Matthew Sabey Smith
DACM, MSom, BA., Dipl.Ac., LAc., cpt
My Origin & My Motto
I was born in Mansfield, Massachusetts fueled by a family with unrelenting love who supported my wildest dreams in life. I studied for my BA in Studio Art at Stonehill College (North Easton, MA), where I met the love of my life, Kristen. As a Strength & Conditioning Coach and Athlete, I have pursued working with some of the top strength mentors in the nation, completed multiple internships in Olympic Weightlifting and Cross Training, started my college's weightlifting team and acquired certifications through the National Exercise Trainer's Association, USA Weightlifting and USA Powerlifting. I worked as a supervisor for collegiate Rec Sports and assisted two Division II collegiate sports teams all while also working as the head personal trainer. My medical studies came from the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture (Phoenix, AZ), where I am now a professor who teaches ten different courses for the Masters & Doctoral students. My doctoral degree in Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine came from the Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine (San Diego, CA). I took my education specialties at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine further by also diving into the Science of Health & Human Performance. I am a family man who will do just about anything for my son and I create my life so he always has me around to be there for him. My art, background and mission tells my story, the crazy life I have led up to this point. It is my journey that encompasses healing myself from incurable chronic disease, moving away from those I loved to pursue a calling that was greater than myself, facing the early death of my father, the premature death of my son, and at times going hungry with a singular vision to heal myself and those I love while creating the art that ties it all together. These lessons in my life gave me perspective, authenticity and wisdom, greater than any book could teach me. These experiences created me, my strength, and they now allow me to lead my life with a vision to enhance the healing power of those I come in contact with.
I was born in Mansfield, Massachusetts fueled by a family with unrelenting love who supported my wildest dreams in life. I studied for my BA in Studio Art at Stonehill College (North Easton, MA), where I met the love of my life, Kristen. As a Strength & Conditioning Coach and Athlete, I have pursued working with some of the top strength mentors in the nation, completed multiple internships in Olympic Weightlifting and Cross Training, started my college's weightlifting team and acquired certifications through the National Exercise Trainer's Association, USA Weightlifting and USA Powerlifting. I worked as a supervisor for collegiate Rec Sports and assisted two Division II collegiate sports teams all while also working as the head personal trainer. My medical studies came from the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture (Phoenix, AZ), where I am now a professor who teaches ten different courses for the Masters & Doctoral students. My doctoral degree in Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine came from the Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine (San Diego, CA). I took my education specialties at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine further by also diving into the Science of Health & Human Performance. I am a family man who will do just about anything for my son and I create my life so he always has me around to be there for him. My art, background and mission tells my story, the crazy life I have led up to this point. It is my journey that encompasses healing myself from incurable chronic disease, moving away from those I loved to pursue a calling that was greater than myself, facing the early death of my father, the premature death of my son, and at times going hungry with a singular vision to heal myself and those I love while creating the art that ties it all together. These lessons in my life gave me perspective, authenticity and wisdom, greater than any book could teach me. These experiences created me, my strength, and they now allow me to lead my life with a vision to enhance the healing power of those I come in contact with.
Professor & Instructor
Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture
-Integrative Case Management
-Western Pathophysiology II
-Western Physics & Oriental Medicine
-Western Physics
-Tui Na I
-Tui Na II
-Acupuncture Point Energetics I
-Terminal Competencies
-Practice Management
-Pharmacology
Stonehill College
-Daily Exercise & Health I
-Daily Exercise & Health II
Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture
-Integrative Case Management
-Western Pathophysiology II
-Western Physics & Oriental Medicine
-Western Physics
-Tui Na I
-Tui Na II
-Acupuncture Point Energetics I
-Terminal Competencies
-Practice Management
-Pharmacology
Stonehill College
-Daily Exercise & Health I
-Daily Exercise & Health II
Publications
"How To Design For A Healthy Mind & Body" (2022)
"How To Design For A Healthy Mind & Body" (2022)
Education & Credentials
-Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine- Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
-Master of Science In Oriental Medicine- Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture
-Post Graduate Studies In Health & Human Performance- Pacific College of Health & Science
-Post Graduate Studies In Education- Santa Fe Community College
-Bachelor of the Arts: Studio Art Major, Biology Minor
- Diplomate of Acupuncture- National Certification Commission For Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
-Licensed Acupuncturist- State Of Arizona
-National Exercise Trainer's Association- Certified Personal Trainer
-USA Weightlifting- Certified Sports Performance Coach
-USA Powerlifting- Certified Club Coach
-Founder: Stonehill College Weightlifting Team
-Strength & Conditioning Internship: Boston Barbell Club, Fulcrum Athletics
-Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine- Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
-Master of Science In Oriental Medicine- Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture
-Post Graduate Studies In Health & Human Performance- Pacific College of Health & Science
-Post Graduate Studies In Education- Santa Fe Community College
-Bachelor of the Arts: Studio Art Major, Biology Minor
- Diplomate of Acupuncture- National Certification Commission For Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
-Licensed Acupuncturist- State Of Arizona
-National Exercise Trainer's Association- Certified Personal Trainer
-USA Weightlifting- Certified Sports Performance Coach
-USA Powerlifting- Certified Club Coach
-Founder: Stonehill College Weightlifting Team
-Strength & Conditioning Internship: Boston Barbell Club, Fulcrum Athletics