Matt Smorenburg

Xcel Physiotherapy

133 Church Street, Suite 144, Antigonish, NS, B2G2E4

Matt graduated from Carleton University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience. He then completed his Master’s of Science in Neuroscience at Queen’s University in 2017, researching how eye movements can be used as a potential biomarker to diagnose and assess neurological disorders. He was awarded the prestigious Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarship for his research. After completing his thesis, Matt pursued his Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy at Queen’s University, graduating in 2019. After physiotherapy school, he completed post-graduate training in advanced functional dry needling, pain neuroscience education, advanced manual therapy, concussion and vestibular rehabilitation techniques. Matt completed his Titleist Professional Institute (TPI) training to assess/treat golfer’s physical abilities, with the goal of improving swing mechanics and reducing pain while on the course. Matt has a special interest in treating a wide variety of clients, ranging from elite athletes to clients suffering from debilitating chronic pain. He has experience treating clients suffering from balance/vertigo issues, concussions, cervicogenic headaches and migraines, both acute and chronic. Matt is passionate about accelerating his clients’ recovery from injury. He values compassion, always striving to understand his client’s values and individualizes their rehabilitation to suit their functional needs. He strives to implement evidence-informed practice, remaining up to date on effective treatment strategies and approaches. When not at work, Matt loves lifting weights, fishing, archery, golfing and spending time with his golden retrievers Thor and Freya.