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WHEN RELIEF
DOESN'T LAST,
REBUILD FROM
THE ROOT.

Here you’ll find a process designed to restore the strength behind your movement and the confidence within it — so you can live fully and move freely again.

Take 15 minutes to discover what your body’s been trying to tell you and whether Muscle Activation Techniques is the missing piece.

WHY RELIEF DOESN'T HOLD

Most fixes chase symptoms.

We rebuild from the root.

 

Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) works at the neuromuscular level — reactivating the muscles your body “turned off” under stress, injury, or overuse.

 

When those connections come back online, your body stabilizes, tightness eases, and strength becomes reliable again.

 

We don’t chase pain. We restore performance.

What is Muscle Activation Techniques?

HOW IT WORKS

A clear, three-step path to rebuild strength from the root.

 

You don’t need another stretch or quick fix — you need a process.

Each step builds on the last, helping your body reconnect, stabilize, and stay strong for the long haul.

While this approach works for most clients, every body and situation is unique. During your Exploration Call, we’ll determine whether this process is the right fit and discuss financial flexibility if needed — because the goal is always progress, not pressure.

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1️⃣ EXPLORATION CALL

15-Minute Fit Check — Free

A simple, no-pressure call to talk through your goals and challenges.

You’ll get clarity on what’s happening in your body and whether MAT is the right fit.

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2️⃣ INVESTIGATION SERIES

Two-Day Exploration 

A deep look into how your body is functioning.
Day 1: Your story, goals, and a hands-on MAT introduction.
Day 2: A full investigative treatment to uncover what’s driving your pain or tightness.
You’ll leave with data and direction.

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3️⃣ RESET PHASE

3-Session Intro Package 

We apply your personalized roadmap: three progressive sessions spaced 1–2 weeks apart.
Each session re-activates stability, strength, and confidence, creating results that last.

CLARITY → PRECISION → STRENGTH.

PROOF IN MOTION

Real People. Real Strength Restored.

Merrie Velden

“After 20 years of back issues, MAT kept me in the saddle and away from surgery. It’s been a complete game changer.”

Lisa Wilson

"Michael helped me rebuild strength and confidence. My pain diminished, my movement improved, and I finally feel grounded again."

Marcelle Pratt

“Years of pain led me nowhere until MAT. Michael’s precision and care restored my strength, mobility, and confidence.”

Michael Akins

“After multiple surgeries and spine fusion, I went from a walker to walking freely again. MAT gave me hope and trust in my body.”

READY TO REBUILD?

Discover what’s really holding your body back — and start your journey toward lasting strength and confidence.
 
The first step is simple: a free 15-minute Exploration Call to see if MAT is the right fit for you.
No pressure. Just clarity and a path forward.
Progress, not pressure. Strength, not strain.

MEET MICHAEL LINGENFELTER

Restoring Strength. Rebuilding Confidence.
 
As a Muscle Activation Techniques Practitioner and Strength Coach, I help people rebuild from the inside out — restoring the connection between strength, control, and confidence in their movement.
 
For years, I’ve watched people chase short-term relief... stretching, rolling, training harder, only to keep hitting the same wall. I built Central Valley MAT to offer a different path: one grounded in precision, not guesswork.
 
My approach bridges the gap between therapy and performance, helping clients restore function, eliminate pain, and move freely again, so they can live and perform at their best.
 
Whether you’re recovering from injury, seeking stability, or optimizing performance, this work is about one thing: helping you trust your body again.
12+ YEARS EXPERIECE  •  MAT LEVEL III CERTIFIED  •  BASED IN VISALIA, CA
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The first step to working with me is a quick (5-15 minute) consultation over the phone, where we get to talk about your specific situation a bit, as well as answer any big questions you have prior to scheduling an evaluation.
 
If you are a good fit, I will do my very best to get you in for an eval as soon as possible! Depending on current client volume, it may be a week or two before we can find a time that works for both of us.

Please enter your information into the form below; I will reach out to schedule a chat, so we can see if you will be a good fit for MAT!

CONTACT

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LOCATIONS

Visalia Location

5105 W Cypress Ave

Visalia, CA 93277

Email: michael@centralvalleymat.com

Tel: 559-906-0367

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