Straight-to-the-point back pain solutions — from recovery to lifelong lifting.  No fluff. Just spine-safe training you can trust.  

I’m Dr. Matt Harris, a Doctor of Physical Therapy with 18+ years of experience helping people with spinal conditions. I know what it takes to go from pain and setbacks back to safe, confident training — because I’ve lived it myself and helped thousands do the same.  

 

Here, you’ll find: 

✅ Education to understand your spinal condition 

✅ Rehab strategies for injury or surgery recovery 

✅ Training to bridge the gap from rehab to the gym 

✅ Spine-safe lifting & kettlebell workouts for lifelong strength  

 

Why trust me? 

🎓 Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) 

🎓 M.S. Exercise Science 

🎓 B.S. Nutrition & Exercise; Minor Psychology 

💪 18+ years working with spinal conditions 

💪 15 years post-surgery rehab 

💪 30+ years lifting, 18 years kettlebell training 

🔑 Former Fitness Director, Washington DC health club 

📌 Personal history: disc herniation & 25 years of recurring back pain

TESTIMONIALS

“Dr. Matthew Harris has been our “family” PT for the past 10 years!  His consistent therapy has benefited me, my mom, and my husband greatly!! 

Dr. Matt’s care and focus on our needs show that he will do everything possible to help you regain your strength.  

His ability to communicate to the client what helps and what ‘does not’  is one of his many strengths. His instruction allows his client the benefit of better movement, less pain, and a clear understanding of how to follow through with home exercises! You can trust Dr. Matt for your best results!!”      

 

  -Jan Nichols

“I’m extremely thankful for Dr. Matt Harris.  He has taught me so much about compassion, integrity, and work ethic in patient care.  I’m so excited he’s putting his years of experience in a format that’s accessible to everyone.  You will be blessed by his material because I know how much of his heart he has put into it.”
 

-Dr. Adam Hebert, DC

I’ve known Mathew Harris for 16 years. He is easy to work with and very good at finding and addressing problems with movement. His background as a trainer prepared him to further understand function and how to help clients relieve pain and return to their lives. His tutorials are easy to follow and instructive. I highly recommend working with him to regain strength and ability to keep moving. “

 

 -Patty Richenburg