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Joanne earned her Associate in Applied Science as a Physical Therapist Assistant from LaGuardia Community College and brings over eight years of experience across skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and home-based care settings. She currently provides physical therapy services and she delivers high-quality care in collaboration with physical therapists, physicians, patients, and caregivers.

Throughout her career, Joanne has worked with individuals with a wide range of orthopedic and medical conditions, providing therapeutic exercise programs, gait and functional training, and patient education. She is skilled in fitting and training patients on the safe use of assistive devices such as walkers, canes, wheelchairs, braces, and prosthetics. Joanne emphasizes patient education and compliance with home exercise programs, empowering clients to take an active role in their recovery.

Joanne’s experience in home care allows her to adapt treatment plans to each patient’s unique environment and needs. She is fluent in Spanish, enhancing her ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations and support meaningful patient engagement.

Recognized as a strong motivator and empathetic clinician, Joanne consistently prioritizes safety, dignity, and evidence-based care. At High Quality Home Therapy, she is proud to bring her expertise, compassion, and dedication directly into the home—helping patients move with confidence and live healthier, more independent lives.

She is able to navigate the complexities of all medical diagnoses in a way that others struggle. Jen’s husband is also a physical therapist, who worked with us before Jen did, and together they have 4 beautiful children. Jennifer services the Southbury, Brookfield, Danbury area of Connecticut and has worked with us since 2015.

Jennifer is skilled in pediatric therapy as well as geriatric therapy. She is able to connect with people with ease and brings a higher level of practice to High Quality Home Therapy.

In addition to her clinical practice, Michelle serves as an Associate Clinical Professor of Physical Therapy at Quinnipiac University, where she plays an active role in educating and mentoring future physical therapists. Her academic involvement reflects her passion for evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, and advancing the profession through education and leadership.

Michelle is a proud graduate of the University of Connecticut, where she earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Her training and clinical expertise allow her to thoughtfully integrate the latest research with practical, individualized treatment approaches tailored to each patient’s goals and lifestyle.

Known for her compassionate approach and clear communication style, Michelle partners closely with patients and families to create supportive, effective plans of care. She is dedicated to empowering her patients to move with confidence, improve function, and maintain an active, independent quality of life.

Sarah has extensive experience working with children from preschool through high school, providing comprehensive evaluations and individualized treatment plans for students who qualify for school-based physical therapy services. Throughout her career, she has collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams that include families, educators, physicians, and related service providers to ensure coordinated, goal-driven care that supports each child’s educational and developmental success.

In addition to her school-based work, Sarah has significant expertise in pediatric homecare, treating children who are medically fragile or homebound. She is skilled in adapting therapy to meet complex medical needs while maintaining a compassionate, family-centered approach. Her ability to deliver effective virtual physical therapy has further expanded access to care for students and families who require flexible or remote services.

Sarah holds a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Connecticut and a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Physical Therapy, also from UConn. Her strong clinical background, collaborative mindset, and comfort with both in-person and virtual therapy platforms make her a trusted provider for families seeking high-quality pediatric physical therapy.

At High Quality Home Therapy, Sarah is known for her professionalism, adaptability, and genuine commitment to helping children reach their fullest potential through thoughtful, individualized care.

Becky Passante earned her degree in physical therapy from the University of Connecticut. Becky lives in Madison, CT and services patients in the Branford through Guilford area of Connecticut. She’s amazing! And has 6 children and has worked with us since 2015. Becky treats both neurological and orthopedic patients. She’s skilled in manual therapy, physical exercise and strength and conditioning. Work with Becky and she will take you to a whole new level!

Dr. Caryn McAllister earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Connecticut in 1995, Doctorate from Simmons College in 2012 and Harvard Certification in Lifestyle and Wellness Coaching from Harvard University in 2025. Dr. McAllister started her career at St. Vincent’s Medical Center and quickly began working in homecare in 1996, the same year she developed a brain tumor that required brain surgery. Caryn’s personal and professional experiences motivated her to provide a better environment for people to achieve optimal health & wellness.

A specialist in neurological rehabilitation, Dr. McAllister’s passions lie in pain management, pelvic floor rehab, spasticity, headache, clinical research, medical advocacy, management of complex medical conditions and mental health. A consultant for pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, clinical research sites and lawyers, Dr. McAllister has assisted in clinical trial protocol development, training for medical doctors and researchers, physical therapy conduction within global studies and has presented at globla, national and local professional conferences on EDS, spasticity, headache, mindfulness, PT for mental health, collaborative care and the role of rehab in hospice and palliative care.

A fierce advocate for health care rights, Dr. McAllister volunteers time helping people obtain the services they deserve and believes that healthcare is a right not a luxury.

Dr. McAllister has availability for 3 more concierge clients. Please contact the office for more information on our concierge practice.

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Gerald F. Gaughan, MD, is a highly experienced physical medicine and rehabilitation physician at Doctors United, with offices in the West Farms and Wakefield neighborhoods in the White Plains, and Ardsley, New York. Dr. Gaughan focuses on enhancing and restoring the functional abilities and quality of life for his patients with physical impairments and disabilities. 

After earning his Doctor of Medicine at the State University of New York (SUNY) Health Science Center (now known as SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University) in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Gaughan completed a one-year medicine internship at New Rochelle Hospital (now known as Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital) in New Rochelle, New York. 

Dr. Gaughan then went on to complete his anesthesia residency at Montefiore Medical Center, the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in the Bronx, followed by his physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York.

He is board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is licensed to practice medicine in the state of New York. 

Dr. Gaughan has hospital affiliations with St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx and St. John’s Riverside Hospital in Yonkers. 

Taking a patient-centered approach to care, Dr. Gaughan makes himself available when his patients need him. 

Gerald F. Gaughan, MD, is a highly experienced physical medicine and rehabilitation physician at Doctors United, with offices in the West Farms and Wakefield neighborhoods in the White Plains, and Ardsley, New York. Dr. Gaughan focuses on enhancing and restoring the functional abilities and quality of life for his patients with physical impairments and disabilities. 

After earning his Doctor of Medicine at the State University of New York (SUNY) Health Science Center (now known as SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University) in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Gaughan completed a one-year medicine internship at New Rochelle Hospital (now known as Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital) in New Rochelle, New York. 

Dr. Gaughan then went on to complete his anesthesia residency at Montefiore Medical Center, the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in the Bronx, followed by his physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York.

He is board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is licensed to practice medicine in the state of New York. 

Dr. Gaughan has hospital affiliations with St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx and St. John’s Riverside Hospital in Yonkers. 

Taking a patient-centered approach to care, Dr. Gaughan makes himself available when his patients need him.