Has dedicated most of his adult life to the study of natural healthcare and healing. Beginning with the exploration into Zen and Taoist philosophy and meditation, he became intrigued with traditions of dietary fasting and aesthetic practice to enhance his meditation. These disciplines led him to study nutrition, and herbalism. 

Originally from New England, he relocated to California in 1990 where he began to study T'ai Ch'i and Oriental medical traditions. He studied Zen Shiatsu and Nutrition with Paul Pitchford, and has maintained a practice of shiatsu massage, nutritional counsel, and herbalism for over 12 years. 

He works and studies with his mentor Robert Heyob L. Ac. for the last 15 years to present. He has extensitve experience managing a busy acupuncture clinic dedicated to the treatment of infertility in San Jose, California. Other interests of his include music production, and live sound reinforcement, and all forms of artistic expression. He has worked in the studio or on the road with a variety of musical acts, and is a musician himself.

Matthew is certified to practice Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology by the State of California.