The People Behind Monarch

Matt brings a unique blend of elite athletic experience and business insight to the practice. A former Major League Baseball pitcher, All-Star, and World Series Champion, Matt understands firsthand the demands of high-level performance, recovery, and injury prevention.

Following his professional baseball career, he transitioned into entrepreneurship with a strong focus on health, fitness, and recovery. With extensive experience working alongside physical therapists and in performance-based environments, Matt plays a key role in shaping Monarch's approach to whole-body care.

Outside of Monarch, Matt enjoys spending time with his son, staying active through strength training, tackling woodworking and yard projects, and making the most of time outdoors with his family.

Dr. Kylie Friar graduated from Sacred Heart University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. She went on to obtain her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Sacred Heart in 2020. She is certified in Dry Needling and is a Certified Nutrition Coach. She has completed additional pelvic health coursework through Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute, .

Kylie has been working in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine her whole career, treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions across women and men of all ages and backgrounds. Kylie has always been passionate about the field of women’s health, but this passion only grew deeper after her own experience with the birth of her twin boys. Navigating the physical demands of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery firsthand furthered her desire to support other women through these transitions, and provide a safe, supportive space for healing for them. Kylie takes a holistic approach to patient care, assessing how a patient’s unique lifestyle and movement patterns affect their current symptoms.

In her free time, Kylie enjoys traveling, hiking, golfing, skiing, and spending time with friends and family!

Dr. Helena Duhaime is a dedicated physical therapist specializing in orthopedics and pelvic health. She earned both her Bachelor’s in Exercise Science (2019) and her Doctor of Physical Therapy (2022) from Sacred Heart University. Since the beginning of her career, Helena has worked in both orthopedics and pelvic health.

Driven by a commitment to bridge the gap in postpartum care, Helena combines her extensive orthopedic background—ranging from sports medicine and spinal rehabilitation to post-operative recovery—with advanced training in pelvic health. She holds Level 1 and 2 certifications through the American Physical Therapy Association and has completed specialized coursework in guiding women safely back to running and high-impact exercise postpartum. Helena is also certified in Dry Needling and utilizes it as an adjunct to her manual therapy skills.

In her free time she enjoys exercising, reading, making bread, and tending to her chickens. She is committed to finding a personalized approach to exercise for every patient, knowing the profound, positive impact it has on their overall health and well-being.

Chelsea loves meeting new people and creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels comfortable and cared for. She believes that kindness, genuine connections, and a friendly smile can make all the difference in someone’s day, and she’s excited to be part of helping patients have a positive experience at Monarch Physical Therapy.

After becoming a mom, Chelsea developed a deep appreciation for women’s health and pelvic floor therapy and is passionate about helping women feel supported throughout every stage of motherhood and beyond. As a mom, she understands firsthand how important health and wellness are for staying active and enjoying life’s everyday moments.

When she’s not at Monarch, you’ll usually find her spending time with her family, chasing after her little one, spending time with her husband, taking their dog Cali on adventures, and enjoying sunny beach days together. She also has a creative side and loves running a custom dessert business with her sister-in-law, where she gets to help make life’s special celebrations even sweeter.

Chelsea is excited to be part of the Monarch family and looks forward to getting to know every patient who walks through the door!

Katie brings a warm, genuine presence to Monarch and loves creating an experience where people feel welcomed, comfortable, and cared for from the moment they walk through the door.

With a background in entrepreneurship, client experience, and coaching, Katie has always been drawn to understanding people and helping them feel more connected to themselves and supported through the different seasons of life. She believes that feeling truly seen and cared for can make a meaningful difference in how we experience any kind of change.

At Monarch, Katie is often the first point of contact for patients and helps make each part of their experience feel seamless, personal, and intentional. She especially enjoys being part of a team that takes a whole-person approach to care and creates a space where women can feel confident, capable, and at home in their bodies.

Outside of Monarch, Katie loves spending time with her two daughters and her boyfriend, Rich, and their blended family of eight. She enjoys hiking, painting in acrylic and watercolor, and finding creative ways to make everyday life feel a little more joyful.

Paige has been a personal trainer for the past four years, bringing a lifelong passion for movement, strength, and athletics to her coaching. As a former NCAA ice hockey player, she developed an early appreciation for the discipline, consistency, and confidence that come from feeling strong and capable in your body.

Her passion for fitness has since grown beyond her own athletic experience. Paige loves helping others build strength, gain confidence, and discover an approach to exercise that feels both challenging and enjoyable. She believes fitness should enhance everyday life, not overwhelm it, and strives to create an encouraging environment where people of all fitness levels feel comfortable progressing at their own pace.

Outside of training, Paige’s most important role is being a mom to her two-year-old daughter. Motherhood has given her an even greater appreciation for the importance of creating a healthy, balanced, and active lifestyle that is realistic for every season of life.

Having experienced firsthand how empowering it can be to feel strong and confident, Paige is passionate about helping others experience that same feeling. Her goal is to make fitness approachable, empowering, and sustainable—helping clients build strength they can carry with them both inside and outside the gym!