Matthew Wentzell

Dr. Matthew Wentzell Chiropractor

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Dr. Wentzell was born and raised in a small town on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. With interests in sport, physical activity and rehabilitation, Dr. Wentzell’s post-secondary education began in Wolfville, Nova Scotia at Acadia University where he completed a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree with “Acadian Scholar” distinction.

Following his undergraduate degree, Dr. Wentzell attended the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, Ontario where he completed his Doctor of Chiropractic degree with Cum Laude and Clinical Honors distinctions. His clinical internship provided him with two unique experiences, having worked in both public health center and rehabilitation hospital settings.

Since moving to BC, Dr. Wentzell completed his Masters in Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of British Columbia and is currently completing a post-doctoral Sport Sciences Residency through the Royal College of Chiropractic Sport Sciences (Canada).

He has also pursued additional education in Strength and Conditioning through the NSCA, Contemporary Medical Acupuncture through McMaster University, Functional Range Release (FR), Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) and the Altis Performance Therapy program.

Outside of his clinical practice, Dr. Wentzell is actively involved in various sport and health organizations. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for SportMedBC and is a member for the RCCSS(C)’s Sports Sciences Conference Committee.

With a focus on sport injury care, Dr. Wentzell works with athletes of all ages and skill levels. He is currently a therapy provider for the BC Lions (CFL) and has been involved with the core medical staff of numerous sporting events including but not limited to the 2019 Americas Softball Olympic Qualifying Event, 2015 LPGA CP Women’s Open, the 2015-2018 Vancouver-based PGA Tour Canada events, the 2016 Women’s World Softball Championship, the 2016 Americas Masters Games, the 2016 World Taekwondo Junior Championships, the 2017 Federation Internationale de Hockey World League Round 2 Event and the 2017 Youth Bouldering Nationals.

When Dr. Wentzell is not working, he enjoys playing hockey and hiking BC’s amazing trail systems.

 
 

Credentials

  • CMCC Graduate with Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) with Cum Laude and Clinic Honours
  • Acadia University Graduate with Bachelor of Kinesiology (B.Kin) with Acadian Scholar Distinction
  • Certified Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Provider d.Ac through McMaster University
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA
  • Full body FR Certified
  • Certified Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms)
  • UBC Masters in Rehabilitation Sciences (in progress)
  • Sport Sciences Residency through the Royal College of Chiropractic Sport Sciences (in progress)

Mountain Health & Performance is back open for non-urgent care as of May 19th 2020! We will be following COVID-19 guidelines in our clinic to ensure the safety of our therapists and patients. Please call 604-984-0014 to book or click on the "book an appointment" button to book online.