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. 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 interests 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. 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 interests 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. Jacob Swart, PT, DPT, CSCS PHYSICAL THERAPIST Bio listed below |
Claire Fetter Office manager & Nutrition coach Bio listed below |
Dr. Danny Matta is a coach, physical therapist, educator, and founder of Athletes’ Potential. He is considered a world-renowned 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 4,000 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 4,000 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 scenes. She has a background in running non-profits and uses that to further develop Athletes' Potential. Her personal favorites about running a business include mastering the customer experience and getting to know our unique patients.
When she isn't working or taking care her and Danny's kids, she enjoys working out, Paddle Boarding, and watching her favorite TV shows.
When she isn't working or taking care her and Danny's kids, she enjoys working out, Paddle Boarding, and watching her favorite TV shows.
Claire is the office manager at Athletes' Potential. She keeps things running smoothly and efficiently. If you have a question about how we run things, she's your gal. In addition to her skills as office manager, Claire holds her Level 1 certification with Precision Nutrition. If you have nutrition questions or need guidance, she's happy to offer her services!
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.