Meet the Doctors


Dr Tim Bertelsman, D.C. CCSP

Instructor and Author

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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 in 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."

 

  • President, Illinois Chiropractic Society, Southern District
  • 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

 

Dr Brandon Steele, D.C. 

Instructor and Author

Strong Educational and Clinical Background

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  • D.C., Chiropractic Medicine, Logan College of Chiropractic
  • B.S. Human Biology, Logan University
  • B.A. Biology, Saint Louis University
  • Certified, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  • Staff Physician, Clayton Physical Medicine
  • Post- Graduate Residency, Central Institute of Human Performance, Kirkwood, MO
  • Internship, Biofreeze Sports and Rehabilitation Center, Chesterfield
  • Senior Intern, Outpatient Services - Southroads Health Center, St. Louis, MO
  • Internship - Montgomery Health Center, St. Louis, MO
  • Logan College of Chiropractic Award of Academic Excellence, 4 consecutive years
  • Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
  • Experienced Biochemistry and Pathology Teaching Assistant, Logan College of Chiropractic
  • Researcher and Author, Effect of neuromuscular manual therapy versus myofascial release therapy on tempormandibular joint pain and range of motion. Submitted for publication 2010 Journal of Craniomandibular Disorders.

 

The Latest Knowledge and Techniques

“I strive to stay current with specialty training and certifications to insure that I provide you with the highest level of care available”

 

  • Dept of Health & Human Services (OHRP) Human Subject Assurance Training courses.  2009        

  • NIH Clinical Research Training Certification.  2009

  • Radiology Technique & Analysis Certification, Logan University.  2009

  • Physiologic Therapeutics Certification, Logan University.  2009

  • Head, Neck and Orofacial Rehabilitation, Central Institute for Human Performance. 2008, 2009

  • Musculoskeletal Pain in Pregnancy, Central Institute for Human Performance. 2009

  • Building the Ultimate Back by Stuart McGill: From Rehabilitation to Performance, Central Institute of Human Performance—2009

  • International Symposium on Musculoskeletal Pain and Motor Control by McGill and Kolar, Central Institute of Human Performance—2010

  • Active Release Technique Certification, Spine—2008

  • Active Release Technique Certifcation, Lower Extremity—2009

  • Gait Analysis Master’s Series, National University, 2009

  • Lower Quadrant Functional Screening, National University, 2008

  • Full Spine Analysis & Adjustive Technique, National University, 2008

  • Extremity Adjusting, National University, 2007

  • Cervical & Thoracic Spine Analysis & Adjustive Technique, National University, 2008

  • Full Spine Analysis & Adjustive Technique, National University, 2007

  • Exercise and the Athlete: Reflexive, Rudimentary & Fundamental Strategies by Liebenson and Kolar, International Society of Clinical Rehabilitation Specialists, 2009