Professional Cirriculum Vitae
Matthew's current professional curriculum vitae is available to download and view here.
Matthew J. Taylor, PT, Phd
10213 N. 92nd Street #102, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 | 480.699.4867 | matthew@matthewjtaylor.com
EDUCATION
California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA
Ph. D. emphasis Individual and Organizational Transformational Learning & Change 2006
Dissertation: Discovering the Gaps in Our Self-care Through a Participatory Back School
Integrative Yoga Therapy, Willow Creek, CA
Professional Yoga Therapy Certification 1997
Project: Developed and operated MyBalance Seminars
Baylor University, US Army Program, San Antonio, TX
Masters in Physical Therapy (MPT) 1981
Thesis: Correlating Surface Anatomical Landmarks to Radiographic Lumbo-sacral Angle Measurements
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
B.S. in Psychology 1980
Areas of concentration: Motivation and Physiological Psychology
AWARDS
"Significant Contributor" Jo Daviess Workshop Inc. for wellness programming.
1996 – 2003
“Best of the Best" in new programming from the Illinois Association of Rehabilitation
Facilities: Organizational Wellness for Individuals with Disability 2000
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
1997-2003 Adjunct Faculty Clarke College Physical Therapy Program [Lecturer – “Global Communication in the 21st Century”] Taught blocks of instruction on business management and Complementary Medicine
1998- Present Lead Instructor MyBalance/Dynamic Systems Seminars and then Matthew J Taylor Institute Developed syllabi and overall course structure for CEU courses, workshops and retreats for state level PT meetings, international symposium and public education courses.
2006 Chair and lead presenter AZ APTA Fall 2006 Conference “Future Trends in PT”
Developed, recruited and coordinated faculty for programming.
2009 Co-Chair and lead presenter APTA Annual 2009 Meeting CES track “CAM in PT”
Developed, recruited and coordinated faculty for 3 days of programming.
2009 Keynote presenter APTA Private Practice Annual 2009 Meeting “Creativity in PT”
Presented 60 minute luncheon keynote to private practice administrators on fostering creativity.
2010 Presenter APTA Private Practice Annual 2010 Meeting “Making Cents in a MindBody Market”
Led 2 different roundtables on the topic.
2011 Presenter APTA CSM 2011 Oncology Section “Beyond Fitness and ROM”
3-hr presentation with Dr Mary Lou Galantino, PT, PhD.
2011 Presenter Mayo Clinic PT School, Rochester, MN “The DSR Method: Making Back Pain Fun Again”
2-day presentation with lecture and labs.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Matthew J Taylor Institute, Scottsdale, AZ
Founder and Director 2009 – Present
The Institute is a center for training, certification and resources where education and
research come together as the DSR MethodTM. The Institute is where the
Matthew J Taylor brands support vigorous research, develop new DSR-related
programs, and where eager professionals learn, become certified and spread the
DSR MethodTM around the world.
Dynamic Systems Rehabilitation Clinic, PLLC, Scottsdale, AZ
Founder and Director 2003 – Present
The Clinic is the home base of the Dynamic Systems Rehabilitation Method where
hundreds of people have and continue to move through pain and health challenges to
recovery. It is the model clinic and lab where future advancements are tested. The clinic
is cash-based plus Medicare and allows therapists an autonomous practice environment.
Taylor Physical Therapy & Fitness, Ltd., Galena, IL
Owner and President 1988 – Present
Built a full service private practice clinic from a single therapist clinic to a staff of 17 in a town of 3500. Sold the business to the host hospital 2003.
Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research
Program committee and research committees 2007 – 2009
Developed the format and coordinated programming for the first three research symposiums with over 500 participants from over 15 different countries in various leadership roles.
Courage Center Study
Co-leader and research methodologist 2008-2009
Provided the research methodology and training for a $43M/yr full service
rehabilitation facility to conduct organizational research to become the first
mind~body based center of its kind.
