Disconnected & Dysregulated: Chiropractic and Biohacking Insights on Stress & The Modern Nervous System
Session Information
Regional Event: national
Start Date: 08/21/2025 3:20 pm
End Date: 08/21/2025 5:00 pm
Location: Windermere YZ
Speakers in this session...
Ben Greenfield
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.
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Ben Greenfield
Ben Greenfield is a global leader in health, fitness, and human performance, whose mission is to help others become boundless—free from the constraints of time, energy, and knowledge. A New York Times Bestselling author, Ben’s work reaches millions of people every month through a powerful combination of podcasting, writing, speaking, and coaching. His books, such as “Boundless” and “Beyond Training,” have become essential guides for anyone looking to optimize their energy levels and achieve a life of boundless vitality.
Ben’s journey into the world of health began with an insatiable drive to understand how the human body and mind can operate without limits. Armed with a degree in Sports Science and certifications in personal training, strength and conditioning, and sports nutrition, Ben quickly rose to prominence as a leader in the field. Over the past two decades, he has competed in 13 Ironman triathlons and worked with countless individuals—including executives, entrepreneurs, and athletes—to help them break free from the shackles of exhaustion, burnout, and lack of motivation.
Ben’s approach to health and wellness is designed to empower people to live boundless lives—where energy is abundant, motivation is constant, and limits are nonexistent. His expertise has been sought by top media outlets, and his insights have been featured in Men’s Health, Fox News, CBS, The New York Times, and Outside Magazine. But what truly sets Ben apart is his ability to translate complex scientific concepts into practical, actionable advice that enables anyone to achieve boundless energy and peak performance.
In addition to his content creation and coaching, Ben is the co-founder of Kion, a company dedicated to advancing human health through high-quality supplements and wellness products. Kion embodies Ben’s commitment to helping people achieve more than they ever thought possible, providing the tools needed to live a boundless life.
Ben is also the co-founder of Life Network, the world’s leading health transformation tribe, offering the latest biohacking technology, scientific research, expert insights, premium products, and a vibrant community of changemakers who will help hold you accountable and motivated, challenging and empowering you to reach your full potential.
Ben serves as an advisor and board member for multiple respected companies in the global wellness space, including the luxurious St. Haven Clubs by Gurner Group and Grant Cardone’s cutting edge organization 10X.
Whether through his books, his podcast, or his coaching, Ben Greenfield doesn’t just teach you how to be healthier—he shows you how to become boundless. He is the guide you’ve been looking for, the mentor who will help you shatter your limits, and the inspiration you need to live a life of extraordinary energy, clarity, and purpose. Connect with Ben, and embark on your journey to becoming boundless—where your energy knows no bounds and your potential is limitless.
Sessions...
Disconnected & Dysregulated: Chiropractic and Biohacking Insights on Stress & The Modern Nervous System
Your patients today face escalating societal health risks tied to the decline of meaningful human connection, driven by rising isolation and digital addiction. These factors disrupt neurotransmitter regulation, weaken immune response, impair emotional regulation, and reduce cognitive focus – all of which present hidden risks to patient health and outcomes.
This session provides chiropractors with a risk-focused framework for identifying and responding to these patterns within their scope of practice. By exploring the critical intersection of stress, vagus nerve function, and the biopsychosocial model — including daily, physical, biochemical, and psychological stressors — practitioners will gain a deeper understanding of how chronic stress compromises vagal tone and autonomic regulation.
Failure to recognize and address these stress-related dysfunctions can increase risk to both practitioner and patient, potentially leading to poorer clinical outcomes and missed opportunities for intervention.
By integrating holistic, evidence-informed strategies, chiropractors can strengthen patient regulation, resilience, and recovery — ultimately reducing clinical risk and enhancing long-term health outcomes in an increasingly disconnected world.
Learning Objectives
Understand the four primary types of stress impact vagus nerve function and patient health.
Apply the biopsychosocial model to chiropractic assessment and intervention for stress-related dysfunction.
Alleviating risk for the practitioner and patient by identifying evidence-based chiropractic and holistic strategies for addressing each type of stress.
Explore the integration of Polyvagal Theory chiropractic practice to support emotional and physiological regulation.
Guy F. Riekeman, D.C., was the fourth president of Life University in Marietta, Georgia, and is currently Chancellor Emeritus. He has exhibited critical leadership in the chiropractic profession for 5 decades with an uplifting vision, focused energy, and a wealth of practical experience. In a dynamically changing world, glutted with conflicting information and roiling with uncertainty, Dr. Riekeman demonstrates a unique ability to articulate meaning and inspire discipline for institutional, professional, and personal success.
Dr. Riekeman obtained his chiropractic degree with honors in 1972 from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Iowa. He became a chiropractic spokesman, extolling the chiropractic message through award-winning television, video, and audio productions. He is an author and has conducted 20 World tours for professionals and the public. As a leader in the chiropractic centennial celebration in 1995, he produced the nationally aired TV documentary “From Simple Beginnings.” Dr. Riekeman created companies and seminar programs to improve chiropractic practices and facilitate integrity-based personal growth. Following the founding of the groundbreaking patient education and research seminar, Renaissance, he founded QUEST MANAGEMENT in 1987, which became one of the largest and most widely acclaimed such professional enterprises. Currently, he has produced the first-ever lifestyle app for patients/public called My Lifestyle iQ (MLiQ) and opened a flagship neuro-based state-of-the-art clinic in Michigan, Chiropractic Lifestyle Studios.
Dr. Riekeman continues to be highly sought after as a motivational speaker at both national and international programs.
Sessions...
AI EATS PAPERWORK AND REDUNDANCY FOR BREAKFAST; LET IT “Welcome to the AI powered office”
This 2-hour interactive seminar equips chiropractors with the knowledge and tools to effectively implement artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into their practices. As the healthcare industry undergoes rapid technological transformation, this course highlights how chiropractors can stay ahead of the curve—without losing the human touch that defines quality care.
Attendees will explore practical AI tools that reduce administrative burdens, enhance patient communication, and support clinical decision-making. Through real-world examples, live demonstrations, and a personalized practice plan, participants will leave with actionable strategies to improve office efficiency, patient outcomes, and long-term business sustainability.
This course is designed for practicing chiropractors and clinic managers who want to future-proof their practices by understanding and applying AI innovations in a practical, ethical, and patient-centered way.
Learning Objectives
Identify key AI tools that streamline administrative tasks, improve patient communication, and enhance clinical decision-making.
Integrate AI-driven solutions into their unique office workflows to reduce overhead and increase efficiency without losing human touch.
Visualize the future of chiropractic through real-world case examples and prepare for the rapid changes coming in patient care and business operations.
Apply a personalized AI readiness analysis and implementation plan to their office for immediate growth and measurable impact.
Sponsor – My Lifestyle IQ
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Disconnected & Dysregulated: Chiropractic and Biohacking Insights on Stress & The Modern Nervous System
Your patients today face escalating societal health risks tied to the decline of meaningful human connection, driven by rising isolation and digital addiction. These factors disrupt neurotransmitter regulation, weaken immune response, impair emotional regulation, and reduce cognitive focus – all of which present hidden risks to patient health and outcomes.
This session provides chiropractors with a risk-focused framework for identifying and responding to these patterns within their scope of practice. By exploring the critical intersection of stress, vagus nerve function, and the biopsychosocial model — including daily, physical, biochemical, and psychological stressors — practitioners will gain a deeper understanding of how chronic stress compromises vagal tone and autonomic regulation.
Failure to recognize and address these stress-related dysfunctions can increase risk to both practitioner and patient, potentially leading to poorer clinical outcomes and missed opportunities for intervention.
By integrating holistic, evidence-informed strategies, chiropractors can strengthen patient regulation, resilience, and recovery — ultimately reducing clinical risk and enhancing long-term health outcomes in an increasingly disconnected world.
Learning Objectives
Understand the four primary types of stress impact vagus nerve function and patient health.
Apply the biopsychosocial model to chiropractic assessment and intervention for stress-related dysfunction.
Alleviating risk for the practitioner and patient by identifying evidence-based chiropractic and holistic strategies for addressing each type of stress.
Explore the integration of Polyvagal Theory chiropractic practice to support emotional and physiological regulation.
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Andrew Pleener
Andrew Pleener MD
Dr. Andrew Pleener is a board-certified integrative psychiatrist and co-founder of the #SameHere Psych and #STARR Alliances, leading a global movement in integrative mental health. Through #SameHere Global, he partners with prominent organizations to raise awareness about the physical impacts of life events on mental health and promotes proactive measures for psychological resilience.
As Program Director of MUIH’s S.T.A.R.R. Certification Program, Dr. Pleener oversees a comprehensive education initiative exploring the intersections of mental and physical health and the science behind self-help healing modalities. Dr. Pleener co-founded 5in5, Inc., a mental health consulting and digital therapeutics firm, and is a sought-after speaker on the “brain-body connection” at mental health summits, podcasts, and corporate events.
Additionally, Dr. Pleener served on the board of the American Institute of Stress from 2022-2023, further solidifying his commitment to advancing the field of stress management and mental wellness.
He also founded Regional Psychiatry, a telehealth company providing virtual integrative mental health services across Florida, Maryland, and Colorado. Regional Psychiatry’s team of integrative psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and STARR coaches deliver STARR Exercises, a comprehensive approach to care that integrates mind-body exercises and psychotherapies, promoting holistic wellness and optimal mental health.
Sessions...
Disconnected & Dysregulated: Chiropractic and Biohacking Insights on Stress & The Modern Nervous System
Your patients today face escalating societal health risks tied to the decline of meaningful human connection, driven by rising isolation and digital addiction. These factors disrupt neurotransmitter regulation, weaken immune response, impair emotional regulation, and reduce cognitive focus – all of which present hidden risks to patient health and outcomes.
This session provides chiropractors with a risk-focused framework for identifying and responding to these patterns within their scope of practice. By exploring the critical intersection of stress, vagus nerve function, and the biopsychosocial model — including daily, physical, biochemical, and psychological stressors — practitioners will gain a deeper understanding of how chronic stress compromises vagal tone and autonomic regulation.
Failure to recognize and address these stress-related dysfunctions can increase risk to both practitioner and patient, potentially leading to poorer clinical outcomes and missed opportunities for intervention.
By integrating holistic, evidence-informed strategies, chiropractors can strengthen patient regulation, resilience, and recovery — ultimately reducing clinical risk and enhancing long-term health outcomes in an increasingly disconnected world.
Learning Objectives
Understand the four primary types of stress impact vagus nerve function and patient health.
Apply the biopsychosocial model to chiropractic assessment and intervention for stress-related dysfunction.
Alleviating risk for the practitioner and patient by identifying evidence-based chiropractic and holistic strategies for addressing each type of stress.
Explore the integration of Polyvagal Theory chiropractic practice to support emotional and physiological regulation.
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Navaz Habib
Sponsors
Berkeley Life
Berkeley Life started with a test strip, and a keen understanding of the amazing benefits of adequate Nitric Oxide in the body. Since 2016, we have added products and improved our offering to ensure that providers and patients have the industry’s best and most complete system for supporting adequate Nitric Oxide levels and setting up a foundation for total health. Our vision is to leave behind a world where Nitric Oxide is seen to be as fundamental to everyday well-being as proper hydration and exercise. Our work is only beginning, but the impact has been profound.
Dr. Navaz Habib is the bestselling author of ‘Activate Your Vagus Nerve’, and the newly released ‘Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve’ He is also the host of ‘The Health Upgrade Podcast’.
After graduating as class valedictorian from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2010, he went on to practice traditional chiropractic for years until he utilized the power of functional medicine to transform his health.
Dr. Habib is the founder of Health Upgraded, an online functional health consulting clinic, that supports optimal health by elevating the awareness and function of the Vagus nerve.
Sessions...
Disconnected & Dysregulated: Chiropractic and Biohacking Insights on Stress & The Modern Nervous System
Your patients today face escalating societal health risks tied to the decline of meaningful human connection, driven by rising isolation and digital addiction. These factors disrupt neurotransmitter regulation, weaken immune response, impair emotional regulation, and reduce cognitive focus – all of which present hidden risks to patient health and outcomes.
This session provides chiropractors with a risk-focused framework for identifying and responding to these patterns within their scope of practice. By exploring the critical intersection of stress, vagus nerve function, and the biopsychosocial model — including daily, physical, biochemical, and psychological stressors — practitioners will gain a deeper understanding of how chronic stress compromises vagal tone and autonomic regulation.
Failure to recognize and address these stress-related dysfunctions can increase risk to both practitioner and patient, potentially leading to poorer clinical outcomes and missed opportunities for intervention.
By integrating holistic, evidence-informed strategies, chiropractors can strengthen patient regulation, resilience, and recovery — ultimately reducing clinical risk and enhancing long-term health outcomes in an increasingly disconnected world.
Learning Objectives
Understand the four primary types of stress impact vagus nerve function and patient health.
Apply the biopsychosocial model to chiropractic assessment and intervention for stress-related dysfunction.
Alleviating risk for the practitioner and patient by identifying evidence-based chiropractic and holistic strategies for addressing each type of stress.
Explore the integration of Polyvagal Theory chiropractic practice to support emotional and physiological regulation.
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Cognitive Resilience: The Interdependent Roles of Nitric Oxide and Vagus Nerve for Lifelong Neuroplasticity
This presentation will explore the interplay between nitric oxide (NO) bioavailability, vagus nerve signaling in neuroplasticity as a pillar of cognitive resilience. Dr. Habib will discuss the latest research on dietary and supplemental nitrate sources that enhance NO production, improving cerebral blood flow, reducing neuroinflammation, and supporting memory consolidation. Attendees will learn how vagus nerve afferents relay gut-derived NO and microbial metabolites to the nucleus tractus solitarius (NTS), triggering acetylcholine release in the cerebrum.
Activation of this vagal pathway promotes microglial M2 polarization-a state critical for synaptic pruning, neurotrophic factor release, and lifelong neuroplasticity. Clinical insights include vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) protocols that slow hypertension progression and mitigate age-related cognitive decline by preserving autonomic balance and suppressing pro-inflammatory cytokines. Practical applications highlight nitrate-rich diets and VNS as tools to optimize the “microbiota-mouth-brain axis” for cognitive health.
This session bridges molecular mechanisms with translational strategies, equipping attendees to leverage NO-Vagus pathways for cognitive resilience across the lifespan.
Learning Objectives
Analyze the role of dietary nitrates in enhancing NO bioavailability and their impact on cerebral blood flow, inflammation, and memory.
Explain how vagus nerve afferent signaling integrates gut-derived NO with NTS activation to modulate acetylcholine release and microglial M2 states.
Evaluate evidence linking vagus nerve signaling to improved autonomic tone, neuroinflammation reduction, and survival in hypertensive models.
Design interventions combining nitrate supplementation, microbiota modulation, and non-invasive VNS to sustain neuroplasticity in aging populations.
Sponsor – Berkley Life
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Michelle Jourdan
Michelle Jourdan MS, DC, DABCI
Dr. Michelle D. Jourdan is currently a full-time faculty member of the Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at the National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) Florida site. As an Associate Professor for both the clinical and basic sciences departments since 2011, Dr. Jourdan is able to apply her professional, business, and continued education experience in curricula to include general pathophysiology, evaluation, and management in each topic of study. Upon her advanced certification in 2015, the Florida DABCI program has provided Dr. Jourdan with additional opportunities to be a contributing instructor on various specialty topics in both Florida and Colorado DABCI course locations.
In addition to advancing her chiropractic education, Dr. Jourdan completed a master’s degree in biomedical sciences, graduating summa cum laude, in December of 2019. As an international medical graduate, Dr. Jourdan had the opportunity to utilize multi-disciplinary clinical rotations to support the enhancement of her medical knowledge and skill set.
In her spare time, Dr. Jourdan is an active executive committee member with the St. Anthony’s Hospital Foundation in St. Petersburg, Florida, and volunteers in her community at various local events monthly. In 2019, Dr. Jourdan traveled to Tanzania, Africa as a medical team member with International Medical Relief (IMR) to provide medical care to over 5,000 tribal community members.
Sessions...
Understanding HIV/AIDS in Present Day Healthcare Practices
This course will provide a brief overview of the historical and statistical occurrence of HIV and the pathophysiologic progression to AIDS. Topics of interest will include how HIV is transmitted throughout the special populations, the roles and requirements of the treating physician as well as a perspective of living with HIV during various stages of life. To fully understand HIV and treatment protocols, the course will review the human immune system and biochemical interactions of complementary and alternative therapies. The course will also address the advancement of HIV drug protocols and the concept of “U = U” as it pertains to epidemiology.
Learning Objectives
Discuss the current statistical trends and personal impact of HIV and AIDS among special populations, diagnostic criteria, treatment measures, and status of “U=U”
Review the pathophysiology of the human immune system as it pertains to HIV and its progression to AIDs and associated comorbidities
Address the roles, responsibilities, and impact of the attending physicians and CAMs therapies.
Sponsor – CDIC
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Disconnected & Dysregulated: Chiropractic and Biohacking Insights on Stress & The Modern Nervous System
Your patients today face escalating societal health risks tied to the decline of meaningful human connection, driven by rising isolation and digital addiction. These factors disrupt neurotransmitter regulation, weaken immune response, impair emotional regulation, and reduce cognitive focus – all of which present hidden risks to patient health and outcomes.
This session provides chiropractors with a risk-focused framework for identifying and responding to these patterns within their scope of practice. By exploring the critical intersection of stress, vagus nerve function, and the biopsychosocial model — including daily, physical, biochemical, and psychological stressors — practitioners will gain a deeper understanding of how chronic stress compromises vagal tone and autonomic regulation.
Failure to recognize and address these stress-related dysfunctions can increase risk to both practitioner and patient, potentially leading to poorer clinical outcomes and missed opportunities for intervention.
By integrating holistic, evidence-informed strategies, chiropractors can strengthen patient regulation, resilience, and recovery — ultimately reducing clinical risk and enhancing long-term health outcomes in an increasingly disconnected world.
Learning Objectives
Understand the four primary types of stress impact vagus nerve function and patient health.
Apply the biopsychosocial model to chiropractic assessment and intervention for stress-related dysfunction.
Alleviating risk for the practitioner and patient by identifying evidence-based chiropractic and holistic strategies for addressing each type of stress.
Explore the integration of Polyvagal Theory chiropractic practice to support emotional and physiological regulation.
Click Here and Rate This Course
Your patients today face escalating societal health risks tied to the decline of meaningful human connection, driven by rising isolation and digital addiction. These factors disrupt neurotransmitter regulation, weaken immune response, impair emotional regulation, and reduce cognitive focus – all of which present hidden risks to patient health and outcomes.
This session provides chiropractors with a risk-focused framework for identifying and responding to these patterns within their scope of practice. By exploring the critical intersection of stress, vagus nerve function, and the biopsychosocial model — including daily, physical, biochemical, and psychological stressors — practitioners will gain a deeper understanding of how chronic stress compromises vagal tone and autonomic regulation.
Failure to recognize and address these stress-related dysfunctions can increase risk to both practitioner and patient, potentially leading to poorer clinical outcomes and missed opportunities for intervention.
By integrating holistic, evidence-informed strategies, chiropractors can strengthen patient regulation, resilience, and recovery — ultimately reducing clinical risk and enhancing long-term health outcomes in an increasingly disconnected world.
Learning Objectives
Understand the four primary types of stress impact vagus nerve function and patient health.
Apply the biopsychosocial model to chiropractic assessment and intervention for stress-related dysfunction.
Alleviating risk for the practitioner and patient by identifying evidence-based chiropractic and holistic strategies for addressing each type of stress.
Explore the integration of Polyvagal Theory chiropractic practice to support emotional and physiological regulation.
