About Matthew
Your partner in recovery.
Helping people move better and feel stronger is more than just a job to me — it's something I genuinely care about. Care goes beyond treating symptoms. It's about understanding the person behind the pain, identifying factors that may be contributing to your symptoms, and building an individualized treatment plan based on your goals.
My approach is guided by evidence-informed practice and centres on patient education, alongside techniques including myofascial release, joint, nerve, and soft tissue mobilization, acupuncture, active exercise therapy, and modalities such as ultrasound and electrotherapy. With experience in both hospital and private practice settings, I've worked with individuals managing chronic pain, sport and motor vehicle injuries, stroke recovery, and post-cardiac rehabilitation, and I have a particular interest in musculoskeletal conditions of the shoulder, elbow, low back, and hip.
Before physiotherapy, I was a professional swimmer who competed at national and international levels — an experience that gave me firsthand understanding of the physical and mental toll injuries can take. I'm also a certified personal training specialist. That background, combined with my clinical training at McMaster University, allows me to support patients at all stages — from athletes to active adults to those rebuilding their movement and confidence.
Outside the clinic, I enjoy hiking, travelling, and trying new foods. I'm committed to lifelong learning, and I'm currently building on my existing vestibular rehab experience with further training, alongside a growing interest in concussion management. My goal is always the same: to make physiotherapy approachable and empowering — supporting you as you work toward doing what you love, with less pain and better function.
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M.Sc. Physiotherapy
McMaster University
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B.Sc. Kinesiology
University of Waterloo
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Dry Needling (CIDN)
Certified Integrated Dry Needling
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Acupuncture Canada
Orthopaedic Division, CPA (In Progress)
