Master The Assessment System Behind Better Clinical Decisions.

MATPro is the official certification program of Muscle Activation Techniques®, delivering a comprehensive hybrid education that transforms how practitioners assess muscle function and make clinical decisions.

More Than A Weekend Certification. A Complete Learning Experience.

From self-paced coursework to hands-on certification labs, every part of MATPro Certification is intentionally structured to help you build practical assessment skills—not just complete another course.

Structured Assessment

Develop a consistent framework for evaluating muscle function and making confident clinical decisions.

Clinical Reasoning

Understand how muscular instability influences movement and learn to identify the source of dysfunction.

Hands-On Mastery

Build confidence through instructor-guided practice, repetition, and live certification labs at MAT Headquarters.

Did Someone You Know Refer You to MAT?

MAT has grown through people sharing their experience. If someone you trust pointed you in this direction, we’d love to show you what becoming a practitioner looks like.

The MATPro Curriculum

MATPro is organized into three progressive learning segments that build upon one another. Every segment includes: online coursework, weekly study sessions, live instructor support, and hands-on certification labs.

Lower Body

Develop a foundation for assessing muscular function throughout the lower extremity and understanding how instability influences movement.

Upper Body

Expand your assessment process to the upper extremity while developing stronger clinical reasoning across interconnected movement patterns.

Trunk & Spine

Integrate the body as a complete system while refining advanced assessment and decision-making skills.

What You’ll Learn

Without a structured assessment process, it’s difficult to consistently identify why progress stalls or determine what should happen next.

Progress happens, but the underlying cause hasn’t been addressed.

Symptoms improve temporarily before recurring.
Treatment continues, but meaningful improvement slows.
Without a consistent framework, decision-making becomes less predictable.
When progress feels inconsistent, confidence in the process declines.

When progress feels inconsistent, confidence in the process declines.

New To Muscle Activation Techniques®?

Whether you’re new to MAT or looking for a better assessment system, MATPro helps you build the skills and confidence to become a certified practitioner.

How MATPro Segments Work

Every practitioner follows the same structured process—from registration and onboarding to your first day of class and beyond.

Learn The Foundations

Understand the concepts and process for that particular region of the body.

Study the Techniques

Work through the online coursework and demonstrations.

Attend Live Study Sessions

Get support, ask questions, and review the material.

Practice the Process

Build confidence before the in-person lab and certification.

Attend Certification Lab

Travel and demonstrate your understanding and hands-on skill.

Move to Next Segment

After completing one segment, you begin the next body region.

Is MATPro Right For You?

Whether you work in rehabilitation, performance, or movement, MATPro provides a structured framework for evaluating muscle function that complements the work you’re already doing.

Develop a more systematic approach to evaluating muscular function and identifying factors that may influence movement quality.

Gain additional insight into muscle function to support more informed movement assessments and patient care decisions.

Build a repeatable assessment process that helps you make faster, more confident decisions with active individuals and athletes.

Expand beyond soft tissue treatment by learning how muscular function can influence movement and long-term stability.

Identify limitations before loading movement, allowing you to build more effective training strategies for your clients.

Improve your ability to evaluate movement quality and support athletic performance with a more structured assessment process.

Recommended By Those Who’ve Experienced It.

For decades, MAT has grown through recommendations—not advertising. If someone encouraged you to explore MATPro, discover the education that earned their trust.

Hear From MAT Practitioners

Trusted by physical therapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, athletic trainers, strength coaches, and healthcare professionals committed to improving the way they assess muscle function.

“I used to overcomplicate difficult cases. MAT simplified how I evaluate and respond. Now I understand what’s actually limiting function instead of chasing tightness.”

Dr. Tory Hinson

Boise, Idaho

“My decision-making used to feel inconsistent. MAT gave me a clear structure to rely on. I can now see what needs to be addressed without second-guessing.”

Chad Graham

Seattle, Washington

“Something always felt off in how I interpreted compensation. MAT gave me clarity around what the body is protecting. I no longer chase symptoms withotu the why.”

Kika Mela

Miami, Florida

“I needed a better way to connect performance and rehab. MAT changed how I prioritize what matters most. Now I focus on what’s missing instead of adding more.”

Charlie Cates

Chicago, Illinois

“I needed a better way to connect performance and rehab. MAT changed how I prioritize what matters most. Now I focus on what’s missing instead of adding more.”

Charlie Cates

Chicago, Illinois

“I needed a better way to connect performance and rehab. MAT changed how I prioritize what matters most. Now I focus on what’s missing instead of adding more.”

Charlie Cates

Chicago, Illinois

Frequently Asked Quetionss

Explore answers to the most common questions about MATPro, from curriculum and certification to travel, scheduling, and hands-on training.

MATPro combines self-paced online coursework, scheduled live study sessions, instructor mentorship, and in-person certification labs. 

MATPro combines online education with scheduled study sessions and in-person certification labs over multiple learning segments.

Certification is earned by successfully completing the required coursework, participating in study sessions, and demonstrating competency during each hands-on certification lab.

No. While much of the curriculum is completed online, certification requires hands-on attendance at MAT Headquarters, where instructors evaluate practical competency and provide real-time feedback.

Students travel to MAT Headquarters for scheduled certification labs throughout the program. These immersive weekends are an essential part of developing practical assessment skills.

Still Have Questions About MATPro?

Many of our practitioners first discovered MAT because someone they trusted experienced the difference firsthand. If that’s how you found us, we’d love to help you take the next step.

Develop The System Behind Your Results.

Develop the clinical reasoning, hands-on skills, and structured methodology that help you understand why progress stalls—and what to do next.

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