Dr. Steven J. Kraus, DC, CCSP, CCRD, FASA

Dr. Steven Kraus is the founder, CEO, and President of Family & Specialty Medical Center, P.C. and Future Health, Inc.

Dr. Kraus, a native of Carroll, IA, began practicing Chiropractic in Carroll in 1988. In 1990, Carroll Fitness World was added to what was then "Kraus Chiropractic." 1997 saw the addition of a full-time Physical Therapist and Massage Therapist. The name of the clinic was officially changed to "Family & Specialty Medical Center, P.C." in 1998 with the addition of a Medical Department.

Honors

• Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1988.
• 1993 Iowa Chiropractic Society (ICS) Presidents Citation Award for Contributions and Outstanding Service to the Chiropractic Profession in the State of Iowa.
• 1996 Palmer College Award for Recognition of Distinguished Service to the Chiropractic Profession
• 1997 ICS Presidential Award for Outstanding service to the Chiropractic Profession.
• 2000 ICPC Chiropractor of the Year: Iowa.
  

Professional Organization Affiliations

• Iowa Board of Chiropractic Examiner, 2000 to Present, Current Vice-Chairman.
• 1995-1996 Iowa Chiropractic Society, Past President, Member Since 1988.
• American Chiropractic Association, Member Since 1989, State of Iowa Alternate Delegate, 1998 to Present.
• American Back Society, Fellow Since 1989.
• Chiropractic Rehabilitation Association, Advisory Council Representative, Since 1995.
• Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research (FCER), 1990 to Present.
• Governor Appointed, Sub-Committee Member for Iowa Community Health Management Information Systems (CHMIS), 1996-1998.
• Chairman of the Iowa Chiropractic Education and Research Foundation (ICERF), 1998-2000.
• Chiropractic Occupational Health Consultant
  

Professional Achievements

• Published Research Author.
• Certified in Electromyography, Since 1991.
• Certified in Testing, Rehabilitation and Work Hardening on Biodex Systems, Since 1989.
• Certified in MedX Rehabilitation from University of Florida Medical School, Since 1990.
• Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP), Since 1990.
• Certified American Red Cross Back Injury Prevention Instructor, Since 1994.
• Certified Impairment Rating Examiner, Since 1993.
• Certified Chiropractic Rehabilitation Doctor (CCRD), Since 1992.
• Certified BackSafe and SittingSafe Instructor, Since 1997.
• Board Eligible Chiropractic Neurology Diplomate, 3 Years Post-graduate study.
• Produced a Summary and Compendium of over 70 Research Studies Concerning the Effectiveness of Chiropractic Treatment for Distribution to the Profession through the State Association.
• Certified & Licensed Acupuncture, State of Iowa, March 2003.
• Fellow, American Society of Acupuncture, 2003.