Dr. Rashid Hassen

“My passion towards soccer led me to towards Chiropractic.  A hamstring injury just prior to a semi final game at Brock University almost ended my varsity career. My coach and support staff wanted me to make it to the game so they rushed me through the traditional steps to have me ready for the all important game. I went to see a sports doctor and a physiotherapist for my injury and both of them told me that it would take at least a month or two before I can play again. Not accepting that fate I went to see Dr. Scappaticci, a sports Chiropractor. During my initial visit, he assessed my spine and found out that mechanical imbalance in my low back and hip structure had a lot to do why my hamstring was susceptible to injury. He looked for the cause rather than treating the symptom. His treatment of manual manipulations coupled with soft tissue techniques helped me to dress up and go out to play in two weeks. Now, many years later chiropractic has become a huge part of my life, and I am extremely thankful that my injury led me to my passion to help people lead a healthy balanced life by addressing the cause rather than the symptoms.”

Another milestone in my Chiropractic career, I have taken responsibility as Clinic Director to the newly built International Chiropractic Specialty Center at Al Bandar in Khalifa City. Since moving from Minneapolis, Minnesota with my wife and kids seven years ago, I have been humbled by the experience I have had with thousands of patients we have served at our center. I have had the privilege of being involved in the care of many musculo-skeletal conditions ranging from relief care, corrective care and wellness care. It has been so rewarding to be involved in so many patient’s recovery from acute to chronic conditions and witness their lives change for the better. Our unique treatment of manual manipulations coupled with soft tissue mobilization and assisted stretching helps us address the cause of the issue, not just symptom management.

Academic Excellence

Dr. Rashid began his pre-chiropractic education at Brock University, in Ontario Canada, where he focused his studies on human biology, genetics and biotechnology. He graduated with a bachelors degree in biotechnology and after completing his study there, Dr. Rashid was accepted at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. During his four years at Northwestern Dr. Rashid spent many hours studying biochemistry, anatomy, human physiology, X-ray procedure, clinical diagnosis, chiropractic adjusting techniques and patient care in the Northwestern Public Clinic. After graduating in 2003, Dr. Rashid started his own practice in Minneapolis, Minnesota and eventually growing his practice to two clinics serving Minnesotans from all walks of life. As his ongoing dedication to improve himself, Dr. Rashid also attended the highly regarded University of Minnesota School of Public Health where he earned Masters in Healthcare Administration.

• Bachelor of Science, Biothechnology, Brock University, Canada
• Executive Masters in Healthcare Administration, University of Minnesota, USA
• Doctor of Chiropractic, Northwestern Health Sciences University, USA
• National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Certified (NBCE-USA)

An Educator

“When it comes to our health, the focus should not be getting well, but rather staying well.” I advocate wellness and prevention. I empower and educate my patients how to be active and engage in their own care. In my practice I firmly believe that there is the need for patient engagement – where the patient is encouraged to take an active role as a key player in protecting their own health.

Professional Membership

• American Chiropractic Association
• Emirates Chiropractic Association
• World Chiropractic Alliance