Smithfield - Sanderson Road, RI
Performance Physical Therapy, Highbar’s founding practice, is located in the Smithfield Medical Center right off Route 44 in Smithfield. Close to the Smithfield Crossings and Apple Valley Plaza, this clinic is easily accessible for patients in the Smithfield and Johnston areas. The newly expanded clinic features a large open gym space and five private treatment rooms. We have clinicians who are Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialists, several clinicians who are certified in trigger point dry needling, and a vestibular specialist. Our clinicians and staff members all work hard to ensure each patient feels comfortable, motivated, and supported in their treatment plan so they can 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
Parkinson’s Disease
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
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. Carolyn Rhoads PT, DPT has been the Clinic Director in Smithfield since 2016. She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, headaches, and balance and falls. She loves being a physical therapist because she can help patients return to what they love to do. She enjoys working with athletes of all ages and abilities, and has worked with the Performance Physical Therapy Speed School, a comprehensive sports training and conditioning program for athletes. She has earned certification in trigger point dry needling and has also worked with athletes training for the Special Olympics. When she’s not in the clinic, Carolyn enjoys traveling, working in her vegetable garden, spending time with her friends and family, and cheering on the Patriots.
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Dr. Sarah Arruda is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, pelvic health, women’s health, neuro, pediatrics, and balance & falls. She loves helping patients get their lives back and loves her job as a physical therapist so much that she would still work even if she won the lottery!
Sarah loves to stay active by running, hiking, lifting, and golfing. She loves spending time with her husband and two young daughters as well as cheering on the Green Bay Packers, UConn Huskies, and Boston Red Sox!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Neuro
Pediatrics
Balance & Falls
Dr. Sarah Arruda is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, pelvic health, women’s health, neuro, pediatrics, and balance & falls. She loves helping patients get their lives back and loves her job as a physical therapist so much that she would still work even if she won the lottery!
Sarah loves to stay active by running, hiking, lifting, and golfing. She loves spending time with her husband and two young daughters as well as cheering on the Green Bay Packers, UConn Huskies, and Boston Red Sox!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Neuro
Pediatrics
Balance & Falls
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Joshua Berry, ATC is a Certified Athletic Trainer who works with Smithfield High School and our Smithfield clinic. He is passionate about helping athletes get back on the field and playing the sports they love. In previous roles, Joshua has served as an Adjunct Professor of Wellness at Andrew College, where he was also an Athletic Trainer.
When he’s not on the sidelines, Joshua enjoys playing soccer, running, weightlifting, and creating LEGO masterpieces.
Joshua Berry, ATC is a Certified Athletic Trainer who works with Smithfield High School and our Smithfield clinic. He is passionate about helping athletes get back on the field and playing the sports they love. In previous roles, Joshua has served as an Adjunct Professor of Wellness at Andrew College, where he was also an Athletic Trainer.
When he’s not on the sidelines, Joshua enjoys playing soccer, running, weightlifting, and creating LEGO masterpieces.
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Dr. Bradley Brink is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, lacrosse, football, CrossFit, and surfing. He’s passionate about building relationships with his patients and being their coach and advocate on their way to recovery.
Originally from New Hampshire, Bradley is returning to New England after spending 18 months living in Hawaii. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, trying new foods and cafes, riding his motorcycle, and keeping up with New England sports. He stays active by hiking, snowboarding, CrossFit, and surfing.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Lacrosse
Football
CrossFit
Surfing
Dr. Bradley Brink is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, lacrosse, football, CrossFit, and surfing. He’s passionate about building relationships with his patients and being their coach and advocate on their way to recovery.
Originally from New Hampshire, Bradley is returning to New England after spending 18 months living in Hawaii. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, trying new foods and cafes, riding his motorcycle, and keeping up with New England sports. He stays active by hiking, snowboarding, CrossFit, and surfing.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Lacrosse
Football
CrossFit
Surfing
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Elizabeth Mainville is a Physical Therapist Assistant who specializes in orthopedics and balance & falls. Her passion is forming connections with her patients during their road to recovery and supporting them through their treatment. Her favorite part of her job is seeing the progress her patients make from their first appointment through their graduation day.
When she’s not in the clinic, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and her many pets. She likes to stay active by playing volleyball recreationally and competitively.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Balance & Falls
Elizabeth Mainville is a Physical Therapist Assistant who specializes in orthopedics and balance & falls. Her passion is forming connections with her patients during their road to recovery and supporting them through their treatment. Her favorite part of her job is seeing the progress her patients make from their first appointment through their graduation day.
When she’s not in the clinic, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and her many pets. She likes to stay active by playing volleyball recreationally and competitively.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Balance & Falls
Clinic Director Dr. Carolyn Rhoads is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, headaches, and balance & falls. She loves being a physical therapist because she can help patients return to the activities they love. She enjoys working with athletes of all ages and abilities and has worked with the Highbar Speed School, a comprehensive sports training and conditioning program for athletes. Carolyn has also worked with athletes training for the Special Olympics.
She loves to travel, explore new places, and experience new cultures – but only after her morning coffee! Carolyn likes to stay active by skiing and hiking with her husband. In her free time, she likes to work in her vegetable garden, spend time with her friends and family, and root for the Patriots!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Headaches
Balance & Falls
Clinic Director Dr. Carolyn Rhoads is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, headaches, and balance & falls. She loves being a physical therapist because she can help patients return to the activities they love. She enjoys working with athletes of all ages and abilities and has worked with the Highbar Speed School, a comprehensive sports training and conditioning program for athletes. Carolyn has also worked with athletes training for the Special Olympics.
She loves to travel, explore new places, and experience new cultures – but only after her morning coffee! Carolyn likes to stay active by skiing and hiking with her husband. In her free time, she likes to work in her vegetable garden, spend time with her friends and family, and root for the Patriots!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Headaches
Balance & Falls
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Dr. Melissa Robidoux is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, vestibular, and concussions. She loves that she can make an immediate difference in someone’s life through physical therapy. Whether it’s decreasing pain, improving strength or motion, or getting someone back to work or sport, she is passionate about improving her patients’ quality of life.
When she’s not in the clinic, she likes to spend her time with family and friends, especially if she’s able to do so outside. She also loves to hike and go camping. As an avid New England sports fan, you’ll likely find her watching any game!
Specialities:
Orthopedics
Vestibular
Concussions
Dr. Melissa Robidoux is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics, vestibular, and concussions. She loves that she can make an immediate difference in someone’s life through physical therapy. Whether it’s decreasing pain, improving strength or motion, or getting someone back to work or sport, she is passionate about improving her patients’ quality of life.
When she’s not in the clinic, she likes to spend her time with family and friends, especially if she’s able to do so outside. She also loves to hike and go camping. As an avid New England sports fan, you’ll likely find her watching any game!
Specialities:
Orthopedics
Vestibular
Concussions
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Dr. Jennifer Furlong is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in general and post-surgical orthopedic rehabilitation as well as balance & falls. She is passionate about helping her patients get back to what they love to do, whether that be playing sports, going back to work, or spending time with family and friends without pain.
When she’s not in the clinic, she loves spending time with her husband, Ryan, and her two daughters, Mackenzie and Madison. Her favorite sports to watch are football and hockey and she loves to go camping.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Balance & Falls
Dr. Jennifer Furlong is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in general and post-surgical orthopedic rehabilitation as well as balance & falls. She is passionate about helping her patients get back to what they love to do, whether that be playing sports, going back to work, or spending time with family and friends without pain.
When she’s not in the clinic, she loves spending time with her husband, Ryan, and her two daughters, Mackenzie and Madison. Her favorite sports to watch are football and hockey and she loves to go camping.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Balance & Falls
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Kerry Giroux is a Physical Therapist who specializes in orthopedics, neurological and post-surgical rehabilitation, shoulder and knee rehabilitation, and sports medicine. With over 15 years of clinical experience, Kerry is a clinical instructor and member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her sons, Garrett and Luke. She also enjoys boating, watching the Patriots, Red Sox, and college basketball. She likes to keep active by tubing, water skiing, and paddleboarding around Johnson's Pond with her friends and family.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Neurological Rehabilitation
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Shoulder
Knee
Sports Medicine
Kerry Giroux is a Physical Therapist who specializes in orthopedics, neurological and post-surgical rehabilitation, shoulder and knee rehabilitation, and sports medicine. With over 15 years of clinical experience, Kerry is a clinical instructor and member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her sons, Garrett and Luke. She also enjoys boating, watching the Patriots, Red Sox, and college basketball. She likes to keep active by tubing, water skiing, and paddleboarding around Johnson's Pond with her friends and family.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Neurological Rehabilitation
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Shoulder
Knee
Sports Medicine
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Jaimie Moura is a Physical Therapist Assistant who specializes in orthopedics and sports-related injuries. She is passionate about being a part of the process of helping patients reach their goals and loves that she can treat patients in the same town she grew up in.
When she isn’t treating patients, she is likely reading or spending time with her family. As a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Boston Bruins, she loves attending sporting events. Jaimie may not readily admit it, but she is also a reality TV show addict!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Jaimie Moura is a Physical Therapist Assistant who specializes in orthopedics and sports-related injuries. She is passionate about being a part of the process of helping patients reach their goals and loves that she can treat patients in the same town she grew up in.
When she isn’t treating patients, she is likely reading or spending time with her family. As a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Boston Bruins, she loves attending sporting events. Jaimie may not readily admit it, but she is also a reality TV show addict!
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
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Dr. Tyler Foster DPT, OCS is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and physical therapist who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, neuro, and balance & falls. He is passionate about promoting his patients’ self-efficacy and helping them to build confidence to get back to their activities.
Tyler likes to stay active by hiking, kayaking, kickboxing, boxing, and playing soccer and basketball. When he’s not playing these sports or treating patients, he is likely watching a Celtics or Arsenal game.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Neuro
Balance & Falls
Dr. Tyler Foster DPT, OCS is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and physical therapist who specializes in orthopedics, spine, sports-related injuries, neuro, and balance & falls. He is passionate about promoting his patients’ self-efficacy and helping them to build confidence to get back to their activities.
Tyler likes to stay active by hiking, kayaking, kickboxing, boxing, and playing soccer and basketball. When he’s not playing these sports or treating patients, he is likely watching a Celtics or Arsenal game.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Spine
Sports Injuries
Neuro
Balance & Falls
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Dr. Daryl Jent Jr. is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics. He is passionate about helping his patients achieve their full potential during the rehabilitation process by creating a positive environment for them to thrive. Daryl played football all the way through the collegiate level and continues his involvement with the sport by coaching high school football.
When he’s not treating patients, Daryl likes to spend much of his time outdoors, whether it be camping, hiking, climbing, or fishing. If there is a Bruins, Red Sox, or Packers game on, Daryl is usually watching it with his rescue dog, Dakota.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Dr. Daryl Jent Jr. is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics. He is passionate about helping his patients achieve their full potential during the rehabilitation process by creating a positive environment for them to thrive. Daryl played football all the way through the collegiate level and continues his involvement with the sport by coaching high school football.
When he’s not treating patients, Daryl likes to spend much of his time outdoors, whether it be camping, hiking, climbing, or fishing. If there is a Bruins, Red Sox, or Packers game on, Daryl is usually watching it with his rescue dog, Dakota.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Dr. Dylan Forrester is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics and sports-related injuries. His passion is making meaningful improvements in the lives of his patients through education, hands-on adjustments, and exercise. He loves being a part of a patient’s journey to get back to what they enjoy doing and watching the progress they make along the way.
In his free time, Dylan enjoys being outside, whether that be hiking or going to the beach. As an avid New England sports fan, you can typically find him cheering on his favorite teams, the Celtics and Patriots. He is kept busy at home with his dog named Honey and two tuxedo cats named Sylvester and Brooke.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
Dr. Dylan Forrester is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in orthopedics and sports-related injuries. His passion is making meaningful improvements in the lives of his patients through education, hands-on adjustments, and exercise. He loves being a part of a patient’s journey to get back to what they enjoy doing and watching the progress they make along the way.
In his free time, Dylan enjoys being outside, whether that be hiking or going to the beach. As an avid New England sports fan, you can typically find him cheering on his favorite teams, the Celtics and Patriots. He is kept busy at home with his dog named Honey and two tuxedo cats named Sylvester and Brooke.
Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Injuries
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