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: sw
Start Date: 11/20/2026 8:00 am
End Date: 11/20/2026 9:40 am
Location: Great Egret A
Session details
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
- Identify essential components of chiropractic documentation for pediatric and senior patients.
- Document age-appropriate pediatric history and examinations.
- Recognize red flags requiring referral or co-management.
- Apply documentation standards that support Medicare compliance and medical necessity.
Sponsor – Foot Levelers
The Cranial Component of Neonatal and Infant Subluxation Patterns
Regional Event: sw
Start Date: 11/20/2026 10:10 am
End Date: 11/20/2026 11:50 am
Location: Red Drum
Session details
This two-hour lecture provides a structured review of neonatal and infant cranial and upper cervical anatomy, neurological development, and common cranial molding patterns. Content includes examination of cranial and neurological findings, identification of expected developmental variations and findings requiring further evaluation or referral, and discussion of infant subluxation within the context of neurophysiology and musculoskeletal assessment. The course also includes demonstration of cranial examination techniques and consideration of appropriate gentle manual procedures in the infant population.
Learning Objectives
- Describe important anatomical and neurological characteristics of the neonatal cranium and upper cervical spine.
- Explain the development and functional significance of the brainstem, cranial nerves, and subcortical systems during early infancy.
- Describe normal cranial molding associated with pregnancy, labor, and delivery.
- Recognize common cranial asymmetries and musculoskeletal findings encountered during infant examination.
- Perform a structured cranial, neurological, and upper cervical examination of an infant.
- Differentiate expected developmental findings from findings that warrant monitoring or medical referral.
- Discuss the chiropractic concept of infant subluxation within the context of contemporary neurophysiology and musculoskeletal assessment.
- Apply appropriate clinical reasoning when considering gentle manual procedures in infants.
Sponsor – Foot Levelers
