Dr. Nathan Sermersheim grew up in Jasper, Indiana, and played football and baseball. It was during his time playing sports that he knew he wanted to become a chiropractor. He would get treated regularly by the team chiropractor for various injuries and overall well-being. To pursue his chiropractic education, Dr. Nathan attended Indiana University. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. After graduation, he attended graduate school at Logan College of Chiropractic. At Logan, he volunteered coaching youth flag football and was a ski guide for Gateway Disabled Ski Program. Dr. Nathan traveled to University of Missouri to help treat athletes during the week. He also had the opportunity to treat on the sideline of a football game. To help pay for some of his college expenses, he worked as an anatomy tutor. At the end of his time at Logan College he graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic, Master of Science in Sports Science and Rehabilitation, and a Bachelor of Science in Life Science.
After graduation Dr. Nathan was accepted for an internship with Dr. Craig Liebenson at L.A. Sports and Spine. At L.A. Sports and Spine, he worked on various research projects and treated professional to high school athletes, actors, and families of all ages. He is also a Co-author of a chapter in Dr. Liebenson’s book, Functional Training Handbook. The chapter is called "Functional Evaluation of Faulty Movement Patterns."
Dr. Nathan also taught an online class at University of Western States. He taught Advanced Sports Medicine III Rehabilitation/Active Care. He stopped teaching to focus more on clinical practice but would like to get back to teaching in the future.
For the last four years Dr. Nathan has been practicing in Fort Wayne, IN. He decided to move to Indianapolis, Indiana to be closer to family and friends. In Fort Wayne, he treated anywhere from upper extremity, lower extremity, and the spine.
Continuing education and constantly learning is a big priority for Dr. Nathan, not only for himself but for his patients as well. He has attended many continuing education courses such as Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, Active Release Technique, Motion Palpation, Nutrition, and Rehabilitation Seminars.
During his free time, Dr. Nathan likes to enjoy spending time with his family and friends. He enjoys playing sports such as golf, softball, football, and most intramural sports. Being outdoors hiking, fishing, hunting, and splitting wood is also enjoyable for Dr. Nathan.
With Dr. Nathan's clinical and vast educational experience, he can determine what treatment would be best for your needs.