Since 2010
About Us
Premier Sports & Spine is a Minnesota sports chiropractic clinic that helps athletes get back in the game, stronger and faster.
We are a team of top-tier sports chiropractic physicians committed to helping patients embrace an injury- and pain-free life. Our evidence-based treatment model gets to the root of pain and accelerates healing so patients can go back to playing their best game.
At Premier Sports & Spine, our chiropractic offices in Eden Prairie and Edina serve the entire Twin Cities metro region. Our patients include athletes and active people of all levels, ranging from competitive athletes to youth athletes, aging athletes and anyone looking to maintain an active lifestyle..
our values
Integrity
At Premier, we feel educating our patients about their conditions and treatment options is the best method for them to take control of their injuries, make decisions about their healthcare and ultimately feel that they have an active role and choices about their treatment. We pride ourselves on being honest and forthright with our patients.
Excellence
We stay at the top of the sports medicine field through a number of continuing education practices. We are constantly leveraging technology to be on the cutting edge of new techniques while giving our patients the best possible sports chiropractic care. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in peer and community recognition as Best Chiropractors, Top Doctors, and recipients of Patient Satisfaction awards in the Twin Cities area for many years running.
Knowledge
Each of our doctors boasts a unique combination of sports medicine and sports chiropractic knowledge and training. We are passionate about communicating that knowledge with our patients, helping them understand their treatment options and giving them tools and resources to make healthcare decisions for themselves.
Teamwork
We have a tightly knit team at Premier Sports & Spine. Creating a positive team environment means that we support our patients effectively and efficiently, all while having fun! Just like our patients, we believe in the collaborative power of teams.
Giving back to the Twin Cities athletic community
At Premier Sports & Spine, our passion is keeping people active and helping youth athletes have positive life experiences through team and individual sports. We feel strongly that valuable life lessons can be learned in the safe environment of youth sports, giving girls and boys the opportunity to gain skills and confidence while challenging themselves physically and practicing working towards a common goal.
A percentage of all proceeds at Premier goes back to the sporting community each year to help support youth athletes and active lifestyles in the Twin Cities. We specifically support girls in sports and athletics in under-served populations.
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Frequently asked questions
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Team bios
Dr. Katie Clare
DC, CCSP, LAc, FMT, MDX
- Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
- Certified Chiropractic Acupuncturist from the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
- Active Release Technique (ART) practitioner
- RockTape Certified: Fascial Movement Taping (FMT) – Levels I and II
- Graston Technique Certified
- Voted MN Best Sports Chiropractor 2014-present
Dr. Katie Clare is a licensed Sports Chiropractic Physician who graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University. As a student, Dr. Clare worked with collegiate teams as a student athletic trainer and strength & conditioning specialist. Having worked through her own various injuries Dr. Clare is passionate about helping empower individuals through education and movement to take back control of their injuries. Outside of the clinic Dr. Katie enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors and traveling.
Dr. Christopher Dean
DC, CCSP, CSCS, FMT, EMT®, LAc CrossFit L1 Trainer
- Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
- Certified Chiropractic Acupuncturist from the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
- Lead Medical Provider – Team USA Fencing
- 2024 MN Chiropractic Association Sports Chiropractor of the Year
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- Active Release Technique (ART) practitioner
- RockTape Certified: Fascial Movement Taping (FMT) – Levels I and II
- Team physician for the M1 (Minnesota One) Volleyball Club out of Bloomington, MN
- Mobility WOD Practitioner
- Top Sports Chiropractor in Minnesota Monthly, 2016-present
Dr. Christopher Dean is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic who graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University. Dr. Dean was a three sport high school athlete, played collegiate soccer and has continued enjoying athletics through CrossFit. He has worked with Team USA Sports Medicine, providing medical support for US Olympic and Paralympic athletes for both summer and winter games. He supports the Twin Cities athletic community, providing medical support and education to running clubs, high school athletic events, and events like the US Open Racquetball Championship and CrossFit Granite Games. A certified CrossFit L1 Trainer, Dr. Dean practices a comprehensive treatment approach, supporting his patients’ individual goals with active recovery so athletes can train as they strengthen and heal.
Dr. Claire McDevitt
DC, CCSP, ART®
- Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP®)
- Spine and Upper Extremity certified in Active Release Technique (ART)
- Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
- Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization through Graston and Smart Tools
- RockTape certified
- Nutrition Focus
Dr. Claire attended Northwestern Health Sciences University to obtain her Doctorate in Chiropractic. Prior, she attended University of Minnesota where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences with an emphasis in nutrition. She is also a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP®). She has a passion for movement and understands the power of holistic, whole body health for optimal human performance.
She strives to teach her patients the value of preventative health and lifestyle medicine. Her mission is to identify underlying causes to get people better as fast as possible. This means addressing the spine, nervous system, muscular and fascial systems, and impacting change through diet and lifestyle.
Dr. Bryan Knipfer
Doctor of Chiropractic
- Doctor of Chiropractic
- Advanced training in Manual Therapy and Rehab Techniques
- Advanced training in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques
- Medical Provider for National, Regional and Local Crossfit Competitions
- Advanced training in Chiropractic Sports Medicine
- Preferred Crossfit provider
Dr. Bryan is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic who graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University. Dr. Bryan has worked with athletes of all ages and ranks, from pre-teens to senior competitors and from weekend warriors to professional athletes. As a triathlete competitor himself, he has a particular interest in working with swimmers, runners, and cyclists. (Unlike most, his favorite event is the swim). He has worked with Crossfit athletes at the local, regional, and national levels.
A particular interest of Dr. Bryan’s is patient education and injury prevention. He has worked with dance teams and athletic teams on pre and post-season injury prevention programs. Dr. Bryan also has extensive experience working with various employer groups, from manufacturing and construction to office workers, to help prevent workplace injury.
When not at work, Dr. Bryan enjoys camping and hiking with his adorable rescue pup, Mack.
Dr. Bryan habla español. Si usted necesita una cita, por favor envía un mensaje de texto a 952-479-0043 o un correo electrónico a drbryan@premiersportsandspine.
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