About Us | DORSET PHYSIO

MEET OUR CLINICAL TEAM

Devoted. Experienced. Professional.

Dr. Kelly Gaiotti, PT, DPT, OCS

Clinic Owner

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist

PT Advisor to the VT Secretary of State Office of Professional Regulation

LSVT BIG & BIG for LIFE Clinician

Dr. Kelly grew up in Ocean Springs, Mississippi and her interest in physical therapy began in high school went sustaining an ankle injury as a ballerina from pointe work. She is a dedicated physical therapist with 18 years of experience and enjoys combining her passion for movement from her Bachelors of Arts in Dance with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh. She now calls Vermont home since 2008, and resides in the area with her husband and 2 boys. When she's not helping others achieve their physical goals, Kelly enjoys performing or choreographing with the Dorset Players and spending time outdoors hiking, snowshoeing, and skiing with her family. As a mom, she loves cheering on her boys as they play various sports in the community.

Dr. Joe Bigsby, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Wellness Program Director

Dr. Joe Bigsby grew up in 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.

Jenny Sprague, LMT

Licensed & Certified Massage Therapist

Jenny was born and raised in Manchester, Vermont. She received a certification for Massage Therapy & Bodywork in 2007, and went on to graduate from the Massage Program of the Community College of Vermont with an Associates Degree in applied science in 2008. She has operated a private practice since 2007. She is nationally certified through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) and is a professional member of American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) through which she carries her insurance.

Jenny offers massage therapy for pain management, injury rehabilitation and to promote overall wellness. Various techniques are incorporated in the session, and the rate, depth, speed and type of technique used varies depending on the client’s needs/goals, and observations of the therapist. Techniques might involve compression, rocking, holding, kneading, range of motion, stretching, and cupping.

To book a massage with Jenny:

spraguejenny1@gmail.com

802-733-4231

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Here at Dorset Physio we are proud to be active in our community and

give back to organizations and those in need.

BART ADAPTIVE SPORTS CENTER

Dr. Kelly Gaiotti is a new Bart Adaptive Ski Volunteer instructor for the 2022/2023 Season. Check out are awesome patient Rita here on her first day! We look forward to helping our patients achieve their dreams because of Bart. “The only limit that anyone has are the limits that they set themselves.” Learn more about Bart Adaptive Ski Program here: www.bartadaptive.org

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.