The Experts
19 Speakers In 2024!
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Tia Aspra
Tia Aspra
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The FIRM Services, Inc
Tia Aspra is the owner of The FIRM Services, Inc. As an accomplished professional with over 20 years of expertise in healthcare billing, credentialing, and compliance, her over 20 years of experience in working with practices throughout the United States. Throughout my career, I have developed a deep understanding of the intricacies and complexities of the healthcare industry. My extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in medical billing procedures, insurance claims, and reimbursement processes have allowed me to consistently achieve high levels of accuracy and efficiency.
Tia is a highly sought-after speaker for state associations and professional groups across the country where she brings her practice approach and high standards for billing and coding to audiences of doctors and their administrative staff.
In addition to her expertise in medical billing, she is well-versed in credentialing and compliance requirements. Tia has successfully navigated through the ever-changing regulations and guidelines, ensuring that healthcare providers remain in compliance with industry standards.
Tia’s commitment to excellence and attention to detail have earned me a reputation for delivering exceptional results. She is dedicated to providing top-notch service to healthcare organizations, optimizing their revenue cycles, and ensuring their compliance with all relevant regulations.
Sessions...
Multidisciplinary Practice: An Ethical Approach
Regional Event: seStart Date: 06/07/2024 8:00 amEnd Date: 06/07/2024 9:40 amLocation: Las Olas III-IVThis two hour session will be a panel discussion where attendees will be to learn the ethical considerations of owning, working for, and/or operating a multidisciplinary practice. With the increasing popularity of this style of practice incorporating chiropractic, medical, physical therapy, and other disciplines under one roof, it is critical for practitioners to understand the legal and ethical considerations that come to play.
Learning Objectives
- Learn how the operation of a multidisciplinary practice can be very fulfilling for the patient as well as the practice owner
- Inform the practitioners so that they not only maintain a high level of ethical standards but also remain in compliance with state and federal laws
Sponsors: Eclipse, SilvermanBain, LLC, The FIRM, Thompson Foundation, Williams Health Care, ScripHessco
Compliant Documentation for Multidisciplinary and Chiropractic Practices
Regional Event: seStart Date: 06/07/2024 10:20 amEnd Date: 06/07/2024 12:00 pmLocation: Las Olas III-IVTo create an awareness and understanding of the intricacies of a multidisciplinary practice where coordination of care among varied healthcare disciplines participating in the healthcare of patients to produce efficient and effective outcomes. Attendees will gain an understanding of the proper guidelines for establishing medical necessity for care, documentation and billing considerations, as well as OIG and HIPAA compliance.
Learning Objectives
- Review of Medicare as a standard for billing, coding, and documentation
- Discussion of the types of services to consider in a multidisciplinary practice and ensuring proper implementation of such services for the benefit of the patient as well as ensuring that coding and documentation meet or exceed the standards of medical necessity
- Overview of proper billing, coding, and documentation in practices regardless of style will be presented
Sponsors: Eclipse, The FIRM
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Brian Bickerton
DC
Brian Bickerton DC
Dr. Brian Bickerton was born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, and relocated to Florida in 1980. He served in the US Air Force, and Air Force Reserves, and received an Honorable Discharge. While in the Air Force, Dr. Bickerton received his Bachelor’s Degree from Troy State University. He later completed his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Life University in 1996 and moved to New Port Richey, Pasco County Florida.
Dr. Bickerton served as President of the North Suncoast Chiropractic Society, as well as holding all other positions within the Society over the past 23 years. Dr. Bickerton has served on the FCA Board of Directors since 2010 and was elected as FCA President in 2020.
Dr. Brian has a Family Based Practice of more than 23 years, where he incorporates adjustments, Nutrition, as well as Laser Therapy in his office. He is also certified in Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation, and works in conjunction with several local Veterinarian Practitioners, to provide VOM treatments to Dogs, Cats, and Horses. Dr. Bickerton is a Volunteer Unit Leader with the Pasco Sheriff’s Office Jeep Unit. He also serves on his Neighborhood Board and currently holds the position of President.
Dr. Brian Bickerton has two daughters, Meghan and Olivia. He resides with his Wife Holly. He enjoys outside activities like running, biking, kayaking and camping.
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Dr. Alessandra Colón
DC
Dr. Alessandra Colón DC
Dr. Alessandra Colón has a deep compassion for those seeking improved health and wellness fueled by personal experience. At the young age of 14, Dr. Colón was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma cancer. After doctors gave her a 25 percent chance to live, she underwent advanced chemotherapy and radiation leading her to remission. Surviving her greatest struggle powered her love of health and life. “Looking back it dawned on me that I had gained so much more than growing my hair back,” she says, “beating cancer had gave me the push to become more knowledgeable about the human body, nutrition, and natural prevention of disease.”
After graduating from The University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science, Dr. Colón’s devotion led her to pursue her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Daytona, Florida.
During her studies, Dr. Colon desired to both test her abilities further as well as reach out to a global community. Between the years of 2010 and 2012, she traveled to the Grenadines, the Dominican Republic, and India offering free chiropractic care to over 4,000 people. Her commitment to promoting optimal health and well-being has been integral in freeing people from pain and increasing her patient’s whole-body performance ever since.
Her journey did not end there, after spending years running marathons alongside her mother and brother, in the fight against cancer; she was nominated to campaign for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and was crowned the 2015 Woman of The Year. She also took home Palm Beach Illustrated Top Chiropractor 2018 and Best of Palm Beach 2020 and 2021. Today, she serves her community as a living inspiration to us all and a daily reminder to fight for the things you believe in.
Most recently, Dr. Alessandra Colón is the first in her profession to pioneer a national television series. Bringing chiropractic to the forefront on TLC’s newest show “Crack Addicts.” Intending to break the connotation surrounding the Chiropractic profession and showcasing that is not just about the “cracks,” when it comes to healing. She also made a debut on the “TODAY Show”. Her segment was titled, “Myth vs. Fact: Everything You Need to Know About Optimal Body Alignment from a Chiropractor.” Her notoriety has now led her to speaking engagements all over the nation, accredited courses, and treating patients from all over the world in her new state-of-the-art wellness and spa center.
As for her practice, Dr. Colón uses a “whole person approach.” This approach to wellness involves discovering the root causes of pathology or dysfunction and making interventions and lifestyle adjustments that optimize one’s ability to function in day-to-day life. She looks to the spine when evaluating a patient’s entire body and treats it accordingly, as she understands that complete health relies heavily on how body parts affect each other biomechanically. She says, “Don’t restrict your practice to the musculoskeletal; it’s much more than that. There is nothing better than allowing your body to heal itself.”
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Preventing Errors and Embarrassing Detoxification Programs
Regional Event: seStart Date: 06/08/2024 8:00 amEnd Date: 06/08/2024 10:20 amLocation: Las Olas III-IVWhen your patients approach you with the suggestions of detox programs, are you confident in your response? With so many wellness, diet and detox programs out there it is easy to get overwhelmed with the – sometimes conflicting – information. This lecture has been created to aid you with the resources and tools to help you guide your patients safely and accurately to better health, while they are getting adjusted under your care.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize different types of clinical detoxes that exist
- Identify certain conditions and disorders that provide contraindications to detox programs
Sponsors: CJ3 Consulting, Dr. Lewis Nutrition, Anabolic Labs, Evexia
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Kim Driggers
JD
Kim Driggers JD
Kimberly A. Driggers is the owner of Driggers Law, PA, where she represents the Florida Chiropractic Association as its General Counsel and serves as one of their Lobbyists. For the prior twenty-plus years, Ms. Driggers was in private practice in Orlando and Tallahassee, Florida, initially representing the interests of insurance companies in their defense of injury and insurance claims. After a number of years and for the majority of her practice, she put her insurance knowledge to use in representing medical providers, injured patients, and homeowners in the denial of insurance benefits, litigating insurance claims in courts throughout Florida.
Ms. Driggers is well known in the area of Personal Injury Protection insurance law (No-Fault or PIP insurance) and has authored numerous articles, testifies regularly in the Florida Legislature, and lectures for the Florida Chiropractic Association throughout the State of Florida. She is a longstanding member of the National Association of Chiropractic Attorneys.
In August 2019, Ms. Driggers became the first Non-Chiropractor and seventh woman since 1963, to be elected to the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the international testing agency for the chiropractic profession that develops, administers and scores standardized exams for the chiropractic profession.
She received her B.A. in Psychology Magna Cum Laude from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida in 1990. Ms. Driggers attended the Florida State University College of Law, receiving her J.D. in 1994.
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Business, Rules and Laws: Let Us Protect You
Regional Event: seStart Date: 06/08/2024 10:20 amEnd Date: 06/08/2024 12:00 pmLocation: Las Olas III-IVChiropractors will be briefed on recent legislative changes and potential impacts. Disciplinary pitfalls are highlighted, along with strategies to steer clear of them. DOH licensing updates are provided, addressing vital concerns for chiropractic practice. The discussion extends to understanding myths surrounding independent contractors and the various tests determining their classification. Additionally, compliance guidelines for incorporating allopathic medicine into chiropractic practices and navigating health care clinic licensure are elucidated. Finally, strategies for ensuring compliance with laws governing business structuring, ancillary services, and contractual agreements are outlined to prevent compliance-related setbacks. This is a lecture that you will not want to miss!
Learning Objectives
- Identify recent legislative changes impacting chiropractic practice in Florida, distinguishing between laws that have passed, those that have not, and potential implications for chiropractors in the upcoming legislative session.
- Analyze the key factors and tests involved in determining the classification of workers as independent contractors, including the Economic Realities Test, IRS Control Test, ABC Test, and Common Law 20-Factor Test, to mitigate risks of misclassification.
- Evaluate compliance requirements for incorporating allopathic medicine into chiropractic practices, including adhering to Medicare laws, commercial insurance policies, and Florida-specific regulations regarding health care clinic licensure and supervision of APRNs and PAs.
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Frank Gargano
PT, DPT, CIDN, MCTA, CWE
Frank Gargano PT, DPT, CIDN, MCTA, CWE
Dr. Gargano has 30 years of orthopedic physical therapy experience with the majority of those years as the owner of a successful orthopedic private practice. In 1999 he became Board Certified in Orthopedics through the American Physical Therapy Association. He was the recipient of the Ohio Chapter’s award for outstanding clinical excellence in recognition of his contribution to the practice of Physical Therapy. Dr. Gargano and Dr. Ma have been working and training together since 2008. Their varied clinical skills and experiences bring a new perspective to the use of a dry needling for musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Working side by side in clinical situations they are able to gain new perspectives on combining their treatment philosophies. Together they continue to expand and develop new concepts relating to the Integrative Dry Needling (IDN) Courses.
Since 1996, Dr. Gargano has been instructing advanced educational seminars across the US and internationally. He is an Accredited Mulligan Concept Instructor and a former International Executive Board member of the Mulligan Concept Teachers Association (MCTA). He utilizes his vast orthopedic background and experiences to demonstrate how manual therapy and dry needling are integrated into clinical practice.
In 1998, Dr. Gargano developed the seminar entitled “The Upper Cervical Spine in Headaches, Dizziness and Pain; A Neuro-Orthopedic Perspective.” This specialty course provides knowledge on the clinical management of cranial, cervicogenic and vestibular conditions. Dr. Gargano is recognized expert in these specialty areas and recently developed a new course, Neurologic Dry Needling for Cranio-Cervical Pain and Dysfunction. This course focuses on the neurological considerations of this region and the effects of dry needling treatments.
Dr. Gargano is active in clinical research in many orthopedic areas and brings this skill set to the IDN concept. Recent research studies and publications and presentations:
- Griswold D, Gargano F, Learman K. A randomized clinical trial comparing non-thrust manipulation with segmental and distal dry needling on pain, disability, and rate of recovery for patients with non-specific low back pain. Jour. of Manual and Manipulative Therapy 2019
- Griswold D, Gargano F, A Comparison of Cervical-Cranial Dry Needling with Orthopedic Manual Therapy to the Cervical Spine for Cervicogenic Headache: A Multi-center RCT with 1- Year Follow Up. Data Collection phase. (75 subjects enrolled)
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Steven G. Geanopulos
DC
Steven G. Geanopulos DC
Dr. Steven G. Geanopulos is a chiropractor, speaker, writer, and leader in the world of functional neurology and is quickly becoming one of America’s leading experts in lifelong, optimized living & metabolic health. His experience and clinical approach has proven that diminished health and vitality can be reclaimed by just about any proactive person at any age.
Dr G. ‘s principles of practice cover the essential keys to resolving the underlying cause of health problems including; assessing the nervous system for interference, comprehensive metabolic assessment, nutrition and fitness.
Dr. G has completed his postgraduate studies in the field of Chiropractic Neurology and attained board certification through the Carrick Institute, a distinction shared by fewer than 700 people worldwide. Dr. G is a lifelong learner and has completed hundreds of hours of training in the field of chiropractic neurology and functional medicine.
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Preventing Errors and Embarrassing Detoxification Programs
Regional Event: seStart Date: 06/08/2024 8:00 amEnd Date: 06/08/2024 10:20 amLocation: Las Olas III-IVWhen your patients approach you with the suggestions of detox programs, are you confident in your response? With so many wellness, diet and detox programs out there it is easy to get overwhelmed with the – sometimes conflicting – information. This lecture has been created to aid you with the resources and tools to help you guide your patients safely and accurately to better health, while they are getting adjusted under your care.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize different types of clinical detoxes that exist
- Identify certain conditions and disorders that provide contraindications to detox programs
Sponsors: CJ3 Consulting, Dr. Lewis Nutrition, Anabolic Labs, Evexia
Integrating Metabolic Assessment in Chiropractic Practice for Optimal Health Outcomes
Regional Event: seStart Date: 06/08/2024 1:00 pmEnd Date: 06/08/2024 2:40 amLocation: Las Olas IIIIn this 2-hour lecture, Dr. Geanopulos will explain why Metabolic Health is Important for Every Chiropractic Patient
Learning Objectives
- Understand the vital relationship between metabolic health and chiropractic care, enabling them to provide more holistic and effective care for their patients
Sponsor: Evexia
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Evan Gwilliam
DC, MBA, QCC, CPC, CCPC, CPMA, CPCO, AAPC Fellow
Sponsors
- ChiroHealth USA
Over half a million families across America have access to affordable healthcare through ChiroHealthUSA, and more than 7,100 member doctors are practicing with more peace of mind, growing their practice and offering patients affordable care while minimizing the risk of potential fines and penalties. ChiroHealthUSA is a provider-owned network that works in conjunction with a Discount Medical Plan Organization (DMPO) that was designed with doctors in mind. Our network model allows you to offer legal network-based discounts to cash, underinsured, and “out-of-network patients.
- NCMIC Insurance Company
Evan Gwilliam DC, MBA, QCC, CPC, CCPC, CPMA, CPCO, AAPC Fellow
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Pay DC Intelligent Health Records
- Phone: (360) 904-0205
- Email: evang@paydc.com
Dr. Gwilliam, Clinical Director for PayDC Chiropractic Software, graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic as Valedictorian and is a Certified Professional Coding and ICD-10 Instructor, Medical Compliance Specialist, and Certified Professional Medical Auditor. Because he is also a clinician with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and a Master’s of Business Administration he is a sought-after seminar speaker. He provides expert witness testimony, medical record audits, consulting, and education for health care providers and has authored and contributed to reference books and articles for multiple publications.
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Robert Jackson
DC
Robert Jackson DC
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Back Talk Systems Inc
- Phone: 3032779990, 800-937-3113
- Email: backtalkdoc@comcast.net
Dr Jackson has been teaching and inspiring Chiropractors all over the world for the last four decades. He is and has been in private practice in the same location since July of 1983, at the Applewood Chiropractic Health Center in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. He is one of the founders of Back Talk Systems Inc., a world-leading company specializing in marketing and communication tools, currently offered in eight different languages, for the practice of Chiropractic from the patient’s point of view. He is also the controlling partner of the Applewood Pain Management LLC, that specializes in regenerative medicine and customized pain management techniques. He was certified by Dr. J. Clay Thompson in 1981 and was allowed to work extensively with Dr. Clay both nationally and internationally until his passing in 1996, teaching and certifying doctors in the Thompson Technique around the world.
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The Thompson Technique – Part 1
Regional Event: seStart Date: 06/07/2024 1:00 pmEnd Date: 06/07/2024 2:40 pmLocation: BonnetDr. Jackson will present basic through advanced Thompson Technique adjusting procedures that have been added or modified based on the Thompson Technique Foundation board. He will also instruct on how to designate those conditions which may present contraindications to chiropractic care or specific modifications to adjusting in specific areas based on presentation of findings.
Sponsor: Thompson Foundation, Williams Health Care, ScripHessco
The Thompson Technique – Part 2
Regional Event: seStart Date: 06/07/2024 3:20 pmEnd Date: 06/07/2024 5:00 pmLocation: BonnetDr. Jackson will present basic through advanced Thompson Technique adjusting procedures that have been added or modified based on the Thompson Technique Foundation board. He will also instruct on how to designate those conditions which may present contraindications to chiropractic care or specific modifications to adjusting in specific areas based on presentation of findings.
Sponsor: Thompson Foundation, Williams Health Care, ScripHessco
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Evan Katz
DC
Evan Katz DC
Dr. Evan Katz is an East Coast native and has an uncle and a cousin who are also chiropractors. He was a Life Chiropractic College West graduate in 2000. Evan started a solo practice in Boulder, (as a big skier he dreamed of living in Colorado). Almost 20 years later Dr. Katz and his wife have a busy practice, their focus is on improving the normal structure and function of patient’s spines. Evan has served on numerous boards and non-profits. Colorado Chiropractic Association, COCSA, Spinal Injury Foundation, and the Regenexx board to name a few. He has presented at many spinal conferences around the world. Dr. Katz has testified as an expert in court over 20 times explaining the complex, sometimes devastating injuries that happen in car crashes and the importance of chiropractic care. He was awarded CBP Chiropractor of the Year in 2016, and Researcher of the Year in 2020 and 2021 “Innovator of the Year” by the Colorado Chiropractic Association. Dr. Katz has published in multiple peer-reviewed journals. As of 2023, he has been published in the journal Brain Circulation, and in 2020 published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health on spinal instability in injured vs non-injured population. Dr. Katz was one of the primaries establishing the new 2019 ICA certification program AMTI. Evan started Professionallyintegrated.com which allows doctors to have access to spinal information to help educate, document, and improve patient outcomes.
In his free time, he loves being with his family, fly fishing, and is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
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Jeff Lewin
DC
Sponsors
- ECLIPSE EHR Solutions
Jeff Lewin DC
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 19th Maccabiah Games held in Israel.
Dr. Lewin resides in Parkland, Florida with his wife, Susan where they have raised their four sons.
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Multidisciplinary Practice: An Ethical Approach
Regional Event: seStart Date: 06/07/2024 8:00 amEnd Date: 06/07/2024 9:40 amLocation: Las Olas III-IVThis two hour session will be a panel discussion where attendees will be to learn the ethical considerations of owning, working for, and/or operating a multidisciplinary practice. With the increasing popularity of this style of practice incorporating chiropractic, medical, physical therapy, and other disciplines under one roof, it is critical for practitioners to understand the legal and ethical considerations that come to play.
Learning Objectives
- Learn how the operation of a multidisciplinary practice can be very fulfilling for the patient as well as the practice owner
- Inform the practitioners so that they not only maintain a high level of ethical standards but also remain in compliance with state and federal laws
Sponsors: Eclipse, SilvermanBain, LLC, The FIRM, Thompson Foundation, Williams Health Care, ScripHessco
Compliant Documentation for Multidisciplinary and Chiropractic Practices
Regional Event: seStart Date: 06/07/2024 10:20 amEnd Date: 06/07/2024 12:00 pmLocation: Las Olas III-IVTo create an awareness and understanding of the intricacies of a multidisciplinary practice where coordination of care among varied healthcare disciplines participating in the healthcare of patients to produce efficient and effective outcomes. Attendees will gain an understanding of the proper guidelines for establishing medical necessity for care, documentation and billing considerations, as well as OIG and HIPAA compliance.
Learning Objectives
- Review of Medicare as a standard for billing, coding, and documentation
- Discussion of the types of services to consider in a multidisciplinary practice and ensuring proper implementation of such services for the benefit of the patient as well as ensuring that coding and documentation meet or exceed the standards of medical necessity
- Overview of proper billing, coding, and documentation in practices regardless of style will be presented
Sponsors: Eclipse, The FIRM
Multidisciplinary Practice Done Right
Regional Event: seStart Date: 06/07/2024 1:00 pmEnd Date: 06/07/2024 2:40 pmLocation: Las Olas IIIThis two hour session is designed to create an awareness and understanding of the intricacies of a multidisciplinary practice where coordination of care among varied health care disciplines participating in the healthcare of patients to produce efficient and effective outcomes. Implementation of effective systems ensuring compliant application of therapeutic services with keen attention to that which is medically necessary as well as clinically appropriate. Attendees will gain an understanding of guidelines for establishing medical necessity for care, documentation and billing considerations, as well as how to handle insurance and cash in today’s complex world of reimbursement.
Learning Objectives
- Review of the basic operations of a multidisciplinary practice in contrast to that of a traditional chiropractic practice
- Discussion of the types of healthcare providers to include in a multidisciplinary practice and how best to recruit them
- Discussion on the types of services that can be provided in a multidisciplinary practice and how to ensure legal and compliant billing, documentation, and coding for such services
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John E. Lewis
Ph.D.
John E. Lewis Ph.D.
John E. Lewis, Ph.D. is the Founder and President of Dr Lewis Nutrition™ (https://www.drlewisnutrition.com) and past full-time and current Voluntary Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He is a Diplomate, Faculty Member, and Advisor of the Medical Wellness Association. He has been the principal investigator of over 30 different studies in his research career. During that time, he either directly raised or indirectly supported raising over $23 million in grants, gifts, and contracts for research studies and clinical trials, and educational programs for medical students. Much of his research has focused on evaluating the effects of nutrition, dietary supplementation, exercise, and medical devices on various aspects of human health and disease. He and his colleagues have been continually searching for ways to help people achieve and maintain health through natural treatments that align with our physiology.
In addition to his research, Dr. Lewis has been an invited national and international lecturer and guest speaker at conferences and workshops and as a guest on television shows, where he discusses not only the findings of his research but to provide guidance and recommendations as an expert in the field of health and wellness. Furthermore, he has over 180 peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals, where his work has first appeared in print, including some of the leading scientific journals, such as AIDS and Behavior, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, American Journal of Public Health, Journal of the International AIDS Society, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Nutrition, and Cancer: An International Journal, Sports Medicine, Stroke, The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, and The Gerontologist. He has also mentored many different students, from undergraduates to post-doctoral trainees, in how to conduct clinical research and apply the principles of health promotion into daily practice. His seminal publication from the study in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, not only spurred him to leave academics and pursue a science-based business career but also enabled him to be selected for a widely-acclaimed TEDxMiami talk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOJr0sxmxGI) about how dietary supplementation can improve brain health.
Dr. Lewis also embodies the model of health and wellness by eating a whole-food, plant-based diet for over 26 years, taking certain key dietary supplements, and through a rigorous, daily exercise training program. John has a passion for educating others about the value of nutrition, exercise, and health, and he will continue to study the application of clinical nutrition for the benefit of mankind.
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Preventing Errors and Embarrassing Detoxification Programs
Regional Event: seStart Date: 06/08/2024 8:00 amEnd Date: 06/08/2024 10:20 amLocation: Las Olas III-IVWhen your patients approach you with the suggestions of detox programs, are you confident in your response? With so many wellness, diet and detox programs out there it is easy to get overwhelmed with the – sometimes conflicting – information. This lecture has been created to aid you with the resources and tools to help you guide your patients safely and accurately to better health, while they are getting adjusted under your care.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize different types of clinical detoxes that exist
- Identify certain conditions and disorders that provide contraindications to detox programs
Sponsors: CJ3 Consulting, Dr. Lewis Nutrition, Anabolic Labs, Evexia
The Importance of Polysaccharides for Cognition, Immune Function, and Other Mechanisms of Action
Regional Event: seStart Date: 06/08/2024 1:00 pmEnd Date: 06/08/2024 2:40 pmLocation: Las Olas IVThis lecture will feature why certain polysaccharides are crucial for health. Dr. Lewis will discuss the results of his extensive line of research on how polysaccharides modulate the immune system and other organ systems in the context of patients with Alzheimer’s, HIV, MS, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and healthy adults, including his groundbreaking research in moderate-to-severe Alzheimer’s disease patients who showed improvements in cognition, immune function, inflammation, and stem cell production in response to taking a polysaccharide-based dietary supplement. Dr. Lewis will present the findings of all of these clinical trials that demonstrate the effectiveness of these polysaccharides that are unlike any other nutritional or conventional approaches to improving quality of life for those people afflicted with difficult-to-manage health challenges. All of Dr. Lewis’s findings have been published in leading peer-reviewed publications.
Learning Objectives
- Attendees will learn why polysaccharides from aloe vera and rice bran are arguably the most efficacious phytonutrients known to science today.
- Attendees will be able to describe the ability of polysaccharides to serve as key nutrients in host defense, repair, and regeneration through their immunomodulatory and antioxidant activities.
- Attendees will learn how polysaccharides have been shown in clinical trials in Alzheimer’s, HIV, MS, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and healthy adults to improve overall quality of life, immune function, and cognition, among other outcomes.
Sponsor: Dr. Lewis Nutrition
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Sidney Lisser, DC
DC
Sidney Lisser, DC DC
Dr. Lisser is the Lead Clinician at The Jaw & Facial Pain Centre. He has a special interest practice in jaw and facial pain such as temporomandibular disorder (TMD), locked jaw, jaw dislocations, nerve entrapment/ irritation, and headaches.
He has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Lisser is currently an associate in dentistry at the University of Toronto School of Dentistry, associate scientific staff at the Mount Sinai Hospital Department of Dentistry, Facial Pain Clinic, and oversees externs from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College Externship Program.
He is an active participant in research studies in facial pain and regularly speaks on the topic of conservative rehabilitation of facial pain. Dr. Lisser works closely with allied health providers such as dentists, oral surgeons, and ENTs to ensure his approach to treatment includes an accurate and thorough assessment with proven treatment plans to help patients with their pain as quickly and effectively as possible.
Dr. Lisser is an avid kitesurfer, mountain biker, and snowboarder when not busy being a devoted husband and father to his 2 children.
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TMJ is Not a Diagnosis. Avoiding the Pitfalls and Risk of Treating a Piece of Anatomy as a Diagnosis!
Regional Event: seStart Date: 06/07/2024 3:20 pmEnd Date: 06/07/2024 5:00 pmLocation: Las Olas IVTemporo-mandibular disorders are now the second most commonly occurring musculoskeletal injury that will lead to chronic pain and disability. It is also the second leading cause of tooth pain. The Diagnostic Criteria for Temporo-mandibular disorders (TMD’s) is a common language and understanding for diagnosis that are important to be aware of when it comes to working with Jaw & Facial Pain patients and avoiding unnecessary risk to the patient with improper care and to the practitioner via documenting and communicating universally recognized diagnostic terminology.
Learning Objectives
- Educate practitioners on the “TMJ as a diagnosis myth,” and how this can be both harmful to the patient and the practitioner.
- Review a basic understanding of the new international recognized diagnostic criteria for TMD’s (DC-TMD) and their sub-diagnosis in order to properly diagnose this condition.
- Gain an understanding on how these can be treated in safely in a chiropractic office. To recognize the benefits of treating TMD’s with an allied health approach in a patient centric model for best patient outcomes.
Sponsor: Muscle Care
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John Lockenour
DC, DABCO, DABCA
John Lockenour DC, DABCO, DABCA
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johnlockenour.com
- Phone: 386 689 4351
- Email: johnlockdc@yahoo.com
Dr. John Lockenour is a 1977 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic. After completing his graduate degree, he completed a diplomat through the American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedist. Additional certification in chiropractic rehabilitation, manipulation under anesthesia, and applied diagnostic testing, along with a fellowship in the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture give him a vast background that he brings to teaching and consulting. Over the last 28 years of full-time practice, Dr. Lockenour built one of the largest and most successful chiropractic practices in the State of Indiana. As vice president of the Indiana State chiropractic Association, he was the only doctor to receive chiropractor of the year on two occasions, once in 1991 and again in 2000. For the last 20 years, Dr. Lockenour has taught postgraduate courses in orthopedics, whiplash injuries, physical therapy, nutrition, and practice management. A previous Assistant Professor at Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida. His informative and motivational style of speaking makes him a very popular speaker and sought-after consultant.
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Preventing Errors and Embarrassing Detoxification Programs
Regional Event: seStart Date: 06/08/2024 8:00 amEnd Date: 06/08/2024 10:20 amLocation: Las Olas III-IVWhen your patients approach you with the suggestions of detox programs, are you confident in your response? With so many wellness, diet and detox programs out there it is easy to get overwhelmed with the – sometimes conflicting – information. This lecture has been created to aid you with the resources and tools to help you guide your patients safely and accurately to better health, while they are getting adjusted under your care.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize different types of clinical detoxes that exist
- Identify certain conditions and disorders that provide contraindications to detox programs
Sponsors: CJ3 Consulting, Dr. Lewis Nutrition, Anabolic Labs, Evexia
Acupuncture Treatment of Neuritis, Neuralgia, and Neuropathy – Risk Management
Regional Event: seStart Date: 06/08/2024 1:00 pmEnd Date: 06/08/2024 2:40 pmLocation: Rio Vista IVDuring this 2 hour class the following topics will be presented to identify Neurological Disorders in the chiropractic acupuncture practice that may lead to increased risk or harm to the patient.
Neurological Disorders comprise a vast variety of different conditions that require a good understanding of common physiology and how disorders occur. Good diagnostic skills are necessary to determine the extend and mechanism of involvement. Knowing when to treat and when to refer to other health care providers is needed.Learning Objectives
- Provide state required continuing education for the chiropractic physician
- Identify psychosocial risk, management skills, psychological concerns and the duties of the treating doctor
Sponsor: Anabolic Labs
Acupuncture Treatment of Neuritis, Neuralgia, and Neuropathy
Regional Event: seStart Date: 06/08/2024 3:20 pmEnd Date: 06/08/2024 5:00 pmLocation: Rio Vista IDuring this 2 hour class the following topics will be presented to identify multiple types of neurological disorders that could influence the patient’s overall health. Evaluation methods in addition to treatment will be incorporated. For millennia, Chinese medicine physicians and Chiropractic Providers have been involved in the evaluation and treatment of neurological disorders. This class will discuss common causes and treatment strategies for optimal outcomes.
Learning Objectives
- Provide state required continuing education for the chiropractic physician
- Identify types of neurological disorders and how to address them with chiropractic and acupuncture
Sponsor: Anabolic Labs
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CJ Mertz
DC
Sponsors
- CJ3 Consulting
CJ3 and XLR8 Coaching
CJ Mertz DC
By the age of 28, Dr. CJ Mertz built his own Waiting List Practice, serving 1000+ visits per week. He is an accomplished executive with domestic and international expertise in operations, brand scaling, multichannel product distribution, and team leadership. Dr. Mertz has created a powerful and complete practice strategy using a cash-like system that is affordable to patients while being highly profitable. His education and communication systems inspire patients to continue beyond corrective care plans, into proactive wellness care.
Dr. Mertz is a result-oriented, decisive leader with proven success in new market identification and strategic positioning in both start-up and established companies. Through his continual study and research in key areas that lead to new business breakthroughs, CJ3 clients receive the most current business skills and information to serve their communities and maximize their full potential.
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Preventing Errors and Embarrassing Detoxification Programs
Regional Event: seStart Date: 06/08/2024 8:00 amEnd Date: 06/08/2024 10:20 amLocation: Las Olas III-IVWhen your patients approach you with the suggestions of detox programs, are you confident in your response? With so many wellness, diet and detox programs out there it is easy to get overwhelmed with the – sometimes conflicting – information. This lecture has been created to aid you with the resources and tools to help you guide your patients safely and accurately to better health, while they are getting adjusted under your care.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize different types of clinical detoxes that exist
- Identify certain conditions and disorders that provide contraindications to detox programs
Sponsors: CJ3 Consulting, Dr. Lewis Nutrition, Anabolic Labs, Evexia
Unlocking the ROF Vault
Regional Event: seStart Date: 06/08/2024 10:20 amEnd Date: 06/08/2024 12:00 pmLocation: Rio Vista IImagine converting every one of your patients to a program that dramatically improves their lives, increases your retention and referrals, and consistently grows your monthly revenue.
In this extraordinary training, Dr. CJ Mertz unveils the mindset, methodology and sequence to lead your new patient to follow your best recommendations. In this confusing era of ever changing insurance reimbursements, learn how you can simply and predictably convert like a champion. Join Dr. CJ Mertz and immediately improve the results in your report of findings room, and your practice.
Learning Objectives
- Learn how to improve your patients’ lives, increases your retention and referrals, and consistently grows your monthly revenue
- Learn how you can simply and predictably convert like a champion
Sponsor: CJ3 Consulting
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Saleem Musallam
Saleem Musallam
Mr. Musallam began his career working for a Fortune 100 company and a mid-size medical device organization prior to founding Excite Medical. He is a healthcare entrepreneur that has traveled across the United States and to over 50 foreign countries, providing training and sharing his company’s non-surgical spinal decompression equipment. As a result, Excite Medical’s technologies are utilized in over 1,000 healthcare centers in the U.S. alone and have treated over a million patients suffering from herniated/bulging discs and degenerative disc disease. Mr. Musallam possesses a strong passion for bringing awareness of validated alternative medicine options to the traditional medical community. This passion has lead him to pursue a graduate degree in Healthcare Systems Engineering at The Johns Hopkins University, where he is currently enrolled. Additionally, Mr. Musallam is a member of the American Public Health Association & American Society for Healthcare Engineering amongst other notable organizations.
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Practice Efficiency Using AI
Regional Event: seStart Date: 06/07/2024 1:00 pmEnd Date: 06/07/2024 2:40 pmLocation: Rio Vista I-IIGet ready to revolutionize your practice with our tailored workshop. Uncover the secrets to drawing in a higher patient influx, while simultaneously slashing your marketing costs. This specialized course is your key to not only boosting patient numbers but also optimizing your budget. Moreover, discover how this workshop can play a pivotal role in attracting top tier employees to your chiropractic team. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform your practice in more ways than one!
Learning Objectives
- Explore ChatGPT’s Marketing Applications
- Enhance Your Online Visibility
- Social Media Mastery: Leveraging Facebook & Instagram for Practice Growth
- Strategic Talent Acquisition: Leveraging LinkedIn and Yelp to Attract Excellent Staff
Sponsor: Excite Medical
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Michael Silverman
ESQ., CDME
Michael Silverman ESQ., CDME
Attorney Michael G. Silverman is a founding partner of Silverman Bain, LLP, whose practice focuses on advising healthcare professionals and entrepreneurs on all aspects of their business operations, from startups through ongoing operations and sales.
Born and raised in South Florida into a chiropractic household, Michael obtained his bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and his juris doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law.
Michael regularly lectures at healthcare industry and trade events nationwide, where he enjoys engaging with the audience to provide practical regulatory education. When not consumed by his passion for law and business, Michael is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys spending time with his loved ones and golden retrievers.
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Multidisciplinary Practice: An Ethical Approach
Regional Event: seStart Date: 06/07/2024 8:00 amEnd Date: 06/07/2024 9:40 amLocation: Las Olas III-IVThis two hour session will be a panel discussion where attendees will be to learn the ethical considerations of owning, working for, and/or operating a multidisciplinary practice. With the increasing popularity of this style of practice incorporating chiropractic, medical, physical therapy, and other disciplines under one roof, it is critical for practitioners to understand the legal and ethical considerations that come to play.
Learning Objectives
- Learn how the operation of a multidisciplinary practice can be very fulfilling for the patient as well as the practice owner
- Inform the practitioners so that they not only maintain a high level of ethical standards but also remain in compliance with state and federal laws
Sponsors: Eclipse, SilvermanBain, LLC, The FIRM, Thompson Foundation, Williams Health Care, ScripHessco
Navigating Regulatory Landmines and Mitigating Risk in Integrated Practices
Regional Event: seStart Date: 06/07/2024 3:20 pmEnd Date: 06/07/2024 5:00 pmLocation: Las Olas IIIThis two hour session will address the legal consideration and the laws applicable to medically integrated chiropractic practices largely depend on what services are being offered and who is paying for them. From proper corporate structure, through onboarding appropriate medical professionals, obtaining requisite business licenses, and ensuring to consider self referral and anti kickback prohibitions, this two hour session will educate chiropractors on the various state and federal regulations governing multidisciplinary practices.
Learning Objectives
- This course will demystify the regulations surrounding multidisciplinary practices by providing an overview of necessary compliance considerations
Sponsor: SilvermanBain, LLC.
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Brandon Steele
DC
Brandon Steele DC
Dr. Steele is currently in private practice at Premier Rehab in the greater St. Louis area. He began his career with a post-graduate residency at The Central Institute for Human Performance. During this unique opportunity, he was able to create and implement rehabilitation programs for members of the St. Louis Cardinals, Rams, and Blues. Dr. Steele currently lectures extensively on evidence-based treatment of musculoskeletal disorders for the University of Bridgeport’s diplomate in orthopedics program. He serves on the executive board of the Illinois Chiropractic Society. He is a Diplomate and Fellow of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists (FACO). His mission in practice is to get people in and out of pain as fast as possible; then give each patient the education and rehabilitation to never see them again. Dr. Steele is also the co-founder ofChiroUp.com, a resource used around the world by practicing chiropractors and colleges.
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Chad Woolner
DC
Chad Woolner DC
Dr. Chad Woolner was raised in Portland, Oregon where he began his college studies originally in preparation to enter dental school. During his prerequisite schooling he and his wife were involved in an auto accident. His wife sustained whiplash injuries and began seeing a local chiropractor. As he accompanied his wife to her appointments, he was amazed to see how chiropractic helped his wife. It didn’t take him long to decide that chiropractic was exactly what he wanted to do. After finishing undergraduate schooling, he applied to chiropractic college. Dr. Woolner graduated from the University of Western States in December 2008 with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. After graduation, he moved to the Meridian area with his wife and children.
Since then Dr. Woolner has done extensive post graduate training in a number of areas including advanced clinical nutrition, and functional medicine. As a result of his successes working with thousands of patients, he developed a training program for helping solve chronic health problems naturally. With over 100 doctors in nearly all 50 states and in several different countries, it has become one of the premier post graduate training programs for functional medicine. He has been a featured speaker at several of the largest continuing education conferences throughout the country and each week he reviews cases and provides clinical training for chiropractors, medical doctors, osteopaths and other healthcare professionals seeking to learn better strategies for helping their patients.
He is the co-host of the popular Health Fundamentals podcast and the Laser Light Show. He is a member of the Idaho Association of Chiropractic Physicians and is a strong supporter of Operation Underground Railroad, a non-profit organization involved in the rescue of human trafficking victims. He loves spending time with his family, loves being outdoors and enjoys playing guitar and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
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Salivary Hormone Testing Made Simple
Regional Event: seStart Date: 06/08/2024 1:00 pmEnd Date: 06/08/2024 2:40 pmLocation: Rio Vista IIUnravel the complexities of salivary hormone testing with this presentation of “Salivary Hormone Testing Made Simple.” Specifically for Chiropractors, their teams and other healthcare professionals. This presentation demystifies the process of hormone testing, focusing on key markers such as cortisol, DHEA, Insulin, and Secretory IgA. By understanding the significance of these hormones, practitioners can gain profound insights into brain-body communication and function, facilitating simplified assessments and corrective interventions at the root cause level. Learn how incorporating salivary hormone testing into your clinical practice not only elevates patient care but also boosts practice revenue.
Learning Objectives
- Gain a deep understanding of the role of cortisol, DHEA, Insulin, and Secretory IgA in regulating brain-body communication and overall physiological function.
- Learn how to effectively interpret salivary hormone test results and identify patterns indicative of underlying health imbalances.
- Explore practical strategies for incorporating salivary hormone testing into clinical practice to enhance patient care outcomes and increase practice revenue.
Sponsor: Simplified Integration