Matthew Flaherty

Matthew Flaherty is an accomplished fitness professional based in New York City, recognized as one of the area's top Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS). As the founder and owner of Stafford Strength since January 2016, Flaherty has expanded expertise through roles as a Flexible Steel Instructor Specialist, Master Coach at RAD, Certified Instructor for the Wim Hof Method, Master Instructor for Ground Force Method, and Master Trainer at Power Plate. Additional credentials include serving as an Instructor for Oxygen Advantage and as a Distributor for Shaklee Corporation. Prior experience includes a decade as a Strength Coach at Equinox. Flaherty holds a Master's degree in Exercise Science & Health Promotion from PennWest California and has academic experience from Hofstra University.