Meet the Doctors
Dr Tim Bertelsman, D.C. CCSP
Instructor and Author
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.
Education & Experience that Matters
“My experience and training allow me to effectively care for a wide range of patients including professional athletes”.
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