Richmond, RI
Performance Physical Therapy, Highbar’s founding practice, is located on Stilson Road near the Richmond Country Club, Wood River Golf Course, and the Preserve in Richmond, Rhode Island. This clinic features a large open gym and a private treatment room. We have Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialists and offer specialties in hand splinting, pelvic health physical therapy, pregnancy and postpartum, and trigger point dry needling. Our clinicians are ready to help patients reduce their movement pain and limitations. With the sound of laughter always ringing through the air, our warm and welcoming staff members will make your treatment process as enjoyable as possible.
This clinic offers physical therapy treatment for many conditions and movement issues, plus offers the following specialties
Concussion Management
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. Leanne Monteiro PT, DPT, OCS has been the Clinic Director in Richmond since 2018. She is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, post-surgical rehabilitation, and women’s pelvic health. She became a physical therapist because she wanted to help people return to their favorite activities, whether that be competitive sports, recreational activities, or getting back to work. She is fluent in Portuguese and has earned certifications in trigger point dry needling, pelvic health physical therapy, and the Graston Technique. In her free time, you can catch Leanne cooking, going for walks with her dog, and spending time with her family and friends.
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Dr. Kathleen Rafanelli is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics. She loves being a clinician because it allows her to promote and encourage her patients to live a healthier lifestyle so they can experience the positive effects of exercise on their mental, physical, and social health. She also enjoys helping her patients regain function in their daily activities by reducing their pain and increasing their range of motion.
She loves traveling and has been to many places around the world, including Vellore India where she worked with physical therapists at the Christian Medical College to learn about cultural norms and observe similarities and differences across the profession. Her first clinical rotation was at the VA in Providence and a unique, 5-month clinical rotation at Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi. While working on the base, she practiced in an environment where she was able to rehabilitate active duty military members as they train at their duty stations and prepare for their deployment.
While she’s not in the clinic, she loves to stay active by hiking, playing pickup basketball with friends, and going to the gym. She loves spending time with her dog, Nelli, and watching the Patriots, Red Sox, and Bruins.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Dr. Kathleen Rafanelli is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics. She loves being a clinician because it allows her to promote and encourage her patients to live a healthier lifestyle so they can experience the positive effects of exercise on their mental, physical, and social health. She also enjoys helping her patients regain function in their daily activities by reducing their pain and increasing their range of motion.
She loves traveling and has been to many places around the world, including Vellore India where she worked with physical therapists at the Christian Medical College to learn about cultural norms and observe similarities and differences across the profession. Her first clinical rotation was at the VA in Providence and a unique, 5-month clinical rotation at Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi. While working on the base, she practiced in an environment where she was able to rehabilitate active duty military members as they train at their duty stations and prepare for their deployment.
While she’s not in the clinic, she loves to stay active by hiking, playing pickup basketball with friends, and going to the gym. She loves spending time with her dog, Nelli, and watching the Patriots, Red Sox, and Bruins.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
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Dr. Nicole Coogan is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, balance & falls, and pregnancy-related pain and dysfunction. She also has expertise in treating geriatrics and Parkinson’s Disease. Her passion for physical therapy is fueled by building relationships with patients while helping them achieve their goals.
After getting her DPT, Nicole traveled for two years, working as a physical therapist in a wide variety of settings. During that time, she also earned a certification in functional dry needling.
Nicole likes to stay active by hiking, kayaking, yoga, and going on outdoor adventures. She also loves spending time with family and friends, trying new foods and wines, and relaxing at the beach.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Balance & Falls
Pregnancy-Related Pain and Dysfunction
Dr. Nicole Coogan is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, balance & falls, and pregnancy-related pain and dysfunction. She also has expertise in treating geriatrics and Parkinson’s Disease. Her passion for physical therapy is fueled by building relationships with patients while helping them achieve their goals.
After getting her DPT, Nicole traveled for two years, working as a physical therapist in a wide variety of settings. During that time, she also earned a certification in functional dry needling.
Nicole likes to stay active by hiking, kayaking, yoga, and going on outdoor adventures. She also loves spending time with family and friends, trying new foods and wines, and relaxing at the beach.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Balance & Falls
Pregnancy-Related Pain and Dysfunction
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Kyle Washburn is a Physical Therapist Assistant who specializes in orthopedics. He is passionate about helping his patients take control of their health and wellness so they can participate in the activities they love.
In his free time, Kyle likes going to the beach, surfing, and working out. If there’s a New England Patriots game on, you can usually find him watching it.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Kyle Washburn is a Physical Therapist Assistant who specializes in orthopedics. He is passionate about helping his patients take control of their health and wellness so they can participate in the activities they love.
In his free time, Kyle likes going to the beach, surfing, and working out. If there’s a New England Patriots game on, you can usually find him watching it.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Dr. Lauren Shanley is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics and sports-related injuries. Her passion for physical therapy started when she injured her knee in high school while playing soccer. After her first few treatment sessions, she knew that she wanted to be a physical therapist and make an impact on others just like her physical therapy team did for her. She has completed a course with Yoga for Amputees and created her own Adaptive Kids Yoga program.
In her free time, Lauren enjoys traveling, spending time with her Mini Australian Shepherd named Chai, and long summer days on the lake or beach. Whenever the Bruins are playing, you can usually find Lauren cheering them on.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Dr. Lauren Shanley is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics and sports-related injuries. Her passion for physical therapy started when she injured her knee in high school while playing soccer. After her first few treatment sessions, she knew that she wanted to be a physical therapist and make an impact on others just like her physical therapy team did for her. She has completed a course with Yoga for Amputees and created her own Adaptive Kids Yoga program.
In her free time, Lauren enjoys traveling, spending time with her Mini Australian Shepherd named Chai, and long summer days on the lake or beach. Whenever the Bruins are playing, you can usually find Lauren cheering them on.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
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Dr. Eli Espanol is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics and sports-related injuries. He is passionate about helping people improve their quality of life through exercise.
In his free time, Eli likes to bake, run, and spend time with his pets.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Dr. Eli Espanol is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics and sports-related injuries. He is passionate about helping people improve their quality of life through exercise.
In his free time, Eli likes to bake, run, and spend time with his pets.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
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