Dr. Richard Haas DC, DABCO
Mason City,IA
Summary
Dedicated Doctor of Chiropractic with extensive experience in patient counseling, diagnosis, and treatment. Committed to enhancing patient safety and education while specializing in ART techniques.
Professional healthcare provider with comprehensive experience in patient care, diagnostics, and treatment. Known for strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver optimal results in dynamic healthcare settings. Adept at adapting to evolving medical protocols and providing compassionate care. Skilled in clinical procedures and patient education.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Doctor of Chiropractic
Haas Chiropractic Clinic
Mason City, IA
09.1976 - Current
- Diagnosed and treated a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions using chiropractic techniques.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on patient assessments and medical history.
- Educated patients on injury prevention, wellness strategies, and self-care practices.
- Mentored junior staff in advanced chiropractic methods and patient management protocols.
- Board Certified in Orthopedics
- Advanced Certified in ART (Active Release Techniques) 10 yrs.
- Certified in Acupuncture, Occupational health, Clinical nutrition and Sports Injuries
- Certified in Graston Technique
- Past President of the Iowa Chiropractic Society (2001/2002), (2015/2016), board member 16yrs.
- Worked on site at Smithfield Foods for 9 years with ART.
Education
Chiropractic, Orthopedics
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Davenport, IAOrthopedics, Clinical Nutrition, Occ. Health
Northwestern Health Sciences
Bloomington, MNSkills
- Patient counseling
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- ART soft tissue specialty
- Nerve entrapment conditions (spine and peripheral)
Accomplishments
I worked with the Iowa Chiropractic Society as a District Director, Executive Board Member and Board member for 16 years. I am a member of the American Chiropractic Association, Past member of the Fellow of Chiropractic Orthopedics, Past member of the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians.
Affiliations
Executive Board member of the River City Morning Kiwanis Club. Active member of Grace Church, Mason City, IA.
Certification
DC, DABCO, DABCN,
Timeline
Doctor of Chiropractic
Haas Chiropractic Clinic
09.1976 - Current
Chiropractic, Orthopedics
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Orthopedics, Clinical Nutrition, Occ. Health
Northwestern Health Sciences
Outstanding leadership with the Iowa Chiropractic Society
I was chair of the ICS with a board of 20 professionals and a membership of 680 doctors of Chiropractic. I held that position for two separate terms of office. That involved working with committee chairs as well as running board and executive board meetings.