MVPT Broadens Commitment to New York Expansion, Partnering with Fitness Forum Physical Therapy

February 9, 2023

MVPT Physical Therapy (“MVPT”), a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy services across Northern New England, announces that it has partnered with Fitness Forum Physical Therapy and ARPT (“Fitness Forum”) to expand its services throughout the region with five additional New York locations. The move builds upon the recently announced partnership with Sports PT of NY and extends MVPT’s New York presence to 11 locations.

“As we continue to expand our commitment to delivering high-quality care to underserved markets, we are thrilled to welcome the care teams and patients of Fitness Forum to the MVPT network of care,” said Steve Windwer, PT, DC, Founder and CEO of MVPT. “For more than three decades, our network of physical therapist-owned and locally operated clinics has been growing in its strength and reach. MVPT is fully dedicated to providing the best possible patient care across the widespread communities we serve and delighted to partner with like-minded organizations such as Fitness Forum.”

“Our teams at all of our locations are excited for this partnership,” said James (Jim) Fisher, PT, DPT, OCS, Managing Partner of the Barneveld clinic. “MVPT respects our longtime, valued relationships with staff and patients, and our aligned visions make this partnership a perfect fit. The added resources will help us deliver on our mission to provide personalized, affordable, high-quality patient care, while also offering additional education and training opportunities for staff. Furthermore, I am pleased to announce that dedicated team members Marissa Rocci-Armstrong, PT, DPT, OCS, and Erik Nassif, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, will continue as Managing Partners for our New Hartford and Rome locations, respectively. Justin Murray, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, and Judy Spilka, PT, DPT, will continue as Clinic Managers of the Camden and Manlius clinics.”

Fitness Forum has served the Central New York region for more than 30 years. Together, the partners share the same core purpose of providing an outstanding patient experience through the delivery of high-quality care. Moving forward they will also share a name: MVPT.

To schedule an appointment or learn more about MVPT services in New York, please visit mvptny.com. 

About MVPT

Since its inception in 1983, MVPT Physical Therapy has prioritized patient service and clinical excellence. MVPT, along with Bay State Physical Therapy and MCR Chiropractic, is an affiliate of Cypress Health Partners (CHP). Headquartered in Braintree, Massachusetts, CHP is the largest network of physical therapy and chiropractic clinics in New England, now with partnerships expanding throughout New York. Its scale allows it to offer its clinics the resources and support they need to thrive as they deliver the best possible patient experience. As CHP grows, the organization is guided by a vision that physical therapy and chiropractic treatments should be at the front line of musculoskeletal health. The CHP team embraces the opportunity to help communities live healthier and more fulfilling lives, while reducing healthcare costs and reliance on opioids to treat pain.

For career opportunities with MVPT, please visit our Job Opportunities Page. To learn more about the benefits of partnering with MVPT, visit our Partnership Opportunities Page or contact Braden Hill, Vice President of Corporate Development, bhill@cypresshp.com.