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Dr. Heidi Haavik
Dr. Heidi Haavik is the Vice President of Research and Dean of Research at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic. She is a chiropractor and has a PhD in human neurophysiology from the University of Auckland and is one of the most popular chiropractic speakers in the world today. She is the author of the book ‘The Reality Check: A quest to Understand Chiropractic from the Inside Out.
Dr. Haavik is the director of Haavik Research Ltd, a company that enlightens the world about the science of chiropractic at ChirosHub.com, and she runs an online learning academy at ChirosAcademy.com.
Dr. Haavik was a member of the World Federation of Chiropractic’s Research Council for ten years. She was named Chiropractor of the year in 2007 by both the New Zealand Chiropractic Association and the New Zealand College of Chiropractic Alumni Association.
SPEAKER SPONSOR
2-HR CE
Session Title: Affecting Motor Control
The one hour CE course covers how a chiropractic adjustment affects the prefrontal cortex and motor control.
Session Title: Role of Chiropractic Care for Pain
This one hour course looks at the role of chiropractors for patients in pain: back pain, neck pain, and headaches. It focuses on clinical research and how to communicate with patients.
Dr. Ron Farabaugh
Dr. Ron Farabaugh has been in practice in Ohio since 1982. He was appointed by the Governor in 1994 to serve on the Healthcare Quality Advisory Council to help design managed care programs for the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC), specifically Qualified Health Plans (QHP). He became the 1996-President of the Ohio State Chiropractic Association. He is the former Chairman of the CCGPP (Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters). He was past president of the Ohio Chiropractic State Board, appointed by Governor Strickland in 2010. He is on the ODG-Board of Advisors (Official Disability Guidelines). He currently serves as VP and National Physical Medicine Director for Advanced Medicine Integration Group, LP (AMI).
Dr. Farabaugh was appointed to serve on the Scientific Commission of The Clinical Compass and he has published 15 papers on clinical practice guidelines in peer reviewed journals including the paper we will discuss in the course on cost-effectiveness that just came out in March of 2024.
SPEAKER SPONSOR
1-HR CE
Session Title: The Cost of Chiropractic Care
Dr. Shahana Alibhai
Dr. Shahana Alibhai is a renowned TEDx speaker, esteemed family physician, and esteemed mental health expert. With an impressive track record of working with prominent organizations such as the University of British Columbia, Scotiabank, and Remax, she has made significant contributions to enhancing the understanding of mental health among diverse audiences. Her impact extends globally, as her podcasts are widely listened to around the world, and she has generously volunteered her time to promote mental health initiatives in developing countries, notably through her work with Let’s Talk Nepal.
As the lead physician at one of British Columbia’s largest youth health centers, Dr. Shahana Alibhai devotes her career to assisting individuals who struggle with their mental well-being. Her insights are highly sought after and she’s been featured in multiple major media, including CTV and Global.
Dr. Shahana is a master at blending her personal story of postpartum anxiety and the resulting shame, denial and mental health challenges with her professional background in cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness meditation.
SPEAKER SPONSOR
1-HR CE
Session Title: Healthy Thinking 101
Dr Shahana Alibhai is a medical doctor married to a chiropractor. In these modules you'll find topics presenting evidenced based information covering a variety of subjects from low back pain, mental health, and stress techniques.
Dr. Brandon Steele
Dr. Steele provides a unique perspective on achieving the best clinical results. His presentations are hands-on and interactive to inspire a collaborative learning environment. Attendees will stay engaged in Dr. Steele’s presentations by equal amounts of laughter and education.
Dr. Steele is a graduate of Logan College and is a board-certified diplomate in orthopedics.
Currently the president of the southern district of the Illinois Chiropractic Society, Dr. Steele actively contributes to chiropractic publications. He is a regular columnist in the Journal of the Illinois Chiropractic Society and a reviewer for the Journal of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists.
Dr. Steele is in private practice at Premier Rehab and is the cofounder of
ChiroUp.com.
SPEAKER SPONSOR
4-HR CE
Session Title: The 4 Most Common Pediatric Sport Injuries: Lower Extremities & The 4 Most Common Sports Injuries: Lower Extremity
Course Description (2-hours)
Chiropractors generally demonstrate exceptional clinical confidence when managing spinal complaints. However, management of non-spinal conditions can range from frustrating to rewarding, depending on the depth of the provider's training. This practical workshop covers the essential skills for treating the most common pediatric lower extremity complaints. This workshop will review best practices for evaluating, treating, and directing simple in-office or home-based rehab. Attendees will leave this class with greater understanding and confidence about managing the most common problems outside of the spine.
Dr. Robert Silverman
Dr. Robert Silverman is a chiropractic doctor, clinical nutritionist, national/international speaker, author of Amazon’s #1 bestseller “Inside-Out Health,” founder and CEO of Westchester Integrative Health Ctr. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic and has a Master of Science in human nutrition. The ACA Sports Council named Dr. Silverman “Sports Chiropractor of the Year” in 2015. Dr. Silverman is on the advisory board for the Functional Medicine University and is a seasoned health and wellness expert on both the speaking circuits and the media. Dr. Silverman is a thought leader in his field and practice, a frequently published author in peer-reviewed journals and other mainstream publications.
Dr. Silverman was the principal investigator on two Level 1 laser FDA studies.
His new book, Amazon’s best seller, "Immune Reboot", was released in December 2022.
SPEAKER SPONSOR
4-HR CE
Session Title: Gut Matters: Revealing the Connection between the Gut and Cardiovascular Health
Description:
In this incisive new presentation, Dr. Robert Silverman leads you through the intricate interplay between gut microbiota composition, gut permeability, immune-inflammatory responses, metabolic pathways, and their collective influence on cardiovascular well-being. You’ll come away with a thorough understanding of new functional medicine strategies for improved GI system function and how they can help reduce cardiovascular risk and lead to optimal health.
Dr. Silverman explores the cutting-edge research defining the gut microbiota's pivotal role in maintaining and damaging cardiovascular health. The exciting realm of therapeutic interventions that target the gut microbiota to optimize cardiovascular outcomes will also be discussed. From probiotics and prebiotics to personalized dietary and lifestyle modifications, these innovative strategies offer promising avenues for manipulating the gut microbiota composition and functionality.
This presentation will review clinical assessments for evaluating the integrity of the intestinal barriers and testing to determine the presence of systemic bacterial toxins and predictive antibodies for cardiovascular disease. Detailed clinical approaches and treatment protocols for restoring damaged barriers and eliminating gut dysbiosis will also be discussed.
