Sports Chiropractic | Rehabilitation | Strength & Conditioning | Athletic Performance

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Dr. Matthew Lee is dedicated to helping athletes and active individuals recover from injury, improve movement, build resilience, and perform at their best. Combining chiropractic care with strength and conditioning principles, rehabilitation, and performance training, Dr. Matt takes an approach that looks beyond immediate pain relief to address function, injury prevention, and long-term athletic development.

A Virginia native with a lifelong passion for sports, Dr. Matt understands firsthand how injuries can interfere with training, competition, and the activities people love. His own experiences as an athlete helped shape his commitment to helping others remain active, overcome physical challenges, and pursue their performance goals.

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Sports Medicine & Performance Training

In the fall of 2021, Dr. Matt further developed his expertise through an internship at Cressey Sports Performance (CSP) under Eric Cressey, founder of CSP and head of performance for the New York Yankees. Recognized for his expertise in shoulder health, biomechanics, and athletic performance, Cressey provided Dr. Matt with valuable exposure to working with athletes across different levels, with an emphasis on rehabilitation, injury prevention, strength development, and performance training.

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Dr. Matt brings the knowledge and experience gained at CSP into his work at PowHer, integrating chiropractic care, rehabilitation principles, and strength and conditioning to help patients recover from injury, build resilience, and work toward their athletic and functional goals.

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Education, Clinical Training & Certifications

Dr. Matt earned his bachelor's degree in Public Health, with a focus on Kinesiology, from the University of Maryland before completing his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Florida.

His clinical training includes a range of chiropractic and soft tissue approaches, including Palmer-style adjusting, Graston Technique®, Active Release Techniques® (ART), cupping, dry needling, and kinesiology taping. He also has training in Full Body Levels 1 and 2. 

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In addition to his chiropractic education, Dr. Matt holds the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) credential through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). This background complements his clinical work by bringing a structured understanding of strength development, exercise programming, and athletic performance to patient care. 

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Before becoming a chiropractor, Dr. Matt worked as a personal trainer at Life Time Fitness and gained additional experience through internships in medical facilities, including hospital settings and the University of Maryland football team's sports medicine staff. These experiences helped build a foundation for his integrated approach to musculoskeletal care and physical performance.

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An Athlete's Perspective

Dr. Matt's clinical interests are closely connected to his own athletic journey. At Winston Churchill High School, he captained the boys varsity volleyball team, earned All-County honors, and received Player of the Year recognition. He also competed with the Maryland Volleyball Program's Junior Olympic team before continuing to play volleyball with the University of Maryland club team.

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Volleyball remains one of his greatest passions. His playing experience spans indoor sixes, reverse coed fours, grass volleyball, beach doubles, and 9-man volleyball. He also enjoys powerlifting, which further informs his appreciation for strength development, physical preparation, and the demands athletes place on their bodies.

Having experienced both the rewards of competition and the challenges of injury, Dr. Matt understands the importance of helping athletes build the capacity to participate, compete, and continue progressing toward their goals.

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A Comprehensive Approach to Care at PowHer

At PowHer Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Rockville, Maryland, Dr. Matt combines chiropractic care, soft tissue techniques, rehabilitation strategies, and strength and conditioning principles according to each patient's needs and goals. 

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His approach emphasizes more than addressing symptoms alone. By considering movement quality, strength, physical demands, and the factors that may contribute to recurring problems, he works with patients to develop individualized strategies for recovery and continued activity.  Whether caring for a competitive athlete, a recreational volleyball player, a strength-training enthusiast, or an active individual looking to move with greater confidence, Dr. Matt values practical, goal-oriented care that supports both current function and long-term physical resilience.

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Community Involvement & Life Beyond the Clinic

Outside the clinic, Dr. Matt enjoys giving back to his community. His volunteer activities have included distributing food through MANA, participating in Boy Scouts of America projects, and engaging in activities with the Chinese Community Church in Washington, DC. 

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When he is not working with patients or playing volleyball, Dr. Matt enjoys trips to Disney with his wife and kids, watching movies, discovering new restaurants, and gathering with friends for board games. 

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His passion for athletics, interest in performance, and commitment to helping others stay active are central to his approach at PowHer Chiropractic & Wellness Center.