Fueling Vitality: The Role of GLP-1 in Enhancing Mitochondrial Health and Longevity — Clinical Insights into the Gut-Joint Connection

Longevity is no longer a passive pursuit—it’s an intentional strategy rooted in science, systems biology, and clinical innovation. As the modern healthcare paradigm shifts from disease treatment to health optimization, GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) has emerged as a pivotal hormone in metabolic regulation and the orchestration of cellular health and resilience.

This presentation delves into GLP-1’s expanding role beyond glycemic control, highlighting its impact on mitochondrial efficiency, cellular longevity, and systemic inflammation. Groundbreaking research reveals GLP-1’s ability to enhance mitochondrial biogenesis, fortify the gut barrier, and reduce pro-inflammatory cytokine activity—mechanisms that are highly relevant to joint integrity and chronic pain resolution.

Of particular interest to chiropractors is GLP-1’s influence on the gut-joint axis, a powerful yet underrecognized pathway linking microbiome health, immune activation, and musculoskeletal degeneration. These insights support the chiropractic philosophy of addressing the root cause through integrative, whole-body care.

Join Dr. Robert Silverman as he presents a forward-thinking, clinically applicable framework that integrates GLP-1 modulation with mitochondrial-targeted protocols. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to promote vitality, extend healthspan, and optimize patient outcomes through a new lens on aging—from the inside out.

Speaker:  Dr. Robert Silverman
Speaker sponsored by:  NutriDyn
Classroom:  Mirabella EF

Sports Massage for Runners: Addressing the Needs of the Endurance Athlete

This course is designed for those who want to deepen their understanding of sports massage with a specific focus on endurance athletes, particularly runners. The course will blend essential theory with hands-on technique to help massage professionals effectively support runners throughout their training cycles, including pre-event preparation, post-event recovery, and injury management. Participants will walk away with practical skills and confidence to integrate sports massage into a runner’s wellness routine.

Speaker:  Donna K. Suchecki, LMT
Classroom:  Mirabella GH

This course is open to CTAs licensed 3 years or more, LMTs and DCs.
If you have a portable massage table that you can bring for use in the class, that would be appreciated.
Due to the hands-on nature of this course, it is limited to a maximum of 50 attendees.  

DCs who wish to attend this course should register for 8 hours on Friday and select this course from the pop-up menu.  This course is 6 hours, the remaining 2 hours will be completed in the General Session class.

Doctors' Boundaries, Ethics & Jurisprudence

The Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners requires all newly-licensed Tennessee chiropractors to complete a one-time six (6) hour board-approved course in risk management, sexual/professional boundaries, and Tennessee statutory and regulatory chiropractic jurisprudence. This course is designed to help the newly-licensed chiropractor more clearly understand all issues surrounding the profession of chiropractic in Tennessee.

Speaker:  Tiffany Stevens, ED, CTA, CXT
Classroom:  TBA

Neuro-Nutrition & Beyond: Functional Tools for Brain Health

Dr.  Berry will present a comprehensive exploration of the critical intersection between nutrition, neurology and functional medicine. The first hour lays a strong foundation in neuro-nutritional principles, focusing on mitochondrial health, neuro-immunology and essential nutrients for cognitive function. Attendees will gain insights into the mechanisms behind mitochondrial dysfunction in neurodegenerative conditions, the role of the gut-brain-immune axis in chronic neuroinflammation and the key dietary and nutraceutical interventions that support optimal brain performance and resilience.

Building upon this foundation, the second hour equips practitioners with advanced clinical tools and strategies to assess and enhance brain health. Dr. Berry delves into functional neurology applications, such as brain-based rehabilitation and low-level laser therapy, and emphasizes the value of personalized care through genomic, epigenetic and functional lab analysis. The session culminates in integrative case studies that highlight how neuro-nutritional interventions can be effectively combined with advanced therapeutic tools to improve patient outcomes in complex neurological cases. This course is ideal for clinicians seeking a deeper, more actionable understanding of the latest advancements in brain-focused functional medicine.

Speaker:  Dr. Trevor Berry
Speaker sponsored by:  Erchonia
Classroom:  Mirabella EF

Time to Set Your Office on Fire: Leveraging Knowledge, Research, and Evidence-Based Care to Demystify Stroke Issues and Guidelines

Hour 1 will take an otherwise boring topic and make it fun. We will reveal how to not just survive, but thrive in today’s healthcare, evidence-based world. This lecture will bridge the gap between the evidence-based and philosophy camps and explain how to remain true to your beliefs while minimizing the perceived challenges of third-party pay. We will explain the difference between guidelines and typical frequency and duration parameters and care driven by response to care and patient outcomes. We will remove the mystery and angst related to clinical guidelines and third party pay and provide suggestions on patient care and education. Monday morning will be different once you attend this lecture.

Hour 2 will delve into clinical risk management and taking the mystery out of the CVA issue.  We have all heard it! “It’s OK to visit a chiropractor, but don’t let them touch your neck!” Fear mongering is real and pervasive in the medical world. Dr. Farabaugh will review the issues related to stroke and discuss what DCs can do to combat the massive misinformation. At the same time, he will discuss the clinical implementation of strategies to identify patients who are elevated risk, in order to lessen the chances of an event occurring related to your care. Attendees will participate in clinical vignettes and discuss how to respond to real-life situations. The lecture will include specific action steps for the DC to implement Monday morning.

Speaker:  Dr. Ronald Farabaugh
Classroom:  Mirabella EF

CTA/CXT Boundaries, Ethics & Jurisprudence

The Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners requires all newly-licensed Tennessee Chiropractic Therapy Assistants (CTAs) and Chiropractic X-Ray Technologists (CXTs) to complete a one-time, two (2) hour board-approved course in risk management, sexual/professional boundaries, and jurisprudence. This course is designed to help newly-licensed and established CTAs and CXTs define all issues surrounding those boundaries.

Speaker:  Tiffany Stevens, ED, CTA, CXT
Classroom:  TBA

The Chiropractic Solution to Bulletproofing High-Performance Shoulders

Chiropractors who can effectively treat shoulders will be famous in their community. Many people are struggling with shoulder injuries, yet many medical providers do not take a systematic approach to fixing the underlying issue, and instead address just the symptoms. Chiropractors have a unique skill set and a unique opportunity to be heroes in this situation by addressing the symptoms along with underlying pathology.

Since many chiropractic practices are also involved in high-performance treatment and rehab for athletes, a skilled chiropractic team can play an outstanding role in assessing and treating the most common shoulder conditions. In fact, no other profession has the knowledge, assessment and treatment skills, and immediate intervention abilities that modern chiropractors possess to address these issues.

This course will lead to a deeper understanding of the structures of the shoulder, how to measure and assess them, and how to judge their function and patency as the first step in becoming the leader in your community for painful shoulder conditions. Dr. Satterlee will also delve into tactical skills for the fastest and most efficient treatment and rehab strategies.

Speaker:  Dr Josh Satterlee
This is a shared DC/CTA session in the general session classroom.  After the morning break, CTAs will continue the remaining 4 hours of their education in Mirabella HIJ with Dr. Satterlee.
Classroom:  Mirabella EF

Neuro-Nutrition in Practice: Breakout Application Lab for Brain Health

This interactive breakout session is designed to expand upon the foundational material covered in the main lecture, “Neuro-Nutrition & Beyond: Functional Tools for Brain Health.” Attendees will participate in advanced clinical application discussions that explore how to translate neuro-nutritional concepts into real-world practice. Through interactive case discussions, peer collaboration, and focused implementation strategies, clinicians will leave with immediately actionable tools to improve neurological and cognitive outcomes in their patient populations. Emphasis will be placed on functional neurology integration, mitochondrial and inflammatory testing and targeted supplementation.

Speaker:  Dr. Trevor Berry
Speaker sponsored by:  Erchonia
This 2-hour breakout course is an additional option available for DCs.  Class size may be limited.
Classroom:  Broadlands

The Chiropractic Solution to Bulletproofing High-Performance Shoulders

Speaker:  Dr. Josh Satterlee
This is a continuation of the CTA session, Bulletproofing High Performance Shoulders
Classroom:  Mirabella HIJ

Money, Mistakes & Medicare: Protecting Your Practice Through Smart Policy & Compliance

In today’s high-risk regulatory environment, financial and compliance missteps can cost chiropractic practices more than just revenue—they can jeopardize the entire practice. This session blends the essentials of Medicare compliance with real-world strategies for building airtight financial and discount policies. From dual fee schedules and inducement pitfalls to understanding Medicare’s requirements, you’ll walk away with clear systems and actionable tools to help you keep your payments, stay compliant, and sleep better at night.

Speakers:  Dr. Evan Gwilliam & Heather Simmons-Ellis
Speaker sponsor:  ChiroHealthUSA
Classroom:  Mirabella EF

Four Key Principles for Better Patient Compliance

This dynamic 2-hour class will equip chiropractic professionals with four actionable principles to significantly improve patient compliance, leading to enhanced clinical outcomes and stronger patient relationships. Participants will learn practical strategies and communication techniques to foster patient understanding, buy-in, and adherence to recommended care plans. This course emphasizes a proactive approach to patient engagement and retention.

Speakers:  Dr. Miles Bodzin & Holly Jensen
Speaker sponsor:  Cash Practice
This course is part of our Tri-Star Track which is open to your entire team!  This course does not offer continuing education credit.
Classroom:  Cambridge

Building the AI Powered Practice: The Three Critical Secrets of Artificial Intelligence

This course dives into the transformative role of emerging technologies, and data-driven approaches are advancing modern chiropractic care. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of clinical algorithms, background data, and evidence-based behavior change science, with a focus on their application within the chiropractic practice. Dr. Greenstein will also examine critical issues in data privacy and security, and review the clinical implications of big data through analysis of a large-scale, 4,000+ patient chiropractic study.

Participants will review practical clinical use cases of artificial intelligence in chiropractic, highlighting its role in improving outcomes and supporting evidence-based decision-making.  The role of mobile health technology and gamification will be explored in depth, particularly regarding their effectiveness in enhancing patient adherence to treatment plans and home exercises.  You will gain a deeper understanding of Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM), including its value in improving patient outcomes, promoting behavior change, and reducing overall healthcare costs.  By the end of the course, you will be better prepared to leverage technology and data to deliver higher-value, patient-centered care.

Speaker:  Dr. Jay Greenstein
Speaker sponsored by:  Infinedi
Classroom:  Mirabella EF

Easy Coding for Chiropractic

Coding and billing doesn’t have to be hard. Join Dr. Gwilliam, Senior Vice President of Practisync, certified coder and auditor, as he breaks down the most common codes used in chiropractic offices. Learn to avoid coding and related documentation mistakes that cost you money and keep you too busy to take care of patients. With a thorough understanding of what you need to do to remain compliant you will be able to rest well at night and minimize your practice-related anxiety.

Speaker:  Dr. Evan Gwilliam
Speaker sponsored by:  ChiroHealthUSA
This course is part of our Tri-Star Track which is open to your entire team!  This course does not offer continuing education credit.
Classroom:  Cambridge

Panel Discussion: Talking Through Timely Topics

Healthcare is ever-changing and providers are regularly impacted in significant ways by updated research, technology and policy changes. End the day with this discussion featuring our expert panelists sharing their knowledge covering a broad array of topics in a powerful fast-paced format. Panelists will share quick tidbits, best practices and more, including audience Q&A.

Panelists:  TBA
Classroom:  Mirabella EF

The 3 Ps of Communication: Purpose, Procedures & Policies for the Chiropractic Assistant

Patients like structure and consistency in their care and come to your office with a purpose. As a chiropractic assistant, you play a vital part in patient care through communication, compassion, and empathy. Systems, policies, and scripting help create an understanding of belonging and how patients create consistency with their care while the staff supports the doctor’s recommendations. This two-hour presentation will give you the confidence and the skills necessary to support your doctor and the patients you serve in your community.

Speaker:  Cindy Parks
Speaker sponsored by: GoWellnessTV
This course is part of our Tri-Star Track which is open to your entire team!  This course does not offer continuing education credit.
Classroom:  Cambridge

The Six Tier Strategic Scientific Principles in Treating Elite Athletes

the integration of foundational movement principles and advanced strength training methodologies. Designed for professionals working with competitive athletes, the course emphasizes the importance of developing proper breathing mechanics, enhancing whole-body stability, and progressing through the key pillars of physical development: strength endurance, hypertrophy, and explosive power.

Participants will learn how to assess and correct dysfunctional movement patterns, apply evidence-based strategies to improve neuromuscular control, and implement progressive training systems that support both injury prevention and peak performance. The course bridges the gap between rehabilitation and high-level athletic training, offering a systematic guide to restoring movement quality, rebuilding foundational strength, and ultimately transforming the athlete into a resilient, high-performing competitor.

You will leave equipped with the knowledge and skills to elevate your athletes from recovery to readiness—and from good to great.

Speaker:  Dr. Thomas Solecki
This course is open CTAs as an additional option for their continuing education credit.
Classroom:  Mirabella EF

Analgesic Mechanisms for Acupuncture/Acupuncture & Gait Related Disorders

During this introductory portion of the lecture,  Dr. Ivo will discuss the mechanisms, pathways and neurophysiology involved with pain production as well as how acupuncture may act to suppress pain at the local, segmental and cortical levels.

Participants will also explore gait, gait biomechanics and needling remediation for the acupuncturist seeking to treat some of the more common locomotion related abnormalities. The gait cycle, along with the biomechanical events occurring within are presented, emphasizing the muscular actions and how they relate to the stomach, spleen, kidney, bladder, gallbladder and liver channels. General and condition specific treatment theory and principles are presented.

Speaker: Dr. Ivo Waerlop
This 6-hour course is for DCs with acupuncture certification.
Classroom:  Cambridge

Improving Exam Performance

When a new patient enters a chiropractic office, their expectations can vary widely — and in many cases, they may not know what to expect at all. This uncertainty can create a fear of the unknown, serving as a barrier to seeking care. While orthopedic and neurological testing procedures are standardized across many healthcare disciplines, chiropractic offices often lack uniformity in how new patient examinations are conducted and presented.

Dr. McKinley will address a critical, yet overlooked, aspect of chiropractic care: the need for consistency and clarity in the new patient evaluation process. By focusing on the elements chiropractic physicians share — including orthopedic and neurological exams and x-ray evaluations — and considering information from laser, 3D foot scans, this course aims to develop a unified, repeatable approach to the new patient experience.

Participants will explore how to organize and present evaluations in a way that fosters patient confidence and professional cohesion. With a consistent system in place, patients are more likely to feel at ease, understand what to expect, and follow through with care.

You will leave this course with:

• A streamlined, effective evaluation system for new patients.
• Strategies to build trust and confidence in your practice.
• Tools to promote greater consistency among chiropractic providers.
• Insights into reducing barriers that prevent patients from beginning care.

By establishing a shared standard of care, we can help create a more welcoming and predictable environment for patients — and a more confident, unified front among chiropractic professionals.

Speaker:  Dr. Jeffrey McKinley
Speaker sponsored by:  Foot Levelers
This course is open CTAs as an additional option for their continuing education credit.
Classroom:  Mirabella EF