Hello, and thank you for visiting my website. I hope you have found it helpful.

I am a student of life, a lover of learning, a father of 3  children, and husband to my best friend, my awesome wife. The mission of my practice is to  relieve suffering and improve whole body health through a little known, yet powerful procedure that’s been featured on Good Morning America, PBS Chicago, and Discovery Health.

This website may be your first exposure to NUCCA upper cervical chiropractic care, but it won’t be your last.  Several years ago NUCCA gave me a powerful healing experience, which restored my hope in natural body healing. It’s a hope that I want you to share with me.

Dr. Zachary Ward – C.V.

DC Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA Feb 2009

BA Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, MI Jun 2003

Part IV Certified by the National Board Chiropractic Examiners 2008

Clinical Experience

• Ward Chiropractic Group-Director 2009 – 2010
• Read Health Center of Chiropractic-Intern 2008 – 2009
• Academic Health Center-Palmer College of Chiropractic 2007 – 2008
• Humanitarian Clinics in Madagascar Jun 2008

Continuing Education

National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (N.U.C.C.A) Conferences

• Fall 2009 (Dallas, Texas)
• Spring 2009 (St. Louis, MO)
• Spring 2008 (Davenport, IA)
• Fall 2007 (Atlanta, GA)

Certification Status

Dr. Zachary Ward has voluntarily entered the NUCCA Certification program, which is  a rigorous training program for upper cervical chiropractors. The training program consists of 3 parts, each with an examination, and a series of x-ray reviews which scrutinizes the doctor’s radiology quality and technique, adjusting skills, and understanding of the biomechanics of the upper cervical spine.

N.U.C.C.A. Certification Candidate,  Part 1 Complete Mar 2010

Dr. Zachary Ward Has demonstrated adequate x-ray technique necessary for N.U.C.C.A protocol according to the Board of the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association.

Presentations

Anti-inflammatory foods and nutrition

Why our dependency on refined flours and sugars are causing chronic disease and chronic pain, and how we can reverse these processes with the right anti-inflammatory foods and nutritional supplementation.

Running and Cycling on the Short Functional Leg

An original presentation based on medical and chiropractic research on the incidence of the short anatomical leg, the short functional leg, and what it may mean for runners, cyclists, and other long distance athletes for performance and preventing injury.

The Importance of Balance and Fall Prevention in the Aging

Presentation to Story City Senior Citizens group about strategies to prevent falling, based on information provided by the Centers for Disease Control.

The Four Keys to Health

Introduction to natural concepts covering Body Balance (chiropractic and manual therapies), Nutrition, Psychosomatic Coordination (how values and emotions influence health), and Adaptation (how health requires adaptation to stress). A course for new chiropractic patients.

The Problem of Work Place Ergonomics-Preventing Injury

Worker injury leads to lost work days, decreased productivity, and costly medical bills. Why repetitive actions lead to workplace injury, even in desk workers. And the strategies and ergonomic practices that reduce injury and cut costs.

Ames Wellness Fair

Lead organizer of Ames area wellness fair for massage therapists, dentists, nutritionists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and rehabilitation specialists. Located at North Grand Mall, Ames, Iowa. We are currently looking for another venue. Please contact Dr. Ward today if you want a similar event for your place of business.

Professional Affiliations

• Ames Chamber of Commerce, 2009-Present
• BNI of Ames- President, 2010
• National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association, 2007- Present
• International Chiropractors Associations, 2009-Present