Born and raised in the Twin Cities, MN, Dr. Zen embarked on his journey into chiropractic care after earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science from Northwestern College in St. Paul. His passion for holistic healing led him to pursue a Doctorate of Chiropractic at Northwestern Health Science University in Bloomington, MN, where he encountered the transformative principles of the Gonstead technique.
Through rigorous seminars, internships, and practice, Dr. Zen immersed himself in spinal biomechanics and precise spinal correction, completing over 500 hours of training with the Gonstead Method. He is proud to be a member and Diplomate of the Gonstead Clinical Study Society, continually advancing his expertise, including ongoing studies towards a Neurology Diplomate with over 300 hours of Chiropractic Neurology.
In 2010, Dr. Zen realized his vision by founding Zen Chiropractic in Minnesota. Inspired by both Eastern and Western healing philosophies, Dr. Zen integrates the concept of Chi from the East with the principles of Chiropractic from the West, fostering holistic healing from within. At Zen Chiropractic, our mission is to restore 100% function and communication between the Brain/Spinal Cord and the body, empowering individuals to achieve self-control and mental discipline and combat various mental and physical ailments.
Beyond his practice, Dr. Zen finds fulfillment in family and community. He and his wife Fernanda, married since 2008, are proud parents to their son Davi and daughter Lydia. Actively engaged in their church, Dr. Zen served as a Deacon from January 2015 to July 2016 and contributed as President of the Board for Twin Cities Japanese American Citizens League from 2016 to 2017.
Committed to professional growth and community service, Dr. Zen is affiliated with various organizations, including the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota, the Minnesota Employee Recreation and Service Council, the Japanese American Society of Minnesota, the International Chiropractic Association, and the ICA Council on Wellness Lifestyle Science. He holds certifications in Anti-Aging Program, Foundations of Heart Rate Variability, Chiropractic On-Site Employee Health and Safety, and Chiropractic Wellness Practice.
Experience the harmony of healing at Zen Chiropractic, where Dr. Zen Matsuda and his team are dedicated to nurturing your well-being, inside and out.
