Dr. Rich Bakir graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa in March of 2002. 

Prior to attending Palmer he graduated with a B.S. from The University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio.  Dr. Bakir was born and raised in Ohio and has brought his mid-west upbringing and values into his practice.  He is active in his community with such organiztions as Childhaven, Toys-For-Tots, and the Salvation Army. 

In his practice, he primarily uses what is known as Palmer Package adjusting which is done with the hands and includes Diversified, Gonstead, and Toggle Recoil adjusting. 

Biophysics and drop table adjusting are also used in Dr. Bakir’s office along with a variety of others based on his patients’ needs and comfort.  When needed he also uses extremity adjusting which is a subspecialty in which the doctor, in addition to working with the whole spine, works with the different joints of the body such as elbows, shoulders, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles to provide relief for a myriad of problems. 

Dr. Bakir sees patients of all ages ranging from newborn to seniors and tailors his touch and technique to each individual's needs.