North Providence, RI
Performance Physical Therapy, Highbar’s founding practice, is located at the corner of Douglas Ave and Mineral Spring Ave in North Providence. This clinic features a bright and spacious waiting room as well as a large open gym area and four private treatment rooms. With an LSVT specialist, Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialists, vestibular specialists, and sports specialists, we are ready to help every patient live their happiest, healthiest life. From the moment you walk into the clinic, you’ll be greeted by smiling faces and staff who are ready to make you feel welcomed and supported while making you laugh with a revolving joke of the day.
This clinic offers physical therapy treatment for many conditions and movement issues, plus offers the following specialties
Concussion Management
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Parkinson’s Disease
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. Jake Broccolo PT, DPT, OCS has been the Clinic Director in North Providence since 2022. He is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, post-surgical care, sports-related injuries, and balance and falls. From athlete to patient then physical therapist, Jake offers expertise in baseball and football injuries and training. He also enjoys helping older patients build their balance and mobility to reduce their risk of falls. He has earned certification in trigger point dry needling. In his spare time, Jake goes to the gym, rides his bike, and plays golf. He has also recently taken up rollerblading as a hobby!
Dr. Jake Broccolo is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in orthopedics, post-surgical care, and sports-related injuries. He also serves as the Clinic Director for our North Providence clinic. A native Rhode Islander, he was introduced to the field of physical therapy when he injured his arm playing baseball. From athlete to patient then physical therapist, Jake offers expertise in baseball and football injuries. In addition, he enjoys working with the elderly, on mobility, balance, and minimizing the risk of falls.
In his spare time, Jake stays active by going to the gym, riding his bike, and playing golf. A baseball player and RedSox fan, he was at the famous ‘RedSox vs Yankees Brawl’ game. Ask him who his favorite family member is and he'll tell you it's his 7-year-old black lab, Zoe.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Post-surgical
Sports-related injuries
Balance and fall prevention
Dr. Jake Broccolo is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in orthopedics, post-surgical care, and sports-related injuries. He also serves as the Clinic Director for our North Providence clinic. A native Rhode Islander, he was introduced to the field of physical therapy when he injured his arm playing baseball. From athlete to patient then physical therapist, Jake offers expertise in baseball and football injuries. In addition, he enjoys working with the elderly, on mobility, balance, and minimizing the risk of falls.
In his spare time, Jake stays active by going to the gym, riding his bike, and playing golf. A baseball player and RedSox fan, he was at the famous ‘RedSox vs Yankees Brawl’ game. Ask him who his favorite family member is and he'll tell you it's his 7-year-old black lab, Zoe.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Post-surgical
Sports-related injuries
Balance and fall prevention
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Dr. Ashley Tamke is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, the spine, dance, and balance & falls. She loves being a physical therapist and helping her patients get back to their lives without pain or limitation. Her favorite part about being a clinician is finding creative ways to help reduce pain for her patients.
In her free time, Ashley enjoys running and has run a total of 12 marathons, including the Boston Marathon 4 times. She resides in Cumberland, RI with her husband Matt, her sons Jacob and Thomas, and their dog Sophie.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Balance & Falls
Dance
Dr. Ashley Tamke is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, the spine, dance, and balance & falls. She loves being a physical therapist and helping her patients get back to their lives without pain or limitation. Her favorite part about being a clinician is finding creative ways to help reduce pain for her patients.
In her free time, Ashley enjoys running and has run a total of 12 marathons, including the Boston Marathon 4 times. She resides in Cumberland, RI with her husband Matt, her sons Jacob and Thomas, and their dog Sophie.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Balance & Falls
Dance
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Dr. Nadja Goulart is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, specializing in orthopedics, balance & falls, yoga, post-stroke care, Parkinson’s Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis. She became a physical therapist to help patients improve their quality of life through a hands-on, holistic approach that emphasizes improving function. Her passion is helping patients understand the connection between the mind and body, so they can work towards the wellness of their entire self – mind, body, and spirit.
When she’s not treating patients in the clinic, Nadja loves reading science fiction novels, watching comedies, cheering for the Patriots, and spending time with her family. She loves to keep active by doing weight training and maintaining a consistent yoga practice.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Balance & Falls
Yoga
Post-Stroke Care
Parkinson’s Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Dr. Nadja Goulart is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, specializing in orthopedics, balance & falls, yoga, post-stroke care, Parkinson’s Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis. She became a physical therapist to help patients improve their quality of life through a hands-on, holistic approach that emphasizes improving function. Her passion is helping patients understand the connection between the mind and body, so they can work towards the wellness of their entire self – mind, body, and spirit.
When she’s not treating patients in the clinic, Nadja loves reading science fiction novels, watching comedies, cheering for the Patriots, and spending time with her family. She loves to keep active by doing weight training and maintaining a consistent yoga practice.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Balance & Falls
Yoga
Post-Stroke Care
Parkinson’s Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
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Nicholas Bruneau is a Physical Therapist Assistant who specializes in orthopedics and balance & falls. He is passionate about helping others reach their functional and movement goals through physical therapy.
In his free time, Nicholas stays busy with his pets that include 9 goats, 13 chickens, a dog, and a cat.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Balance & Falls
Nicholas Bruneau is a Physical Therapist Assistant who specializes in orthopedics and balance & falls. He is passionate about helping others reach their functional and movement goals through physical therapy.
In his free time, Nicholas stays busy with his pets that include 9 goats, 13 chickens, a dog, and a cat.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Balance & Falls
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Dr. Rachel DeBlois is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, vestibular, and balance & falls. She is passionate about taking someone from a painful or limited place to being able to live a healthy, unlimited, and pain-free life.
While she’s not treating patients in the clinic, Rachel loves to dance, cook, and bake. She has recently started cycling and is working towards her goal of riding 100 miles with the NE Parkinson’s Ride. She is also a New England/Boston sports fan!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Vestibular
Balance & Falls
Dr. Rachel DeBlois is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, vestibular, and balance & falls. She is passionate about taking someone from a painful or limited place to being able to live a healthy, unlimited, and pain-free life.
While she’s not treating patients in the clinic, Rachel loves to dance, cook, and bake. She has recently started cycling and is working towards her goal of riding 100 miles with the NE Parkinson’s Ride. She is also a New England/Boston sports fan!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Vestibular
Balance & Falls
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Dr. Ashley Cummings is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, sports-related injuries, vestibular, figure skating, and performing arts. She is passionate about helping people get back to the activities they enjoy and loves watching the progress her patients make during each step of their treatment. As a formerly competitive figure skater, Ashley has firsthand experience with recovering from sports-related injuries and now she loves to figure skate for fun.
In her free time, Ashley enjoys exploring new restaurants, going to live music events, hiking, and Pilates.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Vestibular
Figure Skating
Performing Arts
Dr. Ashley Cummings is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, sports-related injuries, vestibular, figure skating, and performing arts. She is passionate about helping people get back to the activities they enjoy and loves watching the progress her patients make during each step of their treatment. As a formerly competitive figure skater, Ashley has firsthand experience with recovering from sports-related injuries and now she loves to figure skate for fun.
In her free time, Ashley enjoys exploring new restaurants, going to live music events, hiking, and Pilates.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Vestibular
Figure Skating
Performing Arts
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Dr. Kathryn Pereira is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, sports-related injuries, and balance and falls. Her passion is to create meaningful connections with her patients so they can achieve their personal goals. She believes in the importance of empowering her patients to improve their health and mobility through education.
In her free time, Kathryn enjoys baking, trying new restaurants, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family. She’s also a big Boston sports fan, especially when it comes to the Boston Bruins, and loves to cheer on the US Women’s National Soccer Team.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Balance & Falls
Dr. Kathryn Pereira is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, sports-related injuries, and balance and falls. Her passion is to create meaningful connections with her patients so they can achieve their personal goals. She believes in the importance of empowering her patients to improve their health and mobility through education.
In her free time, Kathryn enjoys baking, trying new restaurants, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family. She’s also a big Boston sports fan, especially when it comes to the Boston Bruins, and loves to cheer on the US Women’s National Soccer Team.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Balance & Falls
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Stephanie Morris is a Physical Therapist Assistant who specializes in orthopedics, manual therapy, sports injuries, and aquatic therapy. She loves building meaningful relationships and helping her patients move without pain.
In her free time, Stephanie likes to read, hike, travel, and watch the Patriots and Bruins play. She volunteers annually with the South Foster Fire Station 5K Road Race and the Kirkbrae Country Club Cancer Benefit and is a proud supporter of the RI SPCA.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Headaches
Balance & Falls
Aquatics
Stephanie Morris is a Physical Therapist Assistant who specializes in orthopedics, manual therapy, sports injuries, and aquatic therapy. She loves building meaningful relationships and helping her patients move without pain.
In her free time, Stephanie likes to read, hike, travel, and watch the Patriots and Bruins play. She volunteers annually with the South Foster Fire Station 5K Road Race and the Kirkbrae Country Club Cancer Benefit and is a proud supporter of the RI SPCA.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Headaches
Balance & Falls
Aquatics
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Dr. William Hilton is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, the spine, sports-related injuries, and balance & falls. He is passionate about educating his patients on the importance of a healthy lifestyle and exercise to help them recover from pain or injuries.
In his free time, William enjoys hiking, going to the gym, weightlifting, and playing trading card games.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Balance & Falls
Dr. William Hilton is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, the spine, sports-related injuries, and balance & falls. He is passionate about educating his patients on the importance of a healthy lifestyle and exercise to help them recover from pain or injuries.
In his free time, William enjoys hiking, going to the gym, weightlifting, and playing trading card games.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Balance & Falls
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