March 27, 2026 |
7:45 AM - 8:45 AM CE SESSION #1
Class IV Laser Case Studies & The World's First Laser Topical (1 CE Hour) Speaker – Mark Murdock Sponsored by Aspen Laser/TheraLight Join Mark Murdock of TCA Bronze Partner Aspen Laser/TheraLight in this overview of Class IV lasers. Learn about Photobiomodulation, how it is used in chiropractic care, and how it is used beyond chiropractic. This session will include case studies that show you how laser can lead to positive outcomes for your patients. Also covered is a new topical that could change the game for caring for your patients. *8:00 AM - 11:45 AM CE SESSION #2
Introduction to Dry Needling (4 CE Hours) Speaker - Aaron Wiegand, DC, CCST, FIAMA, SFDN In this 4-hour session from ChiroNeedle’s Aaron Wiegand, DC, CCST, FIAMA, SFDN, you will learn all about Dry Needling. You will review the stages of patient development from acute care to supportive care and learn about pain physiology and current models as it pertains to acute and chronic pain. This session offers a history of needling techniques from Traditional Chinese Acupuncture to current Dry Needling practiced by physical medicine specialties. You also receive current research on Dry Needling, including theoretical models of efficacy and mechanisms, as well as treating specific conditions. The instructor also will present actual clinical examples of treatment protocols and how they integrate within a physical medicine course of multimodal care. 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM CE SESSION #3
AI, Your Superpower or Your Kryptonite (2.5 CE Hours) Speaker - Lisa Maciejewski-West, CMC, CMOM, CMIS, CPCO Sponsored by Gold Star Medical Business Services Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the face of healthcare. And it’s not going away. Healthcare practitioners have a choice: let AI become your practice’s superpower, or your kryptonite. In this session, presenter Lisa Maciejewski-West of TCA Bronze Partner Gold Star Medical Business Services we will explore the following: what AI is and how it works; how AI-powered programs are being used create custom SOAP notes from ambient conversations in the treatment room; how AI can be used to ensure coding and documentation accuracy, and reduce the possibility of insurance recoupments; and how can be used to efficiently manage claims, prior authorizations, and speed up your claims investigations and appeals. Lisa also will discuss how AI is being used (and misused) by insurance companies to conduct automated, non-human claims reviews that often are wrong. And she will provide you with guidance on what you can do about it. Finally, you will learn how to use AI to provide Remote Therapeutic Monitoring for your patients who have to travel long distances to see you, significantly increasing patient compliance and patient satisfaction. 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM LUNCH AND FEATURED SESSION
Proper Use of Legal Entities for Lawsuit Protection and Tax Reduction 1:00 PM -2:00 PM PANEL AND CE SESSION #4
Panel – How to Build a Compliant (and Successful) Integrated Practice (1 CE Hour) Moderator: Josh Massingill Panelists: Jason Helton, DC; Tyce Hergert, DC; Korey Kothmann, DC; Andrew Oteo, DC; Steve Van Osdale, DC TCA attorney/lobbyist Josh Massingill will moderate a panel discussion featuring Texas chiropractors with thriving integrated practices. Josh will cover the laws governing chiropractor–physician co-ownership of healthcare entities, and how the TCA’s landmark legislative victory in 2017 (SB 679) revolutionized multi-disciplinary practice in Texas. Also covered are the three critical physician roles in an integrated clinic—co-owner, medical director, and supervising/delegating physician—and how clinics structure these responsibilities. Other topics include delegation and supervision rules for APRNs and PAs, scope-of-practice boundaries, compliance essentials, and operational best practices. Our expert panel will keep it real and help out avoid costly mistakes. 2:15 PM - 4:15 PM CE SESSION #5
The Dynamic Spine – A Multimodal Approach to Chiropractic Care Part 1 (2 CE Hours) Instructor - Corey Campbell, DC Sponsored by Motion Palpation Institute In this hands-on workshop, the Motion Palpation Institute’s Corey Campbell, DC, will offer an explanation and rationale of motion palpation and why it fits into any practice. The instructor will explore palpation of the pelvis and Thoraco-lumbar junction and demonstrate how to apply clinical findings. Also covered is palpation of the Cervical-thoracic spine and upper Cervical Spine, followed by a demonstration applying those findings. The last hour will include a discussion and demonstration of how to apply functional testing and treatment as it relates to palpation findings. *2:15 PM - 4:15 PM CE SESSION #6
New Understandings and Applications in Acupuncture Part 1 (2 CE Hours) |
March 28, 2026 |
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CE SESSION #7
Documentation Required to Create the Change in Phases Between Active Care and Wellness Care (2 CE Hours) Instructor - John Davila, DC, FICC Sponsored by ChiroPreferred In this session, John Davila, DC, FICC, of TCA Bronze Partner ChiroPreferred will cover how proper case creation allows for doctors to show that patients have moved between phases of care in order to accurately report exactly where a patient is in their care. This process helps doctors to reduce coding problems and risk management issues that are created by the use of continuous wellness care without taking into account the patient’s true condition because the true nature of the condition was not documented correctly. *8:00 AM - 10:00AM CE SESSION #8 CA/STAFF TRAINING
Do You Run Your Office or Does it Run You? Part 1 (2 CE Hours) Speaker - Lisa Maciejewski-West, CMC, CMOM, CMIS, CPCO Sponsored by Gold Star Medical Business Services In this 4 hour “bootcamp style” workshop, Gold Star Medical Business Services’ Lisa Maciejewski-West will explore the major pain points in chiropractic office efficiency. From front desk operations, managing patient flow, billing, and office/staff management, there will be something for everyone! This interactive, high-energy session will give you tips and strategies that you can implement back in your office on Monday morning. 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM CE SESSION #9 TBCE Mandatory Hours
TBCE Mandatory Hours Part 1 (2 CE Hours) Instructor - Josh Massingill Sponsored by Aloha Join TCA attorney/lobbyist Joshua Massingill for a lively 4-hour session on the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners’ required hours. Josh will cover the regulation of Texas chiropractors, including the Texas government structure, Occupations Code § 201, TBCE rules, and multidisciplinary practices. He also will discuss the Code of Ethics (TBCE Rule 75.1), and documentation (TBCE Rule 76 and tips). You also will receive a thorough overview of risk management, including malpractice insurance, avoiding claims, informed consent, HIPAA, human resource and tax issues, “upward” vs. “downward” liability, Stark Law, Federal Anti-Kickback Statute, and the Texas Patient Solicitation Act. It’s a lot of information! Don’t worry … there will be plenty of time for your questions! *10:30 AM - 12:30 PM CE SESSION #8 CA/STAFF TRAINING
Do You Run Your Office or Does it Run You? Part 2 (2 CE Hours) Speaker - Lisa Maciejewski-West, CMC, CMOM, CMIS, CPCO Sponsored by Gold Star Medical Business Services In this 4 hour “bootcamp style” workshop, Gold Star Medical Business Services’ Lisa Maciejewski-West will explore the major pain points in chiropractic office efficiency. From front desk operations, managing patient flow, billing, and office/staff management, there will be something for everyone! This interactive, high-energy session will give you tips and strategies that you can implement back in your office on Monday morning. 12:45 PM - 2: 00 PM LUNCH AND CE SESSION #10
Why Do Personal Injury? (1 CE Hour) Speaker - Hilario "Ricky" Hernandez and William Lawson, DC Sponsored by J.D. Silva & Associates, PLLC Reluctant to do personal injury in your practice? It’s not as complicated as you think. In this lunch program, Ricky Hernandez of TCA Platinum Partner J.D. Silva & Associates will show you how you can add personal injury to your clinic and reach a new segment of patients. Join us for the Q-and-A at the end with Ricky Hernandez and William Lawson, DC. 2:15 PM - 4:15 PM CE SESSION #9 TBCE Mandatory Hours
TBCE Mandatory Hours Part 2 (2 CE Hours) Instructor - Josh Massingill Sponsored by Aloha Join TCA attorney/lobbyist Joshua Massingill for a lively 4-hour session on the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners’ required hours. Josh will cover the regulation of Texas chiropractors, including the Texas government structure, Occupations Code § 201, TBCE rules, and multidisciplinary practices. He also will discuss the Code of Ethics (TBCE Rule 75.1), and documentation (TBCE Rule 76 and tips). You also will receive a thorough overview of risk management, including malpractice insurance, avoiding claims, informed consent, HIPAA, human resource and tax issues, “upward” vs. “downward” liability, Stark Law, Federal Anti-Kickback Statute, and the Texas Patient Solicitation Act. It’s a lot of information! Don’t worry … there will be plenty of time for your questions! 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM PANEL AND CE SESSION #11
Panel – Sports Chiropractic: Delivering an Elite Experience to Competitive Athletes, Weekend Warriors, and Your Everyday Patients (1.5 CE Hours) Moderator: Andrew Oteo, DC Panelists: Nick Anthony, DC; Jason Barker, DC; Brett Jungman, DC; Grant Wagner, DC, MS, CCSP Over the past decade, chiropractic has become entrenched in sports at all levels. Most professional and college programs have an official chiropractor treating their athletes and, in some cases, traveling with their respective teams. It’s not uncommon to see chiropractors on the sidelines, courts, and fields working with high school and club teams. In this panel, local sports chiropractors, including the team chiropractor from Texas Tech University, will share their personal experiences. They will show you how to deliver an elite experience to your patients, whether they are competitive athletes, weekend warriors, or trying to optimize their health. Don’t worry … there will plenty of time for your questions! |
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2026 West Texas Conference Terms and Conditions
2026 West Texas Conference Terms and Conditions
This Agreement is between Texas Chiropractic Association (“TCA or “Event Organizers”) and you, the attendee (“Event Participant”). The TCA West Texas Conference 2026 will take place at the Cotton Court Hotel (the “Venue”), Lubbock, Texas, March 27-28, 2026. This Agreement includes and incorporates by reference the Privacy Policy/Terms of Use posted in the footer below. All written notice and requests, including requests for a copy of the posted Registration Terms and Conditions, as well as the Privacy Policy/Terms of Use, shall be sent to TCA at [email protected] or TCA, 1122 Colorado Street, Suite 307, Austin, TX 78701.
Agreement
By agreeing to these Terms and Conditions, you understand that you are registering to attend the TCA West Texas Conference 2026, an event managed by TCA, and all fees associated with your participation at the event are payable in full as per TCA’s payment terms. You may register on behalf of others; however, you are deemed to be liable for all associated fees for all Event Participants you register. Should you require assistance at any time, please do not hesitate to contact TCA via email or phone prior to finalizing your registration.
Registration Confirmation
On completion of your registration, a confirmation email will be sent to your individual email address. Please check your registration carefully. Should an error have been made, please contact TCA within 24 hours via email or withdraw or amend your registration. Should you not contact TCA within 24 hours, a cancellation fee will apply.
Registration Payment Terms
Payment of your registration fee and any selected add-ons are due on completion of your registration. A receipt will be emailed to you with confirmation of your registration payment. All fees are payable upon registration or prior to commencement of the Event to ensure admission, unless by prior arrangement.
Registration Cancellation & Refund Policy
Should circumstances change and you are unable to attend the TCA West Texas Conference 2026 you must contact TCA to receive a refund.
The TCA West Texas Conference 2026 refund policy is as follows (all amounts are in US Dollars):
· All cancellations are subject to a $50.00 administration fee.
· Cancellation before March 5, 2026: 50% refund of registration fee.
· Cancellations after March 5, 2026, failure to notify or no shows will not receive a refund.
TCA shall refund the remaining fees, if any, within thirty (30) days of receipt of the cancellation notice. Please remember that cancelling your registration does not automatically cancel your hotel and travel arrangements. Individuals are responsible for cancelling their own hotel and travel reservations.
Refunds will be made in the following ways:
Should the Event be cancelled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, TCA will attempt to process a refund within 90 days of such circumstances becoming known. Refunds will only be processed to the credit card or bank account of the individual, organization, or institution from which the payment was received. Should payment have been sent via check, you will be contacted to confirm your current mailing address, and a check will be mailed to you.
Badge Scanning/Sign-In Sheets
You may be asked to scan your badge or complete sign in sheets either at exhibit booths and/or session rooms. Please note scanning of your badge or signing in is required to receive continuing education hours. When your badge is scanned by exhibitors and/or sponsors during the TCA West Texas Conference 2026, you are opting-in to receiving communications from that entity. You will be subject to their communications and privacy policy and must opt out with them directly.
Photography, Audio and Video Recording
The TCA West Texas Conference 2026 is held in a public space; therefore, TCA does not prohibit participants, exhibitors, sponsors, news organizations or other companies from photographing or video or audiotaping some TCA West Texas Conference 2025 activities. TCA reserves the right to use images taken at the TCA West Texas Conference 2026 with your photograph and/or likeness in future marketing materials.
No audio or video recording is permitted during any sessions, without written permission from the TCA. Photographs may be taken, as long as they are not disruptive to the session attendees and speaker. The session speaker and/or TCA has the right to stop all unapproved photography at any time.
Exhibitor Badge Control
TCA West Texas Conference 2026 issued credentials are the sole property of the TCA must be surrendered upon demand to TCA Conference Representatives. TCA West Texas Conference 2026 issued credentials must be prominently displayed during the TCA West Texas Conference 2026 and are non-transferrable. False certification, misuse, or any other method to deceive TCA, will be just cause for expelling the exhibitor and their representative(s) from TCA West Texas Conference 2026 and/or banning them from future TCA events.
Any exhibitor’s representative, misuse of an exhibitor’s badge, or any other method or device used to assist unauthorized personnel to gain admittance to the exhibit floor, will be just cause for expelling the exhibitor and their representative(s) from the exhibit floor and/or banning them from future TCA events. This would also warrant the removal of the exhibitor’s booth from the floor without obligation on the part of TCA for a refund of any fees. The exhibitor, his/her employees and agents, and anyone claiming to be in the hall through the exhibitor, waives any rights or claims for damages arising out of the enforcement of this rule.
Solicitation of Attendees
TCA reserves the right to escort any individual from the TCA West Texas Conference 2026 who is reported to be soliciting outside the Exposition Hall and/or who is not a TCA West Texas Conference 2026 sponsor or exhibitor. TCA encourages attendees to support the paid sponsors and exhibitors who, in turn, are supporting the profession. TCA asks that you not to speak with any non-sponsor/non-exhibitor during the TCA West Texas Conference 2026 hours.
Drones
The use of Drones/Unmanned Aircrafts (“UAV”) is strictly prohibited at all times throughout the entire venue and the adjacent areas outside of the venue. UAV’s are devices that are used or intended to be used for flight in the air with no onboard pilot (either controlled manually or through an autopilot using a data link to connect the pilot to the UAV).
Admittance
In its sole discretion and without refund, TCA Conference Organizers reserve the right to refuse admittance to or expel from the TCA West Texas Conference 2026 anyone that it determines is behaving in a manner that could be disruptive to the TCA West Texas Conference 2025 or any other attendee.
PRIVACY STATEMENT
To request that TCA remove your name from future communications, please email, mail, or call TCA and specify the name, company name, address and/or email you are requesting to have removed to:
Texas Chiropractic Association
1122 Colorado Street, Suite 307
Austin, TX 78701
e: [email protected]
p: (512) 477-9292 | f: (512) 477-9296
The views expressed by any TCA West Texas Conference 2026 attendee, speaker, exhibitor, or sponsor are not necessarily those of the TCA, TCA Conference Organizers, the TCA Board of Directors, or TCA Staff. All TCA West Texas Conference 2025 attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors are solely responsible for the content of any and all individual or corporation presentations, marketing collateral, advertising and online web content.
FORCE MAJEURE
TCA shall not be held responsible for any delay or failure in performance of its obligations hereunder to the extent such delay or failure is caused by fire, flood, strike, civil, governmental or military authority, acts of God, acts of terrorism, acts of war, epidemics, the availability of the venue or other similar causes beyond its reasonable control and without the fault or negligence of TCA or its subcontractors. For one or more of such reasons, TCA may postpone, reschedule, or cancel the event without liability on the part of TCA. In the event TCA West Texas Conference 2025 cannot be held or is postponed pursuant to this section, TCA shall not be liable to attendee for any damages, costs, or losses incurred, such as transportation costs, accommodations costs, or financial losses. TCA will review refund and/or fee transfer requests, submitted in writing, for approval on a situational basis.
This Agreement is between Texas Chiropractic Association (“TCA or “Event Organizers”) and you, the attendee (“Event Participant”). The TCA West Texas Conference 2026 will take place at the Cotton Court Hotel (the “Venue”), Lubbock, Texas, March 27-28, 2026. This Agreement includes and incorporates by reference the Privacy Policy/Terms of Use posted in the footer below. All written notice and requests, including requests for a copy of the posted Registration Terms and Conditions, as well as the Privacy Policy/Terms of Use, shall be sent to TCA at [email protected] or TCA, 1122 Colorado Street, Suite 307, Austin, TX 78701.
Agreement
By agreeing to these Terms and Conditions, you understand that you are registering to attend the TCA West Texas Conference 2026, an event managed by TCA, and all fees associated with your participation at the event are payable in full as per TCA’s payment terms. You may register on behalf of others; however, you are deemed to be liable for all associated fees for all Event Participants you register. Should you require assistance at any time, please do not hesitate to contact TCA via email or phone prior to finalizing your registration.
Registration Confirmation
On completion of your registration, a confirmation email will be sent to your individual email address. Please check your registration carefully. Should an error have been made, please contact TCA within 24 hours via email or withdraw or amend your registration. Should you not contact TCA within 24 hours, a cancellation fee will apply.
Registration Payment Terms
Payment of your registration fee and any selected add-ons are due on completion of your registration. A receipt will be emailed to you with confirmation of your registration payment. All fees are payable upon registration or prior to commencement of the Event to ensure admission, unless by prior arrangement.
Registration Cancellation & Refund Policy
Should circumstances change and you are unable to attend the TCA West Texas Conference 2026 you must contact TCA to receive a refund.
The TCA West Texas Conference 2026 refund policy is as follows (all amounts are in US Dollars):
· All cancellations are subject to a $50.00 administration fee.
· Cancellation before March 5, 2026: 50% refund of registration fee.
· Cancellations after March 5, 2026, failure to notify or no shows will not receive a refund.
TCA shall refund the remaining fees, if any, within thirty (30) days of receipt of the cancellation notice. Please remember that cancelling your registration does not automatically cancel your hotel and travel arrangements. Individuals are responsible for cancelling their own hotel and travel reservations.
Refunds will be made in the following ways:
Should the Event be cancelled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, TCA will attempt to process a refund within 90 days of such circumstances becoming known. Refunds will only be processed to the credit card or bank account of the individual, organization, or institution from which the payment was received. Should payment have been sent via check, you will be contacted to confirm your current mailing address, and a check will be mailed to you.
Badge Scanning/Sign-In Sheets
You may be asked to scan your badge or complete sign in sheets either at exhibit booths and/or session rooms. Please note scanning of your badge or signing in is required to receive continuing education hours. When your badge is scanned by exhibitors and/or sponsors during the TCA West Texas Conference 2026, you are opting-in to receiving communications from that entity. You will be subject to their communications and privacy policy and must opt out with them directly.
Photography, Audio and Video Recording
The TCA West Texas Conference 2026 is held in a public space; therefore, TCA does not prohibit participants, exhibitors, sponsors, news organizations or other companies from photographing or video or audiotaping some TCA West Texas Conference 2025 activities. TCA reserves the right to use images taken at the TCA West Texas Conference 2026 with your photograph and/or likeness in future marketing materials.
No audio or video recording is permitted during any sessions, without written permission from the TCA. Photographs may be taken, as long as they are not disruptive to the session attendees and speaker. The session speaker and/or TCA has the right to stop all unapproved photography at any time.
Exhibitor Badge Control
TCA West Texas Conference 2026 issued credentials are the sole property of the TCA must be surrendered upon demand to TCA Conference Representatives. TCA West Texas Conference 2026 issued credentials must be prominently displayed during the TCA West Texas Conference 2026 and are non-transferrable. False certification, misuse, or any other method to deceive TCA, will be just cause for expelling the exhibitor and their representative(s) from TCA West Texas Conference 2026 and/or banning them from future TCA events.
Any exhibitor’s representative, misuse of an exhibitor’s badge, or any other method or device used to assist unauthorized personnel to gain admittance to the exhibit floor, will be just cause for expelling the exhibitor and their representative(s) from the exhibit floor and/or banning them from future TCA events. This would also warrant the removal of the exhibitor’s booth from the floor without obligation on the part of TCA for a refund of any fees. The exhibitor, his/her employees and agents, and anyone claiming to be in the hall through the exhibitor, waives any rights or claims for damages arising out of the enforcement of this rule.
Solicitation of Attendees
TCA reserves the right to escort any individual from the TCA West Texas Conference 2026 who is reported to be soliciting outside the Exposition Hall and/or who is not a TCA West Texas Conference 2026 sponsor or exhibitor. TCA encourages attendees to support the paid sponsors and exhibitors who, in turn, are supporting the profession. TCA asks that you not to speak with any non-sponsor/non-exhibitor during the TCA West Texas Conference 2026 hours.
Drones
The use of Drones/Unmanned Aircrafts (“UAV”) is strictly prohibited at all times throughout the entire venue and the adjacent areas outside of the venue. UAV’s are devices that are used or intended to be used for flight in the air with no onboard pilot (either controlled manually or through an autopilot using a data link to connect the pilot to the UAV).
Admittance
In its sole discretion and without refund, TCA Conference Organizers reserve the right to refuse admittance to or expel from the TCA West Texas Conference 2026 anyone that it determines is behaving in a manner that could be disruptive to the TCA West Texas Conference 2025 or any other attendee.
PRIVACY STATEMENT
To request that TCA remove your name from future communications, please email, mail, or call TCA and specify the name, company name, address and/or email you are requesting to have removed to:
Texas Chiropractic Association
1122 Colorado Street, Suite 307
Austin, TX 78701
e: [email protected]
p: (512) 477-9292 | f: (512) 477-9296
The views expressed by any TCA West Texas Conference 2026 attendee, speaker, exhibitor, or sponsor are not necessarily those of the TCA, TCA Conference Organizers, the TCA Board of Directors, or TCA Staff. All TCA West Texas Conference 2025 attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors are solely responsible for the content of any and all individual or corporation presentations, marketing collateral, advertising and online web content.
FORCE MAJEURE
TCA shall not be held responsible for any delay or failure in performance of its obligations hereunder to the extent such delay or failure is caused by fire, flood, strike, civil, governmental or military authority, acts of God, acts of terrorism, acts of war, epidemics, the availability of the venue or other similar causes beyond its reasonable control and without the fault or negligence of TCA or its subcontractors. For one or more of such reasons, TCA may postpone, reschedule, or cancel the event without liability on the part of TCA. In the event TCA West Texas Conference 2025 cannot be held or is postponed pursuant to this section, TCA shall not be liable to attendee for any damages, costs, or losses incurred, such as transportation costs, accommodations costs, or financial losses. TCA will review refund and/or fee transfer requests, submitted in writing, for approval on a situational basis.
