucket. As Highbar's largest clinic, it houses an Alter G Antigravity Treadmill, Rhode Island’s only Hydroworx aquatic therapy pool, many private treatment rooms, lots of open gym space, and an outdoor turf area. Our clinicians have a wide variety of specialties including sports rehabilitation, general conditioning, return to work programs, pediatrics, pelvic health, dry needling, and aquatics. This clinic also features several physical therapists who speak fluent Spanish. We encompass a diverse community of both patients and clinicians to create plans of care for patients that both fit their individual needs and make them feel comfortable with their treatment.
Meet the Team
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Clinic Director: Dr. Mikaela Caracciolo PT, DPT
Dr. Mikaela Caracciolo PT, DPT has been the Clinic Director in Pawtucket since 2022. She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, post-stroke rehabilitation, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, neurological conditions, and balance and falls. She loves helping her patients get back to the activities they love and motivating them to achieve the goals they didn’t think were possible. Throughout her career, she has earned certifications in trigger point dry needling, rock taping, LSVT BIG therapy, and instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization. In her free time, Mikaela enjoys practicing her photography skills, watching the Patriots and Red Sox, skiing, boxing, and playing softball.
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Karina Crane is a physical therapist assistant who specializes in orthopedics, neuromuscular rehabilitation, sports-related injuries, and aquatic therapy. She is passionate about helping patients maximize their function and increase their quality of life. Karina is also fluent in Cape Verdean Creole, which allows her to connect with many patients that come to the Pawtucket clinic.
She stays active by playing lacrosse and soccer. In her spare time, she loves volunteering at her church, listening to music, and watching the Patriots play.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Aquatics
Karina Crane is a physical therapist assistant who specializes in orthopedics, neuromuscular rehabilitation, sports-related injuries, and aquatic therapy. She is passionate about helping patients maximize their function and increase their quality of life. Karina is also fluent in Cape Verdean Creole, which allows her to connect with many patients that come to the Pawtucket clinic.
She stays active by playing lacrosse and soccer. In her spare time, she loves volunteering at her church, listening to music, and watching the Patriots play.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Aquatics
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Dr. Jesse Rudolph is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics. He chose a career in physical therapy because he finds it deeply rewarding to help his patients get back to the sports or activities they love.
Jesse ran cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track at the collegiate level for all four years at Heidelberg University and worked at a specialty running store while he was pursuing his DPT. He loves to help others understand proper running form and how proper footwear can make all the difference.
Born in Seoul, South Korea, and raised in Medina, OH, you’ll always find him rooting for all the Cleveland sports teams. In his free time, Jesse enjoys running, cooking, and trying new restaurants and breweries in the Providence area.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Dr. Jesse Rudolph is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics. He chose a career in physical therapy because he finds it deeply rewarding to help his patients get back to the sports or activities they love.
Jesse ran cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track at the collegiate level for all four years at Heidelberg University and worked at a specialty running store while he was pursuing his DPT. He loves to help others understand proper running form and how proper footwear can make all the difference.
Born in Seoul, South Korea, and raised in Medina, OH, you’ll always find him rooting for all the Cleveland sports teams. In his free time, Jesse enjoys running, cooking, and trying new restaurants and breweries in the Providence area.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
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Dr. Sydney Fournier is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist who specializes in orthopedics. She may be a familiar face to many patients at our Pawtucket clinic as she was a student with Performance while in PT school! Sydney is passionate about forming close connections with patients while being able to help them return to the activities they love.
When she’s not treating patients, Sydney likes to travel and spend time outdoors. She likes to keep active by hiking and playing volleyball.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Dr. Sydney Fournier is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist who specializes in orthopedics. She may be a familiar face to many patients at our Pawtucket clinic as she was a student with Performance while in PT school! Sydney is passionate about forming close connections with patients while being able to help them return to the activities they love.
When she’s not treating patients, Sydney likes to travel and spend time outdoors. She likes to keep active by hiking and playing volleyball.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
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Dr. Jean Paul Aracena Oliver is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, pediatrics, and conditions in the wrist, hand, and elbow. He's passionate about helping his patients regain their ability to move and participate in the activities that bring them joy. Before moving to the United States to get his Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree, Jean Paul specialized in a Sports for the Disabled program at the University of Leipzig in Germany. He is also a native Spanish speaker who is excited to help his Spanish-speaking patients recover from their pain and limitations.
In his free time, Jean Paul loves exploring the outdoors, exercising, or enjoying family time with his daughters and wife. He loves trying new foods, exploring new places, and following his father-in-law's motto of finding a pocket of peace and a tiny adventure each day.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Wrist
Hand
Elbow
Custom Splinting
Dr. Jean Paul Aracena Oliver is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, pediatrics, and conditions in the wrist, hand, and elbow. He's passionate about helping his patients regain their ability to move and participate in the activities that bring them joy. Before moving to the United States to get his Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree, Jean Paul specialized in a Sports for the Disabled program at the University of Leipzig in Germany. He is also a native Spanish speaker who is excited to help his Spanish-speaking patients recover from their pain and limitations.
In his free time, Jean Paul loves exploring the outdoors, exercising, or enjoying family time with his daughters and wife. He loves trying new foods, exploring new places, and following his father-in-law's motto of finding a pocket of peace and a tiny adventure each day.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Wrist
Hand
Elbow
Custom Splinting
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Katelyn Dalmazzi is a Physical Therapist Assistant who specializes in Aquatic Therapy. Since she grew up playing sports, she sustained a few sports-related injuries that allowed her to see firsthand what physical therapy was about. This experience shaped her as she decided she wanted to help others in the same way she was helped by her physical therapy team.
In her free time, she keeps active by hiking with her mini Australian Shepherd, Benny, and playing soccer and volleyball. She also loves to volunteer with the Special Olympics and work with children with disabilities on the weekends.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Aquatic Therapy
Katelyn Dalmazzi is a Physical Therapist Assistant who specializes in Aquatic Therapy. Since she grew up playing sports, she sustained a few sports-related injuries that allowed her to see firsthand what physical therapy was about. This experience shaped her as she decided she wanted to help others in the same way she was helped by her physical therapy team.
In her free time, she keeps active by hiking with her mini Australian Shepherd, Benny, and playing soccer and volleyball. She also loves to volunteer with the Special Olympics and work with children with disabilities on the weekends.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Aquatic Therapy
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Aquatics Director, Dr. Amanda Fitzgerald is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, balance & falls, and aquatics. Her passion for helping patients return to the activities they love inspired her to pursue a career in physical therapy.
In her free time, she enjoys staying active with her family, traveling, and reading. A fun fact about Amanda is that she has run a full or half marathon in every state!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Balance & Falls
Aquatics
Aquatics Director, Dr. Amanda Fitzgerald is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, balance & falls, and aquatics. Her passion for helping patients return to the activities they love inspired her to pursue a career in physical therapy.
In her free time, she enjoys staying active with her family, traveling, and reading. A fun fact about Amanda is that she has run a full or half marathon in every state!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Balance & Falls
Aquatics
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Dr. Erin Sayles is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, neuro, balance & falls, aquatics, and pediatrics. Her passion is helping her patients participate in activities they were previously limited from doing due to a complicating condition, injury, or pain. She holds several positions in the Rhode Island chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association including Chair of the New Professionals Special Interest Group, Nominating Committee Member, and Legislative Committee Member.
In her free time, Erin keeps up with the Patriots and Bruins. She stays active by participating in yoga, soccer, and dance.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Neuro
Balance & Falls
Aquatics
Pediatrics
Dr. Erin Sayles is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, neuro, balance & falls, aquatics, and pediatrics. Her passion is helping her patients participate in activities they were previously limited from doing due to a complicating condition, injury, or pain. She holds several positions in the Rhode Island chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association including Chair of the New Professionals Special Interest Group, Nominating Committee Member, and Legislative Committee Member.
In her free time, Erin keeps up with the Patriots and Bruins. She stays active by participating in yoga, soccer, and dance.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Neuro
Balance & Falls
Aquatics
Pediatrics
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Dr. Taylor LeBrun is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, sports-related injuries, overhead athletes, and upper extremity injuries. Her goal as a physical therapist is to improve the quality of life of her patients, whether that means helping them get back to playing a sport or walking without fear of falling.
In her free time, Taylor enjoys fishing, lifting weights, and spending as much time outside as possible. She also loves to cheer on the Red Sox and was a former college softball player at Simmons University, where she is currently an adjunct professor in the DPT program.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Overhead Athletes
Upper Extremity
Dr. Taylor LeBrun is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, sports-related injuries, overhead athletes, and upper extremity injuries. Her goal as a physical therapist is to improve the quality of life of her patients, whether that means helping them get back to playing a sport or walking without fear of falling.
In her free time, Taylor enjoys fishing, lifting weights, and spending as much time outside as possible. She also loves to cheer on the Red Sox and was a former college softball player at Simmons University, where she is currently an adjunct professor in the DPT program.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Overhead Athletes
Upper Extremity
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Yalis Chamberlin is a Physical Therapist Assistant who specializes in general and post-surgical orthopedics, pediatrics, and aquatic therapy. She is passionate about helping her patients return to their favorite activities.
When she’s not at work, she loves to be active outdoors. She enjoys hiking, running, and competing in obstacle races. To refuel from all this activity, she loves Italian food!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Aquatic Therapy
Yalis Chamberlin is a Physical Therapist Assistant who specializes in general and post-surgical orthopedics, pediatrics, and aquatic therapy. She is passionate about helping her patients return to their favorite activities.
When she’s not at work, she loves to be active outdoors. She enjoys hiking, running, and competing in obstacle races. To refuel from all this activity, she loves Italian food!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Aquatic Therapy
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Kevin Silvia is a Physical Therapist Assistant at our Pawtucket clinic who specializes in orthopedics, sports-related injuries, athletes, children, and adolescents. He is a clinical instructor for high school Physical Therapist Assistant students and the Community College of Rhode Island’s Physical Therapist Assistant program.
He co-founded and was previously director of the Highbar Speed School, which is a comprehensive sports training and conditioning program for athletes. He served on the volunteer committee for the 1st Annual Performance 5K Road Race. Previously, Kevin founded and directed a state-wide fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, through which he helped raise $23,000 over five years.
Kevin spends his time away from the clinic biking, hiking, shooting, and spending time outside. He also loves strength training, cross-training, and mixed martial arts.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Athletes
Children
Adolescents
Kevin Silvia is a Physical Therapist Assistant at our Pawtucket clinic who specializes in orthopedics, sports-related injuries, athletes, children, and adolescents. He is a clinical instructor for high school Physical Therapist Assistant students and the Community College of Rhode Island’s Physical Therapist Assistant program.
He co-founded and was previously director of the Highbar Speed School, which is a comprehensive sports training and conditioning program for athletes. He served on the volunteer committee for the 1st Annual Performance 5K Road Race. Previously, Kevin founded and directed a state-wide fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, through which he helped raise $23,000 over five years.
Kevin spends his time away from the clinic biking, hiking, shooting, and spending time outside. He also loves strength training, cross-training, and mixed martial arts.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Athletes
Children
Adolescents
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Dr. Margaret Taylor is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics. She’s passionate about getting to know each of her patients and their needs so she can guide them through a treatment plan. The best part about being a physical therapist for Margaret is watching her patients gain confidence as they return to the activities they love.
In her free time, Margaret enjoys gardening, cooking, traveling, and hiking with her family and their dogs. She keeps active by playing in various recreational soccer teams for the last 25 years. You can usually find her riding her bicycle or walking to wherever she needs to go!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Dr. Margaret Taylor is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics. She’s passionate about getting to know each of her patients and their needs so she can guide them through a treatment plan. The best part about being a physical therapist for Margaret is watching her patients gain confidence as they return to the activities they love.
In her free time, Margaret enjoys gardening, cooking, traveling, and hiking with her family and their dogs. She keeps active by playing in various recreational soccer teams for the last 25 years. You can usually find her riding her bicycle or walking to wherever she needs to go!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
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Meet Juan David Moncayo, a compassionate Physical Therapist whose drive stems from his upbringing in a community lacking access to physical therapy. Juan David earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Kinesiology from The Master's University and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Arcadia University.
With a desire to assist others, Juan David challenges the belief in lifelong setbacks caused by injuries, considering it a privilege to aid individuals in discovering their potential anew. Fluent in Spanish, he establishes profound connections with his patients.
Beyond his professional duties, Juan David finds joy in activities such as boxing, martial arts, and motorsports. He also devotes time to learning languages, currently focusing on Japanese. Juan David's empathy and expertise are dedicated to empowering patients and highlighting the resilience of the human body.
Meet Juan David Moncayo, a compassionate Physical Therapist whose drive stems from his upbringing in a community lacking access to physical therapy. Juan David earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Kinesiology from The Master's University and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Arcadia University.
With a desire to assist others, Juan David challenges the belief in lifelong setbacks caused by injuries, considering it a privilege to aid individuals in discovering their potential anew. Fluent in Spanish, he establishes profound connections with his patients.
Beyond his professional duties, Juan David finds joy in activities such as boxing, martial arts, and motorsports. He also devotes time to learning languages, currently focusing on Japanese. Juan David's empathy and expertise are dedicated to empowering patients and highlighting the resilience of the human body.
Dr. Han Low is a highly skilled Physical Therapist, specializing in rehabilitation and injury prevention. He holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the MGH Institute of Health Professions and is certified in Selective Functional Movement Assessment.
Fluent in Chinese and Malay, Dr. Low ensures effective communication with diverse patients. He is also an accomplished athlete, having completed Ironman races in Australia and Malaysia, as well as five World Marathon Majors.
With a holistic approach to patient care, Dr. Low is dedicated to helping individuals regain function, prevent future injuries, and return to their favorite activities.
Dr. Han Low is a highly skilled Physical Therapist, specializing in rehabilitation and injury prevention. He holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the MGH Institute of Health Professions and is certified in Selective Functional Movement Assessment.
Fluent in Chinese and Malay, Dr. Low ensures effective communication with diverse patients. He is also an accomplished athlete, having completed Ironman races in Australia and Malaysia, as well as five World Marathon Majors.
With a holistic approach to patient care, Dr. Low is dedicated to helping individuals regain function, prevent future injuries, and return to their favorite activities.
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Dr. Michael Glassman is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, headaches, football, and track. He is passionate about educating the community and helping patients achieve a better level of activity.
A former college football player, Mike first experienced physical therapy as a patient. After suffering an ACL tear, he successfully returned to play three years of college football and continues to be active today. He now strives to recreate his success with physical therapy for all his patients.
When he’s not in the clinic, Mike is likely eating chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream or being active in any way he can. He plays in a full-contact flag football league in Pawtucket, but is always on the lookout for new activities and experiences!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Headaches
Football
Track (Sprinting & Jumping)
Dr. Michael Glassman is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, headaches, football, and track. He is passionate about educating the community and helping patients achieve a better level of activity.
A former college football player, Mike first experienced physical therapy as a patient. After suffering an ACL tear, he successfully returned to play three years of college football and continues to be active today. He now strives to recreate his success with physical therapy for all his patients.
When he’s not in the clinic, Mike is likely eating chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream or being active in any way he can. He plays in a full-contact flag football league in Pawtucket, but is always on the lookout for new activities and experiences!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Headaches
Football
Track (Sprinting & Jumping)
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Dr. Mara Hochman is an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics as well as spinal and shoulder-related injuries or conditions. She is passionate about helping her patients get back to the activities they love to do while instilling a love of exercise along the way. She completed the Memorial Hermann Orthopedic Residency, where she was also a faculty member, and has earned certification in trigger point dry needling. Mara now serves as an adjunct faculty member for the Highbar Orthopedic Residency program.
In her free time, Mara enjoys being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with her husband, son, and dog. She has lived all over the country, from growing up in California to living in Texas, and now in Rhode Island.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Shoulder
Dr. Mara Hochman is an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics as well as spinal and shoulder-related injuries or conditions. She is passionate about helping her patients get back to the activities they love to do while instilling a love of exercise along the way. She completed the Memorial Hermann Orthopedic Residency, where she was also a faculty member, and has earned certification in trigger point dry needling. Mara now serves as an adjunct faculty member for the Highbar Orthopedic Residency program.
In her free time, Mara enjoys being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with her husband, son, and dog. She has lived all over the country, from growing up in California to living in Texas, and now in Rhode Island.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Shoulder
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