Dr. Mike earned his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College. His career in physical therapy and performance has been dedicated to helping active people find answers and lasting relief when traditional approaches fall short.
Dr. Mike grew up immersed in competitive basketball and dealt with a series of frustrating, non-textbook injuries that no one could clearly explain or solve. Those experiences shaped how he approaches care today, prioritizing movement quality, strength, and identifying the deeper cause of pain rather than treating symptoms in isolation.
Why I Started Next Level
After going through physical therapy school and completing a high-level professional sports rotation, Dr. Mike realized something early. Even at the top of the profession, too much rehab still relied on generic exercises, stretches, and quick fixes, the same approach that never worked for him as an athlete.
That realization became a turning point. Dr. Mike committed himself to learning a different model, one built on a deeper understanding of how the entire body connects. He invested heavily in advanced training, completed one of the country’s top sports residencies, and set out to build a place where a higher-level approach could truly exist. His goal was to make this level of care accessible, not as an obscure method known by only a few clinicians, but as a consistent standard for athletes and active people.
Next Level was built so that this level of care would not be rare or difficult to find, but expected.
Why I Started Next Level
After going through physical therapy school and completing a high-level professional sports rotation, Dr. Mike realized something early. Even at the top of the profession, too much rehab still relied on generic exercises, stretches, and quick fixes, the same approach that never worked for him as an athlete.
That realization became a turning point. Dr. Mike committed himself to learning a different model, one built on a deeper understanding of how the entire body connects. He invested heavily in advanced training, completed one of the country’s top sports residencies, and set out to build a place where a higher-level approach could truly exist. His goal was to make this level of care accessible, not as an obscure method known by only a few clinicians, but as a consistent standard for athletes and active people.
Next Level was built so that this level of care would not be rare or difficult to find, but expected.
The Vision Behind the Business
Dr. Mike built Next Level out of frustration with a system that rarely explained why pain existed or how to truly resolve it. He set out to create a clearer, more structured approach to rehab, one built around movement, strength, and addressing the root cause instead of chasing symptoms.
Above all, he is committed to building a team and a system where high-level care can scale so more people can experience what it feels like to understand their body, address the real issue, and return to the activities they love.
Outside the Clinic
Outside of Next Level, Mike is a dedicated husband and father of two. Family is a central part of his life and plays a key role in how he approaches balance, leadership, and long-term thinking. Staying grounded at home helps him remain focused and intentional while building a company designed to last.
