Lance A. Mattes earned his Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from Samford University in 1995. Following graduation, he briefly played professional Arena Football before returning to Sarasota to join the family business, Aaron L. Mattes Therapy, LLC.

In 1999, Lance successfully negotiated the sale of the practice to HealthSouth, where he remained as Marketing Coordinator. In this role, he directed outpatient marketing for the 90-bed rehabilitation hospital and four outpatient therapy centers, including the HealthSouth Aaron Mattes Therapy Center. His leadership helped expand the organization’s outpatient rehabilitation services and strengthen community outreach.

After leaving HealthSouth, Lance entered the outpatient surgery center industry as Director of Business for the Cape Surgery Center, owned by Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He managed all business operations, including scheduling, billing, accounting, and medical records. Working closely with surgeons across multiple specialties provided him with valuable insight into a wide range of surgical procedures, further enhancing his understanding of rehabilitation, flexibility training, and post-operative recovery.

Today, Lance serves as Vice President of Aaron L. Mattes Therapy and StretchingUSA.com, where he oversees business operations, online education and sales, project management, and the day-to-day clinical operations of the practice. He works closely with healthcare professionals, therapists, trainers, and fitness specialists around the world, providing guidance on the application of Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) for a wide variety of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. He also serves as an instructor for the educational seminars developed by Aaron L. Mattes, helping train healthcare and fitness professionals in the AIS methodology.

For more than 30 years, Lance has traveled internationally alongside his father, Aaron L. Mattes, teaching and promoting Active Isolated Stretching. In addition to his educational work, he maintains a full-time clinical practice, working with clients ranging from recreational fitness enthusiasts and individuals recovering from injury to amateur, collegiate, and professional athletes seeking to improve flexibility, performance, and recovery.

Lance is a Certified Fitness Trainer through the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) and is one of the organization’s leading Certified Instructors for Active Isolated Stretching certification. He is also an approved Continuing Education provider for healthcare and fitness professionals through ACE (#CEP205510 – 2.3 CE), the Florida State Massage Therapy Association (FSMTA #50-25925 – 24 CEUs), and the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB #1000487).

Throughout his career, Lance has remained committed to expanding the global reach of Active Isolated Stretching. Working alongside Aaron L. Mattes, he has co-developed numerous educational resources, including books designed for both healthcare professionals and the general public. He has also coordinated the production of five instructional videos and led numerous educational projects that continue to support practitioners and patients worldwide.

Lance’s mission is to advance the understanding and application of Active Isolated Stretching by providing high-quality education, clinical expertise, and practical resources that help people improve flexibility, recover from injury, enhance athletic performance, and achieve lifelong mobility.

Lance is currently on the advisory board of the Sarasota Chapter of the American Cancer Society.