Ryan Segervall

MAT Master Specialist

Education

I graduated from The University of Colorado at Boulder with a Bachelors of Arts and Science in Integrative Physiology. Since then I have continued on into Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) education program and have received my Masters Specialist Certificate in MAT. Outside of MAT I am also a certified personal trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and have over four years experience in one on one training.

My story

While at the University of Colorado at Boulder, I experienced a catastrophic ski injury, which ultimately led to a host of chronic pain located in my elbows, shoulders, neck, lower back, and feet. Looking to recover, I went from specialist to specialist trying to resolve this issue. From PT and Chiropractic to Massage and Dry Needling, everyone kept coming back with the same response “you’re really tight.” Despite their efforts, my symptoms never made huge improvements and my day to day life was still significantly impaired. This was all until I found a Muscle Activation Techniques Specialist (MAT). MAT was able to relieve me of pain and explain how all of my symptoms were related to muscle weakness and compensation that resulted from the trauma of my ski accident. MAT was able to fully resolve my symptoms and allow me to return my pain-free, active lifestyle. From that moment, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in MAT in order to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of others.