Dr. Joel C. Robertson, Pharm.D.

Founder and CEO

Overview

Dr. Joel C. Robertson, widely recognized leader in the area of brain chemistry, is an internationally recognized clinician, best-selling author, lecturer, and consultant.  Over the past 20 years, he has assessed over 14,000 individuals, seeking to improve their personal performance, health, and wellness.

During his professional career, Dr. Robertson has been a featured speaker at numerous American Medical Association and other professionally sponsored conferences.  The treatment protocols from Dr. Robertson's programs, as well as his recommendations, have been substantiated and documented in conservative medical journals such as Lancet, Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), and the New England Journal of Medicine.  Among his many notable national and international clients are General Motors, Fuji Photo Films, Dow Corning Corporation, and the United States Department of Defense.

Dr. Robertson founded his organization on the principles of compassion, respect, and hope.  “I looked at a personal dream of mine and figured out how to support it,” says Robertson of the mission and philosophy of Robertson Research Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing lives and advancing the knowledge of health care professionals through information technology.  Currently, the Institute is focusing on the development of its online organization as well as N_xOpinon, a revolutionary diagnostic software application.

 
The online programs, Brain Chemistry Optimization and Behavioral Medicine Self-Care, which are derived from the Robertson Performance Enhancement Program, have been specifically developed for the convenience and betterment of individuals and as an educational resource for clinicians and their patients.  These programs, based on the science of brain chemistry, help individuals overcome the personal inhibitors that compromise overall health, wellness, and performance.

N_xOpinion, when completed, will meld unique diagnostic software and far-reaching medical database content into a handheld computer to provide easily accessible diagnostics for health care professionals around the world.  N_xOpinion usability studies conducted in the Dominican Republic in November 2003 were overwhelmingly successful.  Microsoft accompanied Robertson Research Institute to the Dominican Republic to videotape the usability studies and reactions of the physicians and others to the global potential of this technology.  The N_xOpinion application is one of Microsoft’s globally featured video case studies on best application of Microsoft technology to real world solutions.

Education

University of Michigan, Pharm.D. Degree, a professional degree (similar to an M.D., D.O., or D.D.S.):

• Dr. Robertson wrote his own program, enabling him to explore his interest in the brain and its relationship to behavior while taking courses through the Medical School curriculum.
• Dr. Robertson's specialty area is neuropharmacology, but he also completed specific training areas focused on psychiatry and cardiovascular pharmacology. 
• Dr. Robertson completed postgraduate studies, including courses at Harvard University, in chemical dependency and family system therapies.

Ferris State University, Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy:

• During his course of study, Dr. Robertson received additional training in psychology and philosophy.

Practice History

Gladwin Hospital, Gladwin, MI, Director of Clinical Services:

• Dr. Robertson managed the Laboratory, Radiology, Emergency, Physical Therapy, Toxicology and Pharmacy services.  Within six months, he developed a chemical dependency and 30-bed psychiatric sub-acute care facility, and created the Director of Regional Health Center position to supervise the medical, psychological and counseling staffs.
• The program received national acclaim and Dr. Robertson has served as a consultant to develop new programs and facilities or to train staff in existing programs.

Bay Medical Center, Bay City, MI, Director of Chemical Dependency:

• In 1978, Dr. Robertson was contracted to provide inpatient chemical dependency services for Bay Medical Center within five years.  By the third year of operation, the program took over a 100-bed hospital facility and provided inpatient, outpatient and day care services for the community.
• Over the next 14 years, he started two more inpatient facilities, three outpatient and day care facilities, and consulted with over 30 inpatient/outpatient chemical dependency and psychiatric facilities.

Dr. Robertson's Private Practice:

• In 1984, after seeing more than 10,000 patients, Dr. Robertson started a private practice specializing in his treatment philosophies, which eventually expanded to include two medical practices and 22 on-staff clinicians. 

Corporate Health:

In 1988, Dr. Robertson partnered with the owner of the Detroit Red Wings and Little Caesar's Pizza to take his treatment philosophies to the athletic, corporate and consumer markets.  In 1991, Dr. Robertson obtained complete ownership of this corporation and expanded his publishing, consulting and training programs through the Robertson Institute.

Robertson Institute

• As President of the Institute, Dr. Robertson consults with Fortune 100 companies and lectures for the American Medical Association as well as other national and international associations/organizations.  He has consulted for professional athletic programs and major corporations throughout the world, including General Motors, Fuji, Dow Corning, United Airlines, Black Dot, and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Robertson Research Institute

• In February 2002, Dr. Robertson became the President and Founder for the Robertson Research Institute.
• The Robertson Research Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people achieve optimal performance, health, and wellness via greater professional access, highly personalized programs, and continual scientific advancement.

Robertson International:

• Dr. Robertson is President for Robertson International, Melbourne, Australia.
• Robertson International’s vision is to positively influence healthy behavior and promote lifestyle change where required in as many individuals as possible in the Australasian region, and thereby assist people to peak perform in all aspects of their life on a daily basis.

Consulting Services:

• Dr. Robertson also served as a special consultant to both General Nutrition, Inc., a health management franchise with over 1,100 facilities, and Diet Centers, Inc., a weight management franchise of more than 1,200 facilities.

Training Programs

Robertson Performance Enhancement Programs:

• Training programs developed by Robertson are used throughout the world to enhance potential and maximize health.  These include:  Enhancing Your Health, Maintaining a Healthy Weight, Developing an Intervention with a Dependent Person, Coping with Co-Dependency, Training Family Systems, Enhancing Corporate Productivity, and handling depression and suicide.
• Clinical versions also help people recover from compulsive disorders, depression and addictions.

United States Government Projects:

• Dr. Robertson has also worked with the Department of Defense on several occasions and is a pre-approved trainer for several governmental agencies.
• He also developed the National treatment Protocols for Behavioral Emergencies and consulted on the team that developed the National Treatment Protocols for Cardiovascular Emergencies for Emergency Medical Services.

Lecturer and Author

Lecturer:

• Over 500,000 people have seen Dr. Robertson in more than 80 different countries/nationalities.
• Audiences include individuals from Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America, and Australia.

Author:

• Dr Robertson is widely published in professional journals; he has written eight books translated in four major languages, including four best sellers; and he is currently working on his ninth book.
• His latest books are “Peak Performance Living” released January 1, 1996, and “Natural Prozac:  Learning to Release Your Body’s Own Anti-Depressants” from HarperCollins Publishers released January 1, 1997 and re-released February 1, 1998.
• He is the author and founder of the HELP YOURSELF™ series of books for compulsive disorders.
• Dr. Robertson is the author of “Home Recovery Systems,” recovery resources for alcohol and other drug dependents, co-dependents, and other compulsive disorder sufferers within a home setting.  His “Dependent Home Recovery System” is a tailored audiotape available to prison systems worldwide.
• Dr. Robertson has also produced 15 audiocassettes and 20 videos in the area of compulsive disorders and human behavior, as well as more than 350 television shows and over 110 radio shows entitled “People Talk” that discuss various lifestyle adjustment issues and effective preventive techniques to improve one's lifestyle.
• He has been a guest on nationally syndicated shows, including the Maury Povich Show, “Lifestyle Magazine” and “It's Great to Be Alive.”  He has done a PBS Special on “Anxiety and Depression” and he writes his own column “For Official Use Only” for Dealer Communicator Magazine.