Milford, Mass. – October 07, 2026 -- Highbar Physical Therapy opened its 57th outpatient clinic in Milford, Massachusetts, expanding a network that began as a single Pawtucket, R.I. practice in 1999.
Clinician-led chain traces roots to 1999 Rhode Island clinic
Highbar started as Performance Physical Therapy in Pawtucket before adopting the Highbar name in 2023. The organization now operates 57 locations across Rhode Island and Massachusetts under four brands: Highbar Physical Therapy, Joint Ventures Physical Therapy, Peak Physical Therapy, and Physical Therapy U.
CEO frames Milford launch as continuation of uniform clinical standard
"Milford is our 57th location, and the standard is the same in every clinic," said Michelle Collie, PT, DPT, MS, CEO of Highbar Physical Therapy. Brian Simons, PT, DPT, NCS, Clinic Director at the new Milford site, said the goal is "expert, individualized care close to home."
Teaching practice reports 100% board-certification pass rate
Highbar operates as a teaching practice, funding mentorship, continuing education, and residency programs. The company reports a 100% board-certification pass record among residency participants and partners with New England universities on student clinical rotations.
Company targets one million patients annually by 2032
Highbar is hiring across all four of its practice brands as it works toward a 2032 goal of serving one million people per year. The Milford opening coincides with National Physical Therapy Month.