Jana Hacker, Nurse Practitioner
As a dedicated healthcare professional, Jana Hacker has a wealth of expertise and a compassionate touch to her role at Active Health Clinics in Fort Dodge, Iowa. With a mission to provide comprehensive care that transforms lives, Jana is at the forefront of the movement to help individuals regain their quality of life by overcoming joint pain.
Armed with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN-NP) degree from Allen College in Waterloo, Jana has a solid foundation in medical knowledge and evidence-based practice. Her journey has seen her thrive in diverse medical settings, ranging from the fast-paced world of emergency medicine to the nuanced intricacies of adult primary care.
At Active Health Clinics, Jana collaborates seamlessly with a dedicated team of providers to craft personalized treatment plans. These plans embody a holistic approach, offering patients innovative avenues to achieve a pain-free existence without resorting to drugs or invasive surgeries.
Beyond her professional dedication, Jana finds joy in the charming community of Manson, where she resides with her husband. Family is big part of her life, as evidenced by her role as a devoted mother to two daughters and a cherished grandmother to four grandchildren.
About Dr. Josh Mason
Josh Mason, DC, is the founder and clinic director at Active Health Clinics in Fort Dodge, Iowa, where the focus is on restoring patients who are in pain and have limited mobility to health and fitness.
Dr. Mason earned his bachelor’s degree and his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. He has always had a passionate belief in the value of leading an active and healthy lifestyle, which he enthusiastically conveys to his patients, leading by example, of course.
Dr. Mason combines the experience he’s gained from his own athletic background with his expertise in chiropractic to help athletes at all levels overcome sports injuries and improve their performance. He works with athletes at collegiate, high school, and recreational levels. Dr. Mason also acts as an onsite company doctor for several companies who recognize the benefits of providing high-quality services to their employees.
His commitment to providing exceptional, effective, and efficient care for his patients has led Dr. Mason to become an elite provider in a treatment technique called active release technique (ART). Although chiropractic has many benefits and can be used in a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions, it can’t address every type of soft tissue injury. Using his expertise in ART enables Dr. Mason to provide comprehensive care for a far more extensive range of conditions.
Dr. Mason is a valued member of the local community, and he’s served on a variety of boards in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He is a member of the Greater Growth Alliance. He is also an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
About Dr. Zach Mason
Dr. Zach Mason has been deeply rooted in the Fort Dodge community for his entire life, returning after completing his education to give back to his hometown. He earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA, in 2011. As the co-owner of Active Health Clinics, Dr. Zach is passionate about promoting an unconventional approach to healthcare, focusing on fixing the root cause of patients pain rather than masking symptoms. His expertise in physical medicine allows him to help patients on their journey to eliminating pain and avoiding drugs and surgeries. In addition to his chiropractic work, he is certified in Active Release Techniques (A.R.T.) and earned Elite Provider status in 2014. Zach also works part-time with local manufacturing companies, applying his A.R.T. expertise to improve the well-being of their workers and decreasing work comp injuries.
Dr. Mason has is actively involved in the Fort Dodge community, currently serving on the Fort Dodge Community School board as well as previously serving on the Fort Dodge Community Foundation board for six years. As well as donations to the schools and other extracurricular activities and local sports teams, also helping coach his son’s Legends baseball team.
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Zach enjoys spending time with his wife, Emily, and their three children—Faith, Beau, and Axl. His hobbies include traveling, researching current events, and staying active in his children’s activities.
Dr. Nick Schiltz
Dr. Nick Schiltz is a 2013 graduate of Ankeny High School where he played Football and Tennis. After high school he went to DMACC to get his associates degree in liberal arts. After DMACC he pursued his career in Chiropractic and graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic with his Bachelors of Science and Doctorate of Chiropractic degree!
While at Palmer Dr. Nick was a Mentor on campus for all new incoming students to make sure they had a smooth transition from undergrad to grad school. Dr. Nick was also a Teaching Assistant for the technique department at Palmer helping the students get the best experience in their hands on classes!
Dr. Nick was very active with sports growing up and continues to stay active playing tennis, flag football, and slow pitch softball. His love for sports is what made him want to be able to see and treats athletes of all kinds!
Dr. Nick was fortunate enough to have a chiropractor in his family and was getting adjusted ever since he was born. He was able to see at a young age how beneficial chiropractic was he knew he wanted to follow in his Uncle Toms footsteps and become a chiropractor himself!
Dr. Steve Fishman
Dr. Steve Fishman joined the Active Health Chiropractic team in the fall of 2021. He earned his BS from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL where he swam D1 during his time there. He acquired his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. Dr. Steve became passionate about Chiropractic after receiving his first adjustment post a weight room injury. Chiropractic showed Dr. Steve how healing through holistic means should always be the first step towards better and longer lasting recovery. Dr. Steve uses his experience as a seasoned athlete and former swim coach to provide his patients with best and most appropriate care that their body needs. At Palmer College, Dr. Steve worked in the Rehab department and held a leadership role as his class representative at Palmer’s Student Council.
Dr. Steve lives in Fort Dodge with his wife Nikki and their two cats, Billy and Leia.
Cainen Hiracheta
Cainen Hiracheta is a committed Physical Therapist Assistant at AHC, known for his diligence and warm rapport with patients. Despite being only a few years into his career, his enthusiasm for his work remains undiminished. Cainen specializes in rehab services, proficiently handling a broad range of diagnoses. His passion lies in making a real difference in people’s lives, which he does through his combination of professional knowledge, educating patients, and genuine care. Beyond his professional life, Cainen is rooted in his Fort Dodge community. Recently, he celebrated his marriage to Bre. His hobbies include outdoor activities, and watching sporting events.
Ryyan Akhtar
Ryyan recently relocated to Fort Dodge from metro Detroit. He has a background in the fitness industry where he worked as a personal trainer. Through this work he realized his passion for helping people live their best lives through holistic lifestyle changes. He graduated as a physical therapist assistant in June 2023. He enjoys working with individuals anywhere on the illness-wellness continuum reach their goals and improve their capacity to live and enjoy their lives. In his free time Ryyan enjoys a wide range of active pursuits including running, hiking, and biking. Ryyan lives in Fort Dodge with his wife Zarnab and their cat Frodo.
