Doctor Bertelsman

Timothy Bertelsman, D.C. CCSP

Instructor and Author

A Strong Educational Background
"I regularly attend continuing education classes to ensure that I stay current and provide you with the highest level of care available."

• Honors Graduate, Logan College of Chiropractic
• Clinical Internship, Community Health Center
• Hospital externship at Deaconess Medical Center
• Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (C.C.S.P.)
• Completed advanced national certification for the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain
• Experienced assistant anatomy and physiology lab instructor, St. Louis Community College
• Experienced assistant physical diagnosis lab instructor, Logan College of Chiropractic
• Author of numerous articles pertaining to the diagnosis and treatment of muscle and joint conditions
• Certified American Red Cross instructor of back injury prevention
• Selected as an injury consultant and nationally recognized Junior Olympic soccer and softball teams
• Completed 300 hours of diplomate academic training in the area of sports injuries and physical fitness
• Certified to perform Disability Impairment Ratings

Active and Professional Organizations

"Professional Organizations and Memberships are another way I work to stay current. Memberships mean that I meet the high standards expected by these groups."

• Member American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
• Member Illinois Chiropractic Society (ICS)
• Member ACA Council on Sports Injuries and Physical Fitness
• Member and experienced faculty member American Back Society (ABS)
• Member Logan College Alumni Association

Serving the Community
"As a life-long resident of the Belleville area, I understand the needs of our community and work to ensure that this area and our youth will have a bright future."

• Member St. Teresa Parish, Belleville
• Member T45 Club/ Belleville Breakfast Club
• Steering committee member Fairview Heights Creative Playground
• Manager youth athletic teams for Belleville Parks and Recreation, Belleville Khoury and Belle-Clair Soccer
• Former participant Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America
• Former team physician Althoff High School Hockey Club
• Public service presentations to community organizations