Maryland Chiropractic Association

October 26-28, 2018

Crowne Plaza Annapolis Hotel

173 Jennifer Road

Annapolis, Maryland 21401

2018 Fall Convention & Continuing Education Forum FOR CHIROPRACTORS AND CAs

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1:00 p.m. Registration1:30 p.m. Functional Immunology in Clinical Practice (DCs Only)

PRESENTED BY RUSSELL JAFFE, MDThis presentation discusses detection of true delayed allergy / hypersensitivity reactions to foods and chemicals based on cell cultures of body’s lymphocytes that can provide answers to the host hospitality to chronic illness. Combining this with a standardized health appraisal questionnaire and an alkalinizing dietary and lifestyle plan can help restore tolerance, repair ability and to achieve sustained remissions in chronic autoimmune and immune dysfunction conditions. <Sponsored by Perque>

3:30 p.m. The Applications of Botanicals in the Chiropractic Practice (DCs & CAs/Staff)

PRESENTED BY DR. LYNN SHUMAKE, PDDr. Lynn Shumake will review the most effective botanical ingredients used in pain and inflammation management and soft tissue injury recovery. Shumake brings together the art and sciences of compounding pharmacy, natural medicines and nutrition. As a compounding pharmacist, Dr. Shumake specializes in creating medications custom formulated for patients and their specific needs. <Sponsored by 24-7 Relief and Recovery >

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8:30 a.m. Get Back in the Game – How Laser Photobiomodulation Can Get Faster Results (DCs & CAs/Staff)

PRESENTED BY KIRK GAIR, DC, IDE Most doctors do not fully understand what their lasers do and are unaware of the immense volume of research that supports their uses. This seminar will not only teach the doctors the incredible volume of research behind their lasers that supports many uses in practice that will set them apart from their competition, it will also give them the tools to help insulate them from the threats of diminished insurance reimbursements and delayed personal injury payouts. <Sponsored by Erchonia >

When Brains Collide – Prevention of Concussion and Head Injury (DCs & CAs/Staff) PRESENTED BY DR. MICHAEL LEWIS, MDIn this presentation, you will learn the basics of brain structure and protective nutrients, how to optimize the brain protective nutrients in your diet and how these nutrients can help the brain heal after mild and severe injury. <Sponsored by Anabolic Laboratories>

10:15 a.m. Break with Exhibitors10:45 a.m. Seminars Continue12:30 p.m. Lunch & Annual Membership Meeting2:00 p.m. Medicare Coding and OIG Audits (DCs and CAs/Staff)

PRESENTED BY CES SOYRINGBasic covered codes and fees, along with non-covered services and the ABN form will be discussed as well as diagnosis codes and MC LCD codes. You will also learn about prohibited billing and maintenance care, treatment plans and daily notes. Don’t forget about CERT/RAC/OIG audits. <Sponsored by Ty Talcott, DC >

Mastering the Disc: Effective Disc Reducing Exercises for the Cervical and Lumbar Spine (DCs Only)

PRESENTED BY JON LESCH, DCDr. Lesch has the distinction of being certified in both McKenzie Therapy and Mulligan Therapy, and with his unique background, has been able to streamline some of the best techniques of the chiropractic, physical therapy and athletic training professions to form a simple and effective protocol for managing the evaluation and treatment of cervical and lumbar intervertebral disc disorders. Upon completion of this course, doctors will have a new set of diagnostic and treatment skills. <Sponsored by MCA >

4:15 p.m. Break with Exhibitors4:45 p.m. Seminars Continue6:00 p.m. 90th Anniversary / Cocktails with Exhibitors

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8:30 a.m. Introduction to Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DCs & Staff) PRESENTED BY ALEX EARL, DC Dr. Earl will discuss and demonstrate the basis of human movement: support, stepping forward, the biomechanics of motor function, the verticalization process & functional joint centration in postural development. Demonstrate how to evaluate and correct poor respiratory patterns, and assess the integrated stabilizing system of the spine both visually and utilizing dynamic functional tests. He demonstrate how to integrate corrective exercises based on the DNS functional tests and developmental positions in supine, prone, low kneeling, oblique sit, and quadruped global movements. <Sponsored by Midwest Rehab Institute >

The Neurology of Posture (DCs Only) PRESENTED BY DENNIS BUCKLEY, DC Proper neurological function is one of the primary goals in chiropractic care. This program will help the practitioner be more skilled at recognizing nervous system imbalances through one of the most obvious but sometimes overlooked presentations of posture. Posture can effect neurology and improper neurology creates a certain posture. <Sponsored by Foot Levelers >

10:15 a.m. Break with Exhibitors

12:30 p.m. Adjourn

Featured Speakers

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Russell Jaffe, MD, PhD As a physician and scientist who aspired to be comprehensive, objective, empiric and experiential, Dr. Jaffe started his career searching for deeper understanding, wisdom, evidence and insight in mechanisms of health. Through intense curiosity and learned skepticism, Dr. Jaffe sought to debunk the best-known advocates of

a variety of health promotion and healing systems. What started as a journey to disprove holistic forms of care became a rich educational experience that transformed Dr. Jaffe into a student and then researcher in such areas a Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, active meditation, homeopathy, and manipulative arts.

Lynn Shumake, PDDr. Lynn Shumake brings together the art and sciences of compounding pharmacy, natural medicines and nutrition. Dr. Shumake specializes in creating medications custom formulated for patients and their specific needs. Dr. Shumake has completed expeditions to both the Amazon and Belize rainforests with the famous botanist , medicinal

plants expert and author, Dr. James Duke’s expedition; “Pharmacy From The Rainforest” to study traditional medicine and medicinal plants with local midwives and shamans.

Alex Earl, DCDr. Alex Earl is a DNS Practitioner from West Chicago, Illinois. He serves as the Team Chiropractic Physician for the Chicago Red Stars women’s professional soccer team, along with working as the Director of Sports Medicine at Wheaton Academy High School in West Chicago, IL. Dr. Earl utilizes DNS daily, whether with a high-level athlete or a

blue-collar worker. Dr. Earl and his wife have four wonderful kids, which has provided additional opportunity to learn the DNS movement principles.

Dennis Buckley, DCDr. Dennis Buckley graduated from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in 1993 with honors. He started practicing in Pasadena and worked with as an associate doctor for 11 years. He moved to the new Los Angeles College of chiropractic Pasadena clinic as a private practitioner and clinician. In March of 2009, he started The Health Advantage Health

and Wellness Center and in 2015 started Health Advantage Physical Medicine.

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Michael Lewis, MDAuthor of the new book, When Brains Collide, Michael Lewis, MD is an expert on brain health and the prevention, management, and rehabilitation of concussions and traumatic brain injury (TBI). He founded the non-profit Brain Health Education and Research Institute (BrainHealthEducation.org) when he retired as a Colonel after a 31-year

career in the U.S. Army. He now operates BrainCARE, where he fosters better brain health for his patients. Dr. Lewis is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his postgraduate training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Johns Hopkins University, and Walter Reed Army Institute of Research.

Jon Lesch, DCDr. Jonathan Lesch is a 1997 graduate of New York Chiropractic College. He has been in private practice in Auburn, NY since 1998, specializing in spinal rehabilitation. Dr. Lesch has the distinction of being certified in both McKenzie Therapy and Mulligan Therapy for close to 20 years. With his unique background, Dr. Lesch has been able to streamline

some of the best techniques of the chiropractic, physical therapy and athletic training professions to form a simple and effective approach for the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the spine and extremities.

Ces SoyringCes Soyring is well known as a speaker and consultant in the chiropractic community. Her expertise in administrative and insurance issues is unsurpassed. She is a published author and writes a weekly newsletter for the chiropractic profession. Ces has been a speaker at the Texas Chiropractic Association’s (TCA) annual Mid-Winter and

various States’ Conventions, the Texas Chiropractic College’s (TCC) Homecoming, and CA conventions for the past several years. Over the past thirty-four years, Ces has been at the forefront of pioneering inroads for chiropractic assistants.

Kirk Gair, DC, IDE Dr. Gair graduated with Honors from Southern California University of Health Sciences in 1999. Since then, his longtime friend and mentor, Dr Datis Kharrazian, have also trained him in Functional Medicine and Functional Neurology. He began utilizing Cold Laser Treatments in 2004

and combining them with traditional chiropractic treatments to get some amazing results.

Hotel AccommodationsAll MCA Convention activities will take place at the Crowne Plaza Annapolis Hotel. Special room rates of only $145/night plus tax (single or double) have been negotiated for those attending the convention. Room reservations should be made directly with the hotel by calling the registration desk at 410-266-3131 or 800-439-4749. Be sure to advise the hotel that you are with the MCA Fall Convention, and make sure to make your reservations by the September 25, 2018 cut-off date.

Cancellation PolicyThere will be a $50 fee if cancellation is received by the MCA September 29 – October 13. There is no refund available if cancellation is received by the MCA after October 14. Cancellations must be received in writing in the MCA offices by the above deadlines.

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2018 Fall Convention & Continuing Education Forum FOR CHIROPRACTORS AND CAsOctober 26-28, 2018

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