Middletown, RI
Performance Physical Therapy, Highbar’s founding practice, is located next to the Eye Health Center on Valley Road in Middletown. Only 10 minutes from downtown Newport, this clinic is convenient for patients in the Middletown and Newport areas. It features a large open gym with turf and multiple private treatment rooms. Our friendly, compassionate, and highly skilled clinicians will ensure a successful treatment for patients looking to become the happiest, healthiest version of themselves.
This clinic offers physical therapy treatment for many conditions and movement issues, plus offers the following specialties
Concussion Management
Occupational Health
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Traumatic Brain Injuries
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. Shawn Blankenship has been a Clinic Director in Middletown since 2022. He is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, post-stroke rehabilitation, and traumatic brain injuries. He’s passionate about connecting with his patients to educate and empower them in their recovery process. When he’s not in the clinic, Shawn enjoys playing golf, running, and road biking
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Patty Harrington is a Physical Therapist Assistant who specializes in orthopedics, sports-related injuries, as well as balance and falls. She is deeply passionate about helping bring back mobility and function to her patients. Patty has earned a certification in LSVT BIG and numerous accreditations as a Ski Instructor, including a PSIA Level III Telemark I and Children’s Specialist II.
In her free time, you can usually find Patty with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoys golfing, gardening, and sitting with nature. She’s currently learning how to play the guitar and mandolin!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Balance & Falls
Patty Harrington is a Physical Therapist Assistant who specializes in orthopedics, sports-related injuries, as well as balance and falls. She is deeply passionate about helping bring back mobility and function to her patients. Patty has earned a certification in LSVT BIG and numerous accreditations as a Ski Instructor, including a PSIA Level III Telemark I and Children’s Specialist II.
In her free time, you can usually find Patty with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoys golfing, gardening, and sitting with nature. She’s currently learning how to play the guitar and mandolin!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Balance & Falls
Dr. Shawn Blankenship is the Clinic Director at our Middletown clinic and a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, post-stroke, and traumatic brain injuries. He’s passionate about connecting with his patients to educate and empower them in their recovery. In his past roles, Shawn has served as an Adjunct Professor for Seton Hall University’s Physical Therapy program.
When he’s not in the clinic, Shawn enjoys playing golf, running, and road biking. You can usually find him rooting for the Ohio State Buckeyes or spending time with his wife and dog.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Dr. Shawn Blankenship is the Clinic Director at our Middletown clinic and a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, post-stroke, and traumatic brain injuries. He’s passionate about connecting with his patients to educate and empower them in their recovery. In his past roles, Shawn has served as an Adjunct Professor for Seton Hall University’s Physical Therapy program.
When he’s not in the clinic, Shawn enjoys playing golf, running, and road biking. You can usually find him rooting for the Ohio State Buckeyes or spending time with his wife and dog.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injuries
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Dr. Victor Sandman is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, and occupational health. He believes strongly in the power of an improved physical condition and has dedicated his career to educating his patients on how staying active can help their overall health. Victor loves treating in the community where he lives because he feels like he’s making it a better place one appointment at a time.
Now residing in Newport with his wife and two children, Victor was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has lived in the Boston area for over 20 years. A fun fact about Victor is that his first career was in music as a vocalist and he released an album in 2008.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Occupational Health
Dr. Victor Sandman is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, and occupational health. He believes strongly in the power of an improved physical condition and has dedicated his career to educating his patients on how staying active can help their overall health. Victor loves treating in the community where he lives because he feels like he’s making it a better place one appointment at a time.
Now residing in Newport with his wife and two children, Victor was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has lived in the Boston area for over 20 years. A fun fact about Victor is that his first career was in music as a vocalist and he released an album in 2008.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Occupational Health
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Dr. Jade Medeiros is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in Orthopedics, and injuries related to dance and gymnastics. Inspired by her gymnastics coach who was a physical therapist, Jade decided she wanted to pursue her career as a physical therapist from the age of twelve.
From gymnast to physical therapist, Jade’s passion for the sport has continued and in recent years she has worked on research related to predictive injury screening for gymnasts. In addition, Jade has completed many post-graduate certifications allowing for an advanced treatment approach.
Jade loves running, skiing, yoga, and hiking with her dog Layla in her spare time. Ask Jade to see a wedding photo and you will spot Layla, who was one of the bridesmaids.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Post-operative
Sports-injuries
Dance
Gymnastics
Dr. Jade Medeiros is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in Orthopedics, and injuries related to dance and gymnastics. Inspired by her gymnastics coach who was a physical therapist, Jade decided she wanted to pursue her career as a physical therapist from the age of twelve.
From gymnast to physical therapist, Jade’s passion for the sport has continued and in recent years she has worked on research related to predictive injury screening for gymnasts. In addition, Jade has completed many post-graduate certifications allowing for an advanced treatment approach.
Jade loves running, skiing, yoga, and hiking with her dog Layla in her spare time. Ask Jade to see a wedding photo and you will spot Layla, who was one of the bridesmaids.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Post-operative
Sports-injuries
Dance
Gymnastics
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Jaime Goss is a physical therapist who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, women’s health, headaches, vestibular, balance & falls, dance, neuro, pediatrics, hockey, figure skating, and gymnastics. She has treated patients spanning from 25 weeks gestation in the NICU all the way through age 106! Her passion is to watch her patients transform from being scared, frustrated, or angry to becoming able to participate fully in life again.
In her free time, you can usually find Jaime with her husband, son, and their two tuxedo cats Speedway and Petrie.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Women’s Health
Headaches
Vestibular
Balance & Falls
Dance
Neuro
Pediatrics
Hockey
Figure Skating
Gymnastics
Jaime Goss is a physical therapist who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, women’s health, headaches, vestibular, balance & falls, dance, neuro, pediatrics, hockey, figure skating, and gymnastics. She has treated patients spanning from 25 weeks gestation in the NICU all the way through age 106! Her passion is to watch her patients transform from being scared, frustrated, or angry to becoming able to participate fully in life again.
In her free time, you can usually find Jaime with her husband, son, and their two tuxedo cats Speedway and Petrie.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Women’s Health
Headaches
Vestibular
Balance & Falls
Dance
Neuro
Pediatrics
Hockey
Figure Skating
Gymnastics
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Dr. Patrick Motel is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, the spine, sports-related injuries, headaches, and balance & falls. He is passionate about educating patients on the importance of movement and exercise and how it relates to their overall health. Patrick values his time with patients as he can empower them to care for themselves and problem-solve so they can continue to progress even after they finish physical therapy. He’s earned numerous certifications including dry needling, blood flow restriction training, Selective Functional Movement Assessment, and Titleist Performance Level 1.
In his free time, Patrick enjoys hiking the 48 (4,000 ft) mountains in New Hampshire and kayaking in both rivers and oceans. Always accompanied by his dog, Quinn, he loves talking about philosophy and Lord of the Rings, but always wants to learn the latest bit of trivia knowledge. He’s always on the lookout for a new place for good pizza and tacos, so let him know what your favorite spot is!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Headaches
Balance & Falls
Dr. Patrick Motel is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, the spine, sports-related injuries, headaches, and balance & falls. He is passionate about educating patients on the importance of movement and exercise and how it relates to their overall health. Patrick values his time with patients as he can empower them to care for themselves and problem-solve so they can continue to progress even after they finish physical therapy. He’s earned numerous certifications including dry needling, blood flow restriction training, Selective Functional Movement Assessment, and Titleist Performance Level 1.
In his free time, Patrick enjoys hiking the 48 (4,000 ft) mountains in New Hampshire and kayaking in both rivers and oceans. Always accompanied by his dog, Quinn, he loves talking about philosophy and Lord of the Rings, but always wants to learn the latest bit of trivia knowledge. He’s always on the lookout for a new place for good pizza and tacos, so let him know what your favorite spot is!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Headaches
Balance & Falls
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Katie Pacheco is a Physical Therapist Assistant who specializes in orthopedics, sports-related injuries, headaches, vestibular, concussions, and balance & falls. She is passionate about helping her patients achieve their movement goals and improving their quality of life.
In her free time, Katie enjoys spending time outdoors, whether it be camping, hiking, kayaking, or fishing. Whenever she’s not exploring the great outdoors, you can catch her cheering on the New England Patriots and Boston Bruins. She resides in Tiverton with her husband and puppy.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Headaches
Vestibular
Concussion
Balance & Falls
Katie Pacheco is a Physical Therapist Assistant who specializes in orthopedics, sports-related injuries, headaches, vestibular, concussions, and balance & falls. She is passionate about helping her patients achieve their movement goals and improving their quality of life.
In her free time, Katie enjoys spending time outdoors, whether it be camping, hiking, kayaking, or fishing. Whenever she’s not exploring the great outdoors, you can catch her cheering on the New England Patriots and Boston Bruins. She resides in Tiverton with her husband and puppy.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Headaches
Vestibular
Concussion
Balance & Falls
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