Matthew Schollard
COFOUNDER/President
Matthew Schollard, a retired USAF Pararescueman, is the Cofounder and President of Beneath the Surface Foundation, a lifelong waterman, and a Registered E-Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance. Upon retirement from the military, Matt committed to overcoming combat-related Post Traumatic Stress, through a deep self-study and understanding of yoga, body activation, meditation, and breathing practices. Pairing these practices with Ocean Therapy and adrenaline-based watersports, Matt continues to restore his spirit, post-combat, and devotes his existence to sharing these methodologies with other combat veterans. Matt is continuously exploring new modalities and expanding his knowledge that shapes his own healing experiences and teachings delivered through BTSF to the veteran community.
Having experienced his own breakthroughs and healing, as the President of BTSF, Matt is incredibly passionate about supporting other’s journeys towards wellbeing, especially those experiencing Post Traumatic Stress. He lives in Washougal, WA with his two boys, ages 13 and 15, and his wife, Amanda.