From as early as I can remember, I’ve always loved to move. That passion naturally led me to sports and athletics at a young age. Growing up, I played baseball, basketball, and football at a competitive level—if there was a game being played, I wanted to be a part of it. But baseball was always my first love.
I grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and attended Conestoga Valley High School, where I competed in both basketball and baseball. During that time, I was introduced to strength and conditioning training, and it quickly became another passion of mine. I loved not only playing sports, but also the process of preparing for them—getting stronger, improving mobility, and finding ways to perform at a higher level.
That passion sparked a deeper interest in human anatomy and physiology. I became fascinated by how the body moves, heals, and adapts. During an internship class, I had the opportunity to shadow a physical therapist, and that experience planted the seed for what would eventually become my career path.
I was fortunate enough to continue my baseball career at the collegiate level, beginning at Cecil College in North East, Maryland. After a successful freshman year, I took a major leap forward as a pitcher and began drawing interest from several NCAA Division I programs, including the University of Pittsburgh, St. John’s, and Old Dominion, along with MLB organizations such as the Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Nationals, Kansas City Royals, and New York Mets.
Just when everything seemed to be lining up, I hit one of the biggest challenges of my life—I ruptured my ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in my throwing elbow, requiring reconstructive surgery better known as Tommy John surgery.
What felt like the ultimate high quickly became one of my lowest moments, but experiencing an injury and the long road of rehabilitation changed my outlook on not only my career path, but the importance of health and strength. It deepened my passion for training, recovery, and human performance, while also strengthening my desire to become a physical therapist. Rehabilitation showed me firsthand how powerful the right guidance, support, and treatment could be—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well.
After multiple transfers and plenty of challenges, I finished my collegiate baseball career at Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, Indiana, where I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. I ended my baseball journey with a workout for the Pittsburgh Pirates—a full-circle moment that reminded me how far the journey had taken me.
From there, I began the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Arcadia University, where I was introduced to 3 Dimensional Physical Therapy. I consistently heard incredible things about the company’s culture, mentorship, and commitment to patient care. One of my adjunct professors, Jessica Valloreo, helped solidify 3DPT as a top choice for my clinical placements.
I had the opportunity to complete clinical rotations at both the Medford and Tabernacle locations of 3-Dimensional Physical Therapy. In Medford, I learned from an incredible team of clinicians and immediately connected with the culture—one centered around exceptional patient care, strong community relationships, and genuine support among coworkers. It was there that I realized I wanted to be part of something bigger than just a clinic.
In Tabernacle, I worked closely with Joe Montalvo (who recently opened the 3DPT Franklinville office!) Watching him build relationships and create impact within a community sparked the vision of one day doing the same in a community closer to home for my wife and myself.
In December 2022, I was offered a position at the Haddon Heights location, where I had the opportunity to work under Jessica Valloreo—another full-circle moment. Shortly after graduating from Arcadia, I also began a sports residency, allowing me to merge my professional passion with my lifelong love of athletics.
Through mentorship from Jessica Valloreo and Chuck Bachi, I gained a deeper appreciation for what truly sets 3DPT apart: a commitment to excellence in patient care, clinician growth, and leadership development. Participating in the 3DPT leadership program further fueled both my personal and professional growth and pushed me closer to one of my biggest goals—owning my own practice.
Today, my wife, daughter and I live in Chesapeake City, Maryland, and I am incredibly excited for the opportunity to plant roots in the Newark, Delaware community. My goal is simple: to help people move better, feel stronger, and get back to living the life they want to live.
What I love most about physical therapy is showing people what they are truly capable of. My own journey has been filled with highs and lows, setbacks and opportunities, but every challenge taught me something valuable. One of the most exciting parts of physical therapy is being the detective—finding the true root cause of dysfunction instead of simply treating symptoms. When we solve the real problem, we create lasting change, not temporary relief.
That is what physical therapy is all about.
I am incredibly excited to become part of the Newark community and to serve the people around me—whether that’s working with local athletes, families, business owners, physicians, or individuals simply trying to get back to everyday life without pain.
I want to help build stronger relationships, support healthier movement, and make a lasting impact throughout the Del-Mar region.
Life, much like rehabilitation, comes with setbacks. But one thing I have learned through my own journey is that people are incredibly resilient. We are all capable of achieving extraordinary things with the right support, guidance, and belief in ourselves.
I’m excited to help this community do exactly that.
3DPT Newark
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Newark, DE 19702
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