Dr. Matthew Sweeney, DPT, CSCS,CF-L2, CCWC

Education:

  • Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Rhode Island

  • Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst

Certifications:

  • CSCS: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)

  • CF-L1: CrossFit Level 1

  • CF- L2: CrossFit Level 2

  • CCWC: Certified Clinical Athlete Weightlifting Coach

  • FDN, L1: Functional Dry Needling Level 1 (Kineticore/EIM)

  • FDN, L2: Functional Dry Needling Level 2 (High-bar)

Specialties: 

  • Dry needling

  • Manual therapy

  • Post surgical rehab

  • Athletic injury rehab

  • Injury prevention

  • Performance enhancement

  • Individualized programming

Continuing Education Courses:

  • Functional Dry Needling Level 2: November 2024

  • CrossFit Level 2: May 2024

  • Active Life: Pro Path Course(2020 in progress), Immersion Course (2019)

  • Clinical Athlete: Pain Science Course(2020), Weightlifting Course (2019), Movement Seminar (2017)

  • Mike Reinhold: Manual Therapy 2.0 (2019)

  • Crossfit: Level 1 (2019), Power Monkey Camp X (2018)

  • NSCA Conferences: URI (2019), URI (2016), Providence, RI (2013), Fitchburg State (2012)

  • Functional Dry Needling: Level 1 (2017)

  • Boston PT and Wellness: Hip Hinge Workshop: Dr. Zak Gabor & Matthew Ibrahim (2017)

  • Performance PT: In house continuing education (2015-2017)

  • URI Distinguished Lecture Series: Dr. Chad Cook (2017), Dr. George Davies (2014)

  • URI Study Abroad: Ireland, France, Amsterdam (2015), Tampa, FL (2015)

Athletic Experience:

  • Coach at BullfrogFit

  • Experience in competing in CrossFit, Ironman 70.3, Distance Running & Marathon, Triathlons, Olympic Weightlifting

  • Prior Coach at CrossFit Providence

  • Prior Coach CrossFit @ Spartan Fitness 360

  • Prior Strength & conditioning coach for club level athletes at University of Rhode Island

  • Prior Personal trainer at the University of Rhode Island

  • Competed in high school ice hockey, track & field, wrestling, and crew at St. John’s high school Shrewsbury.


Dr. Matt Medeiros, DPT, SCS


Certified in concussion management through CCMI, FDN( Functional Dry Needling levels 1 & 2), PRI (Postural Restoration Institue), Gary Gray Certifcation, ERA (Emergency Response for the Athlete), and Sports Residency Trained.

Dr. Matthew Medeiros is a highly skilled and dedicated physical therapist with a strong passion for performance, mobility, and athletic excellence. A 2010 graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where he balanced rigorous academics with fitness, Dr. Medeiros furthered his education by earning his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from the University of Hartford in 2013.

In 2022, Dr. Medeiros achieved board certification as a Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS), reflecting his expertise in sports injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement. His background as a collegiate athlete and active competitor in Olympic weightlifting uniquely positions him to understand the demands and challenges faced by athletes of all levels.

With a commitment to fostering optimal health and performance, Dr. Medeiros brings a wealth of experience in on-field sports coverage and has a deep appreciation for various sports disciplines. His practice emphasizes personalized care and evidence-based strategies to help clients return to peak performance and achieve their goals.

Whether addressing acute injuries or optimizing athletic performance, Dr. Medeiros is dedicated to empowering his clients through a cash-based model that prioritizes accessibility, efficiency, and exceptional outcomes.

Education:

  • 2010: URI Biological sciences w/ Jazz Studies minor (percussion)

  • 2013: University of Hartford DPT

Specialties:

  • Athletic rehab

  • Post-operative care

  • Strength and conditioning

  • Weight lifting and programming

  • Manual skills

  • Dry Needling

  • Pitching/throwing mechanics 

  • Injury screens 

Certifications:

  • Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) 2022

  • Sports Residency: EIM 2021

  • FDN 1 Kineticore 2019

  • FDN 2 EIM 2022

  • Complete Concussion management: 2020, (recert 2022, 2024)

  • Emergency Response to the Athlete: 2020, recent 2025

  • Pain Neuroscience Education: 2021

  • Gary Gray Fundamental biomechanics: 2022

  • Crossfit L1 2019

  • CrossFit L2, 2024

  • USAW L1: 2021

Continuing Education:

  • SCS prep course: 2021-2022

  • Emergency response to the athlete 2020, updated guidelines and concentrated focus 2025

  • Complete concussion management: 2020, updated 2022 and 2024

  • Pain Neuroscience Education: 2021

  • CrossFit L1: 2019

  • Crossfit L2, 2024

  • Dry Needling L1, 2019 Kineticore

  • Dry Needling L2, EIM 2022

  • Gary Gray Fundamentals in Biomechanics/3D mapping: 2023

  • PRI intro L1-3: 2017 

  • SFMA: 2016

Atheltic experience:

  • Coach at Crossfit Phillipsdale

  • Competitive Olympic Weight lifter: 71 KG class National level

  • Competed in Crossfit

  • Collegiate level Hockey player

  • 9x Tough mudder runner

  • Recreational Golfer


Remote Admin: Portia Tsotetsi, PTA

Portia is our go-to point of contact for all things over the phone.

She has a background as a physical therapist assistant (PTA) and has a great depth of knowledge about human anatomy.

Education: ”B.S. in kinesiology and A.A. of physical therapy assistant.”

Where are you located? “I was born in South Africa and moved as a teenager to the midwest, then California, and now I’m in between Argentina and the US. I have practiced mainly in outpatient orthopaedics and balance settings. I started DJ-ing during the pandemic and have now played in various cities across the US, Mexico, The Bahamas, Argentina, and Canada.”

Hobbies:  “Hobbies include stand up paddle boarding, photography, virtual DJing and fitness classes on twitch, and wine tasting.”

Favorite Food: “Thai and most Asian Foods!”

Favorite Sports Team: Favorite Sports Team: “Mexico’s national soccer team (don’t tell anyone in Argentina)!”