Clinical Team
Meet our dedicated professionals committed to providing exceptional care. Each member brings unique skills and experience to ensure you receive the best treatment possible for your recovery.
Dr. Kelly Gaiotti
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Clinic Owner
Dr. Kelly was born & raised in Ocean Springs, Mississippi discovered her passion for physical therapy after an injury as a ballerina. With 20 years of PT experience, she blends her B.A. in Dance with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Gaiotti has been a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist since 2016, and also serves on the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy as the Vermont Delegate. Dr. Kelly is also certified in Dry Needling & LSVT BIG for Parkinson's. Now living in Vermont since 2008 with her husband and two boys, she enjoys Dancing (especially Ballet, Tap, & Musical Theatre), Skiing, Hiking/Snowshoeing, and watching her boys play sports. She was proud to serve on the "Operation Walk Pittsburgh" 2025 medical mission team to provide pro bono care in Antigua, Guatemala. She is also a licensed Ballet Instructor thru the Royal Academy of Dance "Silver Swans" 55+ Ballet Program, LSVT BIG for LIFE Instructor & PITT On the Move Program for Older Adults. Dr. Kelly is at our Dorset & Stratton Locations.
Dr. Joseph Bigsby
Doctor of Physical Therapy
LSVT BIG Certified Clinician
Dr. Joe Bigsby was born and raised Sandy, Utah, snowboarding hiking and spending time outdoors. He found is love for physical therapy after sustaining an ACL injury requiring surgery in high school. He had a great experience through the rehab process and began to pursue it as a career. He then graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelors in Exercise Sports Science. He then pursued his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of New England in Portland, Maine. He has recently moved to the Manchester area and excited to help his patients with their rehab and wellness needs. Dr. Joe is also LSVT BIG Certified and enjoys helping patients of all ages. Dr. Joe has been with the practice since January 2025. In his free time he enjoys surfing, snowboarding, & traveling. Dr. Joe is at our Dorset Location.
Andrea Salo, PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
Andrea Salo is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with a Bachelor’s in Exercise and Sport Science from Colby-Sawyer College and an Associate’s in Allied Health. Since 2017, she has gained diverse experience in clinical and educational settings, including skilled nursing and outpatient therapy, as well as providing school-based therapy for students. She is known for her holistic approach and kind, energetic presence. Outside of work, Andrea is a dedicated mom of 3 and enjoys coaching soccer and hockey for the community, playing hockey, snowboarding, hiking, gardening, and crafting.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others" - Mahatma Gandhi
Here at Dorset Physio we are proud to be active in our community and give back to organizations locally & internationally.
Contact us for any sponsorship or donation requests here: info@dorsetphysiopt.com
OPERATION WALK
PITTSBURGH
Dr. Kelly Gaiotti served in Antigua, Guatemala in 2025 as a Physical Therapy for Operation Walk Pittsburgh's Medical Team where they delivered pro bono total knees and hips to over 60 patients in need. She hopes to return in the future for future mission teams.
https://www.operationwalkpgh.org/
Watch OpWalk 2025's trip recap video here: https://vimeo.com/1138565680?fl=pl&fe=sh
OUR MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES
"It's not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are." - Walt Disney
MISSION STATEMENT
Listen, respond, and support our patients with personalized, high quality evidenced-based rehabilitation and wellness therapies while treating with tremendous compassion and care.
VISION STATEMENT
To equip our patients with a specialized body of knowledge that empowers them to rise above their physical issues and support them during their personal progression toward an improved quality of life. To strive to be the outpatient rehabilitation and wellness clinic of choice for patients and providers, as well as an employer of choice to provide a high standard of care for our community.
DORSET PHYSIO’S VALUES
ACCOUNTABILITY
Accountability is active acceptance of the responsibility for the diverse roles, obligations, and actions of the physical therapist and support staff including self‐regulation and other behaviors that positively influence patient and client outcomes, the profession, and the health needs of society.
ALTRUISM
Altruism is the primary regard for or devotion to the interest of patients and clients, thus assuming the responsibility of placing the needs of patients and clients ahead of the physical therapist or the support staff’s self‐interest.
COLLABORATION
Collaboration is working together with patients and clients, families, communities, and professionals in health and other fields to achieve shared goals. Collaboration within the physical therapist-support staff team is working together, within each partner’s respective role, to achieve optimal physical therapist services and outcomes for our patients and clients.
COMPASSION AND CARING
Compassion is the desire to identify with or sense something of another’s experience, a precursor of caring. Caring is the concern, empathy, and consideration for the needs and values of others.
DUTY
Duty is the commitment to meeting one’s obligations to provide effective physical therapist services to patients and clients, to serve the profession, and to positively influence the health of our community.
EXCELLENCE
Dorset Physio’s physical therapists and support staff consistently use current knowledge and skills while understanding personal limits, integrate the patient or client perspective, embrace advancement, and challenge mediocrity.
INCLUSION
Inclusion occurs when we create a welcoming and equitable environment for all. Dorset Physio is inclusive and committed to providing a safe space, elevating diverse and minority voices, acknowledging personal biases that may impact patient care, and actively take a position of anti-discrimination. Here at Dorset Physio, we believe our differences are our strengths and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
INTEGRITY
Integrity is steadfast adherence to high ethical principles or standards, being truthful, ensuring fairness, following through on commitments, and verbalizing to others the rationale for actions. This is a core value for Dorset Physio.