An Illinois native from the suburbs north of Chicago, Matt moved to Minnesota in 2012 to begin undergraduate studies at Gustavus Adolphus College. After graduating with his Bachelor’s
Degree in Psychology, Matt had a short term at Northwestern Health Sciences University (Bloomington, MN) to learn manual skills through the massage therapy program before relocating to Duluth (MN), where he earned his Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy at the College of St. Scholastica in 2021.

With primary interest in orthopedics, Matt spent 3 months extensively learning and treating shoulders, among a wide range of other conditions, in Ely (MN) and another 3 months at TRIA with the hand therapy department. Matt now takes his skills to IMPACT with the intent on eventually becoming a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). Matt treats acute and chronic conditions in the clinic and the PRISM Aquatic Center.

Matt is an avid soccer player, coach, and fan. A few other hobbies and interests include sports and outdoor activities, animals, music, food, and cherishing time with friends. When given the opportunity, Matt will visit his family in Illinois.