Ben Smith
Widely recognized as “The Bodysmith” — combining advanced manual therapy with strength training and functional movement.
Specialties
Manual Therapy
Master Myoskeletal Therapist focused on precise assessment and hands-on work that addresses movement patterns, recovery, and performance demands.
Advanced Sports Massage
Integrated massage and sports-focused bodywork for athletes and active individuals. Supports efficient recovery and helps clients perform at a higher level.
Personal Training
NASM-certified personal trainer who pairs manual therapy with strength training and functional movement strategies tailored to each client’s goals.
Background
Ben Smith is a licensed massage therapist, Master Myoskeletal Therapist, NASM-certified personal trainer, and Physiokinetix teaching assistant. His approach combines advanced manual therapy with strength training and functional movement to help clients move better, recover more efficiently, and perform at their highest level.
He has extensive experience working with athletes across a wide range of sports and performance settings, including Team USA at the World Martial Arts Games in Oslo, athletes at the IBJJF Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Championships, Olympic gymnastics coaches and gymnasts, and numerous international sporting events. He has worked with more than 50 world champions across multiple professional sports and served as the official therapist for six world championships in Latin dance.
His foundation began with a rigorous 915-hour massage therapy program, followed by advanced training and his Master Myoskeletal Therapist certification in 2023. Ben continues to expand his knowledge through ongoing education in manual therapy, movement science, strength training, and performance.
At Temple Human Performance, he brings this experience together through individualized sessions designed around each client’s goals, movement patterns, and performance demands. His focus is thoughtful assessment, precise manual therapy, and practical movement strategies that create lasting improvements in mobility, strength, recovery, and performance.