Qualifications
- Chiropractor
- Active Release Techniques (ART) provider
- Contemporary Medical Acupuncture provider
- Performance Taping certification
Biography
Dr. Matthew Dean graduated Summa Cum Laude and with clinic honours from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College where he was the recipient of the Gilbert H. Young Memorial Award, for having the highest clinical average among all graduating Chiropractors. He has also obtained his Honours Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario with specialization in athletic injuries, and his certificate in Contemporary Medical Acupuncture from McMaster University.
In practice, Dr. Dean combines several advanced therapy techniques including joint manipulation, ART, contemporary acupuncture, fascial abrasion technique, kinesiology taping, and personalized rehabilitation exercises into an individualized treatment plan. Dr. Dean uses this integrated approach in treating athletic and non-athletic injuries, correcting musculoskeletal and biomechanical dysfunction, and optimizing performance in everyone from non-athletes to professional competitors.
Dr. Dean currently consults with many NHL players for in-season and off-season injury management and functional performance therapy. He has also consulted with NFL, CFL, Olympic, NCAA, and national level rugby and track athletes.