Dr. Matthysen grew up locally and is a 2nd generation chiropractor Dr. Matthysen went to high school at Clayton Heights Secondary before completeing his Bachelor of Kinesiology at the University of the Fraser Valley. He grew up playing soccer, football, hockey, ultimate Frisbee, hiking/backpacking and bouldering. After a knee injury in football when he was 17 and rehabilitating his own knee he realized his true passion was helping others being able to live their best life. He believes that education of condition, nutrition, exercises, and lifestyle modification are all important part of recovery.
Dr. M is a graduate of Portland’s University of Western States with his Doctor of Chiropractic and Masters of Science in Sports medicine. He graduated at the top of his class his Summa Cum Laude honours while involved in various clubs. At UWS he was a tutor for the anatomy lab as well as the neuroanatomy lab. As a student in the Masters of Science in Sports Medicine he spent a year volunteering at local high school sports: football, basketball, baseball, tennis, soccer, as well as various triathlons, beach volleyball tournament and rodeos in Portland.
He is now married to his RMT wife Hannah. They spend weekends exploring BC and staying active with their dog Guinness.
