Dr. Wendy Varish
Physiological Therapeutic Modalities
Fri., April 23, 4p-8p; Sat., April 24, 8a-11a,
2p-6p;Sun., April 25; 8a-12p • 15 CEs
• Pain Management • Chiropractic Technique •
Modalities
Michigan’s new scope of practice has opened up a world
of possibilities for doctors of chiropractic and their patients across
the state. These possibilities include the use of therapeutic
modalities involving heat, cold, light, air, water, electricity, and
sound. Join Dr. Wendy Varish for this in-depth look at therapeutic
modalities, including their history, definitions and classifications,
pain management, selecting the proper modality, electrotherapy,
thermotherapy, cryotherapy, mechanical therapy, and light and sound.
Treatment protocols for these important physical measures, as well as
hands-on training, are part of this incredible seminar. Don’t miss it!
Sponsored by Dynatronics
Wendy
Varish, DC, a graduate of National College of Chiropractic, has taught
Physiological Modalities to several thousand students over the past
seven years, as well as a variety of educational courses concerning
radiology and other chiropractic-related topics. She is a member of
the Wisconsin Chiropractic Association Board of Directors who
currently practices in Howards Grove, Wisconsin.
Dr. Mitch
Mally
Extremity Rehab Protocols for the "Magnificent 7""
Fri., April 23, 4p-8p; Sat., April 24, 8a-11a,
2p-4p • 9 CEs
• Pain Management • Chiropractic Technique •
Extremities
With more than two decades of clinical experience, Dr.
Mitch Mally is an icon in the field of treating sports and
occupational injuries. He has been called the "10th Degree Black Belt
of extremity adjusting." He bases his extremity protocols on the link
between spinal/vertebral subluxations and extremity subluxations. He
will cover the anatomy, biomechanics, evaluation, radiology,
differential diagnosis, and adjusting techniques for the foot and
ankle, knee and hip, low back and leg length, shoulder and elbow, the
wrist and hand, and TMJ. With Michigan’s new scope finally allowing
chiropractors to adjust the extremities, this in-depth look is a
perfect refresher on a timely subject. Sponsored by Foot
Levelers.
Dr.
Mitch Mally, a 1981 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, is an
internationally known author, lecturer and inventor. He is a leader in
research, with an emphasis on carpal tunnel syndrome, cumulative
trauma disorders, TMJ and congenital leg length morphology. He has
lectured for many state associations and national conventions and
audiences.
Dr. Steven
Weiniger
Wellness & Posture Rehab
Fri., April 23, 4p-8p; Sat., April 24, 8a-11a • 7
CEs
• Pain Management • Chiropractic Technique
Aging Baby Boomers who want to maintain an active
lifestyle create a unique chiropractic opportunity. Focused motion
posture exercises are an anti-aging strategy for strengthening posture
and aging well. Dr. Steven Weiniger literally wrote the book about
posture exercise: Stand Taller ~ Live Longer: An Anti-Aging
Strategy. He is also the author of the Posture Assessment chapter in
Photographic Manual of Regional Orthopedic and Neurological Tests,
making him uniquely qualified to teach this exciting seminar.
Attendees will learn wall posture exercises to
increase their ability to independently control the alignment of the
PostureZones – pelvis, head, and torso. Controlled motion exercises
incorporating balance will be demonstrated using a ball and other
low-tech tools, and Five Posture Principles will be discussed,
aligning the chiropractic message with what people hear in other parts
of their lives, and demonstrating the value of chiropractic care after
AcuteCare. Interactive demonstrations for each principle are taught
for effective and memorable patient communications. Sponsored by
BodyZone
Since
graduating from New York Chiropractic College, Dr. Steven Weiniger has
focused on posture rehab and biomechanics in his private chiropractic
practice outside of Atlanta. He is an internationally known expert on
posture and anti-aging. In addition to caring for patients, Dr.
Weiniger serves as managing partner of
BodyZone.com and lectures
nationally on posture and rehab exercise.
David
Klein
Coding, Documentation & Reimbursement Fundamentals
Friday, April 23; 4p-8p • 4 CEs
• Risk Management
When it comes to audits, what exactly are insurance
carriers looking for? What kinds of things can get an office audited?
Join coding, documentation and compliance expert David Klein for this
intense look at the top compliance issues, including essential
documentation, bundling and diagnosis pointing, coding, discounts, and
much more! Learn how to justify your care, about modifiers, and the
proper linking of procedure codes to diagnosis codes. Note: Most
insurance companies will offer a premium discount for attending a risk
management seminar. Sponsored by Pay DC
David
Klein, CPC, CHC, has dedicated his career to providing and teaching
healthcare providers and their staffs proper medical coding,
documentation, and compliance techniques that will help with
reimbursement issues while reducing risk of healthcare fraud and
abuse. He is the Founder and President of DK Coding and Compliance, a
company that provides coding, documentation and compliance consulting
to hundreds of providers. He is also the Co-Founder and Vice President
of Pay DC, a new and innovative chiropractic software solution
revolutionizing how chiropractors increase collections and improve
compliance throughout their practice. He was also the Coding &
Compliance advisor for the ChiroCode Institute’s 2009 ChiroCode
Deskbook.
David
Patton, Esq.
Ethics & Sexual Boundaries
Friday, April 23, 6p-8p • 2 CEs
• Ethics and Boundaries • Risk Management
Note: For all DCs, one hour in ethics and one hour in
sexual boundaries are now required during each two-year licensure
period. David Patton’s seminar will satisfy these requirements.
The large majority of disciplinary issues the Board of
Chiropractic deals with are related to chiropractic ethics and
sexual/personal boundaries. Join noted malpractice defense attorney
David Patton for this informative look at the core values of
chiropractic practice, the depths of ethics and boundaries, and the
intricacies of the physician-patient relationship. This discussion
will include the application of real-life circumstances to these
shark-infested waters, including the details of how the
physician-patient relationship is established and the
ethics/boundaries minefield. His presentation will also focus on the
fallout from ethics and boundaries issues, including the consequences
to the physician and his or her practice. Note: Most insurance
companies will offer a premium discount for attending a risk
management seminar.
David Patton, Esq., is one of
Michigan’s top chiropractic malpractice defense attorneys. A graduate
of the University of Illinois Law School, Mr. Patton has been a member
in good standing of the Michigan Bar since 1969. He has served as a
Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Michigan, as a
Special Prosecutor for the Oakland County Grand Jury, and is rated in
the Martindale-Hubbell Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Prior to
becoming an attorney, Dave worked as a Special Agent for the Federal
Bureau of Investigation.
Dr.
Greg Fors
Introduction to Neuro-Metabolic Therapy
Saturday, April 24, 8a-11am, 2p-6p; Sunday, April
25; 8a-12p • 11 CEs
• Pain Management
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Nearly every chiropractic patient suffers with
re-occurring pain
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8 out of 10 suffer with depression, anxiety,
and/or issues of focus/memory
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45% of your patients have received a diagnosis of
a mood disorder
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Every 72 seconds, someone is diagnosed with
Alzheimer’s
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1 out of 10 children suffer from ADHD
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The rate of Autism has reached 1 in 99 births
Join noted neurologist Dr. Greg Fors for this
cutting-edge, interactive seminar that explores the underlying
metabolic causes and nutritional treatment approaches to conditions
every one of your patients complains of. Your patients are seeking
real healing of recurring pain, fatigue, depression, anxiety and
difficulties with focus and memory. Research now shows these disorders
are interconnected with an underlying metabolic dysfunction that must
be addressed if real healing is to occur. This subject matter is
timely: chronic pain, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, depression,
dementia and Alzheimer’s. Attendees will come away with an
understanding of the neuro-metabolic dysfunction that is occurring,
how to identify it through specialized lab and clinical exam
procedures, and then how to address these problems with specific
nutraceutical intervention. Sponsored by Barge Nutrition &
Supply
Dr.
Greg Fors, D.C. is a Board-certified Neurologist (IBCN), certified in
Applied Herbal Sciences (NWHSU) and acupuncture. Trained through the
Autism Research Institute, he is a registered Defeat Autism Now!
Doctor. As the clinic director of the Pain and Brain Healing Center in
Blaine, Minnesota, he specializes in a natural biomedical approach to
chronic pain and neurological conditions. He is a sought after
international lecturer for various post graduate departments and state
associations.
Dr. Dean DePice
Chiropractic Unbarred: The
Inseparability of Science and Philosophy
Saturday, April 24, 2p-6p; Sunday, April 25, 8a-12p
• 8 CEs
In Chiropractic Unbarred, Dr. Dean DePice draws the
best from science and philosophy to communicate the truth about
chiropractic in a way that will enhance the quality and results of
patient care. In this presentation, he will confront the current
challenges within the chiropractic profession scientifically and
philosophically, clarifying, articulating, and substantiating how the
inseparability of science and philosophy realize the strengths of
chiropractic. Now is the time that the public is demanding what
chiropractic has to offer more than ever in history. Join Dr. DePice
for this entertaining and informative seminar. Sponsored by TLC
4 Superteams.
A
graduate of Life University, Dr. Dean DePice has been a practicing
chiropractor since 1987. Prior to entering Life, he earned a B.S. from
Montclair State University, with a double major in biology and
chemistry and a minor in nutrition. He has lectured for chiropractic
organizations across the nation and is the author of numerous
articles, educational videos, and other informational programs.
Kent S.
Greenawalt
Ground Force Reactions and Their Effects on the
Kinetic Chain
Saturday, April 24, 4p-6p • 2 CEs
Pain Management! Chiropractic Technique!
The practice of Chiropractic is inherently influenced
by the ground force reactions of the feet created in weight bearing
postures. Join Foot Levelers President and CEO Kent S. Greenawalt for
this discussion, which will begin with a history describing the
origination of theories relating the feet to the kinetic chain and the
researched benefits of appropriate orthotic utilization. The three
phases of the gait cycle are described, including the ill effects of
excessive pronation on foot, ankle, knees, hips, pelvis, and spine.
The most common postural distortions and their detrimental effects on
neurological function and health will be demonstrated and linked to
improper kinetic chain function. Finally answers to frequently asked
questions regarding the use of rehabilitation as a method for
addressing plastic deformation of the soft tissue support structures
of the lower extremity will be addressed, and a kinesiology
demonstration showing the immediate neurological effect on the foot
and kinetic chain will be shown. Sponsored by Foot Levelers
Kent
S. Greenawalt is president and CEO of Foot Levelers. As Chairman of
Foot Levelers’ Educational Division, he leads the way in providing
chiropractic educational seminars throughout the United States and
Canada. Kent has made a significant impact on the chiropractic
profession. He championed a national public relations campaign for the
benefit of chiropractic and now serves as Chairman and Founder of the
Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, the nonprofit foundation formed
to spearhead the campaign.
Dr. Ken
Murkowski
Protect Yourself with Documentation, Get Paid for
What You Do with Proper Coding
Sunday, April 25; 8a-12p • 4 CEs
• Risk Management
Documentation remains a critical topic for
chiropractors, with the Medicare Office of Inspector General again
closely scrutinizing chiropractic claims. Join Dr. Ken Murkowski for
this look at what a chiropractor can do to protect him- or herself
with proper documentation, and to ensure payment with proper coding.
He will cover the eight types of patients, standard of care versus
standard of practice, diagnosis and exams, legally defensible
advertising, office procedures and documentation, guidelines on
physical and x-ray exams, what to do if a plaintiff’s attorney knocks
on your door, a review of liability, a checklist for depositions and
trials, and much more. He will also answer frequently asked questions
about risk management issues and pitfalls your office must avoid.
Note: Most insurance companies will offer a premium discount for
attending a risk management seminar. Sponsored by Foot Levelers
Longtime
Michigan DC Dr. Kenneth Murkowski is President of Master Practice
Counselors, a practice management coaching and motivational company.
He is an international educator and motivational speaker. He is the
inventor of 10 ICD/CPT charts and 138 "must have" Office Forms.
DC&CA Seminars

Kim
Klapp
Hiring, Training
&
Keeping Your Best Team
Friday, April 23; 4p-6p • 2 CEs
A good staff is one of the most important assets a
chiropractor can have. A good staff can drive a practice to new
heights. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true – an unhappy staff
can act as an anchor holding even the most dedicated office down. A
staff’s attitude affects patients, and it is critical that the steps
necessary to keep the staff happy and productive are taken!
Join nationally renowned CA expert Kim Klapp for this
in-depth look at hiring and staffing a chiropractic office. Kim is the
director and coach of Assistants for Chiropractic Excellence. She has
been presenting seminars across the country on how to effectively
communicate with and educate patients to foster compliance since 1996.
Her experience is unparalleled. If you want to have the staff of your
dreams, you cannot afford to miss this exciting presentation!
Sponsored by A.C.E. Program
Kim
Klapp is the director and coach of Assistants for Chiropractic
Excellence, a high-quality motivational program for chiropractic
assistants and staff. She is also the Team Facilitator of First Choice
Chiropractic of Ann Arbor and of Northville. Kim has been presenting
seminars across the country on how to effectively communicate with and
educate patients to foster compliance since 1996. She has been a
speaker for the Michigan Association of Chiropractors since 1998, and
a guest speaker for Parker, the Masters Circle, Five Star Management
and numerous state associations. She is a 1993 graduate of the
University of Michigan and author of Office Systems Reference Guide.


Dr.
R. James Gregg, Carl Alden, Carolyn Wojnarowski
Coding for the New Scope: Roundtable
Saturday, April 24; 3p-6p • 3 CEs
When Governor Granholm signed the new chiropractic
scope of practice into law, it opened up a whole new world of coding
and diagnostic requirements for the Michigan chiropractor. From
adjusting extremities to providing physical modalities, Dr. R. James
Gregg, Carl Alden and Carolyn Wojnarowski will outline what you need
to know to code under the new scope. Don’t miss this informative
interactive roundtable discussion!
Dr. R. James Gregg is Chair of the MAC
Government Relations Committee. He was awarded the MAC "Chiropractor
of the Year" award in 2009. A graduate of Logan College of
Chiropractic, Dr. Gregg has also been given the MAC "Pioneer Award,"
marking his many years of devotion to the profession in Michigan.
Carl Alden is the MAC’s resident
specialist on insurance. Most of his days are spent on the phone with
MAC members helping them recoup rightfully-owed monies. A graduate of
Michigan State University, Carl also serves as the MAC Government
Relations Director.
Carolyn Wojnarowski has eight years
experience as a chiropractic office manager and biller. Prior to her
work in chiropractic, Ms. Wojnarowski worked as an LPN for 14 years.
CA
Seminars

Michelle
Geller-Vino
Roles + Responsibilities + Action = WOW Experience
Saturday, April 24; 8a-11a, 2p-3p
Are you doing all that you can to create a "WOW"
experience for your patients? Join CA and marketing expert Michelle
Geller-Vino for this look at running a "WOW" chiropractic office.
Communication and organization is the key, and Michelle will help you
build your skills, build and retain an "A" team, and show you that
what you DO & DON’T know is more important that you think. What does
"WOW" really mean? After this session, you’ll know! Sponsored by
Pay DC
Michelle
Geller-Vino is founder and president of MGV Marketing. She has been
involved in chiropractic for over 20 years. Originally, she gained her
experience as a front desk chiropractic assistant, and has since
worked in every facet of practice.
Carolyn
Wojnarowski
Collections & Billing for CAs
Sunday, April 25; 8a-12p
Join noted chiropractic billing expert Carolyn
Wojnarowski for this intense look at billing for the chiropractic
office. Covering such insurers as Medicare, Blue Cross, BCN, BCBS
Medicare Advantage, and more, Carolyn will also explore new patient
procedures, insurance company lingo, CPT codes and chiropractic
terminology, modalities/PT codes, commonly used modifiers, and
information about subluxation levels 839** and 739** codes. The
Medicare ABN, third party commercial insurance, and auto
insurance/workers’ compensation/personal injury are also on the
agenda.
Carolyn Wojnarowski has eight years
experience as a chiropractic office manager and biller. Prior to her
work in chiropractic, Ms. Wojnarowski worked as an LPN for 14 years.