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Matthew Williams has specialized in therapeutic structural bodywork and soft-tissue injury treatment since graduating in 2000 from the 1000-hour professional licensing program at the Brian Utting School of Massage in Seattle WA. He then completed the 500-hour Anatomy Trains Structural Integration (Formerly KMI) training in the spring of 2005. After this extensive advanced training he passed the BCSI exam to become the first Board Certified Structural Integrator [BCSI] in Central Oregon.
“I see myself as an educator as much as a therapist. I want to help you find your own organic balance. My ideal client has a yearning to understand their body better so they can be free of restrictions and find relative ease and comfort in their body. They are willing to work through old, dysfunctional patterns so they can discover a new organic way to move.” Matthew Williams LMT, ATSI, BCSI His clients are of all ages from 8-88 . . . They are athletes, homemakers, doctors, yogis, students, teachers, professionals, retirees, parents, grandparents and anyone else that has an interest in an integrative approach to achieving a balanced in their life. More about Matthew: Matthew is not only a Professional bodyworker, he is also a family man, a musician, an outdoorsman and an educator. Matthew has lived in Bend Oregon since 2006 with his wife Nicole and daughter Ivy. They have busy lives all of them: Nicole has been involved in group exercise teaching for over 24 years. Currently she has a thriving restorative yoga teaching business; teaching for Bend Parks and Recreation, Adult education classes at COCC and streaming classes via ZOOM and Insight Timer. Ivy is in 11th grade this year. She is a straight-A student with the goal of becoming a Doctor! She is an enthusiastic and talented student. She is involved in leadership groups and is often asked by her teacher to help other students. Ivy loves her 5 AP classes this year. She says she loves math and Physics, She is entertaining attending Reed College, Lewis and Clark College and OSU, but dreams about attending Johns Hopkins University after High School. She loves skiing and recently fell in love with trail Running! Matthew Skis many days a year, rides the local mountain bike trails all season long and plays drums in ¡Chiringa!, a local Latin rock Band. He has played music his whole life. His mom was a piano teacher who started him out at 4 years old. Once he found drum sticks in 2nd grade there was no turning back. He has played ever since in Marching, Concert and Jazz Bands in high school and college and many rock, funk, blues, drum circles and jazz groups as well. Matthew is also teacher of Anatomy and Myofascial techniques at Sage School of Massage. |
What People Say!
"Matthew showed incredible knowledge and versatility of his technique and of human physiology. His care made me more aware of areas of issue in my body and led me onto a healthier path. Furthermore, I sent a particularly challenging client to him for which he worked wonders for."
Jason Friedman - Owner, Center For Life Chiropractic P.C.
"Matthew is wonderful! I've seen many people go through his program with life changing results. He knows the body better than anyone I know. I'd recommend him to anyone!"
Tania Mahood - IT Analyst at The Center
"Matthew was born to do Structural Integration, he is awesome! He has been a major factor in helping me control my back pain."
Amy Huson - Owner, Trainer at Future Street Farm
"Matthew Williams has not only helped me in maintaining a healthy well being and assisting me in correcting alignment issues in my own body, but also by exciting me to complete more continuing education in my own field and increasing my knowledge of human physiology. He impressed me from the beginning with his caring attitude and level of professionalism. I always look forward to a Structural Integration session with Matthew because each of my appointments has been a positive experience and I leave with my body and mind feeling refreshed as well as often feeling an inch taller. I will also continue to recommend Matthew to my personal training clients as his services are incredibly important to their individual health programs."
Jessie Singleton - Health and Fitness Specialist
"Matthew is one of my personal favorite massage therapists. I have been in the industry a long time, and I know what it takes to be a cut above. Matthew is that. He is intuitively gifted, strong without being hard, and specific while working thoroughly. I would hire him again in a heart beat. If only I could!"
Toni Nurnberg - Free Lance
"Matthew is a gifted and creative therapist who addresses each problem presented to him in a holistic way. He has a wealth of knowledge which he shares in an easily accessible and personable manner, yielding great results. He spends the time necessary to ensure that his clients receive the maximum benefit from each session, and offers take-away tips for continued improvement off the massage table. Writing this, I'm prompted to schedule my next session soon!"
Cathy Carroll - Cross Media Manager at 1859 - Oregon's Magazine/Deschutes Media
"Matthew's ability to address chronic pain and gets results is unparalleled. He has an excellent command of his craft and addresses root causes to made lasting change. I highly recommend Matthew if you are experiencing any type of discomfort or pain."
Holly Hutton - Clinical Herbalist and Community Garden Coordinator
"Mathew is very professional and he really knows the body well and his trade well. I highly recommend him as a Massage Therapist and bodyworker."
Jenny Anderson - Director of Fitness Operations at Athletic Club of Bend
"I am writing this to let others know how knowledgeable and professional Matthew is . . .
With the physically demanding work I do (Carpet, upholstery & rug cleaning) Matthew was able to methodically release stressed & tight muscles. I am very impressed with his logical approach as well as being personable and a sense of humor that made the work fun. He not only helped me to stand taller, he brought awareness to areas where I was tight, released them and gave me exercises to both prevent further problems as well as strengthen them. I highly recommend Matthew and his work."
Aaron Kadoch - Owner at Naturally Clean Carpet, Upholstery & Rug Cleanin
Jason Friedman - Owner, Center For Life Chiropractic P.C.
"Matthew is wonderful! I've seen many people go through his program with life changing results. He knows the body better than anyone I know. I'd recommend him to anyone!"
Tania Mahood - IT Analyst at The Center
"Matthew was born to do Structural Integration, he is awesome! He has been a major factor in helping me control my back pain."
Amy Huson - Owner, Trainer at Future Street Farm
"Matthew Williams has not only helped me in maintaining a healthy well being and assisting me in correcting alignment issues in my own body, but also by exciting me to complete more continuing education in my own field and increasing my knowledge of human physiology. He impressed me from the beginning with his caring attitude and level of professionalism. I always look forward to a Structural Integration session with Matthew because each of my appointments has been a positive experience and I leave with my body and mind feeling refreshed as well as often feeling an inch taller. I will also continue to recommend Matthew to my personal training clients as his services are incredibly important to their individual health programs."
Jessie Singleton - Health and Fitness Specialist
"Matthew is one of my personal favorite massage therapists. I have been in the industry a long time, and I know what it takes to be a cut above. Matthew is that. He is intuitively gifted, strong without being hard, and specific while working thoroughly. I would hire him again in a heart beat. If only I could!"
Toni Nurnberg - Free Lance
"Matthew is a gifted and creative therapist who addresses each problem presented to him in a holistic way. He has a wealth of knowledge which he shares in an easily accessible and personable manner, yielding great results. He spends the time necessary to ensure that his clients receive the maximum benefit from each session, and offers take-away tips for continued improvement off the massage table. Writing this, I'm prompted to schedule my next session soon!"
Cathy Carroll - Cross Media Manager at 1859 - Oregon's Magazine/Deschutes Media
"Matthew's ability to address chronic pain and gets results is unparalleled. He has an excellent command of his craft and addresses root causes to made lasting change. I highly recommend Matthew if you are experiencing any type of discomfort or pain."
Holly Hutton - Clinical Herbalist and Community Garden Coordinator
"Mathew is very professional and he really knows the body well and his trade well. I highly recommend him as a Massage Therapist and bodyworker."
Jenny Anderson - Director of Fitness Operations at Athletic Club of Bend
"I am writing this to let others know how knowledgeable and professional Matthew is . . .
With the physically demanding work I do (Carpet, upholstery & rug cleaning) Matthew was able to methodically release stressed & tight muscles. I am very impressed with his logical approach as well as being personable and a sense of humor that made the work fun. He not only helped me to stand taller, he brought awareness to areas where I was tight, released them and gave me exercises to both prevent further problems as well as strengthen them. I highly recommend Matthew and his work."
Aaron Kadoch - Owner at Naturally Clean Carpet, Upholstery & Rug Cleanin