Greg Roskopf's Muscle Activation Techniques

As a personal trainer, Hector Wells noticed a pattern.

Some clients would make progress, while others seemed to continually break down despite doing many of the same things.

Looking for answers, Hector reflected on his own experience with MAT. After benefiting from it throughout high school athletics and weightlifting, he realized MAT could provide the missing piece he had been searching for.

Today, Hector uses MAT to help bridge that gap for the people he works with—giving him another tool to help clients improve, continue progressing, and pursue their goals with greater confidence.

Watch Hector share how his personal experience with MAT inspired him to take the next step and become a practitioner.

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After experiencing numerous injuries during his Military service, Scott Brewer struggled to find solutions that truly addressed the issues he was dealing with. Everything changed when he experienced MAT firsthand.

That experience didn’t just help him. It inspired him to learn the system so he could help others facing similar challenges.

Today, Scott uses MAT to provide the same kind of support that once helped him, giving him the tools, knowledge, and confidence to make a difference in the lives of the people he works with.

Watch Scott share his journey from seeking answers to becoming a MAT Practitioner.

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Recently, MAT Practitioner Zach Bjornsen worked with a client who had been struggling with hip pain, lower back pain, difficulty sleeping, and pain every time she stood up.

She had tried multiple approaches looking for answers, but nothing seemed to provide the relief she was looking for.

Then during her second MAT session, something happened.

She stood up expecting the same pain she always felt.

It wasn't there.

The realization hit instantly, and she broke down in tears.

Moments like this are a reminder that what we do goes far beyond muscles and movement.

It's about helping people regain confidence in their bodies, improve their quality of life, and experience hope when they thought they had run out of options.

This is why MAT practitioners do what they do.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us in Denver for the June 2026 MATPro event!

Practitioners traveled from across the country, representing every stage of the certification journey, to spend the weekend learning, collaborating, and continuing their development through the MAT process.

Events like these are a reminder that MAT is more than an educational program. It’s a community of professionals committed to expanding their understanding of muscle function and investing in their growth.

Safe travels to everyone heading home, and we look forward to seeing you again at the next step of your MATPro journey.

Jake Harden began working as a trainer and Muscle Activation Techniques Specialist in 2007.

Driven by a passion for health and performance, he went on to found Willow Bend Fitness Club in Plano, Texas.

Over the years, Jake built a thriving community and a successful practice, helping more people discover the benefits of MAT.

By 2016, he had developed an impressive book of business and was playing a key role in expanding MAT within Willow Bend Fitness Club.

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Strength and stability aren't always the same thing.

You can lift heavy weights, train hard, and still experience chronic pain, recurring injuries, and movement limitations.

For Greg Roskopf, that realization changed everything.

Despite being strong, he found himself relying on weight belts, knee wraps, orthotics, and other forms of external support. The question became: Why was so much artificial stability necessary?

That question ultimately led to the development of MAT.

What if strength isn't the missing piece?

What if stability is?

The June 2026 MATPro start date is approaching.

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After struggling with chronic injuries as a professional dancer, Shauna Stiglich became determined to understand the mechanics of the human body.

More than 20 years later, she is recognized as one of the leading Muscle Activation Techniques® Specialists in the industry. Alongside her husband, Mark, she co-founded Total Training Company, built on more than 25 years of study and experience helping people better understand and train the musculoskeletal system.

Today, she combines advanced MAT expertise with decades of hands-on experience to help people move with greater confidence and control.

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