About Pure Movement

PURE MOVEMENT was founded on one simple idea: patients desire better than what current physical therapy practice models provide. Patient care should not be limited by insurance authorizations, visit limits, co-pays and high volume clinics that cannot spend a quality amount of one-on-one time with you. Simply put, we provide transformations that change lives! We are excited to be providing physical therapy services to the Santa Fe, NM community that will push the boundaries for a better healthcare experience.

PURE MOVEMENT was born to fill the gap of what is missing in the management of musculoskeletal disorders. By bridging the gap between traditional insurance and performance based physical therapy clinics to provide the highest quality care to the Santa Fe, NM and surrounding communities.

PURE MOVEMENT is a unique “One-on-One” physical rehabilitation and performance insurance based and fee for service practice also offering a concierge membership model that affords individual care to patients 100% of the time. This allows YOU to benefit from the latest evidence-based medicine by catering the treatment plan to YOUR individual needs and goals while working with you to maximize your insurance benefits and designing the most effective treatment for YOU.

At PURE MOVEMENT we embrace all forms of movement and exercise to optimize the human experience for longevity. The human body was designed to MOVE throughout life. Movement provides you the freedom to live life to your fullest potential without limitation. The amazing outcome of PURE MOVEMENT is YOU can thrive and live life on your own terms without the use of injections, medications or surgeries.

“Physical Therapy Different”

Matthew Sullivan PT, DPT, OCS, MSc, Certified Dry Needling and Blood Flow Restriction and CF-L1

Owner Pure Movement, LLC

About Dr. Matthew Sullivan PT, DPT, OCS, MSc, Certified Dry Needling and Blood Flow Restriction and CF-L1

Matthew is a rehabilitation expert clinician, problem solver and highly sought after physical therapist. He is recognized by his clinical expertise as a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties while also completing a nationally recognized clinical residency in Orthopedics through the Evidence In Motions Institute for Health Professions. He continues to mentor and teach others while in the clinic and online via virtual learning platforms. He has also completed additional training and certifications in dry needling, personalized blood flow restriction and CrossFit L-1 allowing him to bring a unique skill set to the clinic for efficiently decreasing clients pain and improving performance in the orthopedic and sports performance setting.

He has worked as a specialized physical therapist with clients of various backgrounds including: elite professional athletes, Crossfit, Powerlifters, military personnel, active adults/youth athletes and high level business executives with a special passion for maximizing performance longevity and blending with geriatrics in keeping older adults highly functioning. He has dedicated his career to improving the standards to which physical therapy care is delivered providing life changing results to his clients and is the founder of Pure Movement, LLC based here in Santa Fe, NM.

Growing up in the Midwest and from an early age he was active in high level sports and performance. Like many athletes, he had his fair share of injuries and nagging pains that limited his performance. Through these experiences, he learned the process and dedication it takes to return to a sport or any activity post injury and perform at a high level. His passion is to help others overcome their own injuries and setbacks, which inspired him to pursue a career in physical therapy.  

He attended Kansas State University and received a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis on muscle and microcirculation adaptations to exercise specifically related to the muscle metaboreflex. He also pursued his interests and passions in longevity by receiving a secondary major in Gerontology. He then attended Regis University in Denver, CO where he received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy and received the “Clinical Achievement” award upon graduation.

His goal as a primary care provider is to practice the latest evidenced informed medicine by incorporating modern strength and conditioning techniques, pain science principles and educating his clients with a focus on longevity and adapting their training and lifestyle around injuries to move through life without interruptions.

When not in the clinic you will find him enjoying the wonderful downtown Santa Fe plaza and all of the amazing restaurants with his wife and their newborn son, walking their standard poodle, Rudy, weightlifting/Crossfit in the gym, golfing out on the links or running the magnificent Santa Fe trails and surrounding mountains.

Meet the Team

  • Dr. David Benthem PT, DPT

    Partner - Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapist

    David is from the Southwest; being born in New Mexico and growing up in Colorado Springs he gained an appreciation for hiking, skiing, and beauty of the outdoors. Originally intent on being an engineer, his own experiences with injury and his love for sport led him to studying exercise science and psychology. After receiving his Bachelors from Dordt University, David earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Iowa (Go Hawks!). David has pursued rigorous post professional training including an intensive mentorship program with Dr. Sullivan PT, DPT to join his practice and pursue excellence in both orthopedic and sport performance therapy. David has advanced training in both therapeutic dry needling and functional performance training.

    Being a former college athlete, David is passionate about returning athletes of all types and ages to the sports and activities they love; whether that is soccer, playing catch with the grandkids, or simply moving well and without pain.

    When not in the clinic David and his wife are energized by hiking, lifting weights, intramural sports, and enjoying the restaurants and breweries Santa Fe has to offer.

    Worth knowing:

    2008 Colorado science olympiad ornithology state champion.

    2009 Colorado science olympiad forestry third place (cant win em all)

  • Dr. Daisuke Saiki

    Sports and Performance Physical Therapist

    Daisuke (pronounced Dice-K) was born and raised in Torrance, CA and made his way to Santa Fe, NM to start a new physical therapy career as well as a new life with his fiancee. His passion of strength and conditioning and fitness led him to pursuing a career in physical therapy and successfully graduated from California State University, Long Beach in 2017. Ever since graduating PT school, Daisuke continued his education to gain more knowledge into strength training, speed training, and sports performance. He went through a clinical strength coach mentorship with Cool Heart Performance to build the knowledge of bridging the gap between rehabilitation and performance. Daisuke is certified in myofascial decompression, blood flow restriction training, functional range conditioning, strength and conditioning (CSCS), and is a certified biomechanics specialist (through Conor Harris).

    When not in the clinic, you can find Daisuke lifting weights, cooking, hiking/camping/backpacking, and watching sports (baseball, basketball, MMA, football). His teams include the Dodgers, Lakers, and the Dolphins (yes, very random).