About Me
Matthew received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the
University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, in 2010. Matthew has experience helping
patients in many settings, including hospital outpatient, outpatient
orthopedics, pediatric orthopedics, and sports-specific rehabilitation.
Matthew's interest in manual therapy led him to take classes through the
Institute of Physical Art, where he passed the rigorous Functional Manual
Therapy® exam in 2016. Matthew also specializes in pelvic health, specifically
for men, and is one of few male physical therapists that treat this underserved
population. Recognizing the importance of continuing education, Matthew is
constantly looking for new, innovative ways to help patients recover more
efficiently. He is currently completing Visceral manipulation and Neural
manipulation courses and certification through the Barral Institute.
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In 2017, Matthew and his wife, Gabriela Van Sickle, opened
Functional Physical Therapy, LLC in Rockville, Maryland, to provide one-on-one,
individualized care for those with musculoskeletal, neurological, visceral, and
pelvic floor disorders. As a team, Functional Physical Therapy applies their
advanced knowledge and techniques to specialize in treating patients with
complex conditions who have not recovered with traditional treatment or
physical therapy
Available for patients
Case studies, easy to understand explanations about the CranioSacral System, Visceral Manipulation, products to use between sessions, and much more.