Dynamic Physical Therapy - Matthew S. Nelson PT, DPT, TPS, AIB-VR

Matt is originally from Santa Maria, CA received his bachelor's degree in Kinesiology at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He received his DPT degree from Regis University in Denver, Colorado in 2006. He spent three years as an assistant instructor of anatomy and musculoskeletal management at Regis as well as working in private practice in the Denver area before moving to Salt Lake City in 2009. Matt was first introduced to trigger point dry needling techniques in 2007 and became an assistant instructor with Kinetacore/EIM in 2009 and continues to teach around the country throughout the year. Once moving to Utah in 2009, he tirelessly spent the next 6 years working with the state of Utah and his professional organization to allow physical therapists to perform trigger point dry needling. It was passed into law in 2014. Because of his efforts, Matt was awarded with the honor of Physical Therapist of the Year in 2014. He has been working in private practice nearly his whole career and is excited to partner with his wife, Jessica, in owning Dynamic Physical Therapy since 2015. Matt obtained his Therapeutic Pain Specialty from the International Spine and Pain Institute in 2018. Matt's areas of interest include: Functional Dry Needling, Spine Care, Whiplash Rehab, Sports specific rehab and prevention, Chronic Pain, Aquatic Therapy, Orthotic Fitting, Certified Vestibular Rehab.Specialist , Post operative Rehab for Shoulder, Knee, and Spine,Golf Screenings Matt enjoys the outdoors, skiing, hiking, camping, golfing, and playing disc golf. He spends his free time with his wife and children exploring Utah, and spending time with his extended family.