Dr. Peter Heffernan
Dr. Heffernan is a chiropractor’s chiropractor. In practice since 1976, his accomplishments rival few other chiropractors in the world. As a day in and day out practicing chiropractor, teacher, mentor, chiropractic leader, father and husband, Dr. Heffernan contributions to his community and profession are exceptional. Below are a list of some of them.
We have had the privilege of working with Dr. Heffernan and his team since the mid 1980’s and count on him as being a big influence on our understanding of chiropractic. About us, he says: “If you are ready to clone yourself and organize others to help you reach your goals, call Petty, Michel and Associates.”
As a Practicing Chiropractor Dr. Heffernan began in 1976 in a small town just outside of Milwaukee, WI. The practice grew to 100 visits per day within one year and an associate was added to bring the office to 500 visits per week.
The practice became a Renaissance based practice in 1978 when new patients were accepted only after attending pre-care classes. The practice began to start 100 new patients per month from direct referrals and quickly reached capacity. The practice has sustained itself as a non-advertising, direct referral, family based, non-therapy, group practice for 35 years.
Currently the practice is called Heffernan Chiropractic Clinic. According to Dr. Heffernan,”we have three full time chiropractors. The practice integrates segmental specific chiropractic adjustments delivered using the X.Y,Z coordinate system. Adjustments are integrated with rehabilitative spinal exercises, Theraball exercises, and yoga classes.”
As a Teacher
Renaissance Seminar Instructor, 1979-1981
Executive Director of Applied Spinal Biomechanical Engineering (A.S.B.E), 1986-1991
Prior to resigning this post, A.S.B.E. was being taught by seven instructors in over 60 seminar locations per year. My commitment was 20 weekends per year coupled with the management and maintenance of a full-time practice
As a Leader
Member of Life University Board of Trustees, 2006-present
Board Member, Wisconsin Chiropractic Association Board of Directors, 1994-2001
Academy for Research in the Chiropractic Sciences International, Affiliate Member
International Chiropractic Association, 1975-present
Wisconsin Chiropractic Association, 1975-present
ICA Council on Chiropractic Philosophy, 2004-present
New York Academy of Science, 1985-1992
Life Force Doctor, Recruitment program, Life University, 2009
Awards
Foundation of Chiropractic Endowment Program Contributor Award, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1983
Designated One of the “Nifty Fifty”, Slone Kettering/Ron Pero/Joe Flesia Cancer Study
Life College Inner Circle Award, 1985
Life Chiropractic College Ambassador Award, 1992-1994
Milwaukee Magazine Award, Top 10 Chiropractors chosen by peers, 2002
Life University Presidential Citation, 2004
Life University Academy of Fellows Award, 2005
Professional Publications
Heffernan, J.P. (1986). The basic principles of magnetic resonance imaging. Research Forum. 2, No. 3.
Aragona, R., Heffernan, J.P. and Spizer. (1990). The application of therapeutic excercises based on the lateral flexion roentgenography to restore biomechanicial function. Chiropractic Research Journal. 1, No. 4.
Heffernan, J.P. (1992). The use of stress x-rays in chiropractic clinical practice. Proceedings of the Conference on Research and Education.
Heffernan, J.P. (2004). Understanding the expression of universal intelligence and innate intelligence in transplanted organs. Proceedings at the ICA Conference on Philosophical Chiropractic Standards.
Heffernan, J.P. (2005). Does the philosophy of science congruently give us the ‘Why’ to explain traditional practice? Proceedings of The Atheneum DPhCS at the Palmer Institute for Professional Advancement.
Heffernan, J.P. (2005). Metaphysics of the mental impulse. The Philosopher’s Quill. 3, No. 2.
