Comprehensive Documentation: From Early Life to Senior Care

Session Information

Regional Event: se
Start Date: 05/30/2026 2:40 pm
End Date: 05/30/2026 4:20 pm
Location: Las Olas III-IV

Speakers in this session...

  • Lora Tanis

    Sponsors

    Lora Tanis DC, DICCP

    Dr. Lora Tanis, DC, DICCP, has dedicated her career to advancing chiropractic care for children and expectant mothers across the globe. She currently practices in Tallahassee, Florida, after serving the West Milford, New Jersey community in private practice for nearly three decades.

    A graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, Dr. Tanis earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1989 and completed her Diplomate in Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics in 1996 through Palmer College and the International Chiropractors Association Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics. Her academic foundation began in pre-med studies at Scott College and Mott College before graduating from Lapeer East High School in Michigan.
    Since 1999, Dr. Tanis has been a trusted member of the postgraduate faculty at Palmer College of Chiropractic and a lead instructor for the Diplomate in Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics program, teaching across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. She is a sought-after educator known for delivering dynamic seminars on pediatric and pregnancy care for Palmer College, state associations, national conventions, and international symposiums.

    Her speaking career spans some of the profession’s most respected platforms, including the Building Bridges Symposium on Chiropractic & Pediatrics, the International Conference on the Science, Art and Philosophy of Chiropractic, and the World Federation Conference in Berlin. She has presented lectures, papers, and hands-on adjusting workshops at the Annual Conference on Chiropractic & Pediatrics for more than two decades, and she was honored to serve as commencement speaker for Palmer College’s graduating class in 2008.

    Dr. Tanis has held numerous leadership positions throughout her career. She currently serves as President of the ICA Pediatric Council and sits on the Board of Directors for the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress. Her past roles include Advisor to the Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics, long-standing Chair of the ICA Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics, and Examiner for the International College of Chiropractic Pediatrics across multiple countries. She is also a reviewer for the Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics and has contributed research and articles to JMPT, JCCP, the ICA Review, and other professional publications.

    Her leadership and service have earned widespread recognition, including the Mabel Palmer Service Award, the Maxine McMullen Award, the ICA Pediatric Council Achievement Award, Chiropractor of the Year from the International Chiropractors Association, and induction as a Fellow in the Palmer Academy of Chiropractic. She is also a Distinguished Fellow of the ICA and a founding member of the ICA Pediatric Council.

    Sessions...

    Comprehensive Documentation: From Early Life to Senior Care
    Regional Event: se
    Start Date: 05/30/2026 2:40 pm
    End Date: 05/30/2026 4:20 pm
    Location: Las Olas III-IV
    Session details

    Sponsor – Foot Levelers, Eclipse

    Course Description

    Accurate documentation is essential for quality chiropractic care, clinical communication, and regulatory compliance. This course reviews documentation standards across the lifespan, with emphasis on pediatric care and Medicare documentation for senior patients.

    Participants will review pediatric history and examination documentation, including considerations for nonverbal patients and parental reporting. The course also covers key Medicare documentation requirements, including documentation of spinal subluxation, medical necessity, PART analysis, treatment planning, modifier use, and common audit triggers.

    Attendees will gain practical strategies to improve documentation, support clinical decision-making, and maintain Medicare compliance.

    Learning Objectives

    1. Identify essential components of chiropractic documentation for pediatric and senior patients.
    2. Document age-appropriate pediatric history and examinations.
    3. Recognize red flags requiring referral or co-management.
    4. Apply documentation standards that support Medicare compliance and medical necessity.
    From Bump to Baby: Clinical Insights for Pregnancy, Birth, and Early Infant Exam and Techniques
    Regional Event: se
    Start Date: 05/30/2026 12:30 pm
    End Date: 05/30/2026 2:10 pm
    Location: Las Olas III
    Session details

    Sponsor – Foot Levelers

    Course Description

    This two-hour course equips chiropractors to safely care for patients from pregnancy through infancy. It covers maternal and fetal factors affecting biomechanics, common pregnancy conditions, and trimester-specific care modifications. The program also addresses birth processes, neonatal musculoskeletal and neurological considerations, and early-life chiropractic assessment and gentle adjustment techniques. Attendees will learn red-flag recognition, effective parent communication, and strategies for collaborating with pediatric healthcare providers, providing a practical framework for confident, family-centered care.

    Learning Objectives

    1. Describe maternal biomechanical, myofascial, and hormonal changes during pregnancy and apply appropriate chiropractic modifications for each trimester.
    2. Identify how intrauterine positioning, intrauterine constraint, and birth processes impact neonatal musculoskeletal and neurological function.
    3. Perform age-appropriate infant examinations, including neurological, cranial, and musculoskeletal assessments, while recognizing red flags requiring referral.
    4. Demonstrate gentle, developmentally appropriate adjusting techniques for infants and communicate findings and care plans effectively with parents.
  • Jeff Lewin

    Sponsors

    Jeff Lewin DC, CCSP

    Dr. Jeff Lewin is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician and a graduate of New York Chiropractic College.  He established his practice in Coral Springs, Florida in 1990 and soon after created one of the first multidisciplinary practices in the country combining chiropractic with medical physicians and physical therapists all under one roof.  This type of coordinated care combined the best of all disciplines for the betterment of his patients and became the model for hundreds of similar practices around the United States.

    Dr. Lewin has been a practice and business coach to thousands of doctors around the world helping them build successful practices that deliver outstanding clinical outcomes.  He presents at conferences throughout the United States as well as Canada, Mexico, Israel, and the Caribbean helping doctors build practices that are also successful businesses.

    Dr. Lewin has served on the medical staff of numerous athletic competitions including American Volleyball Professionals tournaments as well as the 19th Maccabiah Games held in Israel.

    Dr. Lewin resides in Parkland, Florida with his wife, Susan, where they have raised their four sons.

    Sessions...

    Student Athlete Safety: The New EKG Law and Your Practice Game Plan
    Regional Event: se
    Start Date: 05/29/2026 10:10 am
    End Date: 05/29/2026 11:50 am
    Location: Las Olas III-IV
    Session details

    Sponsor – Who We Play For, Eclipse 

    Course Description

    Sudden cardiac arrest remains a leading cause of death in young athletes, often revealing heart conditions missed in traditional sports physicals. Florida’s new 2024 ECG requirement was enacted in response to these preventable tragedies, emphasizing early detection and safer athletic participation. The great news is chiropractors are still included as physicians to provide sports physicals, even with these new requirements. 

    This course will help chiropractors understand the purpose behind the law, the essentials of compliance, and the practical steps for integrating sports physicals and ECGs into daily practice. Attendees will also learn how to avoid common screening pitfalls and create an efficient, accurate workflow. By the end, DCs will feel confident and prepared to support student-athlete safety in their communities.

    Learning Objectives  

    1. Understand the importance of Sudden Cardiac Arrest and where DCs can help in this space.
    1. Learn about the new law on sports physicals.
    2. Understand how to incorporate sports physicals and ECGs into your practice.
    Documentation Essentials: Mobile Care, Shockwave, Spinal Decompression and Laser
    Regional Event: se
    Start Date: 05/30/2026 10:10 am
    End Date: 05/30/2026 11:50 am
    Location: Las Olas III-IV
    Session details

    Sponsor – Eclipse

    Course Description

    Advanced therapeutic technologies such as extracorporeal shockwave therapy, spinal decompression therapy, and therapeutic laser are becoming increasingly common in chiropractic practice. This course will review how chiropractors can properly document the use of these modalities to meet clinical, regulatory, and payer expectations. Participants will learn the essential elements of compliant documentation, including establishing medical necessity, treatment planning, clinical indications, progress tracking, and outcome assessment. The session will also address documentation differences when these therapies are provided as cash-based services versus when they are billed to insurance carriers, along with practical strategies to strengthen clinical recordkeeping and reduce documentation-related risk.

    The course will also explore the growing mobile concierge practice model as an alternative or complement to traditional brick-and-mortar clinics. Chiropractors will learn how reducing overhead and strategically expanding patient access through mobile services can create new practice opportunities and improve profitability. Key considerations for planning and implementing a mobile approach will be discussed, helping doctors design a simple, flexible practice model aligned with their professional goals.

    Learning Objectives

    1. Identify the essential documentation elements to support medical necessity for shockwave therapy, spinal decompression, and therapeutic laser.
    2. Document treatment goals, clinical findings, functional outcomes, and patient progress effectively.
    3. Differentiate documentation requirements for insurance-billed versus cash-based services.
    4. Apply strategies to ensure regulatory compliance, reduce risk, and prepare for audits.
    5. Explore key considerations for developing a mobile or concierge practice, including patient selection and service delivery.
    6. Implement practical tools, technology, and legal/financial approaches to run professional and efficient mobile practice.
    Comprehensive Documentation: From Early Life to Senior Care
    Regional Event: se
    Start Date: 05/30/2026 2:40 pm
    End Date: 05/30/2026 4:20 pm
    Location: Las Olas III-IV
    Session details

    Sponsor – Foot Levelers, Eclipse

    Course Description

    Accurate documentation is essential for quality chiropractic care, clinical communication, and regulatory compliance. This course reviews documentation standards across the lifespan, with emphasis on pediatric care and Medicare documentation for senior patients.

    Participants will review pediatric history and examination documentation, including considerations for nonverbal patients and parental reporting. The course also covers key Medicare documentation requirements, including documentation of spinal subluxation, medical necessity, PART analysis, treatment planning, modifier use, and common audit triggers.

    Attendees will gain practical strategies to improve documentation, support clinical decision-making, and maintain Medicare compliance.

    Learning Objectives

    1. Identify essential components of chiropractic documentation for pediatric and senior patients.
    2. Document age-appropriate pediatric history and examinations.
    3. Recognize red flags requiring referral or co-management.
    4. Apply documentation standards that support Medicare compliance and medical necessity.

Sponsor – Foot Levelers, Eclipse

Course Description

Accurate documentation is essential for quality chiropractic care, clinical communication, and regulatory compliance. This course reviews documentation standards across the lifespan, with emphasis on pediatric care and Medicare documentation for senior patients.

Participants will review pediatric history and examination documentation, including considerations for nonverbal patients and parental reporting. The course also covers key Medicare documentation requirements, including documentation of spinal subluxation, medical necessity, PART analysis, treatment planning, modifier use, and common audit triggers.

Attendees will gain practical strategies to improve documentation, support clinical decision-making, and maintain Medicare compliance.

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify essential components of chiropractic documentation for pediatric and senior patients.
  2. Document age-appropriate pediatric history and examinations.
  3. Recognize red flags requiring referral or co-management.
  4. Apply documentation standards that support Medicare compliance and medical necessity.