Dr. Steven Kraus is the Clinic Director of Family & Specialty Medical Center, P.C.  He is also the Director of Future Health, Inc.

Dr. Kraus, a native of Carroll, Iowa, lives in Carroll with his wife and 7 children.   He completed his undergraduate work at the University of Iowa. His Doctor of Chiropractic degree in was obtained in 1988 from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, as well as his Bachelor of Science degree.  He is also certified in Acupuncture.   Dr. Kraus has been practicing in Carroll since 1988.

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.
  

• 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
  

• 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.

Civic Affiliations

• 1995 Past President Carroll Area United Way.
• United Way Board Member 1993-1996, Campaign Chairman 1996.
• Carroll Rotary Club Member Since 1992, Board of Director 1997-1998.
• 1993-1999 Carroll Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee Member.
• Carroll Chamber of Commerce member since 1988.