No matter how chaotic my mind is or how busy my day is, I can always count on Matt’s visually guided meditation to bring me a sense of calm, clarity, and inner peace. I’ve taken both private and group sessions with him. By incorporating his guidance and approach on a regular basis, its benefits have been incredible! The power of meditation and the freedom of embracing the present life changing. Mindfulness has such a positive impact on all aspects of mind, body, and soul, especially during this time. His simple yet, powerfully soothing sessions allow me to fully relax and recharge. Thanks to his amazing meditation sessions, I am ready to take on anything! I cannot say enough good things about him and his sessions, except to be ready to lead a more mindfully enriched life once you take his sessions!
— Megan Schwimmer (Private Coaching)
Meditation has always been a challenge for me so joining Matt’s guided meditation sessions were an unexpected surprise. I have never felt comfortable doing any type of medication; mainly because I did not think I was doing it correctly or I fell asleep. But with Matt’s encouragement and welcoming nature, it was easy and so calming. In fact, I was an emotional wreck with the very first session!! I didn’t know I was harboring such non-truths inside of me and letting go of all of those negative feelings and emotions was a relief. That’s why I continue to join his guided sessions. I’ve learned that I don’t fall asleep, I am super calm afterwards and that there’s no special way of meditating. Did I mention that Matt does the guided mediation in ASL and that I don’t know ASL? Matt leads the session and I listen to an interpreter as he signs his instructions to the participants. It’s really amazing how focused I am as I am listening to the interpreter and watching him as the same time. So if you’re new to meditation or a seasoned veteran, you’ll enjoy mediating with Matt. And the best part, you might even learn sign language.
— Lori Monroe (Online Meditation Sessions)
When I met Matt, I was at the point in my life where I was feeling lost and stuck in what felt like a dark and tensed forest within myself. Appearing in a glimmer of light, Matt came along.
With Matt's guidance using meditation and mindfulness, I was able to reconnect with my inner compass to navigate to get out of the thick forest and found the beautiful forest with myself that I've been seeking for so long.
Matt guided me to see and shift my attention to nurture myself, that I am worthy, that I deserve to focus on healing myself instead of putting all my focus on others. Matt and I have worked since March 2019. I couldn't be where I am without him. If you need a beacon of light to guide you with meditations and mindfulness, Matt is that beacon. I highly recommend working with him.
— T.B. (Private Coaching)
Thank Goodness for this "Well-Being with Matt" live session on the internet for Deaf/Hard of Hearing people. The wonderful teacher, Matt, has the high ability to explain what various techniques of meditating and breathing are in sign language. He develops the practice that help you discover the power for yourself. I heartily recommend it.
— Jimmy B. (Online Meditation Sessions)
I was having a very tough time processing an seriously stressful manipulative/abusive incident. I really didn't have anyone I could talk to about it. I had worked with Matt before and knew him to be a kind and intelligent man. He told me he was just starting his business if I ever needed him. He was there. He listened, understood why it was so traumatic and offered a concrete way to move forward. He encouraged me to use the skills that I already have to creatively respond to my trauma. I did; it worked. I was able to get it out and let it go, to move on. I thank Matt for his wisdom and gentleness. He is an angel.
— Anonymous (Private Coaching)
Our new teacher training program wanted to make sure to include a segment on mindfulness, both for the well-being of the teachers, and to kick-start bringing mindfulness into their classrooms. Matt was so personable and approachable in brainstorming what that session would look like. He bent over backwards, travelling long distances, to ensure that our teachers' (and then students' too!) ASL communication needs were met. He worked with the school to try to offer a meditation walk in our local community as well. Matt exudes open, friendly, calmness. Any student of his would be fortunate to have him as an instructor. Thanks again and best of luck, Matt!
— Kathleen M. (School Workshop)
If you are looking for a coach, you need to stop and check him out. I was looking for a mental health service...a deaf friendly is a must for me which was hard to find one. I had almost given up. I went through a mutual friend to this Well Being with Matt. After a few sessions with him, now I can say that I am so thrilled to have tools to ease my anxiety even better. He is a good listener and a very patient person which is an extra bonus! Matt is the nicest coach you will ever find.
— Stephanie N. (Private Coaching)
Matt was amazing with our teachers in training at our School for the Deaf. He tailored his curriculum that helps our teachers find their ways to meditate by staying mindfulness before, during and after the breaks. He created a space that is safe, less intimidating and educational. His fluency in ASL does make a difference in how he shared/explained and delivered his instructions with our teachers. We appreciated his easy-going on the planning part. A great communicator, he is. We definitely would love to have him returned to do more mindful teaching lessons with us, this time with our students! Oh yeah, someday!
— JAC (School Workshop)
I went on Matt's Mindful Hike and I have watched his Mindful Minute videos for what feels like years now. This person is one of the few people in this world that truly embodies what he teaches. I am not saying he's perfect, but I am saying he is constantly growing, learning and sharing his success' and shortcomings. He is the most human human I know. I have been brought to better experiences through my exchanges with Matt and practicing his teachings. Forever a fan.
— Beniot C. (Mindful Hike)
Matt is INCREDIBLE! He led a very unique group meditation for my 30th birthday party. At first, everyone was puzzled and eventually got hooked into the session. In addition to visual meditation for all of my Deaf friends, he added a Tactile version for my Deaf-Blind friends. This was a wonderful work of art, inclusion and accessibility. If you want a meaningful meditation, learn new breathing techniques or want to gain a new perspective on life, I highly recommend Well-Being with Matt!
