About Us
Dr. Philip Denema, PT, DPT, ATC
FAAOMPT, Osteopractor, Cert SMT, Cert DN, Cert. VRS
Physical Therapist and Owner
Phil is passionate about helping you get better, which is at the core of what led him to become a physical therapist, and to open Spine and Sports Physical Therapy in August of 2016. With over 15 years of experience to build upon, Phil has developed his own treatment approaches while incorporating a wide range of post-graduate continuing education. He is continuously learning and applying that learning in order to deliver the best, most effective treatments for his patients.
He is one of roughly 1200 fellowship trained manual orthopedic physical therapists (FAAOMPT) in the country and 1 of only 14 in the state of CT. Considering there are over 200,000 physical therapists in the country, Phil belongs to quite a select group. He received his Fellowship training through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy from 2014-2015, as well as his certifications in Spinal Manipulative Therapy (Cert. SMT) in 2014 and Dry needling (Cert. DN) in 2015. During this time, he also earned his Diploma in Osteopractic, of which he is 1 of the original 70 Osteopractors to receive the credential worldwide.
Phil received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (DPT) from Sacred Heart University in 2007. Prior to this he completed his undergraduate at Sacred Heart University, receiving a B.S in Athletic Training in 2004. During that time he worked with division 1 student athletes in football, basketball, cross country/track, lacrosse, wrestling, softball and volleyball.
Dr. Bra
ndon Learned, PT, DPT
OCS, FDN – 1
Physical Therapist
Brandon grew up in Agawam, MA, where he developed a passion for sports and exercise from a young age. After several sports-related injuries, he became interested in the field of health care as a profession. He attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. He then attended American International College in Springfield, MA to pursue his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
Upon graduating in 2018, he began working at an outpatient orthopedic facility in Enfield, CT, where he saw a wide array of orthopedic and neuromuscular-based patients. He became certified in Functional Dry Needling in December 2018, which he utilizes to supplement his patient care. Brandon is passionate in helping his patients achieve their goals and feel better, using evidence-based treatment practices.
Outside of work, he enjoys staying active by working out, running, hiking, and playing sports.
Michele Morris, PT
Physical Therapist
Michele believes that each patient is a unique individual and the treatment that they receive should be tailored to their specific needs and goals.
Michele received her BS degree from Ithaca College majoring in Physical Therapy. She has extensive training in Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT), craniosacral therapy and neuromobilization. She has studied Feldlenkrais and recently completed the Sara Meeks program in osteoporosis as well as part 1 of 2 for her dry needling certification.
She has worked in the outpatient setting for over 25 years with a strong background in treating patients with orthopedic diagnosis including back and neck pain. She welcomes the opportunity to help you reach your rehab goals.
When not working Michele can be found kayaking or gardening.
David Costa, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
David grew up in Fairfield County, CT, where he continues to live. David has always been active; enjoying his time in the gym, on the soccer field, and on the basketball court. Being interested in the fields of health care and sciences, along with his love of movement of the human body, he knew since high school that Physical Therapy was the career for him when he heard about it at a career fair.
David attended Sacred Heart University, where he graduated in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science. He then chose to continue his education at Sacred Heart University to pursue his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
David has recently graduated with his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in the Spring of 2024. He has always had a passion for orthopedics, choosing this topic to be his specialization during his education. David has been able to evaluate and provide treatment for people across the spectrum of life; whether that be someone post-stroke, an athlete that is post-injury or post-surgery, and even those with chronic back pain. While David has recently graduated, he has been working with Spine and Sports since the Spring. He has been utilizing his time staying up-to date evidence-based practice, always looking for the best way to provide care for those who work with him.
David is looking forward to soon become certified in dry needling, while continuing to learn from his experienced colleagues alongside him.
David can be found spending much of his free time in the gym, playing sports, or going on runs or hikes with his dog.