MODERN ATHLETE

Dr. Matthew Marciano

Modern Athlete Founder

Performance Physical Therapist

Firefighter

Matt is the founder of Modern Athlete Performance Physical Therapy. He is an expert in corrective biomechanics and eliminating pain associated with movement. He has worked with athletes young and old, novice to professional, and now seeks to primarily serve first responders, fitness athletes, and those who are having trouble on their fitness journey.

Matt is also currently serving as a firefighter at a department within the Salt Lake Valley. He made the decision to pursue a career in the fire service while in physical therapy school. He made this pivot to move closer to the front lines - to be in the arena.

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Matt earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in May of 2020 from the University of Missouri. Prior, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology at Mizzou in May of 2017 and finished as valedictorian. He is recognized with the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a certified strength and conditioning specialist, is certified in instrument assisted soft-tissue mobilization, and earned recognition as a weightlifting and sports performance coach through USA Weightlifting.