MEET THE TEAM

As the founder of both SPI & Ryan Monaco Physical Therapy (RMPT), Ryan is a driving force in the rehabilitation and betterment of competitive level athletes and every day people aiming to enjoy all that life has to offer. Outside of our four walls. Ryan has been involved in the rehabilitation of high school, collegiate and professional athletes. Extending his experience to a local hockey rink, as he is the current Physical Therapist for the Utica Comets. Ryan is also the only member of the team certified through Titleist Performance Institute for body mechanics assessment of golf swing/medical Level 1. 

​As a founder and co-owner of SPI Fitness, and a physical therapist with RMPT, Mike enjoys providing exceptional care for those with spine, extremity, and sports related conditions. This allows him to work with many clients throughout many stages of recovery including injury prevention, rehab, fitness and sports performance training. He prides himself on effectively unmasking and addressing limitations in joint stability, mobility and movement dysfunctions to help his clients achieve their maximal potential.

Nate also attended Proctor High School where he took up golf, swim, and played baseball. After high school he went to MVCC where he studied athletic training and then went on to attend Ithaca College where he received a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. Nate started his SPI career as a strength and conditioning intern and was hired upon completion in the Fall of 2016. He trains our athletic performance training and runs boot camps Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
Nate has also obtained his CSCS and is our head strength and conditioning coach for Utica University Athletics, as well as an Adjunct Professor of Health and Wellness Education at Utica University.

Laurie is an essential part of our team and play s a pivotal role in helping our day to day operations run smoothly. She is currently our Office Manager, helping navigate a busy schedule for our team and taking control of all our billing. Laurie is also our Insurance Specialist Patient Advocate, which makes her some of the best "eyes and ears" in the room to help make sure all our patients receive the best care in our hands.

Jacob was born and raised in East Utica, New York and attended Herkimer County. Community College he graduated with the Physical Therapy Assistant Class of 2020.​ His personal sport experience has extended from soccer, to tennis, and even powerlifting.​ He currently is a Physical Therapy Assistant with the RMPT Team.

Jared started out with the SPI team as a Strength and Conditioning coach and in 2022 Graduated Utica University as. a Doctor of Physical Therapy. The same university in which he played lacrosse from 2016. - 2022. Outside of his work at SPI, Jared still enjoys being active, and while he has retired his competitive side, he enjoys recreational golf and tennis.

Annika was raised and resides in New Hartford, NY and is currently a Private Strength and Conditioning Coach with us.

She was a student of the graduating Class of 2018 at Colgate University. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and was apart of the NCAA Division I Colgate Women's Ice Hockey 2014-2018. Following college she was a player for the National Women's Hockey League with Buffalo Beauts from 2018 to 2019 and the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association for Dream Gap Tour from to 2019 to 2020

Specializes in developing elite athletes on the ice and in the gym

Courtney is one our few staff members that is not directly from Utica, but just a short drive north to Newport, NY. She was a student of the Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage Class in 2008 and has been a licensed massage therapist for 15 years. She attended Herkimer County Community College and graduated from The Physical Therapy Assistant Program with the Class of 2021. She is currently a Physical Therapy Assistant with the SPI Team and specializes in competitive dance.​

Courtney is one our few staff members that is not directly from Utica, but just a short drive north to Newport, NY. She was a student of the Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage Class in 2008 and has been a licensed massage therapist for 15 years. She attended Herkimer County Community College and graduated from The Physical Therapy Assistant Program with the Class of 2021. She is currently a Physical Therapy Assistant with the SPI Team and specializes in competitive dance.​