The Highbar Way
Rooted in Purpose, Driven by People
HISTORY
25 YEARS!
Our story began 25 years ago when our first location opened under the name Performance Physical Therapy in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Built by physical therapists, we started with a simple question: How can we be better? Better physical therapists, better healthcare providers, and better at providing opportunities to support a brighter future for more people—our team members, patients, and our communities.
That question sparked the founding of what would become Highbar—a place where clinical excellence and compassionate care could thrive together. For more than two decades, we built a reputation for raising the standard of physical therapy across New England, driven by a vision to not only serve patients, but to advance progress for the entire profession.
In 2023, we changed our name to Highbar Physical Therapy—a name that symbolizes our commitment to setting a higher standard in everything we do. The "why" behind this transformation reflects our evolution from a single clinic to a comprehensive network dedicated to elevating the entire physical therapy profession and the communities we serve.
Today, with 37 clinics and a growing team, we remain grounded in that same purpose—to empower people to feel better, move freely, and live fully. We've grown into a thriving movement that supports our people, communities, and profession.
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Values of Highbar physical therapy
Mission
Develop leading-edge physical therapists who deliver life-changing outcomes – to empower people to feel better, move freely, and live fully.
Vision
At Highbar, we envision a day when physical therapists are the trusted first call for movement and well-being—not just when pain strikes, but when people want to move better and perform at their best.
We're here to help people be their best selves in every way that matters. Because when people move better, they live happier and healthier lives.
Community
Invested in your health and your community.
Highbar is led by local physical therapists across Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Built by physical therapists, for communities, each of our clinics is deeply rooted in the neighborhoods we serve. Our teams don't just work in these communities—they live here, raise their families here, and call these places home.
This local connection means we're invested in not only providing physical therapy, but our communities' wellbeing as well. You'll find our team members volunteering at local events, supporting youth sports programs, coaching, raising awareness about injury prevention, and partnering with schools and organizations to promote health, movement, and wellness. We make decisions and provide services that empower our communities to lead healthy, fulfilling, and happy lives.
Philanthropy
We’re More Than a PT Provider—We’re a Partner in Community Health.
As local Rhode Island and Massachusetts community members, it is important to us to support our communities in meaningful ways. Organizations we support.
Our Partners and Clinics: Where You’ll Find Us
Our Team: Built on Expertise and Heart
Our leadership team blends clinical expertise with a deep commitment to our communities, our colleagues, and the people we serve.
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