About Us
Athletes' Potential was founded on the idea that the client comes first. Healthcare quality is at an all time low. Many people pay for healthcare not just with their money but also with their time. Time is the most valuable resource we all have.
Our goal is to help out clients live a high performance pain free life. If you like to do CrossFit, we'll help you stay healthy while you train. If you love tennis, we'll get you back on the court and keep you there so you enjoy quality time with your friends/team that you love. If you're a runner and have aspirations of doing your first half marathon, we'll help you accomplish that goal!
We want our patients to know that we have their best interest at heart. We also want to be a resource for our community, coaches, athletes and trainers around the world. We constantly put up new videos, podcasts and blog posts to help our community stay healthy and perform at their highest level.
Our goal is to help out clients live a high performance pain free life. If you like to do CrossFit, we'll help you stay healthy while you train. If you love tennis, we'll get you back on the court and keep you there so you enjoy quality time with your friends/team that you love. If you're a runner and have aspirations of doing your first half marathon, we'll help you accomplish that goal!
We want our patients to know that we have their best interest at heart. We also want to be a resource for our community, coaches, athletes and trainers around the world. We constantly put up new videos, podcasts and blog posts to help our community stay healthy and perform at their highest level.
Our Team
Dr. Danny Matta, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS Founder and owner Bio listed below |
Ashley Matta Owner, COO Bio listed below |
Dr. Jackie Varnum, PT, DPT, CSCS physical therapist Bio listed below |
Dr. Jacob Swart, PT, DPT, CSCS PHYSICAL THERAPIST Bio listed below |
Claire Fetter Office manager Bio listed below |
Dr. Danny Matta is a coach, physical therapist, educator and founder of Athletes’ Potential. He is considered a world re-nowned leader in the fields of rehab, sports medicine, tactical athlete consulting and human performance optimization. Danny is able to use his experience as a physical therapist and a strength coach to improve all aspects of human performance.
Danny is currently the founder of Athletes' Potential, a physical therapy and performance optimization practice in Atlanta, GA. He is also one of only 8 instructors in the world for the MobilityWod group, founded by Dr. Kelly Starrett.
Danny received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Baylor University. He is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has advanced training in joint mobilization, joint manipulation, soft tissue release techniques and Performance Dry Needling.
Danny spent 7 years active duty in the U.S Army as a physical therapist. He had the distinct privilege of working with a range of soldiers from amputees learning how to walk again, to the highest-level Special Operations soldiers getting ready for deployments. Danny served with the 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii from 2010-2013. He was the only direct access Physical Therapist responsible for management of injuries and injury prevention for a Brigade of 4000 soldiers during this time.
Danny has been an instructor in a variety of different settings. From local consulting with CrossFit gyms/athletes, to international teaching as an instructor for MobilityWod. He most recently took over as the Director of MobilityWOD Tactical and is a direct consultant to numerous tactical organizations such as FBI SWAT, U.S Army and Combined Arms Group.
Danny is currently the founder of Athletes' Potential, a physical therapy and performance optimization practice in Atlanta, GA. He is also one of only 8 instructors in the world for the MobilityWod group, founded by Dr. Kelly Starrett.
Danny received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Baylor University. He is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has advanced training in joint mobilization, joint manipulation, soft tissue release techniques and Performance Dry Needling.
Danny spent 7 years active duty in the U.S Army as a physical therapist. He had the distinct privilege of working with a range of soldiers from amputees learning how to walk again, to the highest-level Special Operations soldiers getting ready for deployments. Danny served with the 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii from 2010-2013. He was the only direct access Physical Therapist responsible for management of injuries and injury prevention for a Brigade of 4000 soldiers during this time.
Danny has been an instructor in a variety of different settings. From local consulting with CrossFit gyms/athletes, to international teaching as an instructor for MobilityWod. He most recently took over as the Director of MobilityWOD Tactical and is a direct consultant to numerous tactical organizations such as FBI SWAT, U.S Army and Combined Arms Group.
Ashley is the co-founder of Athletes' Potential and is the individual that keeps everything working behind the scene. She has an extensive background in running non-profits and uses that to further develop Athletes' Potential.
When she isn't working or taking care of kids, she enjoys CrossFit, Paddle Boarding and watching her favorite TV shows.
When she isn't working or taking care of kids, she enjoys CrossFit, Paddle Boarding and watching her favorite TV shows.
Dr. Jackie Varnum is a physical therapist, coach and athlete. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Emory University with highest honors. Dr. Varnum specializes in treating women’s health issues in women looking to stay active or return to physical activities. She has helped women return to running without leaking, tennis without hip pain after every match and CrossFit pain-free.
Jackie has a strong background in athletics having played Division I volleyball at East Carolina University. She has coached volleyball for club and high school teams and currently coaches at CrossFit Atlanta and Move Functional Fitness.
Since collegiate volleyball, Jackie has become active in CrossFit to satisfy her need for fitness and competition.
When Jackie is not treating patients, she enjoys live music, being active outdoors, crossword puzzles and photography.
Jackie has a strong background in athletics having played Division I volleyball at East Carolina University. She has coached volleyball for club and high school teams and currently coaches at CrossFit Atlanta and Move Functional Fitness.
Since collegiate volleyball, Jackie has become active in CrossFit to satisfy her need for fitness and competition.
When Jackie is not treating patients, she enjoys live music, being active outdoors, crossword puzzles and photography.
Claire is the office manager for PT and Recovery Services at Athletes' Potential in Decatur. She is currently pursuing a degree in nutrition and is CrossFit Level 1 certified.
When she's not at Athletes' Potential or wodding, Claire enjoys traveling, seeing live music, and flooding the Internet with pictures of her two dogs and two cats.
When she's not at Athletes' Potential or wodding, Claire enjoys traveling, seeing live music, and flooding the Internet with pictures of her two dogs and two cats.
Dr. Jacob Swart is a physical therapist, strength and conditioning specialist, and avid competitor. He received his doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from Ohio University, which places a heavy emphasis on manual therapy throughout its curriculum. Jacob is passionate about using his advanced training in manual therapy and background in strength and conditioning to help his patients return from injury and continue performing at a high level.
Before joining Athletes’ Potential, Jacob worked in a variety of settings including the United States Air Force where he helped hundreds of airmen return to their physically demanding career and lifestyle.
In addition to his work as a physical therapist, Jacob has had the opportunity to serve the American Physical Therapy Association, the governing body for physical therapist, on both a state and national level.
In his free time Jacob enjoys playing basketball and volleyball, weightlifting, CrossFit, and spending time with his wife, Jessica, and Bulldog, Louie.
Before joining Athletes’ Potential, Jacob worked in a variety of settings including the United States Air Force where he helped hundreds of airmen return to their physically demanding career and lifestyle.
In addition to his work as a physical therapist, Jacob has had the opportunity to serve the American Physical Therapy Association, the governing body for physical therapist, on both a state and national level.
In his free time Jacob enjoys playing basketball and volleyball, weightlifting, CrossFit, and spending time with his wife, Jessica, and Bulldog, Louie.