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Matthew Gavzy

PTA   •   LMT   •   BCTMB
Clinical reasoning for massage therapists who want to understand the why behind their work.
Bringing more than 30 years of experience in massage therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, and physical therapy into the classroom.

Why Matthew Teaches Differently

For more than 30 years, Matthew has worked at the intersection of massage therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, and sports medicine. As both a Physical Therapist Assistant and Licensed Massage Therapist, he helps therapists move beyond memorized routines and develop confident clinical decision-making skills.

His courses emphasize practical reasoning over predetermined protocols. Through demonstration, movement assessment, discussion, and hands-on application, students learn to evaluate each client, recognize meaningful patterns, and adapt treatment with purpose and confidence.

Whether working with athletes, orthopedic conditions, post-surgical recovery, or everyday movement dysfunction, Matthew teaches a framework that applies across practice settings. Students leave with more than new techniques—they develop a deeper understanding of how to assess, reason, and make better clinical decisions.

Learn with Matthew

Matthew offers an extensive portfolio of NCBTMB-approved continuing education courses spanning clinical reasoning, sports massage, orthopedic rehabilitation, movement assessment, and post-surgical care. Explore upcoming MMI courses and a selection of programs that may be offered in 2027.

Upcoming Courses at MMI

Join Matthew at MMI for these upcoming 2026 continuing education courses.
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Sports Massage Foundations: A Practical Intro to Sports Massage for MTs (7 CE)
Develop practical assessment and treatment strategies for active individuals and athletes.
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026
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Sports Massage: A Clinical Reasoning Approach (7 CE)
Strengthen your assessment skills and make more confident clinical decisions.
Tuesday, November 10th, 2026

More from Matthew

A sampling of additional NCBTMB-approved courses that may be offered at MMI in 2027.
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Orthopedic Procedures & Post-Surgical Precautions for Massage Therapists (8 CEs)
Potential 2027 MMI Offering
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Stride Science: Understanding Gait and Movement Dysfunction (16 CEs)
Potential 2027 MMI Offering

Learning in Action

See Matthew's teaching approach in practice through hands-on demonstration, movement assessment, clinical discussion, and collaborative learning.
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