Add Life to Your Years, Not Just Years to Your Life
“Our mission is simple” To help you move better today so you can recover faster and live better tomorrow.
Why was Tatra Center Created
Tatra Center was founded on the belief that movement and recovery should be intentional, proactive, and rooted in science. With seven years of personal training experience, a doctorate in physical therapy, and four years of hands-on work in Division I sports medicine, our founder recognized the importance of integrating expert knowledge with real-world application. The vision was clear: create a space where movement, recovery, and wellness are thoughtfully guided by evidence and expertise.
Gap that Tatra Center fills
High-level movement coaching, true preventative care, and evidence-based recovery rarely intersect — leaving a gap in the wellness landscape. Tatra Movement & Wellness Center was created to bridge that gap by offering 1-on-1 training led by doctoral-level movement experts, seamlessly paired with restorative sauna therapy and cutting-edge recovery tools for complete body and mind wellness. Each session blends athletic performance, rehabilitation principles, and proactive wellness to deliver truly comprehensive care.
Meet the Founder
Tomas Cibak, DPT
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (University of Minnesota, class of 2021)
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (University of Minnesota, class of 2018)
Athletic Medicine Intern with University of Minnesota Golden Gopher
- Football Team (2015-2017)
- Men's Basketball Team (2017-2018)
Lead Personal Trainer at the University of Minnesota RecWell Center (2019-2021)
- Former Semi-Pro Basketball Player in Europe (MBK Karlovka Bratislava 2012-2014)
Tatra isn't just another training studio
it's a reimagining of what personal wellness should be!
Move With Meaning Live With Strength
Movement is one of the most fundamental human skills. At Tatra Center, we aim to create an ideal environment for people to move with purpose and intention. Regular & intentional strength training has been associated with
- Enhanced Mental Clarity & Stress Resilience
- Improved Cardiovascular and Joint Health
- Elevated Energy Levels, Endurance and Stamina
TESTED BY TIME PROVEN BY SCIENCE
Sauna has been used for centuries across many different cultures as a powerful tool to support well-being. At Tatra Center, we embrace this restorative practice, combining tradition, and modern science to help clients recharge both body and mind. Regular use of a dry Finnish sauna has been associated with
- A significant reduction in all-cause mortality
- Enhanced mental health and emotional resilience
- Reduced inflammation and strengthened immune function
Why It Matters
Relationship between one's Lifespan (length of life) with Healthspan (quality of life)
- No medical intervention: Slow and gradual decline in quality of life starting in 20-30s
- Medicine 2.0 (Reactive medicine): Similar decline in quality of life with slightly longer life expectancy
- Medicine 3.0 (Proactive Medicine): Maintenance of high quality of life until short lasting but significant decline at the end of one's life
BE DIFFERENT
INVEST EARLY
Maximize the return on investment in your health!
Modern medicine often extends lifespan but not always the healthspan. At Tatra Center, we proudly embrace the ethos of the Medicine 3.0: a preventative approach that delays decline and maximizes the quality of time you spend with the ones that matter to you the most