WCA Fall Convention 2023

Catch the Catch the Catch the Wave! Wave! Wave!

COME FOR THE RIDES STAY FOR THE CE!

Hey Surfers... Ready to Drop In*?

We Can’t Wait to See You!

Every single, small wave of learning allows you to expand your horizons to bigger and better waves of knowledge. So jump on your surfboard today and sign up for WCA’s “Catch the Wave” Fall Convention!

This year, DCs can earn up to 28 CE hours and staff can earn up to 19 CE hours! Here is your chance to catch the wave by expanding your skills and earning CE hours for license renewal.

Important Convention Dates

AWARDS NOMINATION DEADLINE

Nomination forms for the WCA Achievement Awards are due.

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE

Save money on your convention fees when you register early.

HOTEL BLOCK DEADLINE

Take advantage of discounted room rates and guarantee your room.

DEADLINE TO RSVP FOR SPECIAL EVENTS

Special events are included in your registration, but preregistration is required.

AWARDS LUNCHEON Celebrate peers for their service and dedication to the profession.

*Drop In - When a surfer enters the next wave line-up.

Surf the Whitewater* at Fall Convention!

CE Surfing Information

Why WCA CE?

• Wisconsin-approved CE

• CE submitted for approval in neighboring states (see our website for updates)

• WCA tracks your hours

• Easy access to attendance transcripts

• CE details are located in the CE Line Up beginning on page 5.

Chiropractors (DC CE) Total of 28 Hours

• Thursday - 8 CE Hours/8 Nutrition (plus 2 for CPR - 24 spots available)

• Friday - 8 CE Hours/8 Nutrition (plus 2 for CPR - 24 spots available)

• Saturday - 7 CE Hours/7 Nutrition

• Sunday - Up to 5 CE Hours/5 Nutrition

Clinic Staff (CT/CRT CE) Total of 19

• Friday - 8 CE Hours

• Saturday - 7 CE Hours

• Sunday - 4 CE Hours

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Things You Need to Know

3 Easy Steps to Register

Full Convention Pass: Best Value!

• Top notch speakers and research-based content

• Hands-on seminars

• Online class notes

• Networking opportunities. Interact with like-minded colleagues

• Exhibit Hall with lots of giveaways

• Complimentary coffee, tea and refreshments daily.

Planning Your Meals

• Thursday and Sunday - Lunch on your own. Wisconsin Dells Restaurant Guide >>

• Friday - Pick up lunch in the Exhibit Hall. Plenty of seating.

• Saturday - Celebration Breakfast and “Morning Motivation” with Dr. Sherry McAllister on Saturday.

NONMEMBERS: Save 34% on Convention

It’s a great time to join WCA and save money on your convention registration fees. WCA members pay 34% less for the Full Convention Pass. Join now!

• Saturday - WCA Awards Luncheon. Everyone invited; space is limited. Pre-registration for this event is required by September 7.

*Whitewater - the white, foamy part of a broken wave where surfers learn balancing, pop up, timing and paddling.

Register by the Day

Register by the day or for the full convention pass which gives you to access up to 28 CE hours in one weekend! Registration fees include all seminars for the days you’ve registered for, access to exhibitors, corporate partners and lunch on Friday and Saturday (assuming you are registered for both days).

Register Early Early Bird Rate

Register by August 21

Take advantage of discounted convention fees when you register on or before August 21.

Standard Rate

Register by September 15

Be On Dawn Patrol* Please Register Early!

CE Hours Member Rates Non-Member Rates

Best

Full Convention Pass Thursday-Sunday

Chiropractic

Chiropractic

Early Bird Rate: $279

Rate: $310

Reg. Rate: $335

$54

Rate: $60

Rate: $355

Early Bird Rate: $423 Standard Rate: $470

Late Reg. Rate: $495

Early Bird Rate: $81

Rate: $90 Late Reg. Rate: $115

Early Bird Rate: $387

Rate: $430 Late Reg. Rate: $455

Rate: $225 Late Reg. Rate: $250

Early Bird Rate: $265.50 Standard Rate: $295

Late Reg. Rate: $320 For A LA CARTE Pricing on the CT Certification Course, see the registration form or visit our website. WCA STUDENT/DC Year1-3 Members: $30/day Seat Reservation Fee

Surf Our CE Line Up*

Chiropractic Nutrition Module 2: GI Conditions/Gut-Brain Axis

This module focuses on the Gut, with topics including laboratory assessment for the patient with gut issues, intestinal and blood-brain barrier dysfunction, leaky gut, dysbiosis and the role of the Gut-Brain axis in neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinsons, ALS and Autism.

12 CE DC/12 Nutrition

Thursday, 8 AM - 5 PM & Friday, 8 AM - 12 PM

Instructor: Dr. Robert Silverman

Sponsored by Nutri Dyn

Improving Clinical Effectiveness with Photonic and Electromagnetic Therapies

This seminar presents scientific, safety, regulatory, and hands-on training to ensure proficiency in the utilization of laser, LED and EMF technologies and devices.

8 CE DC

Thursday, 8 AM - 5 PM

Instructor: Dr. Nelson Marquina

Sponsored by Laser Biotec International

CPR/AED

Update your CPR/AED certification! Choose from a session on Thursday or Friday evening.

Thursday or Friday, 5:30 - 8 PM

Instructor: Chris Dolen

Sponsored by Heartquest

*Line up - When surfers wait just outside the breaking waves to pop up on their board.

CT Certification Course & Modalities Training

This series of classes is for staff seeking initial certification as a Chiropractic Technician (CT) and for CTs adding modalities to their current license.

Friday - Chiropractic Technician Certification

Saturday - Therapeutic Modalities (Electrotherapy, Ultrasound, Thermo-Cryotherapy, Mechanical Therapy)

Up to 23 CE CT

Friday, 8 AM - 8 PM and Saturday, 8 AM - 7 PM

Instructor: Dr. Brenda Holland

Equipment provided by Barge & Turowski

Pediatric Wellness: A Review of Childhood Development and Technology Part 1

This morning course will review laser therapies for neurodevelopmental disorders, the pathophysiology of Autism and ADHD plus common immune applications of laser, childhood infections and lab assessment.

4 CE DC/CT/CRT

Friday, 8 AM - 12 PM

Instructor: Dr. Marc E. Funderlich Jr.

Sponsored by Erchonia

Advanced Lower Extremity Adjusting: Foot, Knee & Hip

This session will cover neurology, indicators, and adjustments for the typical pronated foot, knee, and hip along with basic stabilization and rehab protocols.

4 CE DC

Friday, 8 AM - 12 PM

Instructor: Dr. Mark Charrette

Sponsored by Foot Levelers

CE Line Up

Men’s and Women’s Sexual Health: The Vital Factor

Gain an understanding of the key metabolic and physiologic factors - from a multi-systems approach - that define male and female sexual health as an overall indicator of physiologic status.

4 CE DC/CT/CRT / 4 Nutrition

Friday, 8 AM - 12 PM

Instructor: Dr. N.D. Victor Carsrud

Sponsored by Numedica

Advanced Upper Extremity Adjusting: Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder

This session will cover neurology, indicators, and adjustments for the typical wrist, elbow, and shoulder seen in a chiropractic office along with stabilization and rehabilitation protocols.

4 CE DC

Friday, 1 - 5 PM

Instructor: Dr. Mark Charrette

Sponsored by Foot Levelers

Immunity: Your Seventh Sense; Nutritional & Lifestyle Support for a Healthy Immune System. We will focus on therapeutic strategies including diet, nutrients and other life-style factors to boost and support our “7th Sense.”

2 CE DC/CT/CRT/ 2 Nutrition

Friday, 1 - 3 PM

Instructor: Dr. Christopher Bump

Sponsored by Standard Process

Endocannabinoid System and Hemp: A Focus on the Brain

Pediatric Wellness: A Review of Childhood Development and Technology Part 2

Dr. Funderlich presents pediatric laser safety for newborns and premature infants, and common spinal congenital deformities chiropractors must look for, plus wound healing capacity of laser therapy for moms recovering from the birthing process.

4 CE DC/CT/CRT

Friday, 1 - 5 PM

Instructor: Dr. Marc E. Funderlich Jr.

Sponsored by Erchonia

Opening Session & Breakfast: Maximizing Momentum through Mobilization

Start your day right with coffee and breakfast. Reignite your passion for chiropractic, find new inspiration to become the best you can be, build your brand, and build a sense of community and common purpose. We are all in this together, and we are stronger when we speak with a united voice to broadcast the benefits of chiropractic in our families, our communities, and our world.

No CE

Saturday, 8-9 AM

Speaker: Dr. Sherry McAllister

Sponsored by F4CP

Optimizing Patient Care Using the Latest Research-Based Outcomes

We will discuss current research on mental health and addiction, the latest research on chronic pain, clinical decisions regarding concordant care, patient outcome measures for mobility, stability and flexibility, and the latest trending research for clinical decision-making.

3 CE DC/CT/CRT

Saturday, 9 AM - 12 PM

Instructor: Dr. Sherry McAllister

Sponsored by F4CP

Chiropractic Nutrition Module 3: Immunity, Inflammation/Autoimmunity

In this new and incisive presentation, Dr. Robert Silverman reviews how the immune system works and then dives into the latest developments for improving immunity.

12 CE DC/12 Nutrition

Saturday, 9 AM - 5:30 PM; Sunday, 8 AM - 1 PM

Instructor: Dr. Robert Silverman

Sponsored by Nutri Dyn

Essentials of Risk Management and Office Procedures

Understand government regulations and industry trends, identify legal aspects of patient communication, learn crucial front desk procedures for patient intake, establish procedures for proper claim form submission, integrate outcome assessment tools to develop treatment goals, and learn the NEW ICD-10 Coding Guidelines for 2024.

7 CE DC/CT/CRT

Saturday, 9 AM - 12 PM & 1:30 - 5:30 PM

Instructor: Dr. Mario Fucinari and Lisa Maciejewski-West

Sponsored by Gold Star Medical Business Services

Functional Neurology 11: Brain-Based Care for Pain

Gain a better understanding of the peripheral and central nociceptive systems, factors that contribute to chronic pain, simple assessments to identify the factors perpetuating pain, and advanced chiropractic techniques that are specific to each patient.

7 CE DC/CT/CRT

Saturday, 9 AM - 12 PM & 1:30 - 5:30 PM

Instructor: Dr. Mike Powell

Sponsored by NCMIC

The Next Level: Photobiomodulation In & Out of the Office

This session will discuss the unique healing abilities of light therapy (aka Photobiomodulation), and how it is the perfect adjunct in the Chiropractic setting for nearly all ages of patients and conditions.

4 CE DC/CT/CRT

Saturday, 1:30 - 5:30 PM

Instructor: Dr. Wendy Varish

Sponsored by Carewear

Pregnancy and Chiropractic 101 Part

2

Topics covered include 3rd and 4th trimester nutrition, symptoms, health care team approach, exercise, and chiropractic.

4 CE DC/CT/CRT/2 Nutrition

Sunday, 8 AM - 12 PM

Instructor: Dr. Brenda Holland

Radiology: Who Thinks that Radiology is a Dry Subject to Learn? Not Me!

Enjoy reviewing unique radiology case studies with an emphasis on interesting cases that seem to wait until the end of the day or week to present, plus curious findings related to new surgical devices and more!

4 CE DC/CT/CRT

Sunday, 8 AM - 12 PM

Instructor: Dr. Michelle Mick (Wessely)

Sponsored by Rayus

Reserve Your Pocket* Book Your Room Today

Convention Lodging

Kalahari Resort & Convention Center

ROOM BLOCK DEADLINE: AUGUST 21, 2023

A block of rooms has been set aside for WCA convention attendees. Rooms are available to attendees at a discounted rate until August 21, 2023.

DISCOUNTED ROOM RATES:

Regular Room: $159

King Living Room Kitchen Suite: $195

2 Bedroom Living Room Suite: $274

Waterpark passes are included in the rates above. The $30 Resort Fee has been waived for WCA Convention attendees.

The Kalahari Hotel Fills Fast. Book Your Room Early! After the room block deadline, there is no guarantee that the Kalahari will honor our room rates.

How to Reserve Your Room

• For the fastest service, use this WCA Room Block booking link with discounted rates automatically built in: https://book.passkey.com/e/50512445

• Or call the Kalahari Reservations line at 1-855-241-8732. Be sure to mention the Wisconsin Chiropractic Association room block.

KALAHARI UPDATES

Complimentary Tom Foolery’s Adventure Park Passes. Newly added! The Kalahari will be providing complimentary passes to Tom Foolery’s Adventure Park for all registered guests during their WCA Fall Convention stay. This unlimited pass is a value of $30 per person! Included with your Tom Foolery’s passes: Mini-Golf, Laser Tag, Ferris Wheel, Go Carts, Climbing Wall, Toucan Climb, Kalahari Carousel, XD Dark Ride, Atomic Rush, Centrifooled, Lil’ Toucan Climb, and more! * Does not include Arcade Credits, Bowling or Golf Simulator among other attractions.

Kalahari Maintenance Closures

With all great surfing events, there’s a need for maintenance and updates. The Kalahari staff notified us that the following amenities will not be available during your stay:

• Kalahari Spa & Mut Hut Swim-up Bar

• Waterpark features: Master Blaster, Victoria Falls, Tiko’s, Crocodile Cove activity pool, Indoor/Outdoor Hot Tub

We hope the rest of the water park attractions and unlimited Tom Foolery’s passes will keep your family wellentertained throughout your stay!

Announcing Our Set* of Awesome Speakers

*Set - A series of waves that surfers are waiting for.

Dr. Christopher Bump, DC, MS, IFMCP, CNS

Dr. Brenda Holland, DC, DICCP

Dr. Michelle Mick (Wessely), DC, DACBR

Dr. N.D. Victor Carsrud, MD, PhD, DC, MBBS, DABCI, DCBCN

Dr. Slavko Komarnytsky, PhD

Dr. Mike Powell, DC, DACNB

Dr. Mark Charrette, DC

Lisa Maciejewski-West, CMC, CMOM, CMIS, CPCO, MCS-P

Dr. Robert Silverman, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, MS, CCN, CNS, CSCS

Dr. Wendy Varish, DC, FACO, CCSP, CCOHC, MCS-P

Dr. Mario Fucinari DC, CPCO, CPPM, CIC

Dr. Nelson Marquina, DC, PhD, MSc

Dr. Marc E. Funderlich Jr., DC, CCS

Dr. Sherry McAllister, DC, M.S. (Ed) CCSP

Catch the Wave Exhibitor Giveaways

featuring WCA’s Corporate Partners

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to enter the corporate partner giveaway drawings ($100+ values) on Friday and Saturday at Convention!

Here’s what you need to do:

• Find the exhibitor booths with giveaways displayed and complete the giveaway drawing’s contact information card;

• Winners will be announced at the corporate partner booths on Saturday from 3-3:40 PM.

Opening Celebration & Breakfast

Saturday, September 23 | 8 - 9 AM

Dr. Sherry McAllister, DC, M.S. (Ed) CCSP

It’s FC4P’s 20th Anniversary and there’s a lot to celebrate! Start your day right with coffee and breakfast and a special session presented by Dr. Sherry McAllister, Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP.

Exhibitor Hours

Friday: 7 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday: 7 AM - 6 PM

Hang Ten* at our Special Events

Friday’s Rad Lunch with our Exhibitors

Friday, September 22 | 12 - 1 PM

Dudes, be sure to drop in for a rad lunch with our exhibitors. Surf your way through the exhibit hall entrance and jump off at the “cut out” (getting off a wave when the wave is closing out). There will be ample seating to hang with new and existing friends. After your awesome lunch, be sure to kick-out at the Corporate Partner booths, high-five them with your appreciation, sign up for their gnarly giveaways and finally ride the wave back to your surfing class.

WCA Annual Recognition Luncheon

Saturday, September 23 | 12 - 1:30 PM

Convention attendees are invited to celebrate those who have demonstrated excellence in the profession by attending the WCA luncheon. This luncheon is complimentary to all convention attendees; however, pre-registration is required.

WCA has four distinguished awards for outstanding service and dedication:

• Lifetime Achievement Award

• Chiropractor of the Year

• Nels Bakke Award

• Chiropractic Technician of the Year

Award Nominations Accepted until August 1

Nomination Form

*Hang Ten - Surfers place both feet on the nose of the surfboard with their ten toes hanging over; the most awesome maneuver.

See you at Fall Convention!