Physical Therapy Clinic in East Greenwich, RI
Expert Physical Therapy Services in East Greenwich, RI
Highbar Physical Therapy - East Greenwich is located right above Atmed Urgent Care Center and across from Felicia’s Coffee on Post Road in East Greenwich. This clinic features an open gym area and a private treatment room. Our team includes a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, as well as a specialty in treating runners and in dry needling. Our physical therapists are ready to treat patients from all walks of life and will make you feel right at home through spirited discussions on food, sports, and a weekly riddle to make your mind work as hard as your body.
Meet the Team
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Clinic Director: Dr. Kevin Alexander PT, DPT, OCS
Dr. Kevin Alexander is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, post-surgical rehabilitation, sports-related injuries, running, and headaches. He has earned certification in trigger point dry needling and completed a residency on orthopedic and manual physical therapy. Teaching and mentoring new physical therapists is a passion for him, as he is currently a faculty member for Highbar's Orthopedic Residency Program. In his free time, Kevin often volunteers with Full Swing Golf RI, a nonprofit organization founded by his wife, that helps children with disabilities learn how to make golf accessible and enjoyable for them. He also enjoys snowboarding, weightlifting, landscaping, cooking, and running.
Dr. Jay Knoerlein earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Ithaca College in 2023. He specializes in orthopedics, sports injuries, and spine care. Dr. Knoerlein is passionate about empowering patients to use their own bodies to improve function and enhance their quality of life. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Knoerlein is an avid sports enthusiast. Having grown up playing competitive soccer and basketball, he remains a dedicated fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Boston Celtics.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Spine
Dr. Jay Knoerlein earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Ithaca College in 2023. He specializes in orthopedics, sports injuries, and spine care. Dr. Knoerlein is passionate about empowering patients to use their own bodies to improve function and enhance their quality of life. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Knoerlein is an avid sports enthusiast. Having grown up playing competitive soccer and basketball, he remains a dedicated fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Boston Celtics.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Spine
Dr. Michael McGuire is an avid runner. He loves running 5K's and 10K's. He received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Scranton. Outside of normal orthopedic conditions. Dr. McGuire specializes in treating concussions and vestibular conditions. In his free time he loves cheering on the New England Patriots.
"I love forming trusting relationships with my patients and assist them in achieving their physical therapy goals!"
Dr. Michael McGuire is an avid runner. He loves running 5K's and 10K's. He received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Scranton. Outside of normal orthopedic conditions. Dr. McGuire specializes in treating concussions and vestibular conditions. In his free time he loves cheering on the New England Patriots.
"I love forming trusting relationships with my patients and assist them in achieving their physical therapy goals!"
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Clinic Director Dr. Michelle Fuleky PT, DPT, OCS is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, pelvic health, and women’s health. She enjoys treating each patient as a whole to assess how their body moves and how they can achieve their health and wellness goals in their entirety.
She has authored and presented on several topics including ACL reconstruction and rehabilitation for hip pathologies. She has also contributed to the physical therapy protocol for conservative treatment of femoral acetabular impingement and developed a test to determine if an athlete is ready to return to sports after knee surgery.
Michelle resides in East Greenwich with her husband, Norm, and their dog, Cole. When she’s not in the clinic, you can usually find her hiking, spending time with her friends and family, and cheering on the Ohio State Buckeyes. She also loves to travel and see different parts of the country and the world.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Pelvic Health
Women’s Health
Clinic Director Dr. Michelle Fuleky PT, DPT, OCS is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, pelvic health, and women’s health. She enjoys treating each patient as a whole to assess how their body moves and how they can achieve their health and wellness goals in their entirety.
She has authored and presented on several topics including ACL reconstruction and rehabilitation for hip pathologies. She has also contributed to the physical therapy protocol for conservative treatment of femoral acetabular impingement and developed a test to determine if an athlete is ready to return to sports after knee surgery.
Michelle resides in East Greenwich with her husband, Norm, and their dog, Cole. When she’s not in the clinic, you can usually find her hiking, spending time with her friends and family, and cheering on the Ohio State Buckeyes. She also loves to travel and see different parts of the country and the world.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Pelvic Health
Women’s Health
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Dr. Jaclyn DeCristoforo is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, neurological diagnoses, balance & falls, basketball-related injuries, and the foot and ankle. She is passionate about being a physical therapist because she can see patients progress throughout their rehab program and reach their goals right before her eyes. She also loves that she can stay active throughout the day and use problem solving and creativity to help create a treatment plan for her patients.
In her free time, Jaclyn likes to stay active by hiking, playing basketball, running, skiing, golfing, or simply spending time outside. She watches all Boston sports but considers the Celtics to be her favorite team.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
SpineSports Injuries
Neuro
Balance & Falls
Basketball Injuries
Foot/Ankle
Dr. Jaclyn DeCristoforo is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, neurological diagnoses, balance & falls, basketball-related injuries, and the foot and ankle. She is passionate about being a physical therapist because she can see patients progress throughout their rehab program and reach their goals right before her eyes. She also loves that she can stay active throughout the day and use problem solving and creativity to help create a treatment plan for her patients.
In her free time, Jaclyn likes to stay active by hiking, playing basketball, running, skiing, golfing, or simply spending time outside. She watches all Boston sports but considers the Celtics to be her favorite team.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
SpineSports Injuries
Neuro
Balance & Falls
Basketball Injuries
Foot/Ankle
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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Luke Sparks is a Physical Therapist Assistant who specializes in orthopedics. He is passionate about using movement to help patients get back to the activities they love and live without limitation. Luke may be a familiar face, as he worked as an Exercise Specialist at Highbar in the East Providence, Seekonk, and Warwick clinics.
In his free time, Luke enjoys spending time with his wife and their two dogs, Rocky and Juniper. They enjoy being outdoors, whether that be scuba diving, fishing, or hiking.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Luke Sparks is a Physical Therapist Assistant who specializes in orthopedics. He is passionate about using movement to help patients get back to the activities they love and live without limitation. Luke may be a familiar face, as he worked as an Exercise Specialist at Highbar in the East Providence, Seekonk, and Warwick clinics.
In his free time, Luke enjoys spending time with his wife and their two dogs, Rocky and Juniper. They enjoy being outdoors, whether that be scuba diving, fishing, or hiking.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
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Clinic Director Dr. Andrew Horton is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, and sports-related injuries. His passion is helping patients reach their goals to get back to their sport, hobby, or everyday activity and live their best life. Andrew leads the Highbar Dry Needling certification program and is certified in both Dry Needling Level 1 & 2. He has also earned certifications in Functional Movement System (Levels 1&2), Selective Functional Movement Assessment, and Clinical Integration.
Andrew lives in North Kingstown with his wife, two children, and their therapy dog, Mix. He likes to stay active by playing soccer, exercising, hiking, wake surfing, playing spike ball, and biking. His favorite sports teams are Manchester United, USMNT, Celtics, Red Sox, and the Boston Bruins. When he’s not in the clinic or at home with his family, Andrew loves to travel and has visited Thailand, Spain, France, Italy, Croatia, Greece, and Guatemala.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Clinic Director Dr. Andrew Horton is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, and sports-related injuries. His passion is helping patients reach their goals to get back to their sport, hobby, or everyday activity and live their best life. Andrew leads the Highbar Dry Needling certification program and is certified in both Dry Needling Level 1 & 2. He has also earned certifications in Functional Movement System (Levels 1&2), Selective Functional Movement Assessment, and Clinical Integration.
Andrew lives in North Kingstown with his wife, two children, and their therapy dog, Mix. He likes to stay active by playing soccer, exercising, hiking, wake surfing, playing spike ball, and biking. His favorite sports teams are Manchester United, USMNT, Celtics, Red Sox, and the Boston Bruins. When he’s not in the clinic or at home with his family, Andrew loves to travel and has visited Thailand, Spain, France, Italy, Croatia, Greece, and Guatemala.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
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