Dr. Connor Ryan is a highly skilled physical therapist and certified strength coach specializing in sports medicine. With extensive experience treating both athletes and non-athletes across all age groups, he excels in strength and conditioning as well as rehabilitation.

Dr. Ryan's academic background includes a varsity baseball career at Assumption College in Worcester, MA, followed by an Exercise Physiology degree and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. His certification from the Postural Restoration Institute underscores his commitment to treating the body as an interconnected system, emphasizing patient-centered care.

Pat received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Duquesne University. He also holds Bachelor's Degrees in Biology and Health Sciences from Duquesne. After graduating from PT school, Pat completed a Clinical Residency in Orthopedics with the MGH Institute of Health Professions.

He is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, and has served as a clinical mentor for other orthopedic sports physical therapists pursuing board certification.

Jill received a Master of Science in Exercise and Sports Science, including a fellowship in Biomechanics Research from Merrimack College, before going on to earn her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of New England. She completed a Clinical Residency in Orthopedic Physical Therapy at the MGH Institute of Health Professions, where her passion for education and training is evident in her role as a lab instructor for the physical therapy students at the MGH Institute of Health Professions.

Chris received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Boston University and completed his Orthopaedic Residency at the MGH Institute of Health Professions (IHP). He serves as a lab instructor for the MGH IHP physical therapy program and a lecturer for both the sports and orthopaedic residencies. Chris is double Board-Certified in Orthopedics and Sports Physical Therapy as well as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with extensive experience helping athletes recover from sports-related concussion, ACL injury, knee injuries, and post-operative procedures.

Taryn earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology with a minor in Nutritional Sciences before completing her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Precision Nutrition Coach whose clinical approach combines rehabilitation, strength training, and nutrition to help clients achieve their goals both inside and outside the gym.

Wayne Penniman is joining Bando Physical Therapy at our Worcester clinic. Full bio coming soon.