Dr. Petchauer specializes in the Gonstead method of chiropractic, which is often referred to as the "gold standard" of chiropractic. He has over 1000 hours of advanced study in the method, putting him in the top 10 percent in the nation. In 2003, Dr. Petchauer was honored with the Gonstead Seminar of Chiropractics "Best of the Best" award.