Dr. Theresa Peter was born and raised in the small northern Michigan town of Alpena. It was with these roots she spent a lot of time outdoors, connecting with nature and becoming a budding scientist. Her interests lead her to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry with a Math minor, followed by working at Abbott as a research scientist. While at Abbott, she attended an Executive Master
’s program from University of Michigan’s School of Public Health and earned a Master of Science degree in Industrial Health (Occupational and Environmental Health). After six years at Abbott, she started a family and has two beautiful children. She took a hiatus from work to raise her girls until school age, during which she continued her ever-expanding interests in what makes us healthy, balanced and complete. During this time she became a Yoga Instructor (RYT 200) and a Reiki Master Teacher (hands on holistic healing art). Instead of returning to work in the private sector, Dr. Peter knew she needed to work one on one with people in order to help them achieve optimal health. She decided to further her studies at National University of Health Sciences and obtained a degree as a chiropractic physician. During those studies, she continued her focus on biochemistry, botanicals, and nutrition. She also studied pharmacology to better help patients desiring to decrease their need for prescription medications. With her experience and knowledge, she combines muscle testing with clinical diagnostic tests, such as blood, urine, Hair Mineral Analysis, Saliva Hormone Testing (Bio-identical Hormone replacement therapy), Quantitative Iodine and Halide/Toxic Metal testing. She looks at her patients from a multi-dimensional approach and individualizes treatment plans for optimal health.
If you have any questions about Dr. Theresa Peter, or would like to learn more about whole health care at Health Up Institute, please call us at 312-248-2361.
