The Musclesmith

The Musclesmith With the skillsets I have acquired I have been helping people ever since.

Offering Personal Training and Muscle Activation Techniques® specific to clients needs, including general health maintenance, injury recovery/prevention, pain reduction, and any strength or athletic goals

Contact me for more information My name is Stewart Barcelo (The Musclesmith)
In 2007 I became a personal trainer in a locally owned gym where I was mentored by owner and power lifter Andrew Dexter.

2010 I received my RMT in Calgary. I learned techniques such as Deep Tissue and Active Release and proceeded to massage for the next three years.

2013 I received my certification in Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) from Denver, Colorado. From Strengthening, injury prevention, injury recovery, pre/post surgery, post joint replacement's, and any other category involving your muscular system. I have had the privilege of working with people from all kinds of backgrounds in exercise like athletes, office workers, gym training, to stay at home mothers. I am grateful for all the skills I have learned, I can help people improve their quality of life so they can get back to enjoying the things they love

Excited to join the team at ABHC!Come check out the clinic and all of the kind and skilled practitioners.
06/12/2025

Excited to join the team at ABHC!
Come check out the clinic and all of the kind and skilled practitioners.

Sarah Kuindersma .m.a.t is stepping away from the MAT table until September, but don’t worry, we are leaving our patients in the BEST hands.

Let me introduce you to Stewart Barcelo, aka The Muscle Smith

With over 10 years of experience as a Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) practitioner, Stew has been the one keeping Sarah performing and feeling her best and now he’s here to help YOU too!

Whether you’re dealing with nagging aches, looking to improve performance, or just want your body to feel like it should, Stew will get you tuned up and wondering why you didn’t book in sooner.

° Available Tuesdays & Thursdays at Active Balance Health - 19 Elma Street W. Okotoks

Online booking is now LIVE — head over to our website .ca and grab your spot before his schedule fills up!

Exciting news! The Musclesmith has launched a new website, offering comprehensive insights into Muscle Activation Techni...
04/03/2025

Exciting news! The Musclesmith has launched a new website, offering comprehensive insights into Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT). Explore our site to learn about our founder, Stewart Barcelo, understand the benefits of MAT, read client testimonials, and determine if MAT is right for you. Whether you're aiming to stay fit, reduce injury risk, improve endurance, achieve gym or sports gains, support your child's athletic training, or require rehabilitation, we're here to help. Visit our website to book your session today and take the first step toward optimal physical health.

Smash the link to check out our site and BOOK NOW!

05/02/2022
A summary of Muscle Activation Techniques: 1. Identify weakness2. Activate muscles3. Restore function
01/28/2022

A summary of Muscle Activation Techniques:
1. Identify weakness
2. Activate muscles
3. Restore function

There are several new faces around here so I thought I would introduce myself! 👋👋👋Hi! I’m Stewart Barcelo, the man behin...
12/03/2021

There are several new faces around here so I thought I would introduce myself! 👋👋👋

Hi! I’m Stewart Barcelo, the man behind The Musclesmith. I’m a husband, father, Muscle Activation Techniques Specialist and Personal Trainer.

I began Personal Training in Okotoks 14 years ago after being mentored by former World Power Lifting Champion, Andrew Dexter. I help both athletes and average Janes and Joes become stronger, eliminate pain, and improve quality of life. Fun Fact: My longest client has stuck with me for over ten years!

In 2010 I earned my RMT license for massage therapy and Specialist status in Greg Rospkof’s Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) in 2013. MAT addresses the root cause of your pain, not just your symptoms. A detailed range of motion assessment reveals neuromuscular imbalances which might be causing pain, tightness or weakness. Then muscle tests, isometrics, and a unique palpation of your muscle attachments reactivates weak muscles, stabilizes joints, improves range of motion, reduces pain and fatigue, and puts your body in a better place to heal.

If you’ve made it this far, drop a comment below to say “Hello!” If you want to know more about MAT and Personal Training with me, drop a comment, message me here, or Book Now with the button on my Page or this link: https://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/31691720?category=18254577220 More about Greg Rospkof’s MAT can be found here: http://muscleactivation.com/

11/17/2021
02/15/2021

How Does MAT Help Clients?
Muscle Activation Techniques® is a process that allows the practitioner to identify muscle dysfunction in their client’s individual body.

09/24/2020

Winners never stop working! Right after the big win, Bryson is here at MAT Headquarters getting back to training!! Simply stated: Bryson is an incredibly dedicated young athlete and we are so proud to be apart of his team!

Congrats to Bryson, Greg and the Muscle Activation Techniques team in Denver. Interested in MAT and what it can do for y...
09/22/2020

Congrats to Bryson, Greg and the Muscle Activation Techniques team in Denver.

Interested in MAT and what it can do for you? Call today and book an appointment

403-850-7418

Winners never stop working! Right after the big win, Bryson is here at MAT Headquarters getting back to training!! Simply stated: Bryson is an incredibly dedicated young athlete and we are so proud to be apart of his team!

Some serious MAT gains!!!
08/02/2020

Some serious MAT gains!!!

Watch this amazing footage of the "Bryson Dechambeau workout" at Muscle Activation Techniques HQ. For this demonstration, Greg and Bryson were focused on the...

03/29/2020
10/03/2019

Contact me today to start your MAT journey!

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The Musclesmith

Stewart Barcelo started his career as a Personal Trainer in 2007 under the mentorship of Power Lifting World Champion, Andrew Dexter. In 2011, Stewart became a Registered Massage Therapist. Holding a high respect for massage as a treatment modality for symptom management, Stewart sought out new techniques to prevent recurrent injuries and muscular imbalances in the body. This lead Stewart to become a certified Muscle Activation Techniques Specialist in 2014. MAT® assesses muscular imbalances, joint instability and limitations in range of motion within the human body. This non-invasive technique balances the body’s muscle function and efficiency. Stewart implements MAT® with clients rehabilitating from surgery or injury to elite athletes and everyone in between.