First to implement the holistic philosophy and methodology from H.E.A.L.T.H. - the region's original holistic health care society. Dr. Breuer was vice president of the society and founding director of this clinic.
Research to equate patterns in Handwriting and doodling in the evaluation of many neurological and functional clinical entities when compared to a previous patient baseline.
One of the first to bring together a team approach with a Psychologist, a Massage Therapist and a Doctor of Chiropractic. First to have massage therapy recognized by insurance companies for reimbursement of some types of cases.
The First to team the above with MDs, PTs, OTs, a DO, and many forms of Massage Therapists, Bodywork therapists, Dietitians, Art Therapists, Counselin Social Workers, Hypnotherapists, Spiritual Counselors and many others !
In the 1960s - Dr. Breuer applied human biomechanical approaches to veterinary use (small and large animals) - Based upon ideas from Arnold J. Zarett, D.V.M., D.C.
One of the first groups to utilize diagnostic ultrasound to image soft tissue injuries such as achilles tenon probelms in ballet dancers and rotator cuff tears in other athletics.
One of the first to utilize Oriental and Herbal Medicine approaches along with mainstream medical methods in this region and led a movement to educate the public.
Pioneers in developing multidsciplinary patient consultations and treatment protocols and paradigms crossing many arts and sciences.
Starting in the mid- 1960s - Pioneered in using many forms of psychoneuroimmunological approaches combining Hypnosis, Biofeedback, Functional Imagery and Meditation.
Since the 1980s: promoted cautions with the use of High Fructose Corn Syrup (invert sugar) and the potential negative systemic effects of the overuse of corn (maize) products.
Pioneered in the use of a sound receiving transducer to monitor the sounds of joints and the resultant display on an oscilloscope to correlate the resulting waveforms with various joint-related conditions.
As a Clinical Hypnotherapist since the 1960s, Dr. Breuer blended this with biofeedback which set the stage for the later creation of a comprehensive mind/body/spirit approach for patients.
Led international Research project to document and prove the physiologic trance state of hypnosis ('Breuer's Hypnotic sign' - 'Absent pupilary reflex response of the Hypnotic State'. (see link below)
Dr. Breuer was the first DC to qualify and be accepted by the prestigious National Association of Science Writers.
In the 1970s wrote a syndicated national health news colum for newspapers relating to many current scientific approaches to public health issues.
Established the region's first comprehensive holistic medical center to place over 30 mainstream and alternative care professions under one roof! Dr. Breuer set guidlines, protocols and patient pathways for the interfacing of these various profesions.
For two decades Dr. Breuer served as science advisor and adjunct curator for the Louisville Museum of History and Science (now the Louisville Science Center).
Became one of the Oldest Comprehensive Holistic Medical Facilities in the Nation!
Dr. Breuer lectured extensively to many professions on the safe interfacing of various professions thus creating a common understanding and terminolgy thus building permanent bridges and understanding between professions.
We have a history from the 1970s of being staff Doctors for the Louisville Ballet, Actors Theare and numerous dance, professional theatrical companies regionally and nationally as well as for college and professioanl sports teams.
