Matthew was born and raised in beautiful, sunny Los Angeles, California. He studied Philosophy at Sonoma State University and received his BA in 1999.

After graduating college Matt spent two years at Shappelles/Darche Noam Yeshiva in Jerusalem.

Matthew then moved back to Los Angeles and began his training in Massage Therapy. He received Certification from the LA Vocational Institute and studied Myofascial Release with world renowned John F. Barnes, P.T.

After two more years of studying and working in Los Angeles, Matthew moved back to Jerusalem on Aliyah. Matthew and his wife Lucila have recently opened Jerusalem Massage.