Thomas D. Stotz, DC, DABCO
General Background
Birthplace: McLaughlin, SD
Marital Status: Married to Julie Ackerman on 08-26-78
Children: Thomas John, Michael Paul, Susan Elizabeth
Religious Affiliation: Trinity Lutheran Church
Education
- 1973 McLaughlin High School, Valedictorian and President of the Senior Class
- 1973-1975 University of South Dakota
- 1976-1979 National College of Chiropractic, BS degree in Human Biology, DC degree cum laude and President of the Senior Class
- 1986 Diplomate in Chiropractic Orthopedics
- 1987 Fellow of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists
Experience
- 1979-1981 Associate doctor with Dr. James Green in Vermillion, SD
- 1982-1992 Solo practice with associate doctors in 1989 to 1992
- 1993-present Group practice with Dr. Jim Fitzgerald, Dr. Sheila Fitzgerald and Dr. TJ Stotz
Licensures & Certifications
- Doctor of Chiropractic License State of South Dakota in 1979
- 100 hours in sports injuries in 1980
- Certified in physical impairment rating in 1983
- Certified in advanced meridian therapy (acupuncture) in 1985
- Certified by North American Academy of Impairment Rating Physicians in 1995
- Re-certified in Impairment Rating in 2001
- 100 hours in spinal rehabilitation in 1998
- Re-Certified in Impairment Rating in 2009
Associations & Memberships
- American Chiropractic Association-member
- South Dakota Chiropractors Association-member
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners-diplomate
- Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists-fellow
- American Counsel on Chiropractic Orthopedists-member
Professional Committees
- Peer review committee member 1987, chairman 1988, member 1991, 1994, 1995
- South Dakota Board of Chiropractic Examiners appointed by Governor Janklow in 1995, Vice President and Investigative Officer for the Board 1997-2002, President 2002-2003
- South Dakota Board of Chiropractic Examiners Ethics and Disciplinary Committee 2004-2010
- South Dakota Board of Chiropractic Examiners Ethics Committee 2010-present
- SDCA Insurance Relations Chair-2005-present
Civic Activities
- Yankton Baseball Association-Treasurer
- Yankton Jaycees Life member
- Past President of the South Dakota Jaycees 1989-1990
- Past National Vice President of the US Jaycees 1990-1991
- Past Vice President of Economic Development for the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce
- Completed inaugural class of Leadership South Dakota from Industry and Commerce Association for SD
