Trevor Rappa, Doug Kechijian, and Greg Spatz are the cofounders of Resilient Performance Physical Therapy and Resilient Performance Systems. Resilient systematically navigates the continuum between acute rehabilitation and athletic performance. Resilients clients include athletes from the National Football League (NFL), Major League Baseball (MLB), National Basketball Association (NBA), National Hockey League (NHL), Premier Lacrosse League (PLL), professional mixed martial arts, X Games, Winter and Summer Olympics, and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA); federal law enforcement tactical teams and military special operations forces; and those with a history of persistent pain and extensive surgical backgrounds. Resilient also advises organizations about medical and performance staffing, program development, and injury risk mitigation strategies.
Trevor Rappa, PT, DPT, CSCS, is a performance-based physical therapist who focuses on helping athletes achieve their movement and performance goals. Whether it be acute rehabilitation or sport performance, he recognizes the importance of the biomechanical and neurophysiological aspects of movement patterns. He received his bachelors degree (BS) in biology from Amherst College, where he was a member of the football team. As an undergraduate student, he interned at Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning facility. He earned his doctor of physical therapy (DPT) degree from Columbia University, holds the Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential, and has advanced training in joint and soft tissue manipulation, movement screening, and dry needling.
Doug Kechijian, PT, DPT, is a performance-based physical therapist who understands the demands placed on athletes at the highest level. Dr. Kechijian did pararescue in the U.S. Air Force, deployed throughout the world to help provide technical rescue capability and emergency medical care to U.S forces and allied forces. He is a nationally certified paramedic with advanced training in emergency, trauma, and wilderness medicine. In 2015, he was selected as one of the U.S. Air Forces Outstanding Airmen of the Year. Dr. Kechijian received his bachelors (AB) degree in biology from Brown University and his masters (MA) degree in exercise physiology and doctor of physical therapy (DPT) degree from Columbia University.
Greg Spatz, PT, DPT, CSCS, is a performance-based physical therapist who recognizes the continuum of rehabilitation to sport performance. With a comprehensive approach to optimizing movement, he helps address the underlying biomechanical and neurophysiological patterns that contribute to injury or performance goals. Formerly a strength and conditioning coach in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization, Dr. Spatz worked with professional baseball players to improve athletic performance while minimizing injury risk. He received his bachelors (BS) degree in health and exercise science from The College of New Jersey, where he was a member of the baseball team. He earned his doctor of physical therapy (DPT) degree from Columbia University and has advanced training in joint and soft tissue manipulation, movement screening, sports medicine, dry needling, and manual therapy.