Physical Therapist
Matt Owens is a Physical Therapist at Shift Therapy & Wellness. He grew up in northeastern Tennessee and earned his athletic training degree from East Tennessee State University before completing his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Belmont University.
Matt has worked with athletes and clinical patients across South Carolina and Georgia, including roles at McLeod Regional Medical Center and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, most recently practicing at Advance Rehabilitation in Rome before joining Shift.
His specializations include overhead athletes, return-to-sport training, and performing arts rehabilitation, with particular expertise in ACL reconstruction, shoulder instability, and thoracic spine conditions. His approach centers on identifying the specific movement limitations keeping a patient from their goals, not just treating the diagnosis on paper.
Outside the clinic, Matt enjoys camping, cooking, and football. His favorite quote captures his problem-solving approach to care: “I will figure this one out later.”
- Doctor of Physical Therapy — Belmont University
- Athletic Training degree — East Tennessee State University
- Board Certified Sports Physical Therapist (SCS)
- Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) & Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- Specializes in overhead athletes, return-to-sport, and performing arts rehab
