Healing isn’t about retreating, it’s about returning to life.
I built this space to help others make that return with clarity, confidence, and support.
Who I Am
Hi, I’m Mike Matthews. I’m a physical therapist with over 15 years of clinical experience and more than 20 years in the field of healthcare. Over the years, I’ve worked with people from every walk of life and every kind of goal — athletes, parents, workers, and retirees — all trying to get back to the activities that matter most to them.
Along the way, I noticed something important: there’s often a gap in understanding when it comes to health, healing, and navigating the healthcare system. People are motivated to recover, but they’re often left with confusing, incomplete, or overwhelming information.
Why I Created This
I started Mike the PT as more than just a website. It’s a platform for clarity, a place designed to connect real-world recovery strategies with the people who need them most. My goal is to provide resources that help you:
- Understand your recovery,
- Navigate the healthcare system with more confidence,
- And move forward with practical tools that support everyday life.
This isn’t about jargon or quick fixes — it’s about building a foundation you can trust.
A Personal Note
I know firsthand the frustration of setbacks, the slow grind of progress, and the satisfaction of finally returning to the things you love. I’ve lived this experience not only as a healthcare professional, but also as someone who’s been through recovery myself — both before I entered the field and during my career.
That perspective matters. Experiencing recovery as a patient before I had any professional training gave me a real understanding of what it feels like to be on the outside of the system, trying to make sense of limited information and unclear guidance. Later, as a PT, I could see the gaps more clearly — the distance between what healthcare professionals understand and what patients are often left to figure out on their own.
Bringing those two sides together — the lived experience and the clinical expertise — is what allows me to connect with people where they are. My goal isn’t to talk at you with jargon, but to share tools, clarity, and encouragement in a way that’s practical and accessible.
What You’ll Find Here
The resources I provide are meant to be simple, actionable, and practical:
- Articles that break down injuries and recovery into clear steps.
- Tools to help you take charge of your health and healing.
All with the same guiding belief: healing is returning to life, not retreating from it.
Let’s Connect
I’d love for you to explore, read, watch, and share what resonates. And if you’d like to reach out, collaborate, or tell your own story, head over to the Contact page, I’d be glad to connect.