Matt Sweeney: Strength and Sport Physical Therapy, LLC.

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 (NSCA)

  • CF-L1: CrossFit Level 1

  • CF- L2: CrossFit Level 2

  • CCWC: Certified Clinical Athlete Weightlifting Coach

  • FDN, L1: Functional Dry Needling Level 1 (Kineticore/EIM)

  • FDN, L2: Functional Dry Needling Level 2 (high-bar)

Specialties: 

  • Dry needling

  • Manual therapy

  • Post surgical rehab

  • Athletic injury rehab

  • Injury prevention

  • Performance enhancement

  • Individualized programming

Current Athletic Experience:

  • Coach at CrossFit Providence

  • Coach at BullfrogFit

  • Prior Coach CrossFit @ Spartan Fitness 360

  • Experience in competing in CrossFit, Ironman 70.3, Distance Running & Marathon, Triathlons, Olympic Weightlifting

Prior 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:

  • Functional Dry Needling Level 2: November 2024

  • CrossFit Level 2: May 2024

  • 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, PTA

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)!