East Greenwich, RI
Performance Physical Therapy, Highbar’s founding practice, 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.
This clinic offers physical therapy treatment for many conditions and movement issues, plus offers the following specialties
Concussion Management
Aquatic Therapy
Orthopedics
Vestibular
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.
Meet the Team
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Dr. Andrew Horton has been the Clinic Director in East Greenwich since 2010. He 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 so they can live their best life. He has earned certifications in Functional Movement Systems, Selective Functional Movement Assessments, Dry Needling, and Clinical Integration. When he’s not in the clinic, Andrew stays active by playing soccer, hiking, wake surfing, playing spike ball, and biking. He also loves to travel and has visited many countries, including Thailand, Spain, France, Italy, Croatia, Greece, and Guatemala.
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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
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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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Dr. Alison Akerley is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, the spine, and sports-related injuries. After sustaining multiple sports injuries, Alison was inspired to give back to her community by helping others get back to the activities they love most. She is passionate about creating personalized plans to help her patients reach their movement goals. Throughout her career, she has gained certification in trigger point dry needling and has completed the Highbar Orthopedic Residency program.
In her free time, Alison enjoys exploring all the state parks in Rhode Island, going to farmer’s markets, and spending time outside. As a former soccer and softball player, she likes to stay active by hiking and skiing. You can usually catch her watching the Red Sox, Boston Bruins, and USWNT soccer games.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Dr. Alison Akerley is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, the spine, and sports-related injuries. After sustaining multiple sports injuries, Alison was inspired to give back to her community by helping others get back to the activities they love most. She is passionate about creating personalized plans to help her patients reach their movement goals. Throughout her career, she has gained certification in trigger point dry needling and has completed the Highbar Orthopedic Residency program.
In her free time, Alison enjoys exploring all the state parks in Rhode Island, going to farmer’s markets, and spending time outside. As a former soccer and softball player, she likes to stay active by hiking and skiing. You can usually catch her watching the Red Sox, Boston Bruins, and USWNT soccer games.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
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Dr. Andrew Wynsen is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics. He loves educating patients on their conditions and working as a team to empower them to return to a fulfilling life without pain. While in college, his passion for physical therapy led him to become a member of the Planning Committee for the URI Academic Health Collaborative’s “Building a Culture of Health” conference. He also served as a class instructor for URI’s weekly community Parkinson’s Disease exercise class.
When he’s not in the office treating patients, Dr. Wynsen is an active musician and performs live music at venues throughout RI! He also stays active by hiking, running, and playing tennis.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Dr. Andrew Wynsen is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics. He loves educating patients on their conditions and working as a team to empower them to return to a fulfilling life without pain. While in college, his passion for physical therapy led him to become a member of the Planning Committee for the URI Academic Health Collaborative’s “Building a Culture of Health” conference. He also served as a class instructor for URI’s weekly community Parkinson’s Disease exercise class.
When he’s not in the office treating patients, Dr. Wynsen is an active musician and performs live music at venues throughout RI! He also stays active by hiking, running, and playing tennis.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Dr. Aaron Branco is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, knees, and the following sports-related injuries: soccer, weightlifting, basketball, tennis, skiing, and rock climbing. After suffering sports injuries of his own, Aaron attended physical therapy to get him back on the field. His personal experiences at PT motivated him to become a physical therapist. His passion is getting athletes back to playing their sport with confidence. Aaron also speaks fluent Portuguese.
In his free time, he plays for a local men’s soccer club called Providence City FC. Aaron also enjoys fishing on the weekends.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Soccer
Weightlifting
Basketball
Tennis
Skiing
Rock Climbing
Knee
Dr. Aaron Branco is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, knees, and the following sports-related injuries: soccer, weightlifting, basketball, tennis, skiing, and rock climbing. After suffering sports injuries of his own, Aaron attended physical therapy to get him back on the field. His personal experiences at PT motivated him to become a physical therapist. His passion is getting athletes back to playing their sport with confidence. Aaron also speaks fluent Portuguese.
In his free time, he plays for a local men’s soccer club called Providence City FC. Aaron also enjoys fishing on the weekends.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Soccer
Weightlifting
Basketball
Tennis
Skiing
Rock Climbing
Knee
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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