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Browse through our articles to find helpful stories and topics including cranial remolding orthoses, orthotics, prosthetics, helmet care and visits to New Beginnings Orthotics & Prosthetics.

Scoliosis

A Patient’s Guide to Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

AIS is a common type of scoliosis that develops during adolescence, causing an abnormal curvature of the […]

Cranial Helmets

Concerned about the shape of your baby’s head?

If your baby has been diagnosed with plagiocephaly, or any other head shape abnormality, let our team […]

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Brian Pelkey teaches us about cranial remolding bands!

The Center of Cranial Remolding Excellence Our recognized AllStar practitioners are the most experienced in Southern New England at providing […]

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NBOPRI “Who to Know”

New Beginnings Orthotics and Prosthetics is Rhode Island’s newest, yet most experienced full service orthotics and prosthetics […]

Staff NEWS

Meet Brian Pelkey, CPO

Brian Pelkey is a co-founder of New Beginnings Orthotics and Prosthetics. Brian is an American Board Certified […]

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Meet Dave Paolino, CO

David L. Paolino, CO David is an American Board-certified Orthotist who has served people of all ages […]

Taylor Hunt

13/01/2024

Both of my kids came here for their cranial helmets. I can’t say enough good things about Brian. If your child needs a helmet, this is the place to go. Thank you Brian and staff

Erika Clift

06/01/2024

My son went for a helmet in 2021. I realized I never wrote a review. We had a wonderful experience. Very caring and patient staff. Extremely knowledgeable, very helpful and always pleasant. Can’t say enough good things about this office. My son’s head also looks great!

Elizabeth Elmasian

29/12/2023

100/10 recommend NBOPRI to everyone I come in contact with! They are more than an office, they quickly become like family. Brian lead us through the process for both of our daughters’ helmets. We learned every appointment and left each visit with an overwhelming sense of comfort and new knowledge. If you are considering a cranial helmet and have any hesitations, don’t you dare call anyone else! NBOPRI is the best of the best. Call them now!!

Jocalynn Carmody

13/12/2023

Absolutely wonderful staff my son had nothing but positive experiences here, always have appointments available if he needs to be seen sooner. Great place, family like environment!

Amanda Holland

12/12/2023

Brian and all the staff made my son’s helmet journey a breeze! They were accommodating and quick to get us in the office whenever we had an issue. The office staff was friendly and helpful. They made a stressful situation so much easier and now my son has a beautifully round head!!! Thank you, New Beginnings!!!!!!

Jessica Proulx

13/11/2023

Brian and the entire staff were incredible to work with from our first appointment to the last! My husband and I have nothing but great things to say about NBOP!! 10/10 recommend for anyone looking to get a helmet for their child!

Ernest Reid

06/11/2023

Last March I saw David Paolino At New Beginnings. I have Multiple Sclerosis. (I go to the MS Dream Center, MS support group down the hall) I wanted know if there were any braces (I have Dropped Foot) better than what I was using on the market. I showed David everything I have been using now and over the last 20 years. He told me that what I was using is the best out there for me. I really apricate that he did not try to sell me an expensive brace I really did not need. Another thing we talked about was Knee Hyperextension. I have been dealing with it for 10 years. I showed him a large brace that went from my upper leg to my toe. It was very large and unmanageable when traveling. He had a much better idea. He made me some wedged to wear under my STEP-SMART BRACE. They stopped my knee from Hyper Extending. After 3 or 4 months I didn't need the wedges anymore. Thanks David for giving me something simple that works.

Stephanie Robinson

02/10/2023

Loved working with Brian and the whole New Beginnings Orthotics team! Both our twin infants needed helmets and everyone was help helpful, kind, and communicative throughout our time in the helmets. They made the whole process smooth and comfortable. Thank you for everything!

michael bonin

23/09/2023

The staff there is very knowledgeable and professional. Very easy to work with. I would recommend them to anyone.

Caitlyn McCarron

27/08/2023

Everyone at New Beginnings is so kind from the moment you walk through the door. They helped to ease my nerves and quickly responded when I had questions or concerns about my sons helmet. It was a great experience!