Build A Career Around Clarity. Not Guesswork.
MATPro is Muscle Activation Techniques® 1-year professional education for practitioners prepared to commit to higher-level assessment skill, clearer decisions, and long-term professional growth.
The 1-Year MATPro Pathway
A professional transformation—not a collection of courses.
Designed to change how professionals approach complex cases, this education strengthens decision-making and supports more consistent, confident outcomes when clarity matters most.
As a certified professional you gain:
Clear Decisive Assessments.
Test neuromuscular function and joint stability with confidence—not guesswork.
Confidence with complex cases.
Recurring pain, stalled progress, and chronic limitations become systematic and solvable.
Clinical-level decision-making.
Know what to test, why it matters, and how to act on what you find.
Expanded professional scope.
Greater credibility, higher-level clients, and a raised professional ceiling.
Practitioner-level thinking.
A system that transfers across populations, demands, and environments.
Each phase builds on the last—creating one continuous path to real practitioner readiness.
Foundations & Lower Body
Months 1-3
Learn to assess and restore contractile efficiency in the lower body, establishing stable joints and repeatable movement patterns.
Upper Body
Months 3-6
Apply the MAT process to the upper body, improving stability while refining assessment accuracy and decision-making.
Trunk & Spine
Months 6-9
Develop deeper understanding of trunk and spinal stabilization, connecting local muscle function to global movement control.
Full Body
Months 9-12
Integrate the entire system—linking lower, upper, and trunk assessments into confident, full-body clinical decision-making.
MATPro Certification
Complete
What You'll Learn In MATPro
MATPro is built for professionals ready to move beyond techniques and operate with system-level clarity and confidence—where decisions are driven by assessment, not guesswork.
Objective Neuromuscular Assessment
Learn how to identify muscle inhibition and joint instability using a repeatable, test-based assessment system—so decisions are guided by function, not guesswork.
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Identify the Cause of Mobility Loss
Develop the ability to distinguish protective tightness from true weakness, allowing you to address the root driver of compensation instead of symptoms.
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Improve Contractile Efficiency
Learn how to restore a muscle’s ability to generate and sustain force, supporting joint stability and functional movement without relying on flexibility-based approaches.
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Apply MAT Logic Across the Entire Body
Gain a system-level understanding of how muscles, joints, and movement patterns interact—so assessments and decisions remain consistent from joint to joint.
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Verify Change Through Reassessment
MATPro trains you to confirm improvements immediately, using reassessment to validate effectiveness rather than assuming results.
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Develop Practitioner-Level Skill & Confidence
Build the hands-on skill, reasoning, and clarity needed to apply MAT with confidence in real sessions—supporting professional growth and long-term career value.
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For Professionals Who Need A Process—Not A Weekend Certification
Many healthcare and performance professionals are frustrated by stalled progress and recurring issues—not because effort is lacking, but because most systems don’t explain where stability breaks down.
Instead of replacing established professional disciplines, MAT complements physical therapy, chiropractic care, and related practices by providing a test-based assessment system that supports clearer intervention choices and more consistent outcomes.
MATPro was designed to integrate seamlessly into established professional disciplines.
What MATPro Unlocks in Your Career
This is not about adding another tool. MATPro refines how you see dysfunction, make decisions, and deliver results—allowing you to serve higher-level clients and operate with greater authority.
Higher-Value Client Retention
Clients stay when results are consistent.
Clear assessments and repeatable outcomes reduce plateaus and drop-offs—leading to longer client relationships and increased lifetime value without increasing volume.
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Ability to Handle More Complex Cases
Complexity is an advantage, not a risk.
MATPro expands the range of clients you can confidently work with—chronic pain cases, stalled progress, high-demand athletes—allowing you to serve populations that command higher trust and fees.
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Stronger Professional Differentiation
Stand out in a crowded market.
Instead of competing on personality, effort, or programming style, MAT positions you as a practitioner who assesses neuromuscular function—clearly separating you from technique-driven or protocol-based approaches.
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Increased Pricing Confidence
Charge based on expertise, not time.
When your value is rooted in assessment and decision-making, pricing becomes easier to justify—whether through higher session rates, premium packages, or specialized services.
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Reduced Burnout and Decision Fatigue
Less guessing. Fewer dead ends.
Clear assessment logic shortens sessions, improves efficiency, and reduces the mental load of constantly troubleshooting stalled clients—helping you sustain a long-term career.
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Long-Term Career Optionality
More paths. More control.
MATPro supports multiple professional directions—private practice, performance settings, clinical environments, mentorship, or advanced specialization—without locking you into a single role or model.
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"MAT changed how I think about tightness, pain, and movement entirely. I can finally identify why motion disappears instead of guessing-and my results are more consistent than ever."
Charlie Cates MAT Practitioner
Kika Mela Massage Therapist
It changed everything. MAT brought clarity to my work. Instead of chasing tightness, now I understand why muscles aren’t functioning.
Shannon Maixner Physical Therapist
As a physical therapist, this added clarity I didn’t have before. MAT sharpened my assessments and made my treatments more precise.
Eric Seifert Strength Coach
Dr. Tory Hinson Physical Therapist
MAT improved how I identify limitations. My evaluations are clearer and my outcomes more consistent. I use it in all of my sessions.
Chad Graham Athletic Trainer
I gained clarity on what limits performance and stopped guessing with athletes. MAT transformed my practice and career.
Steve Hess Athletic Trainer
MAT has always been a game changer. MAT Athlete is the evolution that elevated how I assess performance and train athletes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is MATPro designed for?
MATPro is built for professionals who work directly with human movement and want a higher-level neuromuscular skillset.
This includes strength coaches, personal trainers, physical therapists, athletic trainers, chiropractors, massage therapists, and performance specialists who want more precise assessment, clearer decision-making, and more consistent outcomes.
What makes MAT different from other systems or certifications?
MAT is not based on protocols, corrective exercises, or guessing what to “strengthen” or “stretch.”
It teaches you how to test muscle contractile efficiency at specific joint positions, so you know exactly why motion is limited and where stability is breaking down—before compensation, pain, or injury occurs.
How does MATPro improve clinical decision-making?
MATPro gives you a repeatable assessment framework that removes guesswork.
Instead of chasing symptoms, you learn how to:
Identify which muscles are not contributing to joint stability
Understand why movement breaks down
Make confident decisions based on testable information
This leads to faster clarity, cleaner progressions, and fewer plateaus.
Is MATPro focused on rehabilitation, performance, or both?
Both. MAT is a foundational neuromuscular system, meaning it applies to:
Injury recovery and rehabilitation
Performance optimization
Strength development
Long-term joint health
The same principles that restore lost motion also support higher-level athletic output.
Do I need a clinical background to apply?
No—but MATPro is designed for serious professionals.
You don’t need a medical license, but you do need:
Experience working with clients or athletes
A desire to understand why the body adapts, compensates, or breaks down
Commitment to hands-on learning and application
MATPro is not a casual weekend certification.
How quickly will I be able to use MAT with clients?
Most professionals begin applying MAT concepts immediately after their first course.
As you progress through the year, your assessments become sharper, your confidence increases, and your results become more consistent.
Will MAT conflict with what I already do?
No—MAT integrates with your existing skillset.
Whether you train, rehab, or treat clients, MAT enhances what you already do by giving you clearer insight into muscle function and joint stability.
What outcomes can professionals expect from MATPro?
Graduates commonly report:
Greater confidence handling complex cases
Clearer assessment logic
Improved client retention and trust
Expanded professional opportunities
Stronger clinical credibility
MATPro is built for professionals who want to operate at a higher level, not simply add another credential.
Build a Career Around Clarity, Not Guesswork.
This brief call is your chance to ask questions, understand the pathway, and determine whether becoming a MAT practitioner is the right next step for you.
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