East Providence, RI
Performance Physical Therapy, Highbar’s founding practice, is located inside the Brown Medical Building on Wampanoag Trail in East Providence. This clinic features a large open floor plan with lots of natural sunlight and three private treatment rooms. With clinicians that specialize in athletic training, pelvic floor physical therapy, and pediatrics, we are ready to help you reach your movement or function goals. Our staff considers themselves lifelong learners and are always looking to find new ways to help you feel better, move freely, and live fully.
This clinic offers physical therapy treatment for many conditions and movement issues, plus offers the following specialties
Concussion Management
Orthopedics
Parkinson’s Disease
Pediatrics
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (Women)
Pregnancy & Postpartum Treatment
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. Lindsey Arcand has been the Clinic Director in East Providence since 2022. She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics and dance-related injuries. Starting her career at Highbar as an Exercise Specialist in 2015, she continued her education, advanced to her role as a Physical Therapist, and now as a Clinic Director. She has earned certification in trigger point dry needling. Lindsey loves helping her patients reach their maximum potential so they can live their best lives. In her free time, she loves dancing, hiking, and spending time with her husband, daughter, and cat.
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Amanda Moran ATC, LMT is a Certified Athletic Trainer who works with East Providence High School and our East Providence clinic. During high school, she fractured her ankle playing softball. This piqued her interest in the field of rehabilitation, which led her to a career in athletic training. She loves helping athletes go from a very low point to then regaining their strength and returning back to their sport.
Amanda also helped the East Providence High School receive the 1st team Safe School Sport award (May 2016-2019). Most recently, she completed the Highbar Lead the Way program.
In her free time, Amanda likes cooking new recipes, reading, and biking. For over 10 years she has participated in the MS 150 Bike Ride, raising money for multiple sclerosis.
Amanda Moran ATC, LMT is a Certified Athletic Trainer who works with East Providence High School and our East Providence clinic. During high school, she fractured her ankle playing softball. This piqued her interest in the field of rehabilitation, which led her to a career in athletic training. She loves helping athletes go from a very low point to then regaining their strength and returning back to their sport.
Amanda also helped the East Providence High School receive the 1st team Safe School Sport award (May 2016-2019). Most recently, she completed the Highbar Lead the Way program.
In her free time, Amanda likes cooking new recipes, reading, and biking. For over 10 years she has participated in the MS 150 Bike Ride, raising money for multiple sclerosis.
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Dr. Taylor Holt is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics and sports-related injuries. She knew she always wanted to work in a job where she could help people every day. Physical therapy was the perfect fit for her, as it allowed her to use her passions of fitness, health, and wellness. Taylor loves her job as a physical therapist because it allows her the opportunity to teach patients that being kind to themselves and their bodies are very important.
While in school, Taylor volunteered with the New York City Marathon in 2017 and 2018 to help individuals with injuries at the finish line. She went to Haiti in 2013 and 2014 to help volunteer in the local schools and help assist individuals in physical recovery from injuries.
Taylor likes to stay active by playing golf and biking on various paths in Rhode Island. She also loves going to the beach, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her friends and family.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Dr. Taylor Holt is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics and sports-related injuries. She knew she always wanted to work in a job where she could help people every day. Physical therapy was the perfect fit for her, as it allowed her to use her passions of fitness, health, and wellness. Taylor loves her job as a physical therapist because it allows her the opportunity to teach patients that being kind to themselves and their bodies are very important.
While in school, Taylor volunteered with the New York City Marathon in 2017 and 2018 to help individuals with injuries at the finish line. She went to Haiti in 2013 and 2014 to help volunteer in the local schools and help assist individuals in physical recovery from injuries.
Taylor likes to stay active by playing golf and biking on various paths in Rhode Island. She also loves going to the beach, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her friends and family.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
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Jennifer Gallant, MS, LAT, ATC is an Athletic Trainer who works with the Lincoln School in Providence and our East Providence clinic. As an athlete in high school, she was impressed with how much the local athletic trainer and physical therapists helped other athletes get back to 100%. Her amazement with the impact they had on her and her teammates inspired her to pursue a career in Athletic Training to help people in the same way.
The athletic training program at Lincoln School, which Jennifer heads, was one of the first programs in Rhode Island to receive the 1st Team Safe School Sport award. Her ongoing work at Lincoln includes the development of exercise programs to help improve performance, education for injury prevention, and overall promotion of health for female athletes in addition to an Emergency Action Plan.
She sits on the board of the Rhode Island Athletic Training Association as the Secondary School Committee Chair. In addition, she has volunteered to organize a team for the Rhode Island Walk Like MADD in honor of her friend and colleague, Ellynn Koelsch since 2017.
When she’s not in the clinic or on the sidelines, she enjoys trying new recipes and spending quality time with her husband, Jeff, her son, Jackson, her daughter, Julia, and their cat, Kirk.
Jennifer Gallant, MS, LAT, ATC is an Athletic Trainer who works with the Lincoln School in Providence and our East Providence clinic. As an athlete in high school, she was impressed with how much the local athletic trainer and physical therapists helped other athletes get back to 100%. Her amazement with the impact they had on her and her teammates inspired her to pursue a career in Athletic Training to help people in the same way.
The athletic training program at Lincoln School, which Jennifer heads, was one of the first programs in Rhode Island to receive the 1st Team Safe School Sport award. Her ongoing work at Lincoln includes the development of exercise programs to help improve performance, education for injury prevention, and overall promotion of health for female athletes in addition to an Emergency Action Plan.
She sits on the board of the Rhode Island Athletic Training Association as the Secondary School Committee Chair. In addition, she has volunteered to organize a team for the Rhode Island Walk Like MADD in honor of her friend and colleague, Ellynn Koelsch since 2017.
When she’s not in the clinic or on the sidelines, she enjoys trying new recipes and spending quality time with her husband, Jeff, her son, Jackson, her daughter, Julia, and their cat, Kirk.
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Dr. Sonja Cotton is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Certified Athletic Trainer who specializes in orthopedics, sports-related injuries, and neuro. Her passion for physical therapy stems from an interest in learning about the impact that good movement has on the ability to do daily tasks. With her work in physical therapy, she hopes to empower her patients by providing them with the tools and strategies needed to improve their everyday lives.
Originally from Rochester, New York, Sonja enjoys tapping into her creative side through drawing, painting, and playing the piano. When she’s not treating patients in the clinic, she likes to keep active by snowboarding, sailing, and playing tennis. Sonja also enjoys going for walks and exploring Rhode Island.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Neuro
Dr. Sonja Cotton is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Certified Athletic Trainer who specializes in orthopedics, sports-related injuries, and neuro. Her passion for physical therapy stems from an interest in learning about the impact that good movement has on the ability to do daily tasks. With her work in physical therapy, she hopes to empower her patients by providing them with the tools and strategies needed to improve their everyday lives.
Originally from Rochester, New York, Sonja enjoys tapping into her creative side through drawing, painting, and playing the piano. When she’s not treating patients in the clinic, she likes to keep active by snowboarding, sailing, and playing tennis. Sonja also enjoys going for walks and exploring Rhode Island.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Neuro
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Dr. Shannon Karbowski is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, specializing in orthopedics and balance & falls. She loves to help patients achieve goals that they once thought were impossible. As a former softball player, she is passionate about empowering her patients to go out and do what they love.
In her spare time, you can find her at the beach or by the ocean. She also loves rooting for the Patriots and Red Sox.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Balance & Falls
Dr. Shannon Karbowski is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, specializing in orthopedics and balance & falls. She loves to help patients achieve goals that they once thought were impossible. As a former softball player, she is passionate about empowering her patients to go out and do what they love.
In her spare time, you can find her at the beach or by the ocean. She also loves rooting for the Patriots and Red Sox.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Balance & Falls
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Dr. Kim Daniels is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics and pelvic health. She is passionate about helping people find solutions to feel better and find ways for them to get back to the activities they love to do.
Originally from New Hampshire, Kim now resides in Rhode Island with her husband and dog. She keeps active by practicing and teaching yoga, running, and hiking. When she’s not in the clinic, you can find her cooking or baking!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Dr. Kim Daniels is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics and pelvic health. She is passionate about helping people find solutions to feel better and find ways for them to get back to the activities they love to do.
Originally from New Hampshire, Kim now resides in Rhode Island with her husband and dog. She keeps active by practicing and teaching yoga, running, and hiking. When she’s not in the clinic, you can find her cooking or baking!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
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Lance Howard is a Physical Therapist Assistant who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, headaches, and cervical and lumbar joints. He loves that he can help people recover from injury, improve their function or quality of life, and help patients return to the activities they love.
He is also a Clinical Instructor for PTA students and a mentor at Highbar and East Providence High School. He has volunteered as a coach with Riverside Little League, St. Luke Soccer, and the American Youth Soccer Organization.
When he’s not in the clinic, Lance loves spending time with his wife, Jennifer, his 2 children, Emily and Alex, and his dog, Milo. He enjoys staying active by skiing, golfing, boating, and hiking, but is always looking for places to travel for his next adventure!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Headaches
Cervical and Lumbar Joints
Lance Howard is a Physical Therapist Assistant who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, headaches, and cervical and lumbar joints. He loves that he can help people recover from injury, improve their function or quality of life, and help patients return to the activities they love.
He is also a Clinical Instructor for PTA students and a mentor at Highbar and East Providence High School. He has volunteered as a coach with Riverside Little League, St. Luke Soccer, and the American Youth Soccer Organization.
When he’s not in the clinic, Lance loves spending time with his wife, Jennifer, his 2 children, Emily and Alex, and his dog, Milo. He enjoys staying active by skiing, golfing, boating, and hiking, but is always looking for places to travel for his next adventure!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Headaches
Cervical and Lumbar Joints
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Dr. Danielle Parent is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, specializing in orthopedics, spine, sports injuries, headaches, vestibular, Parkinson’s Disease, strokes, and balance & falls. She is passionate about working with her patients to achieve their goals and loves watching her patients regain their independence.
In her spare time, you can find her attending New England Revolution soccer games behind the net in the supporter’s section. Her love for the team led her to meet her husband, who is also an avid soccer fan! She is also actively involved with the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Parkinson's Disease Association and has participated in their Rock Steady Boxing program and their Annual Race/Walk/Run for PD.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Headaches
Vestibular
Neurological Conditions (Parkinson’s Disease, strokes)
Balance & Falls
Dr. Danielle Parent is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, specializing in orthopedics, spine, sports injuries, headaches, vestibular, Parkinson’s Disease, strokes, and balance & falls. She is passionate about working with her patients to achieve their goals and loves watching her patients regain their independence.
In her spare time, you can find her attending New England Revolution soccer games behind the net in the supporter’s section. Her love for the team led her to meet her husband, who is also an avid soccer fan! She is also actively involved with the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Parkinson's Disease Association and has participated in their Rock Steady Boxing program and their Annual Race/Walk/Run for PD.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Headaches
Vestibular
Neurological Conditions (Parkinson’s Disease, strokes)
Balance & Falls
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Dr. Morgan Forester is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, pelvic health, and women’s health. Her passion is to help patients live their best life by creating individualized treatment plans that can be tailored to specific goals and needs. She deeply values the relationships she makes with her patients and believes the most rewarding feeling is when she sees a patient reach their goals.
Originally from Vermont, Morgan has been living in the East Bay for over a decade and loves being at the beach, walking, or riding along the bike path. When she’s not treating patients, you can find her trying a new restaurant, practicing or teaching yoga, and embracing her artistic side if the weather won’t cooperate.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Pelvic Health
Women’s Health
Dr. Morgan Forester is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, pelvic health, and women’s health. Her passion is to help patients live their best life by creating individualized treatment plans that can be tailored to specific goals and needs. She deeply values the relationships she makes with her patients and believes the most rewarding feeling is when she sees a patient reach their goals.
Originally from Vermont, Morgan has been living in the East Bay for over a decade and loves being at the beach, walking, or riding along the bike path. When she’s not treating patients, you can find her trying a new restaurant, practicing or teaching yoga, and embracing her artistic side if the weather won’t cooperate.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Pelvic Health
Women’s Health
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Roxanne Maciel is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics. She is passionate about using education to empower her patients to create and maintain healthy changes in their lives. Her goal is to help every patient achieve a greater sense of well-being through movement and exercise so they can return to what matters most to them.
In her free time, Roxanne enjoys running, cycling, and traveling to experience different cultures.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Roxanne Maciel is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics. She is passionate about using education to empower her patients to create and maintain healthy changes in their lives. Her goal is to help every patient achieve a greater sense of well-being through movement and exercise so they can return to what matters most to them.
In her free time, Roxanne enjoys running, cycling, and traveling to experience different cultures.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Dr. Lindsey Arcand is a Clinic Director at our East Providence clinic and a Doctor of Physical Therapy, specializing in orthopedics and dance-related injuries. Starting her career at Performance Physical Therapy as an Exercise Specialist in 2015, she continued her education at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and has advanced to her role as a Physical Therapist. She loves helping her patients reach their maximum potential to live their best lives.
In her spare time, she loves to dance, hike, and spend time with her cat, Troegs. She has been a dancer since age 3 and participated in the Danceworks Boston Company during her time in college.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Dance
Dr. Lindsey Arcand is a Clinic Director at our East Providence clinic and a Doctor of Physical Therapy, specializing in orthopedics and dance-related injuries. Starting her career at Performance Physical Therapy as an Exercise Specialist in 2015, she continued her education at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and has advanced to her role as a Physical Therapist. She loves helping her patients reach their maximum potential to live their best lives.
In her spare time, she loves to dance, hike, and spend time with her cat, Troegs. She has been a dancer since age 3 and participated in the Danceworks Boston Company during her time in college.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Dance
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