Peter S. Birchler DC , FPSC-Candidate
2620 Constitution Blvd., Beaver Falls, PA, 15010
Phone: 724-384-0410
Fax: 724-581-4363
contact@thechirohealthcenter.com
http://www.thechirohealthcenter.com/
SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY
Owner- Private Practice, The Chiropractic Health Center, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, 2014 - Present
Associate Chiropractor, 2006 - 2013
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE
Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Pennsylvania, License # DC009678, 2006-Present
Doctorate of Chiropractic, Cleveland Chiropractic College, Kansas City, Kansas, 2005
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 2005
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 2005
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part III, 2005
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part IV, 2005
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Physiotherapy, 2005
Bachelors Degree of Science in Geneva College, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, 2002
Majors in Biology and Chemistry, Geneva College, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, 2002

SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES

MRI History and Physics, Magnetic fields , T1 and T2 relaxations, nuclear spins, phase encoding, spin echo, T1 and T2 contrast, magnetic properties of metals and the historical perspective of the creation of NMR and MRI. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post- Doctoral Division, Buffalo, New York, 2022
MRI Spinal Anatomy and Protocols, Normal anatomy of axial and sagittal views utilizing T1, T2, 3D gradient and STIR sequences of imaging. Standardized and desired protocols in views and sequencing of MRI examination to create an accurate diagnosis in MRI. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, New York, 2022
MRI Disc Pathology and Spinal Stenosis, MRI interpretation of bulged, herniated, protruded, extruded, sequestered and fragmented disc pathologies in etiology and neurological sequelae in relationship to the spinal cord and spinal nerve roots. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, New York, 2022
MRI Spinal Pathology, MRI interpretation of bone, intradural, extradural, cord and neural sleeve lesions. Tuberculosis, drop lesions, metastasis, ependymoma, schwanoma and numerous other spinal related tumors and lesions. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, New York, 2022
MRI Methodology of Analysis, MRI interpretation sequencing of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine inclusive of T1, T2, STIR and 3D gradient studies to ensure the accurate diagnosis of the region visualized. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, New York, 2022
MRI Clinical Application, The clinical application of the results of space occupying lesions. Disc and tumor pathologies and the clinical indications of manual and adjustive therapies in the patient with spinal nerve root and spinal cord insult as sequela. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, New York, 2022
MRI Protocols Clinical Necessity, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images. Clinical indication for the utilization of MRI and pathologies of disc in both trauma and non-trauma sequellae, including bulge, herniation, protrusion, extrusion and sequestration. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, New York, 2022
MRI Intrepretation of Lumbar Degeneration/Bulges, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar degeneration. With the co-morbidities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl/’s nodes and herniations. Central canal and cauda equine compromises interpretation with management. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, New York, 2022
MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Herniations, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar herniations. With the co-morbidities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl/’s nodes and herniations. Morphology of lumbar disc pathologies of central and lateral herniations, protrusions, extrusions, sequestration, focal and broad based herniations are defined and illustrated. Central canal and cauda equine compromise interpretation with management. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, New York, 2022
MRI Interpretation of Cervical Degeneration/Bulges, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of cervical degeneration. With the co-morbidities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl/’s nodes and herniations. Spinal cord and canal compromise interpretation with management. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, New York, 2022
MRI Interpretation of Cervical Herniations, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of cervical herniations. With the co-morbidities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl/’s nodes and herniations. Morphology of cervical disc pathologies of central and lateral herniations, protrusions, extrusions, sequestration, focal and broad based herniations are defined and illustrated. Spinal cord and canal compromise interpretation with management. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, New York, 2022
MRI Interpretation of Degenerative Spine and Disc Disease with Overlapping Traumatic Insult to Both Spine and Disc, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of degenerative spondylolisthesis, spinal canal stenosis, Modic type 3 changes, central herniations, extrusions, compressions, nerve root compressions, advanced spurring and thecal sac involvement from an orthopedic, emergency room, chiropractic, neurological, neurosurgical, physical medicine perspective. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, New York, 2022
Urticaria and Angioedema: Mechanisms, Triggers, and Treatment, Harvard Medical School, 2018
Identifying and Treating Anaphylaxis, Harvard Medical School, 2018
Foundational Principles of Allergy and Immunology, Harvard Medical School, 2018
Recognizing and Treating True Food Allergies, Harvard Medical School, 2017
Neurodiagnostics, Imaging Protocols and Pathology of the Trauma Patient, An in-depth understanding of the protocols in triaging and reporting the clinical findings of the trauma patient. Maintaining ethical relationships with the medical-legal community. Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017
Diagnostics, Risk Factors, Clinical Presentation and Triaging the Trauma Patient, An extensive understanding of the injured with clinically coordinating the history, physical findings and when to integrate neurodiagnostics. An understanding on how to utilize emergency room records in creating an accurate diagnosis and the significance of “risk factors” in spinal injury. Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017
Crash Dynamics and Its Relationship to Causality, An extensive understanding of the physics involved in the transference of energy from the bullet car to the target car. This includes G's of force, newtons, gravity, energy, skid marks, crumple zones, spring factors, event data recorder and the graphing of the movement of the vehicle before, during and after the crash. Determining the clinical correlation of forces and bodily injury. Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017
MRI, Bone Scan and X-Ray Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, MRI interpretation, physiology, history and clinical indications, bone scan interpretation, physiology and clinical indications, x-ray clinical indications for the trauma patient Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017
Neurodiagnostic Testing Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, Electromyography (EMG), Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV), Somato Sensory Evoked Potential (SSEP), Visual Evoked Potential (VEP), Brain Stem Auditory Evoked Potential (BAER) and Visual-Electronystagmosgraphy (V-ENG) interpretation, protocols and clinical indications for the trauma patient. Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017
Documentation and Reporting for the Trauma Victim, Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation and diagnosis utilizing the ICD-9 and the CPT to accurately describe the injury through diagnosis. Understanding and utilizing state regulations on reimbursement issues pertaining to healthcare. Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017
Documenting Clinically Correlated Bodily Injury to Causality, Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation, diagnosis and clinical correlation to the injury when reporting injuries in the medical-legal community. Documenting the kinesiopathology, myopathology, neuropathology, and pathophysiology in both a functional and structural paradigm. Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania, 2016
Imaging Patients with Chronic Disabilities- ACRRT, 2016
Imaging Sports Related Injuries- ACRRT, 2016
Diagnosis and Treatment of Scaphoid Fractures- ACRRT, 2016
Obesity and Medical Imaging Challenges- ACRRT, 2016
Natural Solutions for Healthy Digestion with Mood Support, 2016
The Signs: Predicting Genetic Predisposition, 2015
Endocrine Mastery: Optimizing Thyroid, Adrenal & Blood Sugar Including Fertility, The three most common mistakes in thyroid assessment. Myths and truths about iodine supplementation. The three best ways to assess thyroid and adrenal function, and blood sugar balance. The four keys to patient compliance with your supplementation programs. The seven nutritional minerals necessary for the health of these three endocrine areas. Standard Processing- Dr. Michael Gaeta, DC, 2015
Practical Aging Management, 2015
PCA Coding & Compliance Institute, 2015
Chiropractic and Nutrition- Perfect Partners, 2014
Neurology of Pain, 2014
Spinal Pain Syndromes, 2014
Function Based Care of the Chiropractic Patient- Part 1, 2014
Function Based Care of the Chiropractic Patient- Part 2, 2014
New Insights: Blood Sugar, Adrenals, & Female Health , 2014
Principles of Nutritional Support for Major Body Systems, 2013
Chiropractic Evaluation and Care During Pregnancy, 2012
Dr. Mally's Magnificent 7 Extremity Adjusting Techniques, Topics included sports injuries, upper and lower extremity adjustment, carpal tunnel syndrome, TMJ and The Magnificent 7, with multi-disciplinary audiences. Foot Levelers, Dr. Mitch Mally, 2012
Neurological evaluation of the chiropractic patient, 2012
Positioning Total Knee Replacements- ACRRT, 2012
Preventing Drug-Resistant Infections in Health Care- ACRRT, 2012
Radiologic Technology's Role in Sports Medicine- ACRRT, 2012
Improving Communication for Better Patient Care- ACRRT, 2012
Clinical Lessons From the Trenches, 2011
Eating Well- The Innate Diet, 2011
Evidence Based Wellness Supplementation, 2011
Advance Patient Care: Adding a Human Performance Program Your Practice- Parts 1 and 2, 2011
The Challenged Child- Parts 1 and 2, 2011
Chiropractic Evaluation and Treatment of Auto Accident Injuries, No mater if your vehicle was involved in a rear-end accident, sideswipe or head-on collision, some serious injuries were most likely suffered. Car crashes, workplace accidents, and slip and falls are all common personal injury incidents that can require chiropractic treatment. Chiropractic care can help you recover from whiplash, sprains and strains, herniated discs, and many more musculoskeletal injuries caused by car accidents. 2010
American Chiropractic Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ACRRT) Certification, 2010
The Signs Technique, Examples of how environmental events both toxic and nutritional can influence/activate/suppress genetic expression. Case studies referencing known disease expressions proven to be influenced by genetic predisposition. Patient assessment techniques- including seven primary, unified mechanisms of nutritional physiological support. Standard Process - Dr. Stuart White, DC, 2005

SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS

Valedictorian, Cleveland Chiropractic College, 2005
Most Outstanding Student in the Humanities, Geneva College, 2002
Most Outstanding Student Majoring in Biology, Geneva College, 2002
Valedictorian, Geneva College, 2002