Dakota Vaughn

Dakota Vaughn

Rehabilitation Coach

ABout

Dakota brings his expertise to Iowa United as the Rehabilitation Coach, playing a vital role in supporting athlete health and performance. At Iowa United Prep School, Dakota exemplifies a commitment to athlete health, using advanced testing, wearable technology for continuous athlete monitoring, and individualized rehabilitation plans to maximize performance and recovery. By combining evidence-based techniques with innovative technology, Dakota ensures that each athlete receives a comprehensive approach tailored to their unique needs, promoting resilience, movement efficiency, and overall well-being.

Education

Doctorate

Cleveland University-Kansas City, Doctor of Chiropractic, Overland Park, KS | December 2019

Undergraduate

Tabor College, Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Hillsboro, KS | May 2016 

Certifications & Post Graduate Education
  • Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)| Level 1 & 2
  • Structure & Function | Foundations in DryNeedling for Orthopedic Rehabilitation
  • McKenzie Method® (Lumbar)
  • Functional Movement Screen (FMS) | Level 1 &2
  • Y-Balance Test (YBT)
  • Functional Capacity Screen
  • Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) | Level 1
  • OnBaseU | Level 1 (Hitting & Pitching)
  • RockTape (Taping)
  • Certified Functional Strength Coach | Level 1
  • Dynamic Neuromuscular Dry Needling (50 hours)
  • Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) A& B
  • Movement Consults
  • Rehab to Fitness
  • Motion Palpation Institute
  • Pain Symposium: An Evidence-Based Toolkit toRetrain the Brain (Online Course)
  • The University of Tennessee Blood FlowRestriction Training Program (BFRT)

Over the last four years as a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dakota has dedicated himself to delivering exceptional clinical care to patients. His focus centers prominently on biomechanics and the supporting anatomy to guarantee optimal function, whether that be at a fundamental or sport specific level. The utilization of the latest evidence, in addition to patient experiences, has allowed him to give patients the most advanced and effective treatments available. With a wealth of experience and extensive formal and postgraduate education, Dakota is at the forefront of modern sports rehabilitation and care.