Matt Weist grew up in Enchant, Alberta, Canada, a small farming community just east of the Rocky Mountains. After high school, Matt spent three years in Vancouver playing junior hockey before moving to Wisconsin to play college hockey at the University of Wisconsin – Superior where he earned his Bachelor of Exercise Science in Wellness and Fitness Management.
During his time at the University of Wisconsin – Superior, Matt was on the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA) All Academic Team as well as serving on the student government as Communications Director for the University representing the voice of the student body.
Matt continued his education in Davenport, Iowa at Palmer College of Chiropractic where he earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree. It was through his experience in athletics that Matt’s passion for fitness, movement & empowering healthcare grew. Through personal experience as well as witnessing first-hand numerous teammates benefit from care on and off the field, Matt knew that this is what he was meant to do.
The style of care offered at The Center of Movement is based heavily on educating the patient on how powerful they are on the journey to their physical health goals by showing them ways to self-manage. Too often people leave a clinic visit feeling hopeless and reliant on a particular treatment, practitioner or pill - these are all necessary at times but don't always have to be the first line of defense, most of the time we have more control then we think. "Let your movement be your antidote."
In his free time, Matt enjoys hockey, rugby, hiking, yoga, working out and spending time with his wife Britny, their daughters Nara, and Georgia.
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00:00 – Meet Matt Weist: From Enchant, Alberta to the Twin Cities
04:42 – Playing Junior Hockey in Vancouver & College Hockey in Wisconsin
09:35 – How Sports Led to a Career in Chiropractic
13:57 – Palmer College, Training, and Chiropractic Philosophy
18:21 – What Makes The Center of Movement Different
23:10 – Empowering Patients: Why Movement > Medication
28:05 – Common Myths About Chiropractic & Healing
33:15 – Building Community Through Care & Education
38:00 – Matt’s Life Outside the Clinic: Family, Hockey & Hiking
42:12 – Jenna & Matt Wrap Up: Advice for Entrepreneurs and Creators
