HOPE ACTIVATED
RECLAIM STRENGTH.
REDISCOVER HOPE.
Free one-on-one sessions to improve strength and mobility for individuals impacted by cancer.
WHAT IS HOPE ACTIVATED
MOVE BETTER, FEEL STRONGER, LIVE FREER
Hope Activated is a free program offering up to three one-on-one sessions designed to help individuals impacted by cancer restore strength, reduce discomfort, and reconnect with their bodies through a method called Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT).
But it’s more than just a therapy session — it’s personal.
This program was born out of deep suffering. In 2024, my daughter Hope was born with a terminal illness. She lived just six days — days that forever changed the way I see pain, love, and what it means to be supported. During that time, my wife and I were carried by our community — through prayers, meals, presence, and care.
That experience ignited something in me: a desire to create a space where others facing unimaginable difficulty could feel that same kind of support.
Hope Activated is my response to that calling. It’s a space for those who are walking through cancer to feel seen, supported, and strengthened. To reclaim a sense of control and hope in their bodies.
Whether you’re in treatment or living in the aftermath, I want you to know this: you are not alone, and there is still strength waiting to be activated within you.
WHAT IS MAT
BRING MUSCLES BACK ONLINE
Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) is a hands-on neuromuscular therapy focused on identifying and correcting muscle inhibition, the root cause of muscle tightness and pain. By addressing these underlying issues, MAT aims to improve the body’s overall function and performance, offering a more effective solution than simply treating symptoms.
Cancer and its treatments — like chemotherapy, radiation, and extended periods of inactivity — can take a major toll on your muscles and nervous system. It’s common to feel weaker, less stable, or disconnected from your body, even long after treatment ends.
Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) helps restore that connection. By reactivating muscles that have become inhibited, MAT improves stability, reduces discomfort, and helps you regain confidence in your movement during recovery.
PAIN
RELIEF
By treating muscle imbalances, compensation patterns are reduced and discomfort is relieved.
ENHANCED
PERFORMANCE
Optimizing the nueromuscular system creates more efficient and effective movement.
RESTORE MUSCLE FUNCTION
MAT accelerates recovery by restoring muscle function, reducing compensation patterns, and promoting efficient healing.
IMPROVED STRENGTH
Addressing neuromuscular weaknesses restores muscle function for proper recovery and strength gains.
READY TO BEGIN?
TAKE THE FIRST STEP — LET'S TALK
Whether you're exploring Hope Activated for yourself or someone you care about, the first step is a simple, no-pressure conversation.
In this free 15–20 minute call, we’ll talk about your goals, your story, and how MAT might support healing, stability, and hope in this season.
This is a space to ask questions, feel heard, and see if it’s the right fit — no obligation, just connection.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
If you're curious about how Muscle Activation Techniques actually work — or just want to understand a bit more before we connect — I put together a short FAQ page that breaks it down. It’ll give you a better idea of what to expect and how this process can support your recovery.
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
— Psalm 34:18
HOW IT WORKS
HOW MAT SUPPORTS YOUR RECOVERY
ASSESSMENT OF MUSCLE FUNCTION
01
For individuals affected by cancer, treatment and inactivity can disrupt how muscles function. I start by assessing where the body has lost proper muscle activation — areas that can create imbalances and compensation patterns, often leading to discomfort or pain.
CORRECTION OF MUSCLE INHIBITION
02
By reactivating muscles that aren’t firing well, we help restore proper communication between your nervous system and muscular system. This improves your ability to contract muscles effectively and supports better overall movement and function.
RESTORATION OF RANGE OF MOTION
03
For those walking through or recovering from cancer, the body often loses muscle function due to treatment, inactivity, or physical stress. Through targeted techniques, I help reactivate those inhibited muscles — restoring stability and improving mobility in a way that supports healing and confidence in your body again.
INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT
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MAT offers a personalized approach to improving muscular health, reducing discomfort, and supporting physical recovery. Each session is tailored to your body’s unique neuromuscular needs, helping restore function, confidence, and a sense of strength you can build on.
WHY I OFFER THIS
My name is Michael Lingenfelter, and Hope Activated was born from one of the most difficult and sacred chapters of my life.
In 2025, my daughter Hope was born with a terminal condition. She lived just six days — days filled with sorrow, beauty, and an overwhelming sense of love. In that brief time, I was surrounded by family, friends, and a community that held me up when I could barely stand.
That experience reshaped how I see suffering. It gave me a deep appreciation for what it means to be supported — physically, emotionally, and spiritually — when you're at your weakest.
Hope Activated is my response to that calling. It’s a space for those who are walking through cancer to feel seen, supported, and strengthened. To reclaim a sense of control and hope in their bodies.
Whether you’re in treatment or living in the aftermath, I want you to know this: you are not alone, and there is still strength waiting to be activated within you.