Dr. Matthew Sweeney, DPT, CSCS, CCWC, CF-L1
Education:
Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst
Certifications:
CSCS: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
CF-L1: Crossfit Level 1
FDN, L1: Functional Dry Needling Level 1
Specialties:
Dry needling
Manual therapy
Post surgical rehab
Athletic injury rehab
Injury prevention
Performance enhancement
Individualized programming
Current Athletic Experience:
Coaches CrossFit at Spartan Fitness 360
Trains Crossfit at Spartan Fitness 360
Competes in weightlifting under Providence Barbell Club
Past Athletic Experience:
Strength & conditioning coach for club level athletes at University of Rhode Island
Personal trainer at the University of Rhode Island
Competed in high school ice hockey, track & field, wrestling, and crew at St. John’s high school Shrewsbury.
Continuing Education Courses:
Active Life: Pro Path Course(2020 in progress), Immersion Course (2019)
Clinical Athlete: Pain Science Course(2020), Weightlifting Course (2019), Movement Seminar (2017)
Mike Reinhold: Manual Therapy 2.0 (2019)
Crossfit: Level 1 (2019), Power Monkey Camp X (2018)
NSCA Conferences: URI (2019), URI (2016), Providence, RI (2013), Fitchburg State (2012)
Functional Dry Needling: Level 1 (2017)
Boston PT and Wellness: Hip Hinge Workshop: Dr. Zak Gabor & Matthew Ibrahim (2017)
Performance PT: In house continuing education (2015-2017)
URI Distinguished Lecture Series: Dr. Chad Cook (2017), Dr. George Davies (2014)
URI Study Abroad: Ireland, France, Amsterdam (2015), Tampa, FL (2015)
Remote Admin: Portia Tsotetsi
Portia is our go-to point of contact for all things over the phone.
She has a background as a physical therapist assistant (PTA) and has a great depth of knowledge about human anatomy.
Here's a quick bio from her:
Where are you located? B.S. in kinesiology and A.A. of physical therapy assistant. I was born in South Africa and moved as a teenager to the midwest, then California, and now I’m in between Argentina and the US. I have practiced mainly in outpatient orthopaedics and balance settings. I started DJing during the pandemic and have now played in various cities across the US, Mexico, The Bahamas, Argentina, and Canada.
Education/ Background: Obtained my B.S. in Psychology at Martin, TN. Went on to graduate school at Belmont University to receive my Doctorate's degree in Physical Therapy. I have been practicing physical therapy since August of 2007. 2 years ago I received my certification as Health Coach specializing in preconception and pregnancy and see clients virtually.
Hobbies: Hobbies include stand up paddleboarding, photography, virtual DJing and fitness classes on twitch, and wine tasting.
Favorite Food: Thai and most Asian Foods!
Favorite Sports Team: Favorite Sports Team: Mexico’s national soccer team (don’t tell anyone in Argentina)!