Matt Godbeer
B.Kin, M.Sc. PT
Matt is a recent graduate of the Brunel University Masters of Physiotherapy program in London, England. Prior to earning his masters in Physiotherapy, he earned a Bachelor of Kinesiology from UBC. Matt is originally born in South Africa before moving to Fort McMurray, AB in the early 2000’s. Matt then moved to Parksville, BC on Vancouver Island where he attended high school before starting his studies at UBC.
Matt is a former elite athlete who competed for and captained the UBC Thunderbirds swimming team. He competed both nationally and internationally trying out for two Olympics before retiring and focusing on his career. Matt is an active person who enjoys playing sports such as golf, soccer, tennis, volleyball and many more.
Due to his love of golf Matt is also Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) certified. This allows him to conduct functional screens of a players body to determine any stability or mobility issues which could be contributing to certain swing disturbances in their game. Together with his knowledge of the human body and exercise prescription, he can create a program tailored to your needs to keep you moving and playing your best game. Matt takes a multi-modal approach to treatment utilizing a combination of patient education, patient specific exercises as well as manual therapy. Matt believes in a patient-centered approach which focuses on the individual and their goals.
Areas of Special Interest:
- Preventative Exercises
- Dry Needling
- Manual Therapy
- Exercise Therapy
- Post-Surgical Therapy
- Movement Analysis
- Languages Spoken: English
Hours: Tuesday 7AM-7PM Thursday 7AM-7PM Saturday 8AM-2PM