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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.

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.

Michelle brings over 24 years of experience in physical therapy to High Quality Home Therapy, having built an extraordinary career within the Yale New Haven Health System. Throughout her time there she served in progressively senior roles, including Assistant Manager overseeing three rehabilitation locations, Clinical Supervisor for the Oncology and Medical/Surgical service lines, and Level II Physical Therapist, contributing to both clinical excellence and departmental growth through personal example and strong leadership.

Michelle earned her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Vermont in 2000, building the foundation for a career defined by clinical skill, mentorship, and continuous learning.

Her clinical experience spans oncology, medical and surgical care, orthopedics, pediatrics, and home health, having worked across multiple hospital systems including Yale New Haven Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital, New England Home Care, and Haven Health Center. She has led major departmental initiatives, including a hospital wide clinical redesign project that improved patient discharge efficiency, and played a key role in developing the Post COVID Recovery Program and its accompanying exercise protocols.

Michelle has also dedicated much of her career to education and mentorship, serving as a Site Coordinator of Clinical Education, training clinical instructors, and mentoring countless physical therapy students and new team members throughout her career. She holds credentials as a Credentialed Clinical Instructor and is CPR certified, and remains an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association's Oncology and Acute Care sections.

Michelle's ability to lead through some of healthcare's most challenging moments, including guiding her team through the COVID-19 pandemic, speaks to her steady, compassionate leadership style. She is proud to bring her wealth of experience, mentorship, and heart to the HQHT team.

Julie is a Physical Therapist with more than 40 years of experience across hospital, home care and community settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science and her Certificate in Physical Therapy from Simmons College in Boston in 1978, with clinical training at hospitals and rehab centers that served both children and adults.

Julie is no stranger to HQHT. She was one of the very first employees when the company started, and we are thrilled to welcome her back after all these years. Her career began in 1979 at The Ahlbin Centers in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where she was promoted several times, from staff PT to Senior Staff PT, PT Supervisor, Associate Director and PT Director. In that role she led a team of up to 50 therapists serving a 650 bed hospital, while also treating patients in many areas of the hospital. She went on to spend more than 20 years in home care with United Home Care, Visiting Nurse Services of Connecticut and Hartford HealthCare at Home, where she served as a Senior Staff PT. She has also worked in assisted living and with Elara Caring and Atrinity Home Health, providing evaluations, treatments and thorough documentation while keeping patients, families and physicians’ offices informed every step of the way.

Julie brings decades of hands-on wisdom and a steady, caring presence to every patient she meets. She is known for her strong communication, her teamwork and her ability to make patients and families feel supported and understood. Patients can count on Julie for a warm, encouraging approach that makes therapy feel comfortable and personal.