Richard G. Brassard, DC

A native of Beaumont, Texas, Dr. Richard G. Brassard is the son of the late Dr. Gerald M. (Jerry) and May Wurtele Brassard, who were originally from Manchester, N.H., before relocating to Beaumont. Following in the footsteps of his father, who was a respected and admired leader in the chiropractic profession, Dr. Brassard was graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA, in 1965. He has postgraduate training from Texas Chiropractic College (TCC) in Roentgenology and Physical Therapy, and received an Impairment and Disability Rating from TCC in 1991. He is licensed to practice in both Texas and New Hampshire.

Throughout his chiropractic career, Dr. Brassard has been recognized for his level of excellence within the profession. In 1969, he received the Presidential Award from the ACA. Dr. Brassard was named Texas Young Chiropractor of the Year for 1975 – 1976 and received the TCA's Presidential Award in 1977. The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners presented him its Presidential Award in 1983, and the ACA again recognized Dr. Brassard with its Meritorious Service Award in 1985, 1986, 1987 and 1988, and presented him its Distinguished Service Award in 1989 and 1990. The TCA honored Dr. Brassard with its highest award, the Keeler Plaque, in June 1991, naming him the Texas Chiropractor of the Year. Texas Chiropractic College honored Dr. Brassard on July 27th, 2002, when he received the prestigious W. D. Harper Science of Existence Award, TCC's most treasured recognition. In September 2005, the American Chiropractic Association presented him with its Executive Committee Award. The plaque displayed a quote from Walter Lippmann which said, "The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in other men the conviction and the will to carry on."