Presentations

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The 10 Myths of Chiropractic Philosophy
Rob Sinnott, D.C. (2 hrs)
This discussion will cover some of the most widely held myths concerning the rationale of our philosophy.  Due to the myths surrounding this subject, our profession has been handicapped into a medical mode of thought.  After all, the only thing more dangerous than a lack of knowledge is a half-truth in disguise as truth.  One by one we will consider both the most widespread and the most dangerous positions concerning our unique Chiropractic philosophy and bring them to a clear understanding.  We will also discuss the most effective way to undo the damage to the profession caused by such misleading information and how the facts will make you a better Chiropractor. back to schedule

Advanced Coding
Greg Lonscak, D.C. (3 hrs)
Join Dr. Lonscak and his expertise as he introduces you to ICD-9 and CPT coding, definitions, common diagnosis’ in chiropractic practice, exam codes and common coding mistakes. back to schedule

Advanced Documentation
Greg Lonscak, D.C. (3 hrs)
This presentation will examine Medical Necessity and Treatment Planning and what data should be in a treatment plan.  He will help you bulletproof your practice and teach you how to document properly to reduce risk and liability. back to schedule

Analysis of the paper "An epidemiological examination of the subluxation construct using Hill's criteria of causation”
John Hart, D.C. (1 hr)
This presentation will examine the above article and offer Dr. Hart’s own published response.  Additionally he will provide the attendee with guidelines for writing your own case study.back to schedule

Animals are Subluxated Too!
Natasha Jaskiewicz, D.C. (2 hrs – no ce)
The ins and outs of how to incorporate animal chiropractic into your practice, case studies, and hands on palpation exercises to help familiarize you with the spines of our four legged patients.back to schedule

The Blueprint to Chiropractic Blogging Success
Brandon Harshe, D.C. (2 hrs – no ce)
Communicating your passion for chiropractic onto a blog is fantastic, but if no one is reading it, who cares? Dr. Brandon Harshe will share the internet marketing strategies that have propelled his blog, The Atlas of Life, into one of the most successful chiropractic blogs on the internet today.back to schedule

Educate BEFORE You Vaccinate
April Renée (2 hrs)
Mrs. Renee is the Keynote Speaker for Vaccine Injury Coalition (VIC) and former President of The Autism Autoimmunity Project (TAAP). Join her Friday as she discusses vaccine ingredients, exemption laws and shares over 20 years of research.back to schedule

From Passion to Action
Dr. Liam Schübel  (1 hr)
What is passion? How do you find it? How can you harness the power of action?              Join Dr. Schubel as he discusses these questions as well as The Success Mindset and The Schubel Terminator Method to achieving successback to schedule

How to Run a Really Cool Practice and Make a Really Big Profit
Steve Cagen, D.C. (2 hrs – no ce)
Running a really cool practice is simple once you discover who you are as a person and a chiropractor and then build a system around your personality and philosophy. During this program, Dr. Steve Cagen will show you how to tap into your potential and develop simple systems and procedure that you can begin using immediately to turn your office into the coolest and most profitable office in your town. Come with an open mind, a lot of enthusiasm, a brand new notebook and a full loaded pen.back to schedule

Infinite Principles
Various Speakers (2 hrs)
One of the most anticipated events at Lyceum is Saturday morning’s Infinite Principles at the amphitheatre.  Revive your passion for chiropractic as we share a powerful look at eight of the 33 Chiropractic Principles.back to schedule

Natural Laws of Healing
Nick Kapustka, D.C.  (2 hrs)
Do you want to facilitate healing? If so, you will want to be here for this pivotal talk as Nick Kapustka will discuss the laws that nature gives us to heal our being from the inside out. He will focus on healing in all four quadrants of our being (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual). Nick will show how a clear nerve system allows for these quadrants to come into harmony and express wholeness.  Chiropractors will gain important tools to help their practice grow through educating the people they adjust next week. Students will get a real life example of wholeness in a chiropractic studio and what that word, wholeness, truly is. Come and experience nature at its best.  back to schedule

Orthospinology, A Specific Upper Cervical Approach for Pediatric Care
Julie Mayer-Hunt, D.C. (2 hrs)
This program will review the bio-mechanics of the upper cervical junction in a newborn and the pediatric upper cervical spinal development and review of upper cervical adjusting procedures, including x-ray setup, table placement and case study reviews of pediatric patients.   Additionally, modified upper cervical adjusting procedure will be outlined when x-rays cannot be reasonably obtained.back to schedule

Palpation: Hooked on a Feeling
Mitzi Schwartzbauer, D.C., Ron Castellucci, D.C., Tim Allison, D.C.,
and John Porter, D.C. (4 hrs)
Sherman’s own experts will cover particular details of bony, motion and muscle palpation that are often neglected by practicing chiropractors. Special emphasis will be given to correlating spinal structure, biodynamic and visualization techniques with the palpatory exam. A concise pre and post evaluation will be administered for demonstration purposes.back to schedule

Perinatal Care
Jeanne Ohm, D.C. (4 hrs)
Join Dr. Ohm as she discusses the efficacy and protocol for care in pregnancy, helps you to understand the physiological changes and chiropractic considerations for the pregnant and laboring mother as well as current research on the injurious effects of c-sections, breech births and other assisted births.back to schedule

Professional Boundaries
Mario P. Fucinari D.C.  (2 hrs)
Dr. Fucinari’s brings his vast experience to Sherman College as he discusses professional boundaries, what situations leads to boundary issues, the warning signs and guidelines for the doctor and staff.back to schedule

Reorganizational Healing
Donny Epstein D.C. (4 hrs)
This seminar presents a greater understanding of influences and factors contributing to spinal reorganization and their direct relationship to an individual’s health and well-being.  The course expands from the presenter’s May 2009 Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine article Reorganizational Healing: A Paradigm for the Advancement of Wellness, Behavior Change, Holistic Practice, and Healing.back to schedule

Review of Diagnostic Imaging
John A.M. Taylor, D.C., DACBR (4 hrs)
This presentation will review four parts: Advanced Imaging of Intervertebral Disc Disorders, Imaging of Cervical Spine Trauma, Imaging of Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Trauma, Imaging of Biomechanics and Posture. back to schedule

Risk Management
Mario P. Fucinari D.C.  (2 hrs)
This seminar will review rules of documentation, fraud and abuse, HIPAA, OIG guidelines for compliance, diagnosis guideline in Risk Management and much more.back to schedule

The Roadmap to a 60 New Patient Month
Shane Walker, D.C. (1 hr – no ce)
New patients are the heartbeat of a thriving practice and keeping them is event more vital!  This one-hour presentation will discuss the specific, cutting-edge tools needed to have a blockbuster 60 plus new patient month. back to schedule

S.C. Rules & Regulations
Harvey Garcia, D.C. (2 hrs)
On Thursday morning only, South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners Member, Harvey Garcia, D.C., will update you on the current South Carolina rules and regulations in the areas of qualifications for licensure, the complaint process, legal terms, records and much more as required by the S.C. Board of Examiners. Become aware of these guidelines to protect yourself and your practice.back to schedule

Social Networking – A Hands-On Experience
Charlotte Babb, M.A., M.Ed., Joy Gayler, M.M.,M.A., Karen Rhodes, M.B.A.
(2 hrs-no ce)
New to Social Networking?  What is Facebook? What is a Blog? Allow Ms. Babb, Gayler, and Rhodes to help you learn more about these programs in our computer lab.  A hands-on experience, space is limited so get there early.back to schedule

The State of ChiropracTIC
Gene Cretsinger, D.C. and Shane Walker, D.C. (up to 2 hrs – no ce)
Where does chiropractic stand in today’s economy and healthcare reform? Dr. Gene Cretsinger, Vice President of the ICA and Dr. Shane Walker, President of the FSCO will each present their organization’s position on chiropractic today and open the floor for questions and discussions from the attendees.  back to schedule

Subluxation and the Neurology of Health
Dan Murphy, D.C. (3 hrs)
This seminar will review the neuroanatomy of the subluxation and the concepts that influence the sympathetic nervous system, the immune system, and the cerebellum.  Dr. Murphy will also review the history of chiropractic as related to infections and visceral disease and recent published medical articles that support the subluxation.back to schedule

The Quest for Cultural Authority
Dr. Yvonne Villanueva – Russell (1 hr)
When doctors talk, people listen.  Physicians are generally considered to have “cultural authority,” granting them the privilege to be heard and believed.  In recent years, chiropractic as a profession has made efforts towards attaining cultural authority.  Have these claims been successful?  What can the profession and practicing chiropractors do to capitalize on this opportunity to be heard and believed among the public?back to schedule

You’ve got the Passion – Now Take Action!
Reggie Gold, D.C. (1.5 hrs- only 1 hr ce)
Join Dr. Gold, with guest Dr. Kimberly Gorman, as he encourages you to take your passion and turn it into action.back to schedule

What is Chiropractic and How Do We Know?
Eric Russell, D.C. (2 hrs)
Dr. Russell will provide an overview of the philosophy of science and its implications in the chiropractic profession.  This presentation will take a look at the competing viewpoints of logical empiricism and evidence based care versus the multimethodology approach in chiropractic and the social implications that result.  After identifying the different metaphysical and epistomology issues surrounding the profession, discussion will then center on how to start to resolve these issues.back to schedule

Women in Chiropractic JAM Session
Nalyn Marcus, D.C. (3 hrs)
This three hour seminar seeks to enhance the practices of women chiropractors and staff by exploring and sharing the wisdom of women in practice in a lively exchange and forum. The response to last year’s seminar was to continue the facilitation of the special needs of females in practice and will address the following: Reaching out to the community – Creating Your Niche, Adapting Adjusting Techniques for Your Body Type, Family Care: The Foundation of Your Office Success, and Overcoming Challenging Moments with Patients, Economy, Office. back to schedule