Your onward kansas city physical therapy team

Grace is a dedicated physical therapist with a strong focus on helping fitness athletes and individuals committed to maintaining an active lifestyle. With extensive experience in rehabilitating sports injuries and enhancing overall physical performance, Grace provides advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to optimize recovery and prevent future injuries.

Grace earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from The University of Kansas Medical Center. In addition to a comprehensive clinical background, Grace has worked with athletes from a variety of sports, providing tailored rehabilitation programs that address both acute injuries and chronic conditions, while helping athletes return to their peak performance levels.

Having a personal interest in fitness, Grace has a passion for treating orthopedics, CrossFit athletes and weightlifters, endurance athletes, winter sports and other extreme sport athletes. Outside of the clinic, Grace is passionate about staying active. She enjoys a diverse range of sports, including CrossFit, running, road cycling, mountain biking, snowboarding, and hiking. Grace is joined by her fiancé, Bryan and Aussie pup, Camp for all adventures.

Joe is a locally grown clinician who is relentless in his pursuit of expert level care and hospitable service. Joe was born and raised, right here in Kansas City. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Psychology at Northwest Missouri State University and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Rockhurst University.

Joe is clinically trained in cutting-edge manual therapy techniques and progressive exercise. Joe utilizes a fitness-forward approach to help guide others to rediscover the freedom of movement. Joe is here for the everyday athlete, someone who is just starting their health journey, or someone who has fallen off.

Outside of the clinic, you’ll find Joe working on his fitness or coaching others on how to do the same, reading a new book, or enjoying a local coffee shop with his wife.

Dr. Matthew Sullivan is a physical therapist and CrossFit Level 1 trainer located in Prairie Village, KS. He completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Regis University in Denver, Colorado where he received the clinical excellence award upon graduation. He completed both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Kinesiology with a special focus on training adaptations from Kansas State University. After completing his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Regis University, he completed Evidence In Motion’s Orthopedic Residency Program and continued mentoring other residents around the country develop through the same program.

Matthew is an expert clinician, problem solver and highly sought after physical therapist recognized as a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics and has extensive training in Clinical Management of the Fitness Athlete, Orthopedics, Dry Needling, Blood Flow Restriction and CrossFit. His background brings a seamless approach of both hands-on manual therapy techniques including manipulation and dry needling along with exercise programming to helping you decrease pain quickly or properly manage injuries to maximize your goals and overall health. He has a passion for treating spinal pain and orthopedics for weightlifters and runners empowering patients with long-term solutions to their health and wellness problems.

In addition to owning and operating Onward Kansas City, Matthew owns and operates remotely his team at his other highly sought after performance physical therapy practice, Pure Movement located in Santa Fe, NM where he resided with his wife and their son for several years before recently moving back to Kansas City to be closer to family. Outside of the clinic, you can find Matthew at a local CrossFit box working on improving his fitness and weightlifting, running around the streets or trails, spending time with his wife Dallas and their son Gentry, walking their standard poodle or exploring their new home Kansas City.

Monica Goodman is a physical therapist, avid marathon runner, and dedicated mom. She graduated top of her class with honors recognized for integrity, scholarship, and service from Rockhurst University, where she earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Monica is an ICE-Certified Specialist in Pelvic Health, with expertise in treating pelvic floor dysfunction across all populations. She is also certified in Integrative Lifestyle Medicine, offering a holistic approach that addresses nutrition, wellness, sleep, and stress hygiene alongside fitness.

In addition to her pelvic health specialty, Monica holds advanced certifications in ACL prevention through Sportsmetrics™ and exercise prescription for pregnancy and postpartum care. She is also certified in dry needling, which complements her expertise in treating complex conditions of the hip, ankle, and knee, ensuring comprehensive orthopedic care for her patients.

Monica’s passion lies in helping women navigate pelvic floor challenges and reclaim control over their lives. She believes that no one should let pelvic floor symptoms—big or small—dictate how they live. Her fitness-forward, proactive approach supports women throughout pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and beyond.

Outside of the clinic, Monica channels her energy into running and weightlifting. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Kyle, and their daughter, Sloane, while exploring all that Kansas City has to offer. Born and raised in Kansas, Monica’s career took her to Dallas and Raleigh before bringing her back to Kansas City, where she is committed to helping her community achieve their health and wellness goals.