Paul J. Burke, MSPT, OCS, Cert MDT
pburke@performanceptri.com 

VP of Clinical Operations and Clinic Director:  Joined the team in 2004
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree, Villanova University, PA, 1994; Master of Science Degree, University of Miami, FL, 1998. Doctor of Physical Therapy, MGH-IHP, Boston, MA, (current student).
Certification:  Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics (OCS), Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Cert MDT) through the McKenzie Institute.
Clinical Expertise:  Manual Therapy, Spinal Rehabilitation, Shoulder and Knee Rehabilitation, Sports injuries 
Professional Accomplishments and Involvement: Paul is a member of the APTA and The McKenzie Institute. He provides instruction to students and has presented on the Principles of the McKenzie Method, Examination and Treatment of the Shoulder and Cyriax Principles. Paul is a reviewer for APTA Physical Therapy Journal and has published in the New England Senior Tennis Foundation.
Personal Interests:  Paul enjoys watching a sunrise by the ocean with a strong cup of coffee, hiking in the fall, running on a cool morning with his whippet Abby, horseback trail riding with his wife Liz, golfing with a few Mulligans, cheering for the Patriots, but most of all, relaxing with his new daughter Charlotte.  

Dr Lisa DeCoste MSPT, DPT, OCS
ldecoste@performanceptri.com 

VP Administration and Promotions, Clinic Director: Joined team in 2001
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree, 2000; Master of Science Degree, Physical Therapy, Springfield College, MA, 2001; Doctor of Physical Therapy, The Sage Colleges, NY, 2007.
Certification:  Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics (OCS).
Areas of Expertise: Women’s Health, Spinal Rehabilitation, Manual Therapy, TMJ, Homecare, NutraMetrix Consultant
Professional Accomplishments and Involvement: Lisa is an APTA member and past secretary of the RI chapter. She is a clinical instructor for students. Lisa traveled as the team Physical Therapist to Croatia in 2004 with the Women's Sailing team. Lisa has published in the New England Senior Tennis Foundation. She was the Chair for the Performance Physical Therapy Relay for Life in 2008 (raised over $12,000). In April 2009 Lisa recieved the Humanics Award for leadership from Springfield College. 
Personal Interests:  Lisa loves to spend her free time on her boat, travelling all over the Narragansett Bay.  She is also enjoying spending time with her new baby, Major (it’s a puppy)

Dr Brian Hay MSPT, DPT, OCS
bhay@performanceptri.com

VP Programs and Clinic Director (School St Clinic): Joined the team in 2004
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree, 2003; Master of Science Degree, University of New England, ME, 2004. Doctor of Physical Therapy, MGH-IHP, Boston, MA, 2009.
Certification:  Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics (OCS)
Clinical Expertise:  Aquatics, Manual Therapy, Shoulder and Spinal Rehabilitation, Sports Rehabilitation, TMJ, High School Athletics and Speed School.
Professional Accomplishments and Involvement: Brian is an APTA member and is a clinical instructor for Physical Therapy students, a mentor for Brown student Residents, High School and College Students. A local graduate from East Providence High School, Brian has been instrumental and developing the programs provided for the High School Athletes and the Performance Speed School.
Personal Interests: Brian enjoys finishing a run in the morning, a good cookout, and opening day at Fenway. Brian was recently married to Theresa and together they are happy new parents to their dog Maggie! In May we cheered Brain on at the Cox Marathon as he completed is first 26.4.miles!

Kara Sousa, MSPT
ksousa@performanceptri.com

Clinic Director (North Providence Clinic): Joined Performance in 2005.
Education: Bachelor of Science, Stonehill Collegem MA, 1995; Master of Science Degree: Physical Therapy, University of Rhode Island, 2002.
Clinical Expertise: Sports Medicine in adolescent and adult populations, Aquatic therapy.
Professional Involvement and Accomplishments: Kara is a clinical instructor. She was a ballet dancer for 10 years performing with the State Ballet of Rhode Island, and these skills can still be noted on the dance floor. Kara also played 4 years of collegiate volleyball.
Personal Interests:  Kara enjoys being a mom to her 2 year old son, relaxing at home with her husband, swimming and sunning at Sand Hill Cove, playing in a  volleyball league and running 5K's.

Kerry Giroux, MSPT, CSCS
kgiroux@performanceptri.com 

Clinic Director (Cottage Street): Joined Performance Physical Therapy 2005.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Physical Education with Concentration in Physical Fitness, 2001; Master of Science in Physical Therapy, University of Rhode Island, 2001
Certification: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Areas of expertise:  Post Operative / Surgical Patients, Shoulder and Knee diagnosis.
Professional Accomplishments and Involvement:  In 2006, Kerry was a New England Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee. She is a Clinical instructor and member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Personal Interests: When Kerry isn’t shooting hoops she enjoys watching college basketball and the Patriots. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends, and her son Garrett.

Dr Joe Napoleone, DPT
jnapoleone@performanceptri.com

Physical Therapist: Joined Performance in January, 2009.
Education: Master of Physical Therapy and Doctor of Physical Therapy, Ithaca College, New York, 2008.
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedics, fitness, wellness and injury prevention. 
Professional Accomplishments and Involvement: As a recent graduate Joe comes to Performance with a wealth of knowledge in the most current Physical Therapy treatment options. 
Personal Interests:  Joe enjoys strength training and any active outdoor activity. Joe's an avid Buffalo Bills fan but we are working on him to become a Red Sox fan!
 

Lance R Howard PTA, CPT
lhoward@performanceptri.com

Physical Therapy Assistant:  Joined Performance Physical Therapy 1999
Education: Applied Associates in Science Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant, CCRI, RI, Graduated with Honors in 1998.
Certification: NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
Areas of Expertise:  Manual Therapy, Spine rehabilitation, Joint mobilizations, Personal training, Aquatics, Homecare
Professional Accomplishments and Involvement:  Lance is a clinical instructor for students. He received the CCRI Clinical excellence award for outstanding clinical performance. Lance is a Riverside Little League Coach. In May 2009 Lance recieved "Recognition for Advanced Proficiency as a PTA" from the National Association.
Personal Interests: Lance loves to take his kids out on new adventures and going up north with his beautiful wife Jennifer. They enjoy skiing and fishing. Lance admits to his love for fantasy football, the NY Giants fan and his new love of Golf.

Physical Therapist: Joined the team in 2003
Education: Bachelor of Science, 2000; Master's of Science Physical Therapy, Springfield College, MA, 2001.
Certification:  Currently preparing for Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Certification
Clinical Expertise: Orthopedics, post surgical and the spine.
Professional Involvement and Accomplishments: Jeff is an APTA member and is our very own iron man – having competed in the Lake Placid Iron Man in 2006, 2008 and 2009.
Personal Interests:  Jeff has been an active runner for 18 years and triathlete for 13 years (USA Triathlon member). When Jeff finally rests from his training he is cheering for the  New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox.

                                 
Ellynn Koelsch, MSPT
ekoelsch@performanceptri.com 

Physical Therapist:   Joined the team in January 2009.
Education: Bachelor of Science, 2003; Master of Physical Therapy, The Ohop State University, 2005.
Clinical Expertise: Balance Training, Stroke rehab, post-op orthopedics, hand & pediatrics.
Professional Involvement and Accomplishments: Ellynn is currently working and studying towards becoming a Certified Hand Specialist. 
Personal Interests:  Ellynn enjoys spending time with her husband, playing tennis and ultimate frisbee, travelling and being outdoors.

Yvonne Swanson, MSPT, OCS
yswanson@performanceptri.com

Physical Therapist:  Joined the team in January of 2004
Education: Bachelor of Science, 1994; Master of Science Physical Therapy Degree,  University of Rhode Island, 1999.
Certifications:  Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Certification (2009), APTA Certified Clinical Instructor, Arthritis Foundation Certified PACE (People with Arthritis can Exercise) Instructor
Clinical Expertise:  Manual Therapy, Biomechanics of the foot and ankle, Orthotic evaluation and recommendation, spinal mobilizations/treatment.
Professional Accomplishments and Involvement:  Yvonne is a APTA member and Certified Instructor for Physical Therapy students. In addition she has been an advisor/educator to athletes and coaches. 
Personal Interests: Drive past Yvonne’s home and you may discover her working in the garden while her 2 boys play. She enjoys hiking and camping with her husband and boys and running in her neighborhood

Dr Dave Pavao, DPT, CSCS
dapvao@performanceptri.com

Physical Therapist: Joined the team in May 2009
Education: Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, 2006; Doctorate in Physical Therapy, University of RI, May 2009.
Certification: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Areas of Expertise:  Manual Therapy, orthopedics & sports injuries.
Professional Accomplishments and Involvement: Dave is an APTA member, an AAOMPT member and a NSCA member. He received the "Academic Excellence Award" from URI upon graduating in May 2009. Dave is a clinical instructor for URI, physical therapy students both at the university and within the clinic. 
Personal Interests:  Dave enjoys sports (especially soccor and tennis) and is known for being a "news" junky.  

Dr Kevin Maloney, DPT, LATC, CSCS
kmaloney@performanceptri.com

Bob Doherty, PTA, BS, LATC
bdoherty@performanceptri.com

Physical Therapist Assistant & Athletic Trainer: Joined the team in 1999
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree: Health Education/Athletic Training , Plymouth  University, NH, 1991; Associate of Applied Science Degree: Physical Therapy Assistant program, Newbury College, Brookline, Ma, 1997.
Certification:  National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification, 1992
Areas of Expertise:  Manual therapy of the spine & pelvis, shoulder and knee rehabilitation, home care and athletic training for high school age athletes.
Professional Accomplishments and Involvement: Bob is an APTA and NATA member. He was awarded most Valuable Individual as a sports medicine student with the Plymouth State Baseball Team 1988. In 1994 Bob designed and implemented multidimensional fitness facility at the Holderness School, Holderness NH 1994. Bob was the 2009, Employee of the Year at Performance Physical Therapy. 
Personal Interests:  Bob enjoys golf, skiing and fishing. In addition, he provides much entertainment to his patients and colleagues with his taste in music, his cowboy boots and sense of humor. In fact, he is now on the search for some pink cowboy boots for his new daughter, Samantha.

Rick Young, BA, PTA, CSCS

Physical Therapy Assistant: Joined the team in 2001
Education: Bachelor of Science, Rollins College, 1980; Associate of Science Degree, Physical Therapy Assistant, Massasoit Community College, 1999.
Certification:  Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Areas of Expertise:  Post Surgical Rehabilitation; Strain Counter Strain and Therapeutic Exercise.
Professional Accomplishments and Involvement:  Rick is a clinical instructor. He was a Bronze Medalist, in the Table Tennis Bay State Games in 1996.
Personal Interests:  Rick enjoys weight Training, Table Tennis and Golf. Like most other New Englanders he is an avid Red Sox Fan. Rick has also mastered the art of Home Brewing.

Jennifer Beaudry, MS, ATC, LAT
jbeaudry@performanceptri.com

Courtney Provencal, BA
cprovencal@performanceptri.com