South Kingstown, RI
Highbar - South Kingstown is located in the South County Commons plaza, the beautiful outdoor shopping center in South Kingstown. This clinic is easily accessible for patients who reside in Wakefield or other southern Rhode Island areas. It features large windows that bring lots of natural light to its open floor plan and three private treatment rooms. We offer specialties in sports-specific recovery and pregnancy and postpartum treatment. Our team fosters a positive and encouraging environment for patients to work on their treatment so they actually enjoy coming to their physical therapy appointments.
Meet the Team
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Clinic Director: Dr. Erica Manchester PT, DPT, OCS
Dr. Erica Manchester is a Clinic Director, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist who specializes in orthopedics, sports-related injuries, soccer, and female athletes. She loves to empower her patients to participate in their own recovery and working as a team to help her patients achieve their goals. While in school, she shadowed in clinics and rehabilitation facilities in Italy and volunteered in weekly balance group exercise classes.
In her free time, Erica loves to bake, play the flute, go to vineyards, and try new restaurants. As a big fan of the US Women’s National Soccer Team and former team member of the Salve Regina University Women’s Soccer Team, she keeps active by running and playing co-ed soccer. She also coaches female athletes in the Narragansett Youth Soccer Association.
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Highbar's Compliance Officer Dr. Yvonne Swanson is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. She specializes in orthopedics, sports injuries, back and neck pain, manual therapy, headaches, TMJ, foot and ankle biomechanics, and trigger point dry needling.
Yvonne serves as a clinical instructor to physical therapy students and is an advisor and educator to local athletes and coaches. She has presented on professionalism for the University of Rhode Island doctoral program and has been a guest lecturer for the RI National Guard Retiree Association. Yvonne serves as the Chair of the Payment Committee for the RI Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and also serves as a member of APTA's National Private Practice Sections Policy and Payment Committee.
When Yvonne isn't treating patients or troubleshooting clinical and compliance challenges, she enjoys spending time with her 3 boys, gardening, jogging, snowboarding, and basically anything outdoors!
Specialties:
Manual Therapy
Osteoarthritis
Spine
Foot and Ankle Biomechanics
Sports Injuries
TMJ
Trigger Point Dry Needling
Highbar's Compliance Officer Dr. Yvonne Swanson is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. She specializes in orthopedics, sports injuries, back and neck pain, manual therapy, headaches, TMJ, foot and ankle biomechanics, and trigger point dry needling.
Yvonne serves as a clinical instructor to physical therapy students and is an advisor and educator to local athletes and coaches. She has presented on professionalism for the University of Rhode Island doctoral program and has been a guest lecturer for the RI National Guard Retiree Association. Yvonne serves as the Chair of the Payment Committee for the RI Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and also serves as a member of APTA's National Private Practice Sections Policy and Payment Committee.
When Yvonne isn't treating patients or troubleshooting clinical and compliance challenges, she enjoys spending time with her 3 boys, gardening, jogging, snowboarding, and basically anything outdoors!
Specialties:
Manual Therapy
Osteoarthritis
Spine
Foot and Ankle Biomechanics
Sports Injuries
TMJ
Trigger Point Dry Needling
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Emma Wroblinski is a Physical Therapist Assistant who specializes in orthopedics and massage. She is passionate about helping her patients feel empowered and equipped with the tools needed to manage their conditions.
In her free time, Emma enjoys camping, hiking, canoeing, and fishing. She and her husband reside in Coventry with their two children and two dogs.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Massage
Emma Wroblinski is a Physical Therapist Assistant who specializes in orthopedics and massage. She is passionate about helping her patients feel empowered and equipped with the tools needed to manage their conditions.
In her free time, Emma enjoys camping, hiking, canoeing, and fishing. She and her husband reside in Coventry with their two children and two dogs.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Massage
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Dr. Holly Garcia is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, women’s health, and pelvic health. She’s passionate about helping her patients address pain and limitations so they can actively live their lives.
Originally from California, Holly recently relocated to Rhode Island with her husband and son. She’s excited about this new adventure on the east coast and is always on the lookout for fun activities and restaurants in the area. She enjoys being outdoors, baking, doing puzzles, trying new restaurants, and traveling around the world.
Specialities:
Orthopedics
Pelvic Health
Women’s Health
Dr. Holly Garcia is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, women’s health, and pelvic health. She’s passionate about helping her patients address pain and limitations so they can actively live their lives.
Originally from California, Holly recently relocated to Rhode Island with her husband and son. She’s excited about this new adventure on the east coast and is always on the lookout for fun activities and restaurants in the area. She enjoys being outdoors, baking, doing puzzles, trying new restaurants, and traveling around the world.
Specialities:
Orthopedics
Pelvic Health
Women’s Health
Carrie Knickerbocker is a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant at the South Kingstown clinic, specializing in orthopedics, and pelvic health. She holds an Associate's degree in Applied Sciences from Labette Community College and has completed Pelvic Floor Level 1 certification. Carrie enjoys the diversity of interactions with her patients and colleagues, finding joy in guiding people to feel better while learning from their unique personalities.
Outside of work, Carrie loves spending time outdoors. Her favorite activities include hiking, camping, and biking, with a particular love for the mountains and the freedom of travel.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Pelvic Health
Carrie Knickerbocker is a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant at the South Kingstown clinic, specializing in orthopedics, and pelvic health. She holds an Associate's degree in Applied Sciences from Labette Community College and has completed Pelvic Floor Level 1 certification. Carrie enjoys the diversity of interactions with her patients and colleagues, finding joy in guiding people to feel better while learning from their unique personalities.
Outside of work, Carrie loves spending time outdoors. Her favorite activities include hiking, camping, and biking, with a particular love for the mountains and the freedom of travel.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Pelvic Health
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