Stronger Together: Immune Health, Chronic Disease, and the Chiropractic Approach

Speakers in this session...

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  Kristine Tohtz

  

  Kristine Tohtz DC, DABCA, LAc, Cert. MDT, CACCP, IFMCP

  • Serenity Family Wellness

  • Phone: 312-898-6327
  • Email: drkris@serenity-family.com

  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. 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 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 through the Veteran Administration at Port St. Lucie, Florida.  In her free time, she loves hiking, gardening, cooking and spending time with her husband and dog.

  Sessions...

  Managing Risk in Aging and Longevity

  Regional Event:

  Start Date: 02/07/2025 10:10 am

  End Date: 02/07/2025 11:50 am

  Location: Capi Ballroom

  Session details

  This course addresses the unique risk factors chiropractic physicians face when managing aging populations, including diagnostic, treatment, and communication risks. Speakers will explore topics like methylation, inflammation, and genetic predispositions to guide safe and effective care. Attendees will also learn risk mitigation strategies for handling chronic conditions, prescribing nutraceuticals, and integrating exercise protocols into care plans. By the end of this course, participants will be prepared to minimize risks and enhance outcomes in their practice.  

  Learning Objectives  

  1. Recognize risk factors in diagnosing and treating age-related and chronic conditions.  
  2. Develop strategies for mitigating risks associated with inflammation and genetic predispositions.  
  3. Implement evidence-based approaches to ensure safety in prescribing treatments and managing patient expectations.  

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  Sponsors: Professional Health Products, Max Gen, Metabolic Code

  Assets

  Thompson - Slides

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  LaValle - Slides

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  Howard - Slides

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  Alkaline Ash chart

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  Tohtz - Slides - Vaccines and Childhood Conditions

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  Risk Management in Acupuncture: Internal Disorders

  Regional Event:

  Start Date: 06/14/2025 1:40 pm

  End Date: 06/13/2025 2:40 pm

  Location: Bonnet 1

  Session details

  This course incorporates the risks and awareness for chiropractic physicians when managing internal disorders such as colds, coughs, digestive disorders, insomnia, and menstrual irregularities. Improved diagnostics will be at the core of this course as you learn different treatment modalities in the TCM sphere.  Attendees will leave equipped with actionable strategies to reduce risks and improve outcomes in their clinical practice.  

  Learning Objectives

  1. Identify potential risks and adverse events associated with internal disorders.
  2. Highlight necessary questions for improved history taking in TCM
  3. Develop strategies for clear communication regarding organ and channel pathways

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  Acupuncture Techniques for Internal Disorders

  Regional Event:

  Start Date: 06/14/2025 3:20 pm

  End Date: 02/14/2025 5:30 pm

  Location: Bonnet 1

  Session details

  This course equips chiropractic physicians with advanced diagnostic and treatment tools from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to address internal disorders such as colds, coughs, digestive issues, insomnia, and menstrual irregularities. Participants will explore techniques including needling, moxibustion, and cupping, emphasizing patient-centered application and integration into chiropractic care. The course highlights selecting appropriate acupuncture points for both musculoskeletal and internal conditions while minimizing technical errors. Hands-on learning ensures practical understanding and improves clinical outcomes.

  Learning Objectives  

  1. Review basic organ pathology leading to symptoms of dysfunction 
  2. Demonstrate correct application of acupuncture techniques, including needling, moxibustion, and cupping.  
  3. Evaluate patient presentations to determine the appropriate acupuncture points and methods for treatment.  
  4. Discuss organ and channel pathologies for URTI, coughs, diarrhea, constipation, insomnia, and menstrual irregularities and their respective treatments 
  5. Elicit participant case studies for problem-solving and improved learning outcome
  6. Apply clinical reasoning to avoid errors and enhance treatment outcomes.  

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  Sponsor: TBD

  Assets

  Acupuncture for Internal Disorders - Slides

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  Stronger Together: Immune Health, Chronic Disease, and the Chiropractic Approach

  Regional Event:

  Start Date: 06/14/2025 1:00 pm

  End Date: 06/14/2025 2:40 pm

  Location: Las Olas 3-4

  Session details

  This engaging 2-hour course explores the critical role chiropractors play in enhancing immune health, managing chronic diseases, and addressing conditions at every stage of life.  Evidence-based insights on optimizing immune function and dispelling myths about immunity. Participants will also gain a comprehensive understanding of adolescent scoliosis, including risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. This course equips chiropractors with practical tools and actionable knowledge to improve patient outcomes, build community wellness, and expand their practice.

  Learning Objectives

  1. Understand the impact of chronic disease on immunity and the global strategies to address these challenges effectively.
  2. Apply evidence-based chiropractic approaches to optimize immune function and manage adolescent scoliosis.
  3. Communicate accurate and impactful information about immunity and scoliosis to patients, fostering better outcomes and trust in chiropractic care.

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  Sponsors: ScoliCare

  Assets

  Disparities in the prevalence of comorbidities among US adults by state Medicaid expansion status - PubMed - Jen DePice

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  covid19-comorbidity-expanded-12092020-508

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  cole-et-al-2021-the-type-i-interferon-antiviral-gene-program-is-impaired-by-lockdown-and-preserved-by-caregiving

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  A-Literature-Review-and-Meta-Analysis-of-the-Effects-of-Lockdowns-on-COVID-19-Mortality

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  Social regulation of human gene expression - PubMed

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  The cytokine storm in COVID-19_ An overview of the involvement of the chemokine_chemokine-receptor system - PubMed

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  Dr. Kris Tohtz lecture

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  Acupuncture Techniques for Internal Disorders

  Regional Event:

  Start Date: 06/13/2025 3:20 pm

  End Date: 06/13/2025 5:00 pm

  Location: Bonnet 1

  Session details

  This course equips chiropractic physicians with advanced diagnostic and treatment tools from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to address internal disorders such as colds, coughs, digestive issues, insomnia, and menstrual irregularities. Participants will explore techniques including needling, moxibustion, and cupping, emphasizing patient-centered application and integration into chiropractic care. The course highlights selecting appropriate acupuncture points for both musculoskeletal and internal conditions while minimizing technical errors. Hands-on learning ensures practical understanding and improves clinical outcomes.

  Learning Objectives 

  1. Review basic organ pathology leading to symptoms dysfunction
  2. Demonstrate correct application of acupuncture techniques, including needling, moxibustion, and cupping.
  3. Evaluate patient presentations to determine the appropriate acupuncture points and methods for treatment.
  4. Discuss organ and channel pathologies for URTI, coughs, diarrhea, constipation, insomnia and menstrual irregularities and their respective treatments
  5. Elicit participant case studies for problem solving and improved learning outcome
  6. Apply clinical reasoning to avoid errors and enhance treatment outcomes.

   

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  Sponsor: Lhasa OMS