- Physical Therapist
- Masters in Physical Therapy
- Masters of Orthopedic Manual Therapy
- Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
About Matt Hatscher
Matt has always been fascinated by the design, performance, and resiliency of the human body. This fascination, combined with his experience as a physical therapy patient in high school, led Matt to pursue a career in physical therapy. As a Washington native, he attended the University of Washington for both his Bachelor’s degree in Zoology (1999) and his Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy (2001). Upon graduating from physical therapy school, Matt recognized a need to improve his evaluation and treatment skills, which led him to pursue an orthopedic manual therapy residency program through the Ola Grimsby Institute in 2003. He began his career with MTI that same year.
Matt is a strong believer in the healing ability of the human body and believes it is the role of the physical therapist to assist this process and provide the patient with the necessary tools and education to prevent future injuries.
While not in the clinic, Matt enjoys spending time with his family, participating in youth sports, golfing, reading, enjoying his wife’s incredible cooking, and playing guitar (more learning than playing!).
- Manual Therapy
- Golf
- Baseball
- Completed PhD course work in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy, Ola Grimsby Institute, Seattle, WA (2012)
- Part II Manual Therapy Fellowship Program, Ola Grimsby Institute, Seattle, WA (2004)
- Part I Manual Therapy Residency Program, Ola Grimsby Institute, Seattle, WA (2003)
- Masters of Physical Therapy, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (2001)
- Bachelor of Arts in Zoology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (1999)
- Owen's Research Blood Flow Restriction Certified Practitioner
- TPI Medical Level 2 Certified
- OnBase University - Pitching & Hitting Certified
- Hatscher, Matt. Patient with sharp pain in right buttock when sitting for longer than 5 minutes: case study. Scientific Physical Therapy 14(1): 1-3, 2005. [non peer review]
- Hatscher, Matt. Patient with dull, aching pain across the lower back and burning sensation in the left medial thigh: case study. Scientific Physical Therapy 13(4): 1-3, 2004. [non peer review]
- Hatscher, Matt. Patient with recently released locked right knee: case study. Scientific Physical Therapy 13(3): 1-2, 2004. [non peer review]
- Mukilteo School District Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (2013-present)
- PT - Physical Therapist
- MPT – Masters in Physical Therapy
- MOMT - Masters of Orthopedic Manual Therapy
- FAAOMPT - Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- Washington Physical Therapy Association (PTWA)
- American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (AAOMPT)
- Geriatric section of APTA
- Clinical Instructor – University of Washington
- Clinical Instructor – University of North Dakota
- Clinical Instructor – Wichita State University
- Clinical Instructor – Cal State Northridge
- Clinical Instructor – Mississippi State University
- Clinical Instructor – Azusa Pacific University
- Brad S. Jordan Award for Clinical Excellence (2017)
- PT Interest: golf injuries and balance dysfunctions
- Sports: Golf, Basketball and Baseball
- Northwest Recreation Spot: Lake Chelan
- Northwest Band: Pearl Jam
