Treating the Female Patient

Session Information

Regional Event: sw
Start Date: 11/18/2023 8:00 am
End Date: 11/18/2023 9:40 am
Location: Royal Ballroom VI-VIII

Speakers in this session...

  • Misty Green, DC, MS

    Misty Green, DC, MS DC, MS

    Dr. Misty Green graduated from Life University in 1999 and has been in private practice the last 23 years in Cape Coral, Florida as a chiropractic physician and in recent years, she has been a cannabis patient advocate with emphasis on cannabis education. In May 2022 she completed the first graduate level cannabis program in the country, obtaining her Master’s degree in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics through the University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy.  She has combined her decades of clinical practice with her fascination with all things cannabis to pivot into the cannabis space, helping bridge the gap between healthcare workers and much needed cannabis education through lectures and cannabis curriculum production.

    Sessions...

    Treating the Female Patient
    Regional Event: sw
    Start Date: 11/18/2023 8:00 am
    End Date: 11/18/2023 9:40 am
    Location: Royal Ballroom VI-VIII
    Session details

    There is an epidemic of overprescribing of birth control, anti depressants, HRT, bio identical hormones, thyroid medication, stimulants, and many other unnecessary medications or procedures that are no more than a dangerous piece of duct tape put over the female “check engine light”.

    If we don’t talk to our women patients, who will?   Now is the time.  We are surrounded by colleagues who are leaders in women’s nutrition.  We must start working as a team.  If you do not want to do this type of work, that’s fine, but make sure you are helping them find the right person.

    Women’s health issues are complicated and messy.  But the body wants to be well and often it takes a few small steps to get her moving in the right direction.  There are no short cuts but there are REAL solutions.  It is time to take back our health and all decisions surrounding it.

    Sponsored by: Gait Happens

    CBD, Hemp, D8: The Crash Course on Elements of Cannabinoids
    Regional Event: sw
    Start Date: 11/19/2023 10:20 am
    End Date: 11/19/2023 12:00 pm
    Location: Royall Ballroom VI-VIII
    Session details

    This course will introduce cannabinoid therapy basics and provide discussion of legal and ethical considerations when implementing CBD and other cannabinoids into healthcare practices. Topics to be covered include intro to the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and how CBD and other cannabinoids interact with it.  Cannabinoid delivery systems will be discussed as well as evidence based therapeutic applications/protocols, risks of use/contraindications, and potential drug interactions. Considering the recent popularity of CBD and other cannabis products, understanding the difference between cannabis, hemp, and marijuana is necessary in order to navigate federal “gray areas” and avoid potential malpractice pitfalls.

    Learning Objectives

    • Evaluate the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and discuss how CBD and other cannabinoids interact with it
    • Assess potential risks, contraindications, and drug interactions involved with cannabinoid therapy
    • Investigate the 2018 Farm Bill and its legal and ethical implications for chiropractors
  • Kristine Tohtz

    Kristine Tohtz DC, DABCA, LAc, CACCP, IFMCP

    Dr. Kris Tohtz graduated magna cum laude from the National University of Health Sciences in April 2001. While attending chiropractic school, she also began working toward a Diplomate in Acupuncture and in August 2009 received her Diplomate in Acupuncture from the American Chiropractic Association’s. After attending two supervised medical internships in Beijing and Hangzhou, China, she found advanced studies to be warranted and obtained her Master of Science in Acupuncture (MsAc) through the National University of Health Sciences graduating summa cum laude in August 2014. She has completed an advanced certification in Pregnancy and Pediatric care through the International Chiropractic Pediatric and is a trained post-partum doula. She also successfully completed training to become a practitioner in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. She teaches continuing education to healthcare practitioners of all types on the topics of acupuncture, dry needling, pregnancy, nutrition, and pediatric care. She has also earned a certification through the prestigious Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM).  She has served the ACA Acupuncture Council in all positions for over 10 years and is presently helping the ACA Pediatric Council coordinate the educational components of their Diplomate program.

    Dr. Tohtz has been a clinician for over 20 years and is the owner and lead clinician at Serenity Family Wellness, a managing partner at Fusion Care, LLC, the Educational Co-Coordinator for the ACA Pediatric Council’s Diplomate Program and is the Acupuncture Clinician though the Veteran Administration at Post St. Lucie, Florida.  In her free time, she loves hiking, gardening, cooking and spending time with her husband and dog.

    Sessions...

    Treating the Female Patient
    Regional Event: sw
    Start Date: 11/18/2023 8:00 am
    End Date: 11/18/2023 9:40 am
    Location: Royal Ballroom VI-VIII
    Session details

    There is an epidemic of overprescribing of birth control, anti depressants, HRT, bio identical hormones, thyroid medication, stimulants, and many other unnecessary medications or procedures that are no more than a dangerous piece of duct tape put over the female “check engine light”.

    If we don’t talk to our women patients, who will?   Now is the time.  We are surrounded by colleagues who are leaders in women’s nutrition.  We must start working as a team.  If you do not want to do this type of work, that’s fine, but make sure you are helping them find the right person.

    Women’s health issues are complicated and messy.  But the body wants to be well and often it takes a few small steps to get her moving in the right direction.  There are no short cuts but there are REAL solutions.  It is time to take back our health and all decisions surrounding it.

    Sponsored by: Gait Happens

    Identification of Pain, Addiction & Mood in TCM
    Regional Event: sw
    Start Date: 11/18/2023 10:20 am
    End Date: 11/18/2023 12:00 pm
    Location: Acacia I III
    Session details

    To provide the Chiropractic clinician with up to date information to identify common signs and symptoms of substance abuse.  Discuss how to manage, treat, and monitor multiple types of substance abuse encountered. Attendees will learn treatment strategies utilizing acupuncture and ways to cotreat with other healthcare providers.

    Learning Objectives

    • Analyze mood disorders in the TCM paradigm
    • Review organ pathologies that can lead to mood disorders/addiction
    • Describe the difference in pain models within TCM
    Battlefield, NADA Protocol and TCM Support for Pain, Addiction and Mood
    Regional Event: sw
    Start Date: 11/18/2023 1:00 pm
    End Date: 11/18/2023 2:40 pm
    Location: Acacia I III
    Session details

    To provide the Chiropractic clinician with up to date information to identify common signs and symptoms of substance abuse.  Discuss NADA protocol and provide supervised practical application of points ear.  Explain how to manage, treat, and monitor multiple types of substance abuse encountered. Attendees will learn treatment strategies utilizing acupuncture and ways to cotreat with other healthcare providers.

    Learning Objectives

    • Describe NADA Protocol and provide supervised practical application of point using the ear
    • Demonstrate Battlefield technique for pain and provide supervised practical application of point using the ear
    • Explain common point presentations for acupuncture and accessory techniques for mood disorders in TCM
  • Sabrina Atkins

    Sabrina Atkins DC

    Dr. Sabrina Atkins studied for her Bachelor of Science, Masters of Sports Injury Management, and Doctorate of Chiropractic Care at Life University in Marietta, Georgia. She graduated in 2001 from Life University with honors.

    Dr. Atkins has extensive experience working with athletes and athletic organizations offering years of expertise in the field of sports injury management and performance enhancement.

    She serves as Official chiropractic physician for: Orlando Ballet since 2005 and NBA’s Orlando Magic since 2009

    Her experience and credentials include Coach Tom Shaw’s NFL Training Camp at Disney’s Wide World of Sports (2007-2016)

    Orlando’s Major Indoor Soccer League team; the Orlando Sharks (2007-2008)

    Orlando’s Indoor Professional Lacrosse Team of the NLL; the Orlando Titans (2010)

    Orlando’s first MLS team, Orlando City Soccer (2015, 2016)

    Her involvement in team sports began with the women’s basketball team at Life University, with whom she traveled, during her internship for her Masters of Sports Injury Management.

    Physician of the Year award, four years in a row, and has been honored with the Tender Care award from the Orlando Ballet.

    She was honored locally by the Orlando Business Journal as a recipient of one of the 40 Under 40 awards where business professionals, and entrepreneurs under 40 are recognized for their achievements. Most recently, Dr. Atkins was recognized for her involvement with Professional Sports Teams in the Florida Chiropractic Association Journal issue: WOMEN IN SPORTS
    CHIROPRACTIC.

    Sessions...

    How To Manually Adjust Patients Twice Your Size For Decades & Avoid Injury
    Regional Event: sw
    Start Date: 11/18/2023 10:20 am
    End Date: 11/18/2023 12:00 pm
    Location: Royal Ballroom III
    Session details

    If you love to manually adjust, then this is the lecture for you! Chiropractic Physician for the NBA Bubble, Dr. Sabrina Atkins shares some of her tricks of the trade in working with athletes twice her size.  Dr. Atkins has used manual adjustment techniques for over 20. Join her and learn ways to save your body, while accurately delivering an amazing adjustment.

    Learning Objectives

    • Collaborate with classmates on manipulation strategies for full spine and extremity of patients larger than you
    • Review motion palpation while learning new ways to create leverage, setting you up for an accurate and powerful adjustment
    • Identify biomechanics that allow you to work around the most common injuries (professional or weekend warriors)
    Treating the Female Patient
    Regional Event: sw
    Start Date: 11/18/2023 8:00 am
    End Date: 11/18/2023 9:40 am
    Location: Royal Ballroom VI-VIII
    Session details

    There is an epidemic of overprescribing of birth control, anti depressants, HRT, bio identical hormones, thyroid medication, stimulants, and many other unnecessary medications or procedures that are no more than a dangerous piece of duct tape put over the female “check engine light”.

    If we don’t talk to our women patients, who will?   Now is the time.  We are surrounded by colleagues who are leaders in women’s nutrition.  We must start working as a team.  If you do not want to do this type of work, that’s fine, but make sure you are helping them find the right person.

    Women’s health issues are complicated and messy.  But the body wants to be well and often it takes a few small steps to get her moving in the right direction.  There are no short cuts but there are REAL solutions.  It is time to take back our health and all decisions surrounding it.

    Sponsored by: Gait Happens

  • Brie Gindele

    Brie Gindele DC, CACCP

    Dr. Brie Gindele received her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life University in Marietta, GA. She owns Pediatric and Perinatal Chiropractic Center with 2 locations in Fort Myers, and Cape Coral, Florida. Dr. Brie and her team serve the prenatal and pediatric population of SWFL in a unique and specific environment allowing for her to specialize in areas such as cranial reshaping. Dr. Brie also has been featured in our FCA quarterly magazine and podcast highlighting important aspects of perinatal and pediatric care. She hosts a highly attended community wide annual chiropractic awareness event and teaches educational seminars for the community. In 2016 Dr. Brie received her Certification from the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (CACCP).

    Sessions...

    Hands on Adjusting Little Ones
    Regional Event: sw
    Start Date: 11/18/2023 10:20 am
    End Date: 11/18/2023 12:00 pm
    Location: Royal Ballroom I II
    Session details

    Gain a new perspective when caring for the  pediatric patients. This course will help you gain a stronger understanding and confidence to avoid risk from the initial examination to their end of a treatment plan. We will touch on diagnosing, outcome assessments and specifics to document based on age group of your pediatric patient.

    Sponsored by: Dr. Brie

    Treating the Female Patient
    Regional Event: sw
    Start Date: 11/18/2023 8:00 am
    End Date: 11/18/2023 9:40 am
    Location: Royal Ballroom VI-VIII
    Session details

    There is an epidemic of overprescribing of birth control, anti depressants, HRT, bio identical hormones, thyroid medication, stimulants, and many other unnecessary medications or procedures that are no more than a dangerous piece of duct tape put over the female “check engine light”.

    If we don’t talk to our women patients, who will?   Now is the time.  We are surrounded by colleagues who are leaders in women’s nutrition.  We must start working as a team.  If you do not want to do this type of work, that’s fine, but make sure you are helping them find the right person.

    Women’s health issues are complicated and messy.  But the body wants to be well and often it takes a few small steps to get her moving in the right direction.  There are no short cuts but there are REAL solutions.  It is time to take back our health and all decisions surrounding it.

    Sponsored by: Gait Happens

There is an epidemic of overprescribing of birth control, anti depressants, HRT, bio identical hormones, thyroid medication, stimulants, and many other unnecessary medications or procedures that are no more than a dangerous piece of duct tape put over the female “check engine light”.

If we don’t talk to our women patients, who will?   Now is the time.  We are surrounded by colleagues who are leaders in women’s nutrition.  We must start working as a team.  If you do not want to do this type of work, that’s fine, but make sure you are helping them find the right person.

Women’s health issues are complicated and messy.  But the body wants to be well and often it takes a few small steps to get her moving in the right direction.  There are no short cuts but there are REAL solutions.  It is time to take back our health and all decisions surrounding it.

Sponsored by: Gait Happens