Feedback From Collaborators with Matthew
Visionary "Dr. Matthew J. Taylor, PT, PhD is one of those rare individuals who has a clear vision, great insight and strong commitment to his work. He inspires confidence that he'll not only do what he says he will, but do it in such a way that he'll almost always exceed your expectations. When Matt was a student at CIIS his work was innovative, but presented in such a thoughtful and well-researched way that you wondered why his ideas weren't mainstream already. Matt is a real leader in his field, combining leading research publications with the creation of an organizational network that has turned his vision into a reality."
April 13, 2009 Alfonso Montuori, PhD , Professor/Department Chair, California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS)
Seminar Instructor “Matthew J. Taylor Ph.D., P.T. has raised the bar for teacher excellence in the Yoga Therapy Rx course at Loyola Marymount University. Dr. Taylor has an uncanny ability to integrate the ageless wisdom of Yoga with the best of modern medicine. His method is genius in its simplicity while honoring the best of both Yoga and emerging rehab science. He rocked our level III classroom.” April 26, 2010 Larry Payne Ph.D. E-RYT 500 Loyola Marymount University Yoga Therapy Program, Founding Director
Training Leader "I have known Matthew a long time as a colleague, but recently I asked him to help me with some actual therapeutic recommendation for my own situation. Now I can personally attest that Matthew is a gifted and insightful therapist with an extraordinary range of knowledge. In a different context, I have watched Matthew present a day -long seminar in the area of professional development in the field of Yoga therapy. Instead of a long lecture, Matthew immediately engaged a group of professionals in a creative and structured workshop where they could work on their own situations with the help and suggestions of their peers, as well as within Matthew's strategic model. I was quite impressed with this, and at the end of the day, I believe the whole group felt they had achieved both insight and tangible progress on their own business development needs. They also made good connections with professional colleagues that could continue past the immediate seminar."
March 29, 2009 John Kepner, MBA, Executive Director, Intl Assoc of Yoga Therapists
Seminar Instructor "Thank so much for presenting. I thought you did an awesome job and it was the best course I have gone to. I was thinking on the way home and I did not look at my watch once thinking "I can't wait to take a break" if you know what I mean. Everything had a nice flow to it and it was very comfortable. Laughter during a course has also been extremely RARE!!!! So, thank you. I quickly looked the responses from the participants (20) and everyone who handed one in gave YOUR rating as "awesome or excellent." That is also a first!" - September 17-18, 2011Rick Ness, PT, Liason for the Mayo Clinic Physical Therapy School Alumni Association.
Seminar Instructor "Matt made it all simple and applicable to clinical settings"
Laurie O'Shaughnessy, PT ? Aspen, CO
Business Development Consultant Matt was totally supportive or our vision to open a Wellness Center. Through the consultancy process he helped us to be more aware of the marketplace perception of our vision. While validating our general ideas, Matt helped us to further clarify our business goals and to identify concrete action steps to follow-up our meeting. He provided supportive, friendly, yet firm advice.
Julia Nuir, RN Scott Theisen, MS
Seminar Instructor "Your willingness and openness to help participants even beyond the seminar time is much admired and appreciated."
Ola Vidyarthi, MS
Seminar Instructor "This course was excellent. I will be able to go to work tomorrow and incorporate what I have learned into my treatment sessions."
Amy Metrena, PT
Seminar Instructor"Matt provided a wonderful mix of information, ideas, business skills, practice and trial. I liked how you backed up information with science and data."
Jennifer Juska, PT
Business Development Consultant Matt Taylor has the education and the experience to make any PT practice a success. In addition to his technical proficiency, Matt understood the needs of my particular practice and was able to "Taylor" his program to suit those needs. I felt a genuine caring about my goals as he brainstormed with me and followed up on my progress. Matt's thinking is expansive, progressive, and innovative. Dynamic Systems Approach has offered me a full spectrum approach to building my business.
Marie Janisse, PT, RYT
Seminar Instructor "Practical experiences - Able to apply techniques in all walks of life (personal/professional)."
Erin Wolfer, PT
Organizational Training "Thanks so much for your time and expertise. We're very grateful that you shared your knowledge with us!"
Women's Leadership Network
Organizational Training "Both his warm, gentle style of teaching and his sense of humor combine to make Matt an effective and enjoyable presenter."
Susan Faupel, Education and Training Coordinator Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Organizational Training "The presentations were easy to follow and, from a practical standpoint, provided immediate tips on improving our health and mental status."
Larry A. Schechtman, O'Hagan, Smith & Amundsen Attorneys at Law
Seminar Instructor "Overall, the evaluations were very positive and we are extremely pleased with the results. It is our sincere hope that you will again consider presenting at one of our conferences."
Illinois Physical Therapy Association, Conference Chair
Organizational Training "It is my privilege to highlight Mr. Matt Taylor's impact on the development of JDWI's Wellness program and the recognition the program has received. The Illinois Attorney General's Office, in cooperation with the Illinois Association of Park Districts, launched Recreation Access Illinois to promote awareness of health and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities in the state of Illinois. The Wellness Program offered by JDWI is highlighted on the RAI website under the Best Practices Section and won the 2001 'Best of the Best' Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities.
Matt's leadership in designing and implementing this recreational and health program concept without a doubt allowed JDWI to move in a new direction in delivering rehabilitation services. The core components of the program are Holistic in nature and this total person rehabilitation concept has been highlighted at the last two international disability conferences held annually in New York.
Don Gereau, Past Exec Dir, JDWI, Inc.
Visionary "Matt is a pioneer in the evolution of physical therapy as a science and art that encompasses body, mind and spirit. He has shown us that it is possible to create a new model that respects both patient and therapist in their journey towards creating optimal health and well being. His knowledge and expertise is grounded in personal experience and a sincere desire to promote true healing on all levels. I have learned so much from Matt." Rachel Krentzman, PT, CYI, CPI Director / Therapist Equilibrium Therapeutics San Diego, CA www.equilibriumtherpeutics.com
Seminar Instructor "The course feedback forms from the participants were excellent. They really liked the balance of lab and lecture and your willingness to interact at breaks and other times during the weekend."
The Montana Chapter of the APTA, David Levison, PT
Seminar Instructor "All of the participants felt they walked away with techniques and skills they could implement immediately and your informal teaching style allowed for us to customize some of the information to the type of practice and patient population that we interact with."
Dean Medical Center, Steve Wilkes, PT Director
Organizational Training Dear Matt- Thank you very much for presenting at our Fall conference, 'Enriching the Called: Nurturing the Soul & Spirit of Those who serve.'. Your workshop was very well received. I heard many positive comments and the evaluations reflected that also. Your presence truly enriched the day!
Sandy Somers, RN, MS Director, Nurses & Health Ministries Network
Seminar Instructor "Very compassionate, enthusiastic teaching."
Lisa Alishio, OTR & Slidell, LA
Patient Care My relationship with Matthew spanned 7 years in the capacity as a referring physician and as a patient several times. I have a great deal of respect for Matthew as a therapist. He has broad clinical acumen in physical diagnosis and superb hands-on technique in a manipulative therapy. He also has the unique ability to incorporate nontraditional techniques such as deep breathing and mindfulness attention.
I have benefited from Matthew's care following lumbar surgery, to include working through difficult post-operative scar tissue to return to pre-operative levels. This personal experience was repeated many times over in my patients who benefited from his expertise. This established Matthew as the 'Go to guy' for difficult and recalcitrant cases.
Richard Scheuring, D. O., MS Advanced Projects/Flight Surgeon UTMB/Wyle Life Science System and Services, NASA-Johnson Space Center
Patient Care "I have had the pleasure of referring many patients to Matt over the years. The variety of skills that he brings to patients' problems, along with his warm and friendly demeanor, has consistently brought positive feedback from my patients."
Joe Garrity, M.D., emergency and family practice physician
Patient Care "Matt is one of the most thought provoking colleagues and instructors that you will meet. Although he left the Galena area over 5 years ago, we still discuss how Matt would have handled particular situations or clients. Matt gained a respect in our community that was unmatched by any other health care provider, not just physical therapist. I would recommend Matt to anyone as a clinician, a speaker, a director, etc."
April 1, 2009 Christopher Bailey, PT, DPT , Physical Therapist, Midwest Medical Center, Galena IL