Sensory Fitness LLC
Nearby gyms & sports facilities
S Tacoma Way
S Tacoma Way
South Tacoma Way
Sensory Fitness uses exercises and activities to help with the symptoms of sensory difficulties, ASD, ADHD, learning difficulties, and other neurodiversities.
We work on postural instabilities, coordination, core strength, and rotational movement patterns As an occupational therapy assistant, personal trainer, and special education teacher Matt Sloan has directed his experience into specialized fitness programs for everyone while catering to sensory difficulties, autism, sensory processing disorder, adhd, or any other neurodiversity or special need.
08/22/2024
What are you waiting for!?
Let's go!
07/26/2024
New Blog Post
New Blog Post Enhancing Physical Fitness in Neurodiverse Children: Key Benefits
07/19/2024
I had the great opportunity to be on Sarah Collins Holeschool OT podcast. She's an excellent resource for parents and other OT's!
Elastics help build joint stability with deceleration and isometric holds. A great way yo build functional fitness.
Online and Live Certification!
sensoryfitness.org
Link in bio!
06/13/2024
Link to Blog
https://www.sensoryfitness.org/post/why-is-my-kid-drawing-on-himself-all-the-time
Kids that write on themselves are sometimes sensory seekers. Here's some fun and easy ways to get them that same input during the day so when it's time to see grandma they're not all tatted up.
Why is my kid drawing on himself all the time?! To read the blog, follow this linkhttps://www.sensoryfitness.org/post/why-is-my-kid-drawing-on-himself-all-the-time
05/29/2024
Let's get swinging!
Super fun HIGH INTENSITY fitness class!
Full body strength!
Core strength!
Full cardio!
Summer deal for only $20/class now through August!
Tuesday and Thursday
8:10am-9:am
at Ford Dynasty Wrestling Club
5448 South Tacoma Way
Drop on in!
or sign up at
https://www.sensoryfitness.org/classes
04/20/2024
Disney's ALADDIN Sensory Friendly Performance Join us for the sensory-friendly performance of Disney's ALADDIN at the Paramount Theatre on April 27 at 2 PM!
04/05/2024
03/08/2024
You're invited: Sensory Fitness Coach Certification
Sensory Fitness Coach Certification Apr 12, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT
03/03/2024
Absolute incredible turnout today for the Sensory Fitness Coach Certification! Fantastic group of people, eager to learn, incredibly innovative, and ready to start using a sensory approach to adaptive fitness!
MASSIVE shout out to for hosting the event and for continuing to be awesome!
02/23/2024
Have a listen. The title has "ADHD" and "caffeine" in there but this guy breaks down brain health and how some of the things we all do In everyday life have an immense impact on our brains. It's long but extremely informative and has a little something for.everyone
The ADHD Doctor: “I’ve Scanned 250,000 Brains” You (Steven Bartlett) Have ADHD!!! Dr Daniel Amen If you enjoyed this video, I recommend you check out my first conversation with Dr Daniel Amen, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMwA...
🧠 Join our adaptive fitness workshop designed for all professions working with the neurodiverse population! Fitness trainers, parents, OT's, coaches, educators, and more are welcome. 🏋️♂️ Explore inclusive fitness strategies and techniques. Don't miss out, register now! 💪
https://www.sensoryfitness.org/weckmethodlab-sensoryfitness-certification
Live and online training
LIVE IN SAN DIEGO AT WECKMETHOD MARCH 2!
sensoryfitness.org to register
Link in bio
01/23/2024
https://www.sensoryfitness.org/post/does-exercise-help-adhd
Does Exercise Help ADHD? Does exercise help ADHD? YES! The answer is yes! Exercise helps ADHD! So what does "help" mean in this case? Exercise helps ADHD in that it helps the ADHD brain with many symptoms of ADHD such as brain fog, restlessness, anxiety, forgetfulness, working memory, timing, impulsivity, executive function...
01/23/2024
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Our Story
Sensory Fitness is a fitness program for everyone; however, it is unique in that it specializes in working with individuals with ASD, SPD, ADHD, learning disabilities, and other neuro-diversities! We use games, exercises, and challenges to improve postural stability, whole body coordination, and motor planning while promoting socialization, problem solving, and team work. Sensory Fitness uses a sensory integrative approach to improve sensorimotor development to improve sensory perception and complex thinking needed for everyday life.
Matt Sloan is an occupational therapy assistant who specializes in sensory integration and fitness. Matt was a special education teacher for 13 years and worked with kids with special needs for over 25 years. A major part of his work served kids with severe social/emotional disorders and neurological differences. Matt has taught everything from the general curriculum to social skills to adaptive PE. Matt is also a personal trainer with years of experience in mixed martial arts, boxing, wrestling, jujitsu, and an array of outdoor recreation sports. Bringing his years of experience together to work with kids and adults of all abilities, Matt has created Sensory Fitness to help people from all walks of life achieve a sound body to a sound mind.
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5448 South Tacoma Way
Tacoma, WA
98409
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 9am - 3pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 2pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 3pm |
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