Specialties
Unlike conventional medicine, which focuses on attempting to treat disease once it occurs, Peterson Chiropractic emphasizes improving your health in an effort to reduce the risk of pain and illness in the first place. Most people would rather be healthy and avoid illness, if they could. This is one of the main reasons for the big surge in the popularity of our wellness center.
For some, Peterson Chiropractic will take them back to a place that is cozy and familiar, offering a rediscovery of health and wellness that had been previously known but long lost. For others, the journey may offer a new center, one never before experienced.
People are recognizing the benefit of seeking an alternative to traditional medicine; one that will help them achieve and maintain optimal health. Please take the time to meet the doctor, team, and our wellness network dedicated to helping you achieve your wellness objectives. To fully understand the nature of your health we recommend you join our free website membership program. As a patient at Peterson Chiropractic we will personally tailor a wellness program specifically targeted to your wellness needs using the least invasive yet highly-effective techniques and services.
History
Established in 2001.
Dr. Peterson earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the National College of Chiropractic (now the National University of Health Sciences). He is also a graduate of SUNY College at Cortland with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and physical education. Dr. Peterson then attended the University of Massachusetts-Amherst concentrating in biomechanics, ergonomics and exercise physiology. Prior to attending chiropractic college Dr. Peterson worked as an ergonomic consultant and an exercise specialist.
He continues to learn and attends continuing education courses on a regular basis. Dr. Peterson has completed post-graduate courses in sports injuries, occupational health, extremity adjusting, Graston technique, orthopedics, radiology, physical rehabilitation, acupuncture, Dry Needling, whiplash, TRX Suspension training and Applied Kinesiology.
Meet the Business Owner: Erick P.
A life long athlete Dr. Peterson became interested in chiropractic after suffering a lower back injury in high school. He continued to suffer from lower back pain for the next several years. While in playing rugby in graduate school he met a chiropractor who changed his life. After several chiropractic visits his lower back pain was gone. Over the next 2 years Dr. Peterson was treated by his chiropractor for several other rugby related injuries and was so impressed with the results that he enrolled in chiropractic school. After chiropractic school Dr. Peterson returned to Massachusetts and practiced with his friend/chiropractor for 4 years. In 2001 he moved to Durham and began providing chiropractic care to research triangle area residents. A long time rugby player Dr. Peterson coached the Duke University Women's Rugby Club for 6 years. Dr. Peterson resides in Durham with is wife Fern and son Olin.