Personal Trainer - Matt Dawson

Training Philosophy

Train smarter, move better, and stay stronger for life. I specialize in helping students, faculty, and older adults (55+) build strength, endurance, balance, and power through safe, efficient, and personalized fitness routines. Whether you’re new to weight training or looking to refine your technique, my goal is to help you stay active and maximize lifelong health.

About Matt Dawson

Matt Dawson is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Certified Personal Trainer based in San Diego, CA. With over 20 years of experience as a fitness coach, he has helped hundreds of people improve strength, mobility, flexibility, and overall wellness. Matt focuses on sustainable lifestyle change through personalized training, health education, and balanced routines. Outside the gym, he enjoys organic gardening, yoga, fresh roasted coffee, running, photography, and family time. Go Aztecs!

Contact

Email matt@wellnesspt.com for more information or to schedule a consultation, or text/call: 619.274.1413.

Specialties

• Private in-person personal training & strength coaching (custom programming)
• Online coaching and training (via Zoom)
• Preventive wellness and safe movement coaching
• Fitness screening & personalized program design
• Weight management and nutrition guidance
• Lean muscle development & endurance training
• Goal setting, accountability, and lifestyle support

Education & Certifications

• MA, Kinesiology – San Diego State University
• BS, Kinesiology – San Diego State University
• NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
• RYT-200 (Yoga Alliance)
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certified

Experience & Awards

• Over 20,000 hours of one-on-one personal training experience
• “Top 5 — Best Personal Fitness Trainer” – San Diego A-List (2013)

Services provided at Aztec Recreation facilities are fitness and preventive wellness only and do not include evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment of injury or disease. Clinical physical therapy services are provided separately through WellnessPT Physical Therapy, P.C. Email for more information or to schedule a consultation, or text/call: (619) 274-1413.