Physical Therapy Staff
Ryan Monaco PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS
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Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
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Dominican College, B.S., 2004
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Dominican Men's Soccer Team 2000-2004 NCAA Division 2
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Utica University Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2011
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Physical Therapist for the Utica Comets (2017-Present)
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Athletic Trainer for Whitesboro Football (2023-Present)
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Specializing in treatments of the shoulder, hip and knee.
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Certified through Titleist Performance Institute for body mechanics assessment of golf swing/medical level 1.
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Currently residing in Utica NY with wife Kelly, Children, Cole and Rory, and two dogs Mookie and Junie.
Mike Jarmak PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
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Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
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Co-Owner SPI Fitness
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Utica University Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2012
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Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Certified Vestibular Rehab Therapist
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Specializes in treatment of the spine, shoulder and knee
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Additional specialties with post-concussion syndrome (PCS), and vestibular disorders
Kevin McAllister PT, DPT, OCS
Kevin has been practicing Physical Therapy since 2016. Kevin is a graduate of Utica College for both undergrad in 2014 and Doctorate Physical Therapy Program in 2016. He played 4 years of Collegiate Soccer at Utica College . He is originally from Boxford, Massachusetts and came to the Utica area for PT school and to play soccer. He and his wife met here at Utica College and he moved to the area permanently after school.
He has worked in outpatient PT offices in the area since graduating with a focus in orthopedics. In 2020 he became a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist – OCS. He has continued his education and certified in McKenzie part A -Lumbar and part B – Cervical. He also completed his Level 1 TPI certification for golf assessment.
He continues to stay active with local soccer leagues and spends most of his time with his wife, dog, cats and out on the golf course.
Erik Harris PT, DPT
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Doctor of Physical Therapy and Clinic Director of the RMPT Champlin location.
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Graduated from Quinnipiac University in 2019 and Simmons University in 2022. I completed my first clinical rotation for 12 weeks at our old Burrstone Road location in summer of 2020.
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I grew up in Westmoreland having played soccer, basketball and track. I currently enjoy golfing, working out and watching the Boston Celtics.
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Fun fact: I have 2 middle names.
Jake Meola PTA
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I am a Physical Therapy Assistant with the RMPT team currently treating at the accelerate office. I graduated from HCCC in 2020 and joined the team shortly after my last clinical rotation at RMPT.
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I'm an East Utican born and raised. I graduated from Notre Dame Highschool in 2018 and played soccer and tennis throughout my time there. I like to lift heavy things and help others improve their physicality to better themselves.
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Fun fact: I recently started playing pickleball and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon.
Stacey DiGiorgio PT, DPT
Physical Therapist (PT, DPT) treating at the RMPT Champlin location. I am also the Director of Clinical Services & Education and Site Coordinator of Clinical Education
Ithaca College B.S. Class of 2019, Ithaca College Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2021
Ithaca College Women’s Soccer Team 2015-2019 NCAA Division 3
I grew up in East Utica and am a graduate of Proctor high school where I played soccer, softball, and basketball. I currently live in Utica with my Golden Retriever, Krieger.
Fun Fact: I have 3 pet frogs named Jaba, Bluey, and Squishy
Ryan Mcnamara PT, DPT, CSCS​ (Director of Sports Science)
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Ryan is currently seeing patients at the Accelerate Sports office.
Ryan grew up locally going to VVS High School and attended FMCC, Ithaca College and Utica University graduating in 2023.
Upon graduation Ryan worked at Youngs PT&SP after his last clinical for two years before moving home. There he worked with Pitt CC baseball team as their PT/AT, as well as local high school and collegiate athletes to return to sport.
Ryan has a background playing collegiate baseball, coaching, and rehabilitation and sports performance with youth to collegiate baseball athletes.
In his free time Ryan spends time with his wife and dog, training, running, golfing, and being with friends and family.
Mrs. Bushey
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Laurie is the office manager for RMPT and SPI Fitness. Laurie comes to us after 20+ years in human resources at her family business, G and I Homes. Laurie has been with the company since 2016 and handles everything from insurance authorizations to payroll.
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Laurie is an alumni of Notre Dame high school in Utica, NY
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Laurie lives in Schuyler with her husband David and has 5 children and numerous grandchildren who are her joy in life.
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