Providence, RI
Performance Physical Therapy, Highbar’s founding practice is located near Wayland Square and next to Whole Foods on Seekonk Street in Providence. This clinic features large windows that provide natural light for an open floor plan and three private treatment rooms. With the spacious layout, there is lots of equipment to accommodate all patients on their journey to becoming the happiest, healthiest version of themselves. Not only are clinicians certified in dry needling, but this clinic also offers running analysis and blood flow restriction training. We are so excited to get to know you and make your recovery more enjoyable with upbeat music and a stimulating question of the week.
This clinic offers physical therapy treatment for many conditions and movement issues, plus offers the following specialties
Concussion Management
Orthopedics
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. Rob Gruttadauria PT, DPT, OCS has been the Clinic Director in Providence since 2016. He is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, sports-related injuries, and running. His passion is to help his patients reach their goals, improve their quality of life, and reach new heights in their wellness journeys. He holds certifications in both Level 1 and 2 of trigger point dry needling and is one of the lead instructors for Highbar's Dry Needling Certification program. He is also able to do running analysis and blood flow restriction training. In his free time, Rob enjoys cooking, running, weightlifting, and cheering on New England sports teams.
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Dr. Ryan Aubert is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics. He loves being a physical therapist because he enjoys forming relationships with patients and helping them improve their quality of life throughout their recovery. He was inspired to pursue a career in physical therapy by watching his mother, who was a long-time nurse.
When he’s not in the clinic, Ryan loves to watch, play, and coach soccer. He also loves to spend time with his wife and son – especially if they can be outside! He has also lived in 6 states and has participated in service trips to help the underprivileged in India and Jamaica.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Dr. Ryan Aubert is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics. He loves being a physical therapist because he enjoys forming relationships with patients and helping them improve their quality of life throughout their recovery. He was inspired to pursue a career in physical therapy by watching his mother, who was a long-time nurse.
When he’s not in the clinic, Ryan loves to watch, play, and coach soccer. He also loves to spend time with his wife and son – especially if they can be outside! He has also lived in 6 states and has participated in service trips to help the underprivileged in India and Jamaica.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Clinic Director Dr. Rob Gruttadauria is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist who also specializes in sports-related injuries and running. His passion is helping patients reach their goals, improve their quality of life, and reach new heights in their wellness journeys. He holds certifications in both Level 1 and 2 of Trigger Point Dry Needling and is one of the Lead Instructors for Highbar's Dry Needling Certification program.
In his free time, Rob stays active through a variety of exercises including running, weightlifting, and functional fitness. He also enjoys cooking and is always looking for recommendations on healthy meal alternatives. Rob also loves following his favorite New England sports teams, especially the Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins, and Providence Friars basketball team.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Runners
Clinic Director Dr. Rob Gruttadauria is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist who also specializes in sports-related injuries and running. His passion is helping patients reach their goals, improve their quality of life, and reach new heights in their wellness journeys. He holds certifications in both Level 1 and 2 of Trigger Point Dry Needling and is one of the Lead Instructors for Highbar's Dry Needling Certification program.
In his free time, Rob stays active through a variety of exercises including running, weightlifting, and functional fitness. He also enjoys cooking and is always looking for recommendations on healthy meal alternatives. Rob also loves following his favorite New England sports teams, especially the Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins, and Providence Friars basketball team.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Runners
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Dr. Mariah Ramsay is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, specializing in orthopedics. She loves working as a physical therapist because she can work with a diverse population of patients and help them to live their best, active lives. She feels honored to be a part of the process that allows patients to return to their favorite activities.
With her background in gymnastics, cheerleading, and softball, Mariah likes to stay active. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the gym, hiking, and doing yoga. She also loves camping, watching hockey and football, and spending time with her family.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Dr. Mariah Ramsay is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, specializing in orthopedics. She loves working as a physical therapist because she can work with a diverse population of patients and help them to live their best, active lives. She feels honored to be a part of the process that allows patients to return to their favorite activities.
With her background in gymnastics, cheerleading, and softball, Mariah likes to stay active. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the gym, hiking, and doing yoga. She also loves camping, watching hockey and football, and spending time with her family.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
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John Cacciapuoti is a Physical Therapist Assistant who specializes in sports-related injuries and orthopedics. He is passionate about helping others overcome their injuries and reach their goals. John has also earned a certification as a Personal Trainer from the National Academy for Sports Medicine and is planning on returning to school to become a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist.
In his free time, he enjoys staying active. Whenever there is a Boston sports game on, you can usually find John cheering on the team at home or in the crowd!
Specialties:
Sports Injuries
Orthopedics
John Cacciapuoti is a Physical Therapist Assistant who specializes in sports-related injuries and orthopedics. He is passionate about helping others overcome their injuries and reach their goals. John has also earned a certification as a Personal Trainer from the National Academy for Sports Medicine and is planning on returning to school to become a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist.
In his free time, he enjoys staying active. Whenever there is a Boston sports game on, you can usually find John cheering on the team at home or in the crowd!
Specialties:
Sports Injuries
Orthopedics
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Kelsey Harrold, ATC, LAT is a Board-Certified Athletic Trainer working with Classical High School and our Providence clinic. After injuring herself in high school, Kelsey became interested in learning more about physical therapy, and when she learned what athletic trainers do, she knew it was the job for her!
Kelsey hopes that through her work, she can educate the community on the role of athletic training and show everyone the importance of having an athletic trainer on hand. She is always encouraging her patients to keep a positive mindset and not get discouraged when they must take time off the field to heal.
When Kelsey’s not at the clinic or on the field, you can find her at the gym. Kelsey started dancing when she was 3 years old and took that passion all over the country to compete and attend different workshops. After retiring from dance after college, Kelsey continues to stay active by going for bike rides. When she’s not at the gym she loves spending time with family, friends, and her dog.
Kelsey Harrold, ATC, LAT is a Board-Certified Athletic Trainer working with Classical High School and our Providence clinic. After injuring herself in high school, Kelsey became interested in learning more about physical therapy, and when she learned what athletic trainers do, she knew it was the job for her!
Kelsey hopes that through her work, she can educate the community on the role of athletic training and show everyone the importance of having an athletic trainer on hand. She is always encouraging her patients to keep a positive mindset and not get discouraged when they must take time off the field to heal.
When Kelsey’s not at the clinic or on the field, you can find her at the gym. Kelsey started dancing when she was 3 years old and took that passion all over the country to compete and attend different workshops. After retiring from dance after college, Kelsey continues to stay active by going for bike rides. When she’s not at the gym she loves spending time with family, friends, and her dog.
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Dr. Angela Lostritto is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, specializing in general and post-surgical orthopedics, spine, vestibular, balance & falls, and hand & wrist. She also speaks proficient Spanish and Portuguese. She loves helping her patients achieve their functional goals. She finds the healing process rewarding, as she’s able to help her patients by giving them relief from their pain.
When she’s not treating patients, she loves spending time with her husband and daughter. She also loves to explore other cultures through travel.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Vestibular
Balance & Falls
Hand/Wrist
Dr. Angela Lostritto is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, specializing in general and post-surgical orthopedics, spine, vestibular, balance & falls, and hand & wrist. She also speaks proficient Spanish and Portuguese. She loves helping her patients achieve their functional goals. She finds the healing process rewarding, as she’s able to help her patients by giving them relief from their pain.
When she’s not treating patients, she loves spending time with her husband and daughter. She also loves to explore other cultures through travel.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Vestibular
Balance & Falls
Hand/Wrist
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Dr. Katherine Meschisen is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, pelvic health, women’s health, volleyball, aquatics, and pregnancy & postpartum conditions. She is passionate about helping patients get back to the activities they love the most and empowering them to make improvements in their lives.
In her free time, Katherine loves reading, going to the beach, baking, cooking, and spending time with her husband and son. She enjoys staying active, especially if it’s through playing volleyball. If there’s a Patriots or Red Sox game on, you can usually find her cheering on her favorite teams!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Pelvic Health
Women’s Health
Volleyball
Aquatics
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Dr. Katherine Meschisen is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, pelvic health, women’s health, volleyball, aquatics, and pregnancy & postpartum conditions. She is passionate about helping patients get back to the activities they love the most and empowering them to make improvements in their lives.
In her free time, Katherine loves reading, going to the beach, baking, cooking, and spending time with her husband and son. She enjoys staying active, especially if it’s through playing volleyball. If there’s a Patriots or Red Sox game on, you can usually find her cheering on her favorite teams!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Pelvic Health
Women’s Health
Volleyball
Aquatics
Pregnancy & Postpartum
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Dr. Jack Dixon is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, and balance & falls. His passion is to help his patients improve their quality of life. He is the happiest when he can discharge a patient to live an independent, pain-free lifestyle.
When Jack is not in the clinic, he loves to stay active by hiking and weight training. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, his favorite sports teams are the Baltimore Ravens and Boston Celtics. He also has a passion for cooking, so he is always looking for a fun recipe to try!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Balance & Falls
Dr. Jack Dixon is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, and balance & falls. His passion is to help his patients improve their quality of life. He is the happiest when he can discharge a patient to live an independent, pain-free lifestyle.
When Jack is not in the clinic, he loves to stay active by hiking and weight training. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, his favorite sports teams are the Baltimore Ravens and Boston Celtics. He also has a passion for cooking, so he is always looking for a fun recipe to try!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Balance & Falls
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Dr. Allie Ollerhead is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, and balance & falls. Her passion is helping her patients improve their function, return to their favorite activities, and being a shoulder to lean on when they need it most. She has earned certifications in both Level 1 & Level 2 of trigger point dry needling through Highbar's Dry Needling Certification program.
In her free time, Allie loves to go to the beach, try any new restaurant, and spend time with her family and friends. She keeps active by practicing yoga and walking her dog. As a resident of Massachusetts, Allie is a huge Boston sports fan and you can bet she is always watching when the Patriots play.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Balance & Falls
Dr. Allie Ollerhead is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, and balance & falls. Her passion is helping her patients improve their function, return to their favorite activities, and being a shoulder to lean on when they need it most. She has earned certifications in both Level 1 & Level 2 of trigger point dry needling through Highbar's Dry Needling Certification program.
In her free time, Allie loves to go to the beach, try any new restaurant, and spend time with her family and friends. She keeps active by practicing yoga and walking her dog. As a resident of Massachusetts, Allie is a huge Boston sports fan and you can bet she is always watching when the Patriots play.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Balance & Falls
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Dr. Conor Bray is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, and golf rehabilitation. He loves to help people reach their full potential and watch them regain function to get their lives back. His mission is to build a more active, fun, and rewarding world – one patient at a time!
In his free time, Conor enjoys hiking, biking, playing basketball, and playing golf. He also loves to explore the many options that Providence has to offer, especially when it includes his dog, Stark. As an avid Boston sports fan, if there’s a Patriots or Celtics game on, you’ll always find him watching and cheering on the team.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Golf
Dr. Conor Bray is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, and golf rehabilitation. He loves to help people reach their full potential and watch them regain function to get their lives back. His mission is to build a more active, fun, and rewarding world – one patient at a time!
In his free time, Conor enjoys hiking, biking, playing basketball, and playing golf. He also loves to explore the many options that Providence has to offer, especially when it includes his dog, Stark. As an avid Boston sports fan, if there’s a Patriots or Celtics game on, you’ll always find him watching and cheering on the team.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Golf
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Dr. Nicholas Ford is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, the spine, sports-related injuries, headaches, and balance and falls. He is passionate about providing health advocacy and empowering his patients to take control of their care.
In his free time, Nicholas enjoys staying active through weightlifting, golfing, or taking a hike through the White Mountains. While he is looking to travel and experience different cultures, he’s always on the lookout for destination recommendations!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Headaches
Balance & Falls
Dr. Nicholas Ford is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, the spine, sports-related injuries, headaches, and balance and falls. He is passionate about providing health advocacy and empowering his patients to take control of their care.
In his free time, Nicholas enjoys staying active through weightlifting, golfing, or taking a hike through the White Mountains. While he is looking to travel and experience different cultures, he’s always on the lookout for destination recommendations!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Headaches
Balance & Falls
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Dr. Brian Elliano is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics. His experience with playing rugby for much of his life piqued his interest in injury prevention and rehabilitation. He loves watching his patients progress and ultimately return to their favorite activities.
In his free time, Brian enjoys weight lifting, biking, and watching his favorite sports teams: the Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins, and Celtics. He also loves exploring new restaurants with his friends and family and is always looking for recommendations!
Specialities:
Orthopedics
Dr. Brian Elliano is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics. His experience with playing rugby for much of his life piqued his interest in injury prevention and rehabilitation. He loves watching his patients progress and ultimately return to their favorite activities.
In his free time, Brian enjoys weight lifting, biking, and watching his favorite sports teams: the Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins, and Celtics. He also loves exploring new restaurants with his friends and family and is always looking for recommendations!
Specialities:
Orthopedics
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