Former NHL Player Opens Cutting-Edge Rehabilitation And Performance Center In Stamford

STAMFORD, CT — Matterhorn Fit, a cutting-edge rehabilitation and performance center co-founded by former NHL player Ryan Vesce, opened a new facility in Stamford on Wednesday, marking the company’s expansion into Connecticut.

The company provides rehabilitation, fitness training and pain relief services for both elite athletes and individuals seeking to improve mobility and reduce pain.

Located at Wings Arena at 5 Barry Place, the Stamford location marks the company's first in Connecticut and fifth in the United States.

"We're excited to expand into Stamford and we're encouraged by the strong interest we're already seeing from the community," said Vesce in an announcement. "We are more than simply physical therapy. We are a fully integrated rehabilitation and performance center that took years of clinical and operational strategy to find the right programming for all athletes and clients. We are ready to share our proprietary method with the Stamford community."

Matterhorn Fit uses what it describes as a proprietary process known as the Matterhorn Method, which incorporates neuropriming, plasticity, identifying the root cause of pain, reinforcement and strengthening.

The company, which was founded in 2018, said the method has been used by more than 100 professional athletes, including 12 Olympians, as well as thousands of individuals across multiple states.

Vesce developed the recovery model after experiencing debilitating injuries during his playing career. He went on to play another five years professionally.

The Stamford location is geared toward the hockey community but is open to athletes of all ages.

"When we looked for our next location, we did extensive research on the right community that Matterhorn Fit would best serve. Stamford stood out for its strong hockey culture, high-performing athletes, and a community that values development and long-term health," said Matterhorn Fit COO Kenny Turano in an announcement.

Residents can book appointments and initial evaluations online or by phone. The company said it has awarded eight franchise locations to date and expects to open an additional five to 10 locations by the end of 2027.