OUR STAFF

Daniel R. Marcotte, PT, MPH, DPT -- Dan received his undergraduate degree in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University, a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of New England. He has been the Director of Physical Medicine at hospitals in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Dan was co-owner and founder of Slatersville Physical Therapy from 1992 through 2003, returning to the area in 2011 to reopen as Marcotte Physical Therapy. In over 40 years of clinical practice, he has specialized in areas of manual therapy, to include muscle energy, myfascial and craniosacral techniques, strain counterstrain, joint mobilization, as well as lymphatic drainage and vestibular rehabilitation. Dan integrates these and other techniques to treat patients with acute, chronic and post-operative dysfunction to reach their full functional potential.

Kimberly Wright MSPT, CYT, DPT -- Kim received her physical therapy training from Springfield College, completing her Master's degree in 1993. Kim has experience in hospital and skilled nursing facilities, but has primarily spent her clinical years in outpatient physical therapy. Kim worked at Slatersville Physical Therapy with Dan from 1994 until 2003. 2003-2011 Kim moved onto Advanced Integrated Medicine 2003-2001 which combined chiropractic and physical therapy care. Over the years she has developed her hands-on skills specializing in manual therapy, soft tissue techniques, craniosacral therapy, zero-balancing, myofascial release, strain counterstrain, joint mobilization, muscle energy techniques and vestibular and balance rehab. In 2005, she became a certified yoga instructor specializing in restorative yoga. She then furthered her education by earning her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2008 from Temple University. She has been an adjunct faculty member at New England Institute for Technology teaching musculoskeletal exercise, data collections and kinesiology classes in the Physical Therapy Assistant Program. Kim continues to educate students in the clinic as a certified clinical instructor. Kim excitedly rejoined Dan in January 2012 here at Marcotte Physical Therapy and became Vice President/co-owner in 2017.

 

Marisa Lee, DPT -- Marisa graduated with her Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science from High Point University in High Point, NC in 2010. From there, she went on to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2015 from Simmons College in Boston, MA. Marisa has focused her practice on outpatient orthopedics and geriatrics. She has two dogs, is a lifelong tennis player, an avid hiker and a lover of all things Disney.

 



 

Kaitlin Riggs, PT -- Kaitlin entered the Physical Therapy program at American International College in 2003. She went on to first receive her Bachelor's in Interdepartmental Science followed by her Master's in Physical Therapy in 2008. She has since spent her career working in outpatient orthopedics in private practice. She enjoys treating a wide variety of patient's and focuses on individualized treatment plans. In her spare time she can be found spending time with her husband and her 2 sons.

 

 

Brenna Lefebvre, OTR/L -- Brenna graduated from New England Tech as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in 2007. From there, she went on to work for both the Providence VA Medical Center and the RI Hand & Orthopedic Center for a total of 10 years, before returning to New England Tech to complete her masters degree in Occupational Therapy in 2017. Brenna returned to RI Hand Center as an OT in 2017, gaining further experience in outpatient hand therapy. In 2023 she joined the team at Marcotte, and as a native northern Rhode Islander is happy to be treating close to home.

Kristen Bradshaw, PTA-- Kristen is a physical therapist assistant who graduated in 2002 from Becker College in Worcester, MA with an Associates degree in Physical Science. She has experience in skilled nursing facilities, with most of her career practicing in private outpatient clinics. She truly enjoys helping her patients navigate towards healing and reaching the highest level of function. Kristen uses humor and real-life experience with her combined clinical skills from each facility to be the therapist she is today. When she's not at work she enjoys spending time with her husband and two beautiful children and watching her New England Patriots.

 

Scott Lincoln, PTA -- Scott received his Bachelors degree in 2014 in Kinesiology Exercise Science from the University of New Hampshire with a Minor in Nutrition. He later went on to graduate from the PTA program at CCRI in 2019 with an Associates degree in Applied Science. Scott has had experience in multiple settings such as inpatient, outpatient, skilled nursing and home care. He has focused his practice on outpatient with a specialty in orthopedics. He enjoys playing golf, watching sports and spending time with friends and family

 

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Donna Ruggieri, Business Manager

Lori Dechristofaro, Office Assistant

Maria Dechristofaro, Office Assistant
Andrea Kearsley , Receptionist

 

Marcotte Physical Therapy, Inc.
Branch Village Professional Offices
501 Great Road
Suite 108
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 766-7246
FAX: (401) 766-7248
MarcottePT@verizon.net

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