Back In Motion Sport & Spine’s Physical Therapy Team
Get to know the BIM team by clicking on their photos below:
Dr. Scott Gray
Physical therapist Specialist of athletic, sport, and spine injuries Ft Myers, Florida
Dr. Scott Gray is the owner and founder of Back In Motion Sport & Spine Physical Therapy. He is a published author of two best selling books on Amazon and international presenter on the topics of physical therapy. He is the inventor of a renowned treatment called the Gray Method (™). In addition to the clinic in Ft. Myers, he is the lead physical therapist for the Mountain Dew Tour. You can see this on NBC Sports where he works with the world’s best Olympic and Professional athletes.
FAVORITES:
- Place: St. Augustine, FL
- Food: Mexican
- Vacation Spot: Florida Keys
- TV show: Game of Thrones
- Film: The Prestige
- Guilty Pleasure Song: “MMMBop” by Hanson
- Celebrity: Ashton Kutcher
- Book: How To Wins Friends & Influence People
- Sport: Football
- Team: Chicago Bears
- Hobbies: Reading, traveling, exercising
Ashley Gray
Meet Ashley Gray, Vice President
FAVORITES:
- Place: The Beach
- Food: Mexican
- Vacation Spot: St. Augustine
- TV show: Friends
- Film: Greese
- Guilty Pleasure Song: “Love Story”; by Taylor Swift
- Celebrity: Reese Witherspoon
- Book: Crazy Rich Asians
- Sport: Football
- Team: Chicago Bears
- Hobbies: Working out, cooking, traveling, spending time with family
Dr. James Porco
Dr. James Porco is originally from Long Island, NY. He received his Bachelor’s in Exercise Science (2015) and Doctorate of Physical Therapy (2019) from Florida Gulf Coast University.
James found his enjoyment for Physical Therapy as a teenager as a multi-sport athlete. He shares that passion of assisting others to perform their best, so that they too can enjoy their bodies to their fullest capability.
Prior to pursuing his doctoral degree at FGCU, Dr. Porco was a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and worked for the Boston Red Sox which began his specialization in athletic performance. While pursuing his doctorate, Dr. Porco used this time to specialize in other areas of interest by earning his Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Medical certification to gain a knowledge of golf biomechanics to increase golf performance, reduce injury & aide in sport specific rehab. Dr. James is also currently taking his course work to become a certified Gray Method Practitioner (™).
In his time away from the clinic, James uses his passion for fitness to live a very active lifestyle including: golfing, crossfit, lifting weights, playing pick-up sports, and going to the beach.
Favorites:
- Place: The gym
- Food: Anything BBQ
- Vacation Spot: Tropical Islands
- TV Show: Game of Thrones
- Film: The Lord of the Rings Series
- Guilty Pleasure Song: “Rockstar” by Nickelback
- Celebrity: Jason Mamoa
- Book: High Performance Habits
- Sport: Baseball, Golf
- Team: New York Yankees, New York Giants
- Hobbies: Exercise, Sports, Reading, Traveling
Dr. Andrew Kupper
Dr. Andrew Kupper is the leading Physical Therapist at our Cape Coral Clinic.
Dr. Kupper earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. Upon graduation, he received the Beatrice Schutlz Award for the most outstanding clinician in his class.
Next, he spent one year at Gundersen Medical Foundation’s Sports Physical Therapy Residency where he learned how to treat athletes from the founder of sports medicine physical therapy: George J. Davies. Since his residency, he has worked at Champion Sports Medicine in Birmingham, AL, and with Andrew’s Institute in Pensacola, FL.
While Working at Andrew’s Institute he was the staff physical therapist for all athletes at the University of West Florida. Dr. Andrew is currently taking courses to become a certified Gray Method™ Practitioner.
In his off time, Dr. Kupper enjoys watching college football, working out, reading books, and spending time with his family.
Favorites:
- Place: Busch Gardens
- Food: Mediterranean food
- Vacation Spot: Siesta Key, FL
- TV Show: Suits
- Film: Good Will Hunting
- Guilty Pleasure Song: Bye, Bye, Bye N’Sync
- Celebrity: Tom Brady
- Book: 7 Habits of Highly Effective Individuals
- Sport: Football
- Team: Chicago Cubs
- Hobbies: Running, reading, learning, and playing with my nephew
Dr. Sharon Sims
Dr. Sharon Sims is the lead Doctor of Physical Therapy at our Verandah location. Dr. Sharon is originally from southeast Florida.
She received her Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida ( 1997) & her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Nova Southeastern University. She holds certifications as a certified manual physical therapist, Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), and is currently in the process of becoming a Certified Gray Method Practioner (™).
Dr. Sharon has always had a passion for sports and exercise. She grew up with a father who detailed Miami Dolphin’s games as a motorcycle cop, and a mother who was a pediatric nurse. She was destined to be an advocate of both fields. Her passion for physical therapy started at fifteen years old when her mother sustained a humeral neck fracture that changed her life. She helped her with the rehabilitation process.
Aside from clinical care, Dr. Sharon enjoys being a mother to her twenty-two-year-old daughter. She also enjoys maintaining her own fitness performance and shopping.
Favorites:
- Place: anywhere with people
- Food: Mexican
- Vacation Spot: stay vacations or abroad
- TV Show: Animal Planet/National geographic
- Film: Top gun
- Guilty Pleasure Song: The way we were by; Barbara Streisand
- Celebrity: Jennifer Aniston
- Book: Medical books
- Sport: Karate, Golf, Softball, Swimming, Band
- Team: all Florida and Tennessee teams
- Hobbies: Exercise, Sports, Reading, Shopping, and eating out.
Dr. Michael Salivar
Dr. Michael Salivar
Dr. Michael Salivar received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine (2020). Dr. Salivar spent the last summer as a clinical intern at Back In Motion Sport & Spine Physical Therapy under Dr. Scott Gray himself.
Before persuing his doctorate, Dr. Salivar was a Division One athlete playing baseball at FAU, worked as a Physical Therapy Assistant for 4 years as well as completed several clinical internships at hospitals and other physical therapy clinics focusing on sports medicine.
Favorites:
- Place: Pool, Beach or near water
- Food: Pizza, Taco, Paella
- Vacation Spot: St. Augustine or Florida Keys
- TV Show: Dexter and Big Bang Theory
- Film: The Sandlot, Harry Potter, Lord Of The Rings
- Guilty Pleasure Song: Blinding Lights by The Weekend
- Celebrity: Brad Pitt
- Book: Education Books
- Sport: Baseball
- Team: St. Louis Cardinal
- Hobbies: Weightlifting, Running, Freediving, Fishing, Exploring
Dr. Anthony Simone
Dr. Anthony Simone
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Dr. Anthony Simone is from Wayne, NJ and earned his Bachelor’s in Sociology (2017) and Bachelor’s in Exercise Science (2018) from the University of Scranton. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy (2021) from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences – Miami campus.
Anthony originally wanted to be a Physical Therapist in his junior year of high school when he took his first Anatomy & Physiology class, becoming fascinated by this area of science. As a former collegiate athlete, he has an appreciation for what the human body can do at a high level, as well as understands how an injury or pain can affect everyday life. To further gain knowledge about exercise and human movement, he earned his Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist certification prior to starting Physical Therapy school.
Outside of the clinic, Anthony enjoys staying as active as possible, playing golf, and spending time with family and friends.
Favorites:
- Place: Outside
- Food: Italian
- Vacation Spot: The Keys
- TV Show: Ozark
- Film: Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
- Guilty Pleasure Song: Love Story by Taylor Swift
- Celebrity: Tom Hardy
- Book: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
- Sport: Baseball
- Team: New York Yankees
Dr. Vanessa de la Vega
Dr. Vanessa de la Vega
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Dr. Vanessa de la Vega is from South Florida and earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology (2011) from the University of South Florida. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy (2017) from the University of St. Augustine. She grew up in Miami and is a first-generation Cuban American.
Vanessa originally wanted to pursue a career in Physical Therapy at an early age. During her practice as a DPT, Vanessa has focused on treating patients with lumbosacral dysfunctions and vestibular disorders. In the last year, she has pivoted her focus on Pelvic Health and is pursuing a Certificate of Achievement in CAPP-Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy through the American Physical Therapy Association, Section on Women’s Health.
Outside of the clinic, Vanessa enjoys spending time with her dog Nuevo, traveling, camping and spending time with friends and family.
Conditions Dr. Vanessa Specializes In:
Favorites:
- Place: Home
- Food: Steak
- Vacation Spot: Anywhere in the Mountains
- TV Show: Big Bang Theory
- Film: Wedding Crashers
- Guilty Pleasure Song: Bright Lies by Giant Rooks
- Celebrity: Alan Arkin
- Book: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
- Sport: Dance
- Team: Dolphins
- Hobbies: Gardening
Mily Perez
Mily Perez, Office Receptionist - Place: Barnes and Nobles
- Food: Sushi
- Vacation Spot: Puerto Rico
- TV show: The Big Bang Theory
- Film: A Walk to Remember
- Guilty Pleasure Song: Do You Love Me – The Contours
- Celebrity: Emma Watson
- Book: Bel Canto – Ann Patchett
- Sport: Basketball
- Team: Miami Heat
- Hobbies: Reading, running, and watching movies.
Anita Munoz
Meet Anita Munoz
Anita is one of Fort Myer’s best massage therapists. She has over 15 years of experience helping patients feel relaxed, stress free, and alleviated from pain.
Favorites:
- Place: Belize
- Food: Anything seafood
- Vacation Spot: St. Augustine
- TV Show: Million Dollar Listing
- Film: The Notebook
- Hobbies: Drawing, Painting, & Gardening
Krystal Maish
Krystal Maish, Marketing Manager
Before pursuing marketing, Krystal worked in graphic design for several Fortune 500 Companies. During that time, she became increasingly interested and integrated in the marketing world. In her free time, she enjoys learning about astronomy and spending time with family or friends.
FAVORITES:
- Place: London
- Food: Mexican
- Vacation Spot: St. Augustine
- TV show: Grey’s Anatomy
- Film: Interstellar
- Guilty Pleasure Food: Ice Cream Is My Weakness
- Celebrity: Niel Degrasse Tyson
- Book: Astrophysics For People In A Hurry
- Sport: Basketball
- Team: Chicago Bears
- Hobbies: Star Gazing, Learning, Traveling, Family Time, and Spontaneous Adventures
Courtney Ryan
Courtney Ryan, Office Receptionist
FAVORITES:
- Place: Greenville, SC
- Food: Chicken Parm
- Vacation Spot: Myrtle Beach, SC
- TV show: Peaky Blinders
- Film: Hot Tub Time Machine
- Guilty Pleasure Song: The Mamas & the Papas California Dreamin’
- Celebrity: Keanu Reeves
- Book: Anything true crime
- Sport: Hockey
- Team: Buffalo Sabres
- Hobbies: Crochet and anything arts and crafts
Winston
Winston Charles Gray
FAVORITES:
- Place: Beach
- Food: Cheese
- Vacation Spot: St. Augustine
- TV show: Good Morning America
- Film: Jungle Book
- Guilty Pleasure Song: “Hit Me Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears
- Celebrity: Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Book: A Land Remembered
- Sport: Playing catch
- Team: Butler Bulldogs
- Hobbies: Playing catch, rabbit hunting, long walks in the neighborhood running, and helping the BIM patient’s heal
