Dr. Gertler studied the art and science of chiropractic at National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, Illinois.   While a student, he wrote the first textbook on extremity technique, Illustrated Manual of Extravertebral for Students and Doctors,  and its companion volume, Supplement:  Lower Extremity Technique.  These texts pioneered the teaching of diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries and were adopted for class use at the then-named National College of Chiropractic and several other Southern California chiropractic colleges. 

Licensed by the state of California in 1977, Dr. Gertler taught extremity technique at the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic for over two years, while also studying Applied Kinesiology with David Walther, D.C., DIBAK in San Diego.  Over the next  twenty years, he continued his study of advanced and alternative kinesiologies, completing over 1000 hours of additional training  with  Applied Kinesiology diplomates and with alternative kinesiology teachers.  He did this so he could truly be holistic, i.e., well versed in  diagnosing and treating the structural, biochemical and mental-emotional conditions in his clients.  This is especially true for chronic and acute conditions that don’t respond to conventional treatment.   

His teachers include George Goodheart, D.C.  DIBAK,  Walter Schmitt D.C. DIBAK , Victor Frank, D.C., Carl Ferreri, D.C., Scott Walker, Fred Ulan, D.C., Devi  Nambudripad. M.D., D.C., L.Ac.,  John Diamond, M.D.  From 1997-1999 he assisted Tim Francis, D.C., DIBAK in teaching the updated 300 hour course in Applied Kinesiology in Santa Clara, CA.  From 1999 to present, he continues to study functional biochemistry and emotional techniques with Christopher Smith, D.O., DIBAK. 

Alternative Kinesiologies and Approaches

Always thirsting for knowledge, Dr. Gertler synthesizes a broad range of approaches to healing in his practice. 

• He has studied Total Body Modification (T.B.M.) with Victor Frank, D.C. since 1979 and Neural Organization Technique (N.O.T.) with Carl Ferreri, D.C., since the late 1980’s.

• He has studied functional biochemistry with Walter Schmitt, D.C., DIBAK, 1980-1998 and Christopher Smith, D.O., DIBAK, from  1999 and on-going.

• From 1989 to 1991, he studied Contact Reflex analysis (C.R.A.), a clinical nutrition protocol, with D.A. Versendaal, D.C., PhD.

• In 1999 he was certified in Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique (N.A.E.T.).  At the 8th  Annual N.A.E.T. Symposium in July 2002, he presented a paper on his Simplified Multiple Allergy Reduction Technique(S.M.A.R.T.)  and a the 11th  Annual Symposium in 2005 he presented a paper  on “Emotional Allergies”. 

• From 2002-2004, he studied Nutritional Response Testing (N.R.T.) with  Fred Ulan, D.C.

• In 2007-2008, he studied an Acupoint Certification Course with Dan Newall, D.C. -  a  unique course in  clinical  nutrition.

• Currently,  he is a pioneer in utilizing The Emotion Code technique, by Nelson Bradly, D.C.  to treat difficult chronic and acute conditions.

Cambridge Who's Who has selected Dr. Gertler as Outstanding Professional of the Year for his dedication to the field of Health care.  Professionals of the Year are selected based upon their professional accomplishments, academic achievements, leadership and service.