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Parkinson’s Disease Therapy

Spaulding Outpatient Rehabilitation

Parkinson's Disease Therapy

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurological disease affecting both the motor and sensory systems of the body. We know that PD can impact every aspect of your life and can also impact the lives of your loved ones. But, there are ways to take back your life. The evolving knowledge of PD demonstrates both medicinal and rehabilitation services can be beneficial for persons with PD to improve their daily function and independence to improve their quality of life.

Contact Information

Spaulding Outpatient Center of Kent Hospital | East Greenwich
A Kent Hospital Facility
1351 South County Trail, Building 2, Suite 200A, 200B
East Greenwich, RI 02818
P: (401) 886-4650

F: (401) 886-7084

Spaulding Outpatient Center of Kent Hospital | Pawtucket
Care New England Medical Group Primary Care and Specialty Services
A Kent Hospital Facility
111 Brewster Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
P: (401) 921-8600

F: (401) 729-2919

Our Programs

LSVT LOUD®
Speech Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease and Similar Conditions
LSVT BIG®
Physical Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease and Similar Conditions

Reach Your Goals With Spaulding Rehabilitation

Here at Spaulding Outpatient Rehabilitation at Kent Hospital, we offer physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services to help you as an individual reach your goals.  We have skilled therapists who specialize in the LSVT BIG® & LOUD® programs. These research-based programs are specifically designed for increasing amplitude and intensity of voice and movement patterns to directly treat and combat the progression of Parkinson’s disease.

Our clinicians are also highly involved with the Parkinson’s community by hosting a weekly Informational and support group for individuals with Parkinson’s disease, and by participating in the yearly Parkinson’s foundation walk as a team while raising funds for the American Parkinson Disease Association. 

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Meet The Team

East Greenwich
Derreck Bacon, PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant
Certifications:  LSVT BIG
Clinical Interests: Neurological Rehabilitation, Amputations, Parkinson’s Disease, Sports Injuries 

Ann Marie Dupre, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Special Training and Certification: Board certified neurological specialist, LSVT BIG
Clinical Interests: Movement disorders, Neurology, Brain Injury, Geriatrics

Brandon Theroux, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Certifications:  LSVT BIG
Clinical Interests: Orthopedics, Sports Injuries, Neurological Rehabilitation, Cervicogenic Headaches, and Vestibular Therapy, Amputation

Kyle Zurwaski, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Certifications:  LSVT BIG
Clinical Interests: Orthopedics, Neurological Rehabilitation, Sports Injuries, Chronic Pain, Orthopedic Manual Therapy

Geena Goyette, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-language Pathologist, Site Manager
Special training/certifications: LSVT LOUD certified clinician, VitalStim certified clinician.
Clinical Interests: Dysphagia, Dysphonia, Aphasia, and TBI. 

Katherine Newton, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-language Pathologist
Special Training/Certifications: LSVT LOUD certified clinician
Clinical Interests: post-concussive syndrome and other cognitive-communication impairments following brain injury; aphasia and apraxia

Emily Balasco, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Education: Southern Connecticut State University, BS in Exercise Science; Russell Sage College, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Special Trainings/Certifications: LSVT BIG certified
Clinical Interests: Neurological Rehabilitation, Parkinson’s Disease, Orthopedics, Post-Surgical Rehab, Sports Injuries
Hobbies: Coaching Gymnastics, Hiking, Golfing, Playing Pickleball, Camping
Carrie Faulkner, PT, DPT
Clinical Supervisor in East Greenwich
Physical Therapist and Clinical Specialist
Education: University of Central Florida; Doctor of Physical Therapy, May 2016
Certifications: Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, Vestibular Rehabilitation, LSVT™ BIG, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Clinical Interests: Brain Injury, Stroke, Vestibular Disorders, Concussion, Spinal Cord Injury, Movement Disorders
Hobbies: Golfing, traveling, running, hiking
Alexandra Giordano, DPT
Physical Therapist
Education: Quinnipiac University, B.S. in health sciences; Quinnipiac University, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Special Training/Certifications: LSVT BIG, PWR!
Clinical Interests: Neurological rehabilitation, especially Parkinson’s Disease
Hobbies: Cooking, hiking, trying new restaurants, traveling
Megan Hammit, MS, CF-SLP
Speech-language Pathologist
Education: University of Rhode Island, Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders; University of Rhode Island, Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Special Training/Certifications: LSVT LOUD
Clinical Interests: Parkinson’s disease, Aphasia, TBI
Hobbies: Photography, painting, hiking
Emma Dyer, MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist / Advanced Clinician
Education: Worcester State University, Bachelor of Occupational Studies, Master of Occupational Therapy, Minor in Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
Special Training/Certifications: LSVT BIG Certified Clinician
Clinical Interests: Orthopedics, Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation, Splinting, Pain and Edema Management
Hobbies: Traveling, playing soccer, hiking
Ashley Weber, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Education: New England Institute of Technology, Master of Science Occupational Therapy
Special training/certifications: LSVT BIG certified clinician
Clinical Interests: Orthopedic and Neurological Conditions
Hobbies: Traveling, cooking, playing with my dog, Tucker
Pawtucket
Lauren Bradshaw PT, DPT

Site Coordinator for Clinical Education
Special Certifications: LSVT BIG certified
Clinical Interests: Neurological & orthopedic rehabilitation, McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Training (MDT)

Pilar Munoz, PTA

Special certifications: LSVT BIG certification

Clinical interests: McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Training (MDT). Muscle Energy for Sacroiliac Joint – Pelvic (SIJ) dysfunction. Some experience with Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Massage (IASTM).

Kathryn Calle, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist
Special Training/ Certifications: LSVT LOUD
Clinical Interests: Cognitive communication post-concussive symptoms and TBI, aphasia, and language therapy

Ashley Santos, PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant; Student coordinator for PTAs
Clinical Interests: Orthopedics, Neuro, and LSVT BIG Certified

Rebecca Egge, PT, DPT, MBA
Physical Therapist
Education: University of Delaware, Bachelors in Exercise Science; Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science (MCPHS), Doctor of Physical Therapy; Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management (MBA) from MCPHS University
Clinical Interests/Certifications: Pediatric Neurologic Disorders, Torticollis, Adaptive Equipment and DME, LSVT Big Certified, Parkinsons, Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injuries, and Dry Needling Certified
Hobbies: Playing sports, including volleyball and softball, darts, hanging out at the beach, and being around animals (preferably dogs)