Welcome to the
MATIO Method
Our Method
The MATIO Method is the difference.
The MATIO Method is the difference between a child simply complying with treatment—and a child feeling ownership, choice, and power in their healing process.
It restores confidence, builds resilience, and strengthens outcomes—one child at a time.
The MATIO Method
MATIO focuses on managing stress, pain, and trauma through a martial arts-based therapeutic approach.
Join Matio
Register your child today!
Open to children ages 3 through young adulthood (including siblings), our therapeutic martial arts program is offered in-person and virtually at no cost to families.
Our Commitment
Come as a patient.
Supporting your child’s physical and emotional well-being.
Learn as a student.
Developing discipline and techniques that foster strength and resilience.
Emerge as a teacher.
Empowering children to share their power, peace, and purpose with the world.
The fact that MATIO exists is a daily reminder and proof that something good can come from something so devastating. The relationships that we have formed, the coping techniques and martial arts skills our kids are honing, the experiences we get to have, and the beautiful memories we have made are all the bright spots that have come from MATIO. And it has allowed families like ours to focus on those bright spots and start to move past the trauma that we have endured.
Melissa, MATIO PARENT
We’ve entered a powerful new chapter.
Our organization has a new name:
MATIO – Martial Arts Therapy. Inside & Out.
While our name has changed, our mission is stronger than ever. We remain committed to empowering children and families through evidence-based, non-pharmacological care rooted in the principles of martial arts.
Thank you for being part of our evolving journey!
News & Updates
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Gabe
Written by Mom Melissa, MATIO Parent to Student Gabriel. Gabriel is our sweet miracle boy. He is 7 years old,…
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Brian
Interview with Granny Evelyn, MATIO Grandparent to Student Brian. Grandmother to 10-year-old Brian, who lives with Sickle Cell Disease, Granny…
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A Message from Our New Chief Executive Officer, Kristen Cometto-Russ
POWER. PEACE. PURPOSE. I write to you today as the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Heroes Circle | Kids…
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Meet Cailen: A little hero kicking cancer
Written by Lynne Golodner 5-year-old Cailen is smart. He is high energy, likes to camp and spend time with family.…
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Meet Corey: A young adult with a purpose
Written by Lynne Golodner “Every day you wake up is a blessing,” says Corey’s mom Patrice. It’s not a statement…
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Four Forever Friends
High school graduation is a meaningful milestone for most, but it’s even more special for young women who’ve faced challenges…