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, including Pelvic Function Level 1 (PF1).

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!

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.

She’s a mom to her 15-month-old daughter and understands firsthand how important health and wellness are for staying active and enjoying life’s everyday moments. 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.

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!