CHIRO TEXPO '25 CONVENTION SPEAKERS
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Tim Bertlesman, DC, CCSP, FACO
Session Title: Mastering the Rotator Cuff (DIANM) (3.5 CE hours)
Friday 4:00 pm
Session Title: 7 Strategies for Neck Pain & Headache and Vertigo Relief (DIANM) (4 CE hours)
Saturday 2:15 pm
Session Title: Advanced Strategies for Neck Pain Relief (DIANM) (4 CE hours)
Sunday 8:00 am
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Tim Bertelsman, DC, CCSP, FACO, graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic with honors and has been practicing in Belleville, Illinois, since 1992. Dr. Bertelsman is a board-certified Chiropractic Sports Physician and a Diplomate of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists. Dr. Bertelsman has lectured nationally on various clinical and business topics and has been published extensively. He is a post-graduate instructor for the University of Bridgeport Orthopedic Diplomate program, is a member of the NCMIC Speakers’ Bureau, and was selected as the Illinois Chiropractic Society Chiropractor of the Year in 2019. He has served in various leadership positions within the Illinois Chiropractic Society, including executive board president. Dr. Bertelsman is co-founder of the online clinical and business resource, ChiroUp.com.
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Brandon Brock, DC, DACNB
Session Title: Joint and Biomechanical Restoration (4 CE hours)
Saturday 8:15 am
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Brandon Brock, DC, DNP, FNP-C, MSN, BSN, APRN, DACNB, DCBCN, BCIM, FICC, is a clinician at Brock Integrative Medicine and Carpathia Collaborative, both based in Dallas. Dr. Brock holds a Doctorate in Family Nursing Practice from Duke University, a Doctorate in Chiropractic from Parker University, and a diplomate in neurology. Dr. Brock is a Global Clinical Research Scholar from Harvard Medical School and has a Ph.D. in cardiovascular disease from Texas Woman’s University. Dr. Brock received the Most Outstanding Functional Neurology Teacher of the Year from the American Chiropractic Association Council of Neurology four years in a row and two times from International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation (IAFNR). He also received a humanitarian award from IAFNR. Dr. Brock is also the honorable recipient of the prestigious Living Legacy Award from Samford University Ida Moffett School of Nursing and has been a spotlight student at Duke University. His unique blend of clinical and teaching experience and background in medicine, chiropractic, neurology, orthopedics, regenerative medicine, nutrition, and research has created an integrated clinical perspective that has helped him treat complex cases. Dr. Brock enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, helping his patients, and learning new things to integrate into patient care and student lectures.
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Corey Campbell, DC
Session Title: The Dynamic Spine - A Multi-Modal Approach to Chiropractic Care (Adjust Lab)
(4 CE hours)
Friday 8:00 am
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Corey Campbell, DC, graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College in 2003. Since then, Dr. Campbell has been in a partner practice, was the first and only Doctor of Chiropractic in a large multi-disciplinary clinic in Omaha, the Nebraska Spine Center, and now has been in private practice since 2003. He was the first chiropractor to be asked to serve on the Nebraska Schools Athletic Association and, currently, is a consultant for the University of Nebraska football team. He has been an instructor for the Motion Palpation Institute (MPI) since 2003 and is the vice president and board member.
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Fred Casper, DC
Session Title: Sports Chiropractic Panel
(1.5 CE hours)
Friday 4:45 pm
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Fred Casper, DC, esteemed Team Chiropractor for both the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers, had the honor of celebrating a thrilling 2023 World Series win with the Rangers on the field. His dual role showcases his unwavering commitment to the well-being of elite athletes, contributing significantly to the success of both teams. As confetti rained down, Dr. Casper stood proudly alongside the Rangers, symbolizing the crucial intersection of sports medicine and victory. His expertise continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring peak physical condition for the Cowboys and the Rangers, reflecting a dedication that goes beyond the sidelines. Dr. Casper also owns a successful practice, Casper Sports Chiropractic & Spine, based in Arlington.
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Mary Collins, DC
Session Title: Sports Chiropractic Panel
(1.5 CE Hours)
Friday 4:45 pm
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With more three decades of experience in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Mary Collings, DC, has built a storied chiropractic career that has become as much a part of the fabric of North Texas as sports, steak, and Saturday night boot-scootin.’ Since graduating from Parker University, Dr. Collings has grown her business from a modest office in Irving in the early ‘90s into a well-respected, multi-location franchise sprawling from Las Colinas to Highland Park to Frisco. Through the years, Dr. Collings has added her unique personal touch to soothe and straighten the backs of thousands of patients. Her patients comprise a “who’s who” of DFW, highlighted by MVPs from the NFL and NBA, CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, and movers and shakers in local music, real estate, and politics. Dr. Collings is the treating chiropractor for the NHL’s Dallas Stars and NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, several Major League Baseball players, PGA golfers and even the U.S. Open of Surfing. And when celebrities pass through town – from rock bands to sand volleyball players – they, too, seek out Dr. Collings. She has been lauded with “Chiropractor of the Year” awards by both the Dallas Observer and American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. Her ideas have been published and documented in Avid Golfer magazine and The Journal of Sports Chiropractic Medicine. Dr. Collings is a social butterfly and tireless worker who remains enthusiastically involved in philanthropy such as the Junior Alzheimer’s Association and the Council of the Dallas Arboretum.
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Danielle Eaton, DC, CCSP
Session Title: Preventing, Diagnosing and Managing Burnout (1 CE Hour)
Saturday 7:15 am
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Danielle Eaton, DC, received her bachelor's degrees from Logan University in social work in 2003 and in human biology in 2006. Dr. Eaton went on to receive her Doctorate of Chiropractic and her master's degree in sports science and rehabilitation in 2008 and 2009, respectively, from Logan University. As a Logan student, she earned eight Dean's List awards and was named in the "Who's Who Among Colleges and Universities." After completing her residency as a sports and rehabilitation resident, she became the assistant director of sports and rehabilitation at Logan University. She practiced in the office setting while teaching in higher education as an adjunct faculty member at Lindenwood University and Jefferson College before leaving the field to become a mentor to women business owners and female health and wellness practitioners, empowering them to live a balanced life.
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Benjamin Fergus, DC
Session Title: The Non-Surgical Knee Replacement (Adjust Lab) (4 CE hours)
Saturday 8:15 am
Session Title: The Non-Surgical Hip Replacement (Adjust Lab) (4 CE hours)
Saturday 2:15 pm
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As an industry leader and educator in clinical rehabilitation and sports performance, Benjamin Fergus, DC, DNS, brings clean systematization to the high-stakes arenas of sports performance and chronic pain recovery. Dr. Fergus lives and practices in Evanston, Illinois, where he is clinic director of Cornerstone Health, focusing on chronic pain recovery and athletic performance. He is the founder and lead instructor for GRIP Approach, where he presents a clear framework for chiropractors to get clarity, results, and become an expert.
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Mark Hanson, DC, L. Ac.
Session Title: Auricular in Chiropractic Practice (4 CE hours)
Friday 8:00 am
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Mark L. Hanson, DC, L.Ac, is a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Licensed Acupuncturist in the State of Texas. Dr. Hanson graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, in 1992 and started his acupuncture career in 1989, which led him to study with Third Coast Institute in Dallas and the American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine in Houston, graduating with a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine. In 1994, Dr. Hanson became a L.Ac. (Licensed Acupuncturist) in Texas. Dr. Hanson is one of the few practitioners who is dual-licensed as a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Licensed Acupuncturist. Dr. Hanson currently practices in Dallas, offering chiropractic, acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, dry needling, and other physical modalities. Dr. Hanson teaches the 100-hour Basic Acupuncture program for Parker University as well as a 300-hour Acupuncture Diplomate program. He also has taught clinical acupuncture orthopedics, cupping, Gua Sha, ethics, risk management and documentation, in addition to dry needling courses across the United States.
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Eric Harrison, DC
Session Title: Building a Safe Practice: Closer to Home than you Think - How DCs can make a difference by identifying and reporting HUMAN TRAFFICKING (1 CE hour)
Saturday 7:15 am
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Eric Harrison, DC, is a fourth-generation chiropractor. His great grandfather, Oscar M. Thurman, DC, graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1918. Since then, three more generations of chiropractors have followed: Garth Atwood, DC, Trent Harrison, DC, and Eric Harrison, DC, who is thrilled to continue this legacy through his own practice. Dr. Harrison has been in practice for over two decades and graduated from Parker University in 2000. He later became board-certified in acupuncture and was one of the first chiropractors to graduate and receive a certificate from the Personal Injury Training Institute. Dr. Harrison has served on the board of the Utah Chiropractic Physicians Association for the past eight years, including a term as president. He is passionate about supporting those affected by human and sex trafficking. In 2020, he co-founded Chiro Heroes, a non-profit organization that raises awareness and funds to help fight human and sex trafficking across the country and beyond, and serves as the organization’s president. He is actively involved in his church, including leadership roles in youth progams. Dr. Harrison is a lover of sports, caring for many patients with sports injuries, and has a love for chiropractic and for helping patients in his community through a drugless approach to health care, as well as a desire to educate others to the unique benefits of chiropractic care.
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Ricky Hernandez
Session Title: How to Prepare for a Deposition in a Personal Injury Case (1 CE hour)
Friday 12:30 pm
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Hilario “Ricky” Hernandez is a personal injury attorney with J.D. Silva & Associates. He has been an attorney with the firm since 2020. He has worked in the legal industry since 2017 and tried his first case in 2018. Since joining the plaintiffs’ bar, Ricky has successfully obtained millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of hundreds of injured clients and the surviving loved ones of wrongful death victims.
A former resident of Houston’s Third Ward, Ricky has seen firsthand how harsh the justice system can be for those without representation. In addition to his personal injury work, he previously served as an Assistant District Attorney at the Harris County District Attorney’s office. Ricky is a trial lawyer with experience in managing and resolving litigation issues across a large case docket. He has also been a Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star for the past two years, an honor given to the top 2.5% of attorneys in Texas under 40. Ricky graduated from The University of Houston with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance in 2013. He then went on to graduate as Valedictorian of his law school class from The Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in 2017. |
Cindy Howard, DC, DABCI, DACBN, FIAMA, FICC
Session Title: Sexual Health (1.5 CE hours)
Friday 2:30 pm
Session Title: Nutrition for Pre- and Post-Concussion (1 CE hour)
Friday 6:30 pm
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Cindy M. Howard, DC, DABCI, DACBN, FIAMA, FICC, is a Board-Certified chiropractic internist and nutritionist in private practice and the owner of Innovative Health & Wellness Center in Orland Park, Illinois, and also holds a license in Florida. Dr. Howard owns a consulting company that helps private practices improve their communication skills and patient adherence while building a better functional medicine and nutritional practice. For the past 20 years, Dr. Howard has served as either the Illinois delegate or alternate for the American Chiropractic Association and was the ACA recipient of the Flynn/Lynch Award in 2015 for outstanding service. Dr. Howard also had served on the board of Inguardia Health since the inception all while providing medical support during the creation and production of the first oral device being brought to market to measure health metrics. She also serves on the medical advisory board for Fullscript, the Chiropractic Defense Council, and the Functional Medicine University. Dr. Howard is an associate editor of The Original Internist and a regular contributor for Chiropractic Economics and the Illinois Chiropractic Society online newsletter. She is a past president of the ACA Council on Diagnosis and Internal Disorders and currently serves as the Vice President of the College of Pharmacology and Toxicology. She speaks nationally on a wide range of health and business topics. In 2020, Dr. Cindy Howard was awarded the Chiropractor of the Year from the Illinois Chiropractic Society. She recently authored her first book, Positively Altered: Finding Happiness in the Bottom of a Chemo Bag, available on Amazon since September 2023.
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Lisa Maciejewski-West, CMC, CMOM, CMIS, CPCO
Session Title: Medicare for Chiropractors: Understanding Medicare (8 CE hours)
Friday 7:30 am
Session Title: Chiropractic Assistant / Staff Workshop (4 Hours)
Saturday 8:30 am
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Lisa Maciejewski-West, CMC, CMOM, CMIS, CPCO, has been involved in the chiropractic billing, management and consulting field since 1982. In 2006, she founded Gold Star Medical Business Services, providing outsource billing, compliance and practice management consulting services for chiropractic physicians and medical practices nationwide. Maciejewski-West is a certified Medical Coder, Medical Insurance Specialist, Medical Office Manager, and Certified Professional Compliance Officer. She has taught for many medical and chiropractic associations, including the Texas Chiropractic Association, and is a regular webinar contributor for ChiroHealthUSA and Advanced Medical Integration. Maciejewski-West has spoken at the American Medical Billers Association’s national conference, and she is currently working with ChiroCongress to offer a national insurance help desk to chiropractic associations all over the U.S. In September 2023, she was appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott to serve on the Board of the Texas State Office of Risk Management, which oversees the Workers’ Compensation Fund. She is the proud mom of five children and three grandchildren, and is a certified Yoga Instructor.
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Joshua Massingill
Session Title: Texas 4 Mandatory CE Hours
Saturday 2:15 pm
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Joshua Massingill is a native Texan and a graduate of Pepperdine University School of Law and the Straus Institute, the nation’s top-ranked dispute resolution program. An attorney practicing in Austin and the owner of Massingill Attorneys & Counselors at Law, Massingill previously served on the Texas State Bar’s Law Practice Management Committee, the Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF) Board of Directors, and the Success-Werx Board of Advisors. He mentors young entrepreneurs in Leander ISD’s INCubatorEDU program and is active in his church. Massingill served as Legislative Counsel to a United States Representative in Washington, DC, until 2014, when he decided to return to Texas. As Counsel to the Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, he managed a broad portfolio of legal and regulatory issues and contributed to significant legislative reforms. As an attorney and lobbyist for the Texas Chiropractic Association, Massingill is widely recognized as being knowledgeable about legal issues facing Texas chiropractors. He assisted in drafting SB 679, a landmark bill authorizing chiropractors to jointly own medical entities with physicians and helped guide the bill to passage. Massingill routinely manages seven- and eight-figure corporate transactions for domestic and international clients in assorted industries (healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, and others). His previous clients include various elected officials, members of Texas health licensing boards, and a former Surgeon General of the United States. He is passionate about the Dallas Cowboys and providing his clients with excellent service
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Saleem Musallam
Session Title: History and Advancements in Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (2 CE hours)
Saturday 10:45 am
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Saleem N. Musallam is an accomplished leader with over two decades of expertise in the medical device industry. A serial entrepreneur with a proven track record, two of Musallam’s six companies are FDA-registered and ISO 13485 certified medical device manufacturing facilities. His flagship device, the DRX9000, has gained widespread recognition and is now available in over 1,000 clinics across the United States and in more than 45 countries worldwide. Musallam graduated with a Master of Science in Healthcare Systems Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from the University of South Florida. He has been involved in numerous professional associations, including serving on the board of directors of the Florida Medical Manufacturers Consortium and the board of advisors for the University of South Florida Department of Medical Engineering.
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Todd Petersen, DC, DACBSP, OPA-C
Session Title: Sports Chiropractic Panel
Friday 4:45 pm
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R. Todd Petersen, DC, has been committed to freeing people from pain and helping patients achieve wellness since 2002. At his functional wellness Clinic, Park Cities Neuropathy and Wellness in Dallas, Dr. Petersen and a team of professionals focus on promoting the overall health and well-being of patients from every age and all walks of life. Dr. Petersen has a vast amount of chiropractic experience and specializes in sports medicine, peripheral neuropathy treatment, and gut health treatment in his practice. In addition to serving as the official chiropractor for Southern Methodist University’s athletic department, he’s a certified orthopedic physician assistant (OPA-C), a licensed and certified athletic trainer (ATC/LAT), and a diplomate in sports chiropractic (DACBSP). Dr. Petersen is the only chiropractor in the State of Texas with these credentials.
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David Seaman, DC, MS, DABCN
Session Title: The dietary-induction of osteoarthritis, tendinosis, and depression (4 CE hours)
Friday 8:00 am
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David R. Seaman, DC, MS, DABCN, provides engaging and entertaining classes about pain/health management in the context of lifestyle factors that prevent patients from achieving their pain-relief and overall health goals. While attending New York Chiropractic College, Dr. Seaman became interested in what it was about patients who did not respond to traditional chiropractic care. This led him to investigate pain mechanisms in more detail after graduating from college. He sought guidance from pain researchers at the University of North Carolina and the University of California. He ultimately published four scientific articles about barriers to effective weight management, pain syndrome classification, diet-induction of inflammation and pain, and pain expression in the context of the pro-inflammatory state created by an elevated body mass index. These articles have been referenced by researchers from Harvard Medical School and many other universities in the United States, as well as universities in several countries. This demonstrates that chiropractors can be accepted by mainstream medicine when a common language is spoken. Dr. Seaman recently wrote a book for the general public entitled The DeFlame Diet.
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Kyl Smith, DC
Session Title: Hidden in Plain Sight: Three key health factors that can restore musculoskeletal health, decrease chronic pain, and improve virtually all patient outcomes. (2 CE hours)
Saturday 8:15 am
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Kyl Smith, DC – or "Dr. Kyl," as his colleagues call him – is a pioneer in the world of natural medicine. He is a multi-patented inventor, noted researcher, lecturer, scientist, and is known as the inventor of “America's #1 Brain Health Supplement.” Dr. Kyl has appeared on hundreds of radio and television programs across the country in the last decade – he’s the author of the acclaimed Brighter Mind book series – and is a popular speaker providing continuing education programs for doctors. Professionally, Dr. Kyl received his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Parker University in 1993, and has since engaged in ongoing nutrition and natural medicine research. Most notably, with the support of some of the top scientists in the world, including a former senior scientist for the American Medical Association, Dr. Kyl filed a “Health Claim Petition” for the brain-nutrient Phosphatidylserine, which was approved by the Food and Drug Administration. This represents the first and only nutrient-based Qualified Health Claim for cognitive function to be approved in the FDA’s history. As a result, Dr. Kyl received the James Lind Scientific Achievement Award, which acknowledges the accomplishments of those who have contributed to the scientific advancement of natural medicine and are helping to reshape the structure of American health care. With millions of bottles sold, Dr. Kyl has been helping people around the world improve their memory, concentration and focus for over 25 years. Dr. Kyl is a member of the American Botanical Council, a proud recipient of the Dr. James W. Parker Award and served from 2014-17 as a member of the Presidential Advisory Council at Parker University.
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Aaron Wiegand, DC, CCST, FIMAA, SFDN
Session Title: Introduction to Dry Needling (2 CE hours)
Sunday 8:00 am
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Aaron Wiegand, DC, is a second-generation chiropractor who has been practicing for over 17 years. After a severe disc injury made it impossible to practice without pain, Dr. Wiegand, a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic West, was introduced to dry needling with provided fast, safe and affordable relief. After training with physical therapists and receiving a certification and acupuncture, Dr. Wiegand developed protocols specific to unique challenges of chiropractic practice. It was during the pandemic that he decided to create a dry needling curriculum specific for the education, skills, and time constraints unique to chiropractic. His company, ChiroNeedle, provides dry needling education for health care providers across the country.
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Buck Wise (Keynote Speaker)
Session Title: Equity in Your Personal Brand - From Social to Sales
Friday 2:30 pm
Session Title: VIP Session - Turn Content to Cash: A Step-by Step Guide on How to Create Compelling and Authentic Video Stories (invitation only)
Friday 4:45 pm
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Buck Wise is a seasoned entrepreneur and a master of marketing, with extensive expertise in personal branding, content creation, sales, digital marketing and online personal branding. Wise holds a unique ability to take abstract concepts and translate them into tangible, successful realities, making him an entrepreneurial global force to be reckoned with. At his last organization, Wise led a remarkable journey of growth, scaling from ground zero to a thriving workforce of 85, achieving a staggering $62 million in revenue in less than three years. This achievement stands testament to his unmatched skill in driving rapid growth and maintaining operational excellence. Wise’s reach goes far beyond marketing. He is recognized globally for his partnerships with some of the world's most prestigious brands, including Starbucks, Nike, and Google. His guidance has led these brands to significant enhancements in their strategies, further establishing his reputation as an industry trailblazer. Currently, Wise serves as the CEO of #CLOSINGDAY Agency, a leading full-service marketing firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and brands drive new growth and revenue. Under his leadership, the agency employs effective strategies to optimize brand recognition, customer engagement, and overall business success across traditional and digital platforms around the world.
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Alicia Yochum RN, DC, DACBR, RMSK
Session Title: From Biomechanics to Red Flags - Interesting Cases in Imaging (4 CE hours)
Sunday 8:00 am
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Alicia M. Yochum RN, DC, DACBR, RMSK received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Point Loma Nazarene University and then worked in the ICU for one year before matriculating to Logan College of Chiropractic where she graduated Sum Cum Laude in 2011. Dr. Yochum completed her imaging residency at Logan in 2015 and received her DACBR, becoming the first second-generation DACBR in the history of chiropractic. Dr. Yochum has published many articles in peer-reviewed journals and has lectured around the country and internationally. Dr. Yochum completed her fellowship in musculoskeletal advanced imaging at Logan University with an emphasis on musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound. Dr. Yochum is currently practicing in Denver, Colorado, at Rocky Mountain Chiropractic Radiological Center.
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Terry R. Yochum, DC, DACBR
Session Title: History and Advancements in Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (2 CE hours)Saturday 10:45 am
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Terry R. Yochum, DC, is a second-generation chiropractor and a cum laude graduate of the National College of Chiropractic, where he subsequently completed his radiology specialty. He is a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology, serving as its vice president and president for seven years (1983-1990). Dr. Yochum is currently Director of the Rocky Mountain Chiropractic Radiological Center in Denver, Colorado, and an Adjunct Professor of Radiology at the Southern California University of Health Sciences (formerly LACC). In 1996, Dr. Yochum was bestowed the honor of “Fellow” by the American Chiropractic College of Radiology (ACCR). He is the youngest recipient ever to receive this award, which has only been given to eight DACBR’s since the inception of the ACCR in 1958. The title of Fellow is the highest honor awarded to any member of the ACCR for distinguished service and contributions in the advancement of chiropractic radiology. Dr. Yochum was appointed to the Department of Radiology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine as a skeletal radiologist and was named Best Faculty Radiology Instructor of the Year nine times. He also won the Dr. Monte Greenawalt Chiropractic Excellence Award and was voted the co-chiropractor of the year in his home state of Colorado. Dr. Yochum has been inducted into four Hall of Fames – St. Louis Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame, National College of Chiropractic Hall of Honor, National Fraternity – Sigma Chi Hall of Fame, and Cleveland High School Hall of Fame, St. Louis, where both he and his father attended high school. Dr. Yochum has presented over 1,500 lectures worldwide and has had over 260 scientific articles published in both the chiropractic and medical literature. The first edition of Dr. Yochum’s text, Essentials of Skeletal Radiology, is a benchmark publication for the profession. A best-seller, it is the required text in radiology at all chiropractic colleges worldwide and is being used in over 100 medical schools around the world. The third edition of Dr. Yochum’s text was released in 2005.
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