Our Team

Rich was born and raised in Erie, PA where he graduated with his Bachelors in Entrepreneurship and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Gannon University where he patrolled the outfield and was a starting pitcher on the baseball team. While going through school he also continued to operate his gym, Core Fitness, until graduating and moving in 2015. He has continuing education in the McKenzie approach of mechanical diagnosis and treatment as well as hands on techniques to facilitate better movement strategies. He believes that educating a patient is the key to them turning a course of Physical Therapy into a healthier and more active lifestyle. Dr. Chessario has extensive experience in biomechanical analysis and treatment to take the patient beyond feeling better and back to any recreational activities they enjoy armed with better knowledge and a more bulletproof body. His favorite areas to treat is low back, shoulder, and elbow. He has had his own 30 year battle with low back pain that has yet to slow him down and has resulted in learning every play in the playbook as well as coming up with many unique methods to build on the sound principles he implements into each patients plan to reach their goals.

When not in the clinic, Rich is likely with his 2 daughters engaging in whatever game the 6-year-old deems he and the 1-year-old should be playing. In the summer there will be plenty of hiking, swimming, and baseball. The rest of year will involve splashing in puddles, making up games, dances, and songs, and some improv theatre to put on shows with his daughters for his wife.