Evaluating, Treating, Rehabilitating, and Optimizing Breath and Diaphragm Function

Session Information

Regional Event: national
Start Date: 08/15/2026 3:20 pm
End Date: 08/15/2026 5:00 pm
Location: Celebration 7-8

Speakers in this session...

  • Stephen Gangemi

    Stephen Gangemi DC, DIBAK, DCBCN

    Dr. Gangemi is a chiropractic physician and clinical nutritionist with a passion for natural health care specifically in the fields of nutrition and manual therapies. He has over 25 years of clinical experience as a practitioner of complementary sports medicine and holistic therapies for patients dealing with a variety of ailments such as hormonal imbalances, digestive disturbances, immune dysfunction, and musculoskeletal problems. His practice focuses on not just treating his patient’s health concerns, but helping them move better and live healthier lives.

    Dr. Gangemi is an avid endurance athlete and a dedicated student of many nature-based movement methods. He’s finished 16 Ironman triathlon races including 6 Hawaii Ironman World Championships as well as multiple ultra-distance trail and SwimRun races. He has a unique understanding as an elite-level athlete and holistic practitioner when it comes to evaluating, training, and treating endurance athletes. His natural approach to injury treatment and prevention for athletes is used by practitioners all over the world.

    Sessions...

    Evaluating, Treating, Rehabilitating, and Optimizing Breath and Diaphragm Function
    Regional Event: national
    Start Date: 08/15/2026 3:20 pm
    End Date: 08/15/2026 5:00 pm
    Location: Celebration 7-8
    Session details

    Course Description

    This presentation will dive into the vital role that the diaphragm plays in one’s overall health. From posture to breathing to spinal mechanics, the diaphragm is perhaps the most important and overlooked muscle in the body. Various methods to evaluate the diaphragm and breathing will be demonstrated. New techniques to treat, rehabilitate, and optimize diaphragm dysfunctions will be addressed.

    Learning Objectives:

    1. How to evaluate and treat the diaphragm both mechanically and via breathwork. 
    2. The link between the respiratory diaphragm and pelvic diaphragm as it relates to movement, and body mechanics
    3. Breathwork skills and techniques that make immediate and lasting changes to biochemistry and biomechanics. 

Course Description

This presentation will dive into the vital role that the diaphragm plays in one’s overall health. From posture to breathing to spinal mechanics, the diaphragm is perhaps the most important and overlooked muscle in the body. Various methods to evaluate the diaphragm and breathing will be demonstrated. New techniques to treat, rehabilitate, and optimize diaphragm dysfunctions will be addressed.

Learning Objectives:

  1. How to evaluate and treat the diaphragm both mechanically and via breathwork. 
  2. The link between the respiratory diaphragm and pelvic diaphragm as it relates to movement, and body mechanics
  3. Breathwork skills and techniques that make immediate and lasting changes to biochemistry and biomechanics.