The leader in innovative
patient education
We believe that patients and clinicians deserve more. That’s why we created the go-to platform for engaging patient education that improves the patient experience while saving orthopedic surgeons, nurses, and executive staff precious time.
Designed for doctors, by doctors
Palaestra was founded by Dr. Gibbons, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, and Raul Carolus, a medical software specialist. Dr. Gibbons found that his patients were only retaining a fraction of the vital information communicated to them, resulting in unnecessary anxiety and confusion for the patient and a mountain of redundant and dissatisfying work for his staff. As a result, patients were at greater risk for infection and chronic inflammation, and in the worst-case scenario, patient outcomes were compromised.
Palaestra was developed to improve doctor-patient communication, provide a better patient experience, and reduce preventable complications. By providing simple and engaging video-based content, surgeons, nurses, and executive staff can provide a higher quality of care and more effectively utilize their time and resources.
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Mission
To improve doctor-patient communication, provide a better patient experience, and increase provider job satisfaction.
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Vision
Patient education meets the needs of the future consumer; improving patient care and freeing up providers to help more people.
Dr Gibbons
American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, Iowa Medical Society, Iowa Orthopedic Society, Cerro Gordo County Medical Society, Veterans of Foreign Wars
“I found orthopedics to be the most fascinating area of medicine. I like the mechanical and human performance aspects of orthopedics. I like that there are constant innovations to improve patient outcomes.
“I am relatively direct and to the point. I believe my role is to work for the patient and be the informed expert and advocate for the patient to help them and their family members make their most informed decisions. I hope to give my patients the best outcomes that are realistically possible for each individual.”
Dr. Gibbons is a retired military surgeon with 15 years of service in the U.S. Army. He served our country in the Iraq War and was awarded a Bronze Star for his service in the field. Tim is married with seven children. He spends his free time raising livestock and crops on a small farm south of Mason City. He is an active member of the Epiphany Parish. He is the founder of the Amateur Wrestling League and serves as an advisor to the Iowa High School Athletic Association through the Iowa Medical Society committee on sports medicine. He was appointed by the governor to the Iowa Athletic Trainers Board, where he served two years. He has done missionary work in Asia and Africa. He enjoys hunting, fishing and mountaineering, including climbing the highest mountains on three continents. Dr. Gibbons has been a long-time leader of Mason City Clinic, serving on the board of directors for ten years, including being elected as vice president to the clinic. Dr. Gibbons was honored by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a “Great American” from Iowa in 2011.
