The Musclesmith

04/13/2026

Struggling with chronic pain, stiffness, or recurring injuries? Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) targets the root cause—weak or inhibited muscles—so movement improves and discomfort decreases. Learn how MAT can help you build strength safely and move pain-free in Okotoks, Foothills, and surrounding Alberta communities. Read more: https://wix.to/hhzb601

Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) is a hands-on process used to identify and restore function to muscles that have become weak or inhibited.When muscle function is restored: • Movement improves • Discomfort decreases • The body has a solid foundation to build strength safely and effectively I...

04/13/2026

Struggling with tightness, pain, or reduced performance? Discover Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) — hands-on therapy that finds and re-activates weak muscles to improve range of motion, strength, and reduce pain. Book a Free Meet & Greet or choose from 25, 45, 80-minute sessions and an Initial Assessment special (2nd session free). Ready to feel better? Book now: https://wix.to/1D61AA3

10/09/2025

Introducing our STAR practitioner of the week: Stewart Barcelo! Stewart is one of our MATs at the clinic and he is absolutely amazing! Thanks for being a ROCKSTAR Stewart!

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!

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

01/28/2022

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

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/

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!

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!

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...