John Calisesi, DC FASA
In 1980 he married Elisabeth Tucci and in 1982 they built their clinic which is still at its present location. They are the parents of Dr. Carrie Jo Calisesi and Liza Marie Calisesi.
Ever since graduation, Dr. Calisesi has been a constant learner. Beginning in 1978, he took a 3 year post-graduate course in chiropractic orthopedics. In 1992, he finished a 3 year course in chiropractic neurology. After personally being helped by acupuncture, he enrolled in a 200 hour course in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In 1999, he traveled to China and studied acupuncture, Tai Chi and Qi Gong at various hospitals and clinics.
In 2006, he was appointed by Governor Thomas Vilsack to the Iowa Board of Chiropractic. He has served as Chairman of both Discipline and Licensure Committees. He has just completed his third three-year term and served as Chairman his final three years.
Dr. Calisesi has served as Board Member of Trinity Hospice and helped in raising funds for the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home. In 2006 he was appointed to the Board of the Trinity Health Foundation and has served as past Chairman.
Dr. Calisesi was an avid jogger for 30 years and has been a member of the YMCA/Fort Dodge REC since 1977. His hobbies also include bowling. In 1985, he won the doubles and all events division of the Iowa State Men’s Bowling Tournament and set a new state record in both divisions. In 1994 he was inducted into the Iowa Bowling Hall of Fame for his bowling ability.
Dr. Calisesi has been a life-long member of the Iowa Chiropractic Society and the American Chiropractic Association. He has belonged to the Iowa Chiropractic Physician’s Clinic since their inception in 1994.
Carrie Jo Calisesi, DC
Dr. Carrie Jo has completed a 200 hour certification from the Academy Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics (CACCP) focusing care on infants, children and pregnant mothers. She is also certified in the Webster Technique used on pregnant mothers to balance the pelvis and uterus.
Dr. Carrie Jo Calisesi has also completed over 100 hours of post-graduate study in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture at Northwestern Health Sciences University.
Dr. Carrie Jo Calisesi was born and raised in Fort Dodge, Iowa, graduated from Saint Edmond High School, and completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at Central College in Pella, Iowa. She is excited to return to her hometown and give back to her community. Dr. Carrie Jo is an avid runner and cyclist. She also enjoys cooking with fresh ingredients from Farmer’s Markets.
Brady Pearson, DC
Dr. Brady Pearson has also completed his training in acupuncture and uses acupuncture with chiropractic for chronic pain syndromes, migraine headaches, low back pain and many other conditions.
Dr. Brady Pearson is a Certified Medical Examiner and is listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. Dr. Pearson obtained post-graduate training at Northwestern University of Health Sciences and has passed the examination of Federal Motor Carrier Saftey Administration (FMCSA).
Dr. Pearson grew up in North Dakota and performed his undergraduate education at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. To stay current with the latest chiropractic techniques, Dr. Pearson regularly attends seminars and conferences on chiropractic and the treatment of soft tissue injuries. Dr. Pearson also takes a special interest in conservative, non-surgical management of degenerative disc disease, disc bulging and disc herniation.
Dr. Pearson enjoys running, cycling, tennis and golf to maintain a true wellness lifestyle. Dr. Pearson enjoys helping patients live a healthier lifestyle through chiropractic.