PJ’s Yoga Shala

J. Peter Heffernan, D.C. DPhCS

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Human Biology, Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, MO, 1975
• Doctor of Chiropractic Degree, Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, MO, 1975

Post Graduate Education

• Wisconsin Chiropractic Association Spokesperson in training program, 1982
• Post graduate fellowship in Applied Spinal Biomechanical Engineering (A.S.B.E.), 1985
• Certified post graduate instructor for A.S.B.E., 1986-91
• Certified in spinal trauma, 100 hours, 1995
• Certified in CPR/AED, 1996-present
• L.C.P. (Hon.), Graduate Chiropractic Philosophy Colloquium, Palmer Institute for Professional Advancement, 120 hours, 2003
• Diplomat in Philosophical Chiropractic Standards (DPhCS), International Chiropractic Association and the Counsel on Chiropractic Philosophy, 300 hours, 2005

Professional Licensure

• Certification by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, #5928, 1975
• Licensed to practice in the state of Michigan, #2761, 1975
• Licensed to practice in the state of Wisconsin, #1326, 1975

Professional Experience

• Private practice in Waukesha, 1975 to present
• Renaissance Seminar Instructor, 1979-81
• Wisconsin Chiropractic Association Member, Public Relations Committee, 1982-85
• Executive Director of Applied Spinal Biomechanical Engineering, (A.S.B.E.), 1986-91
• Wisconsin Chiropractic Association Board of Directors, 1994-2001
• Board of Trustees member, Life University, 2007-present

Professional Affiliations

• International Chiropractic Association, 1975- present
• Wisconsin Chiropractic Association, 1975- present
• ICA Council on Chiropractic Philosophy, 2004-07
• New York Academy of Science, 1985-92
• Academy for Research in the Chiropractic Sciences International, Affiliate Member

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 exercises based on the lateral flexion roentgenography to restore biomechanical 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.

Awards

• Foundation of Chiropractic Endowment Program Contributor Award, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1983
• Designated one of the “Nifty Fifty”, Slone Kettering/Ron Flesia Cancer Study
• Life College Inner Circle Award, 1985
• Life Chiropractic College Ambassador Award, 1992-94
• Milwaukee Magazine Award, Top 10 Chiropractors, chosen by peers, 2002
• Life University Presidential Citation, 2004
• Life University Academy of Fellows Award, 2005

Interests

• Playing golf at Merrill Hills Country Club, Waukesha, WI
• Practicing the Primary Series of  Ashtanga Yoga at PJ’s Yoga Shala, Waukesha, WI
• Reading books on philosophy, science and fiction
• Traveling to destinations, such as Ireland, Italy, India and Australia
• Windsurfing since 1985