Program and Schedule

Palmer Homecoming Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2026

Thursday, Jan. 29

1:30-2:30 p.m. 

Palmer Student Alumni Foundation Panel
Room 2225, Building 2

Calling all students! Hear from a distinguished panel of 10-under-10 Alumni Award Winners, hosted by PSAF. Refreshments will be provided.

Friday, Jan. 30

8-9:50 a.m.

Legends Unite: Chest Conditions, Examinations, and Imaging Studies
Tracey Littrell, D.C., DACBR, DIANM & Robert Rowell, D.C., M.S.
Clinical/Diagnosis Credit

In this lecture, Drs. Tracey Littrell and Robert Rowell will investigate clinical presentations, physical examination procedures, and imaging findings of common chest and thorax conditions seen in chiropractic clinics.

• Identify the symptoms and signs of chest conditions, including cardiac and pulmonary illnesses.
• Identify the imaging examination methods most appropriate for evaluation of several chest conditions.
• Recognize the imaging findings of several chest conditions.
• Discuss multiple differential diagnoses for various clinical presentations first seen in outpatient clinic settings.

Ethics and Professional Boundaries for the Chiropractor
Mary Frost, D.C., M.B.A.
Ethics Credit

Please join Dr. Mary Frost for this session on ethics in chiropractic practice. She will reference various state laws regarding chiropractic, ethics, sexual misconduct, professional boundaries, and fraud.

Thyroid Disease: The Hidden Reason Your Patients May Not Be Responding to Chiropractic Care
Kenice Grand Broughman, D.C., D.H.Sc., DACBN
Clinical/Pathology Credit

This presentation will assist chiropractic practitioners in recognizing thyroid disease, both clinical and subclinical, in their patients and understand how a dysfunctional thyroid can impact the conditions that chiropractors most frequently treat, including back pain, neck pain, headaches, and fatigue. Attendees will come away with the ability to recognize signs and symptoms of thyroid disease; to understand what tests to order and how to interpret those tests; to create treatment strategies for natural thyroid support; and to recognize when co-management is necessary.

Stroke Imaging and Neuroplasticity: From Diagnosis to Recovery
Siri Leech, D.C., DACBR
Radiology/Imaging Credit

In this session, Dr. Siri Leech will review stroke imaging, including what types of imaging are appropriate. She will present acute and hemorrhagic stroke imaging and case studies. She will also discuss neuroplasticity following a stroke. Finally, she will review prognosis and clinical translation.

Special Anatomy Session I: Spinal Anatomy with Emphasis on the Upper Cervical Region (special add-on package with additional fee)
Xiaohua (Shawn) He, M.D., M.S. & Rocky Justice, D.C.
General/Spinal Anatomy Credit

Participants will review the foundational anatomy of the spine, including the vertebral column, spinal cord, and supporting structures. Special emphasis will be placed on the upper cervical region, specifically the atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial joints, as well as the key ligamentous complexes. Throughout the session, clinically relevant correlations will be highlighted to reinforce the importance of this region in chiropractic assessment and practice.

10-10:50 a.m.

Opening Session: State of the Campus
Campus President William Sherrier, D.C., M.A.
General Credit

Join Dr. Sherrier as he opens Homecoming 2026 by offering an insider’s view on the State of the Florida Campus. He will share our latest measures of success, on-going challenges, and strategies to advance Palmer’s mission. Facilities updates, curriculum improvement, and new opportunities will be addressed. As the largest and most successful chiropractic program in the world, Palmer College’s future depends on the continued support and engagement of our full college community. This session will celebrate who we are and lay out the path forward as The Trusted Leader in Chiropractic Education ®.

11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Ice Cream Social 
Building 3 Courtyard

Enjoy a refreshing ice cream treat while connecting with fellow alumni and friends.

Noon-12:50 p.m.

General Session: Epigenetics
Dan Weinert, D.C., Ph.D.
Clinical/Physiology Credit

DNA is the code for all possible proteins within your body. It is your genotype. But not all proteins are made. What is made/expressed (phenotype) is heavily dependent on environmental factors. The chiropractic “State of the Organism” equation encompasses this concept. This session discusses how the factors above (epi) the genetic code affects well-being. The session explores environmental stimuli, methylation/acetylation, and resultant genetic expression.

1-2:50 p.m.

Immunologic Memory
Dan Weinert, D.C., Ph.D.
Clinical/Physiology Credit

Our immune system must be able to defend against millions of different invaders. In addition to innate defenses, we have an incredible adaptive immune system and an ability to create long-term memory of past battles. This session covers immunologic memory and discusses public health policy. Any bill that limits a fundamental right must pass strict scrutiny of analysis. Good public health policy appreciates invaders/pathogens as moving targets and understands how our immune system adapts and remembers.

Medicare Documentation Part One
Steven Conway, D.C., J.D., DABCOH, Esq.
Record Keeping/Documentation & Coding Credit

Dr. Steven Conway presents part one of this session on Medicare documentation and compliance. His experience as a Doctor of Chiropractic and attorney informs this presentation. Dr. Conway helps chiropractors understand what they need to do and why, in order to follow Medicare guidelines.

Neural Integrity and the Framework of Whole-Being Health: Integrative Strategies for Personalized Care
Sherry McAllister, D.C., M.S. (Ed), CCSP®
Principles or Practice of Chiropractic/Research Credit

This session introduces participants to a constructive, personalized care model that places neural integrity at the center of whole-being health. Grounded in neurophysiology and lifestyle science, this lecture presents integrative strategies that optimize patient outcomes through a personalized care approach. Emphasis is placed on the interaction between the nervous system, behavioral choices, and environmental inputs to enhance resilience, reduce chronic disease risk, and improve quality of life. Participants will gain actionable tools to apply neural integrity principles in clinical settings, particularly within prevention-focused, patient-centered models of care.

Mastering the Feet and Ankles the “Wong Way”
Kevin Wong, D.C.
Principles or Practice of Chiropractic/Technique Credit

This course is designed to teach chiropractors evaluation and adjusting techniques for the feet and ankles. A discussion of anatomy, common clinical conditions, and discernible subluxation patterns in the feet and ankles will cover the two hours. The importance of the feet for whole body stability is one of the core concepts taught in the course. 

This class teaches how to analyze the patient, look for subluxation patterns, treat them, and help their patients with home and lifestyle care. It involves hands-on examination/evaluation, modeling, adjusting techniques, using physiotherapy modalities, elastic taping protocols, exercises, and ancillary products. 

3:30-5:20 p.m.

Mastering the Palmer Package: Foundational Protocols and Adjusting Techniques for the Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine
Rachelle Hynes, D.C., LCP & Roger Hynes, D.C., DPhCS, FICA
Principles or Practice of Chiropractic/Technique Credit

Join Drs. Rachelle and Roger Hynes for an in-depth demonstration of the core protocols and adjusting procedures that define the Palmer Package. This session will guide attendees through the essential techniques for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, reinforcing biomechanical rationale, clinical decision-making, and patient assessment strategies. This foundational session delivers practical insights and proven methods to enhance patient outcomes and increase confidence in your spinal adjusting proficiency.

Translating Biomarkers into Action: Nutritional Strategies for Heart Health
Lia Nightingale, Ph.D.
Clinical/Nutrition Credit

Throughout various health promotion recommendations made in the U.S., heart disease has remained the leading cause of death for the last 75 years. Participants will be able to describe the basics of atherosclerosis pathology and learn and review new and old biomarkers relevant to heart health. Utilizing clinical practice guidelines and evidence-based literature, we will explore the impact of diet and lifestyle on lipid metabolism and blood pressure to promote personalized recommendations for patients.

Medicare Compliance Part Two
Steven Conway, D.C., J.D., DABCOH, Esq.
Record Keeping/Documentation & Coding Credit

Dr. Steven Conway presents part two of this session on Medicare documentation and compliance. His experience as a Doctor of Chiropractic and attorney informs this presentation. Dr. Conway helps chiropractors understand what they need to do and why, in order to follow Medicare guidelines.

Mastering the Cervical Spine and the TMJ the “Wong Way”
Kevin Wong, D.C.
Principles or Practice of Chiropractic/Technique Credit

This course is designed to teach Doctors of Chiropractic evaluation and adjusting techniques for the cervical spine and the temporomandibular joint. A discussion of anatomy, common clinical conditions, and discernible subluxation patterns will cover the two hours of instruction. 

This class teaches how to analyze the patient, look for subluxation patterns, treat them, and help their patients with home and lifestyle care. It involves hands-on examination/evaluation, modeling adjusting techniques, using physiotherapy modalities, and exercise procedures for all appropriate regions of the body. 

5:30-7 p.m.

From Principle to Practice: A Philosophy Panel 
Monte’s Café, Building 3

Students and attendees are invited to join us for a dynamic and thought-provoking panel exploring the foundational philosophies that shape chiropractic care. Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.  

Saturday, Jan. 31

8-9:50 a.m.

Hips Don’t Lie: Chiropractors and Rehab Strategies for Common Hip Conditions
Jesse Hodges, Jr., D.C., M.S.
Clinical/Physiotherapy Credit

This session explores the most common hip complaints seen in chiropractic practice. We will break down the biomechanics of the hip, red flags to screen for, and how to create simple, effective treatment plans using chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue techniques, and foundational rehab strategies. Clinicians will leave with practical tools they can implement immediately, including go-to stretches and exercises that require minimal equipment and maximize patient outcomes.

Legends Unite: Abdominal Conditions, Examinations and Imaging Studies
Tracey Littrell, D.C., DACBR, DIANM & Robert Rowell, D.C., M.S.
Clinical/Pathology Credit

In this lecture, Drs. Tracey Littrell and Robert Rowell will join forces to investigate clinical presentations, physical examination procedures, and imaging findings of common abdomen conditions seen in chiropractic clinics.

• Identify the symptoms and signs of abdomen conditions, including biliary, gastric, and genitourinary illnesses.
• Identify the imaging examination methods most appropriate for evaluation of several abdomen conditions.
• Recognize the imaging findings of several abdomen conditions.
• Discuss multiple abdominal differential diagnoses for various clinical presentations first seen in outpatient clinic settings.

Preventing Clinical Errors in Practice
Scott Munsterman, D.C., FICC, CPCO
Prevention of Medical Errors/Risk Management Credit

Please join Dr. Scott Munsterman for his course addressing the prevention of clinical errors in chiropractic practice. In the first hour of the presentation, Dr. Munsterman identifies the most common clinical errors and causes. He systematically takes the learner through the patient visit to help the Doctor of Chiropractic understand what could go wrong and why. In the second hour, he will discuss strategies to limit risk, misdiagnosis, and safety incidents in chiropractic practice.

Don’t Sleep on Chiropractic Care
Michael Tunning, D.C., M.S., ATC & Zac Shannon, D.C., Ph.D., M.S.
Principles or Practice of Chiropractic/Research Credit

This course will awaken you to the latest information on the relationship between sleep and spinal health. Topics include sleep parameters, sleep disturbances, sleep hygiene practices, evidence-based strategies for helping patients improve their sleep, and the most recent research on the effect of chiropractic care on sleep.

• Hour 1: Dr. Tunning will cover background information on sleep parameters, sleep disturbances, and discuss sleep hygiene practices.
• Hour 2: Dr. Shannon will discuss evidence-based strategies for helping patients improve their sleep and the most recent research on the role of chiropractic care in getting patients back to improved sleep and better health.

Special Anatomy Session II: Upper Extremity Anatomy and the Brachial Plexus (special add-on package with additional fee)
Scott Meisel, D.C., M.S. & Rocky Justice, D.C.
Musculoskeletal Diagnosis Credit

Participants will revisit the functional anatomy of the shoulder and elbow and explore how muscular and neural relationships influence common patterns of movement and dysfunction. The brachial plexus will be reviewed in a practical, clinically oriented way, highlighting its role in motor and sensory function of the upper limb. Clinical correlations will connect the anatomy to chiropractic care, including discussions of common injuries, entrapments, and functional presentations frequently encountered in practice.

10-10:50 a.m.

General Session: AI vs. Innate Intelligence
Aaron Hinde, D.C.
Principles of Practice/Philosophy of Chiropractic Credit

In this general session, Dr. Aaron Hinde shares his journey of how his deep belief in natural health led him to become a successful chiropractor and later co-founder of LIFEAID Beverage Company. What is the difference between AI and innate intelligence? Dr. Hinde explores this timely question.

12-12:50 p.m.

General Session: From Hospitality to Healing: Building a Practice on Purpose
Nicole Ingrando, D.C.
General Credit

What do Marriott Hotels and chiropractic have in common? More than you think. In this inspiring and unconventional keynote, Dr. Nicole Ingrando shares her journey from hospitality and sales into the world of spine care, and how the same principles that built world-class service brands can be used to build a thriving, results-driven chiropractic practice.

Attendees will explore how intentional communication, purpose-driven systems, and precise diagnostics form the foundation of exceptional patient outcomes and long-term practice success. Dr. Ingrando will also unpack the concept of the margin — the often-invisible space between surviving and thriving — and how mastering that space is the difference between being overlooked and being indispensable in health care.

This session will challenge chiropractors to rethink the way they approach spine pain, marketing, and patient engagement. Whether you are building a practice or looking to reignite your purpose, this keynote will leave you inspired, equipped, and ready to lead with clarity and conviction.

1-2:50 p.m.

Perinatal Chiropractic Care: Supporting Mothers Through Pregnancy and Beyond
Melissa Ferranti, D.C., CACCP, FIAMA
Principles or Practice of Chiropractic/Clinical Credit

This course provides a clinical overview of chiropractic care for the perinatal population, focusing on evidence-informed assessment, management, and collaborative strategies to support maternal health during pregnancy and the postpartum period. We will explore biomechanical and hormonal changes affecting the spine and pelvis, with emphasis on common musculoskeletal complaints such as low back pain, pelvic girdle pain, and postpartum instability. The course also covers gentle adjusting techniques, soft tissue approaches, and rehabilitative exercises, while teaching how to collaborate within a perinatal health care team.

Pyrophosphate Arthropathy
Matthew Richardson, D.C., DACBR
Clinical/Imaging or Interpretation Credit

Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition disease (CPPD) is one of the crystal arthropathies that we commonly learn in our D.C. curriculum. Most of us have probably forgotten a good deal of what we knew about this arthropathy, aside from cartilage calcification. This lecture is designed to bring us back up to speed on this metabolic condition by discussing who gets it and when, why it occurs, and how it presents clinically and on radiographs. This arthropathy deserves to be revisited because newer imaging modalities such as cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and diagnostic ultrasound have changed our understanding of how and where we should expect to find it. We will finish with retuning our search patterns and pathology recognition in a challenge of unknown diagnostic imaging cases with clinical correlations.

Documenting the Patient Care Journey
Scott Munsterman, D.C., FICC, CPCO
Record Keeping/Documentation & Coding Credit

Do your records accurately reflect the history, exam, diagnosis, and care of the patient? Learn what you need to do to make sure that your patient records accurately reflect the patient care journey.

Unraveling Knee Pain: Integrating Clinical and Imaging Findings
Emma Forlow, D.C., DACBR, CCSP®, ATC, RMSK
Radiology/Imaging Credit

A practical guide to the clinical and imaging evaluation of common musculoskeletal conditions affecting the knee. Participants will learn to integrate a focused history, physical examination, and appropriate imaging modalities to accurately diagnose and manage knee pathology.

3:30-5:20 p.m.

Palmer Package Procedures and Protocols for the Upper Cervical Spine
Steven Cuono, D.C., ACP & Deric Jacobs, D.C.
Principles or Practice of Chiropractic/Technique Credit

A review of the technique protocols and procedures for the upper cervical spine from the Palmer Package including static and motion palpation, instrumentation, leg check analysis, and X-ray spinography. Demonstrations of Palmer Gonstead, Palmer Diversified, and Palmer Upper Cervical adjustment setups will also be covered.

HIPAA Security for Small Health Care Practices
James Mountain, M.S., CISSP, CISM, HCISPP
General/Legal Credit

This course offers a comprehensive overview of HIPAA security requirements, specifically tailored to small health care practices. Participants will explore the growing threat landscape in the health care sector, understand the financial and reputational risks of data breaches, and learn how to implement practical, scalable security measures to protect patient information.

Through real-world case studies, regulatory guidance, and actionable strategies, you will gain the knowledge needed to develop and maintain a HIPAA-compliant security program. Topics include breach prevention and response, business associate agreements, email and web security, data storage models, and the role of privacy officers. The course also covers essential tools, including incident response planning, cyber insurance, and modern cybersecurity technologies such as Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Zero Trust, and vulnerability management.

Designed for health care providers, office managers, and IT professionals in small practices, this course empowers participants to confidently navigate HIPAA compliance and safeguard sensitive health data in an increasingly digital world.

Review and Refresh: Palmer Package Upper Extremity Technique
Philip Afghani, D.C.
Principles or Practice of Chiropractic/Technique Credit

In this two-hour presentation, Dr. Afghani will discuss and review Palmer Package adjusting techniques for the upper extremity. In the first hour, he will review assessment of movement and posture, review commonly used orthopedic tests, and documentation for the upper extremity for SOAP notes. In the second hour, he will dive into the Palmer Package adjusting techniques and review indications, considerations, and modifications you can use to help improve patient outcomes and keep your skills sharp.

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Dinner at the Docks
Tiki Docks
3633 S Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange

Join us at Tiki Docks for a dinner buffet and hosted bar while connecting with fellow alumni. Cost is $30 per person. Did you graduate in 2021, 2016, 2011, or 2006? Enjoy the evening with your class on the house! Graduates of these milestone reunions receive a complimentary ticket for you and a guest, along with a class gift and photo opportunity.

Sunday, Feb. 1

8-9:50 a.m.

The Color-Coded Prescription: Unlocking the Health Potential of Dietary Carotenoids
Rohini Vishwanathan, Ph.D.
Nutrition/Clinical Credit
Sponsored by Standard Process®

This session will explore the critical role of dietary carotenoids — the vibrant pigments found in colorful fruits and vegetables — in supporting whole body health. We will discuss how carotenoids from food and supplements are absorbed, utilized, and measured in the body, and review the latest research connecting carotenoid status to outcomes in metabolic, cardiovascular, visual, and cognitive health. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for assessing carotenoid intake in patients and guiding them toward better nutritional status through whole-food and supplemental approaches.

Case Assessments and Vignettes: From Horses to Zebras
Lora Tanis, D.C., DICCP
Principles or Practice of Chiropractic/Clinical Credit

Dr. Lora Tanis draws from her extensive clinical experience during this session. She will review chiropractic pediatric cases from common conditions to complicated and rare conditions. She will discuss the literature pertaining to the cases as well as clinical outcomes. Dr. Tanis will emphasize early and accurate diagnosis, modification of treatment, and collaboration of care with health care providers.

Florida Laws and Rules
Marc Lucente, D.C., M.A., DIANM
Florida Laws & Rules Credit

Join Dr. Marc Lucente as he teaches this required class for Florida D.C.s. He will review the laws and rules and where to find information to remain compliant with chiropractic law in Florida.

Special Anatomy Session III: Thoracoabdominal Wall and Viscera (special add-on package with additional fee)
Paige Lynch, D.C., Joy Lewis, Ed.D. & Rocky Justice, D.C.
Clinical/Musculoskeletal Diagnosis Credit

Participants will embark on an anatomical and clinical exploration of the structure of the anterior thoracoabdominal region including the muscles, fascia, and neurovascular supplies and major organs. Learners will use the anatomical review portion of the course to gain a better understanding of the commonly encountered thoracoabdominal pathologies in chiropractic practice.

10-10:50 a.m.

The Headache Puzzle: Solving Pain with Chiropractic and Rehab
Jesse Hodges, Jr., D.C., M.S.
Physiotherapy/Clinical Credit

Understand how cervical dysfunction, trigger points, and postural stress contribute to headache patterns. This class will guide Doctors of Chiropractic through an integrated approach to treating headaches that includes chiropractic care, soft tissue release, and corrective movement strategies.

How does our immune system change as we age?
Ward Jones, Ph.D.
Clinical/Physiology Credit

Why do I have these aches and pains? Why can’t I seem to shake this cold? What happened to my thymus? As we age, these are some of the questions we ask. Aging has a tremendous impact on our immune system. We will briefly review the immune system and then discuss many of the primary immune system changes that occur as we age.

A Risk Management Class You Can Use!
Marc Lucente, D.C., M.A., DIANM
Risk Management Credit

Please join Dr. Marc Lucente for this one-hour course on risk management. If a patient experiences a blunt force trauma in your office, what do you do? Topics discussed include scalp and skull injuries, brain injury, and spinal trauma.

11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

Georgia Laws and Rules
Joy Dunwoodie, D.C., CCSP®
Georgia Law Credit

Dr. Joy Dunwoodie teaches this one-hour class on Georgia laws and rules. She will highlight where to find the laws and rules for Georgia Doctors of Chiropractic, as well as point out common mistakes. She will point out updates to Georgia laws for chiropractors and help attendees understand what is needed to stay compliant with the law.

Patients Post Covid
Lora Tanis, D.C., DICCP
Principles or Practice of Chiropractic/Clinical Credit

Dr. Lora Tanis presents this one-hour reflective session. She will review observations of post-pandemic patients and their signs and symptoms. And she will discuss available evidence and what Doctors of Chiropractic can do to help these patients within the chiropractic scope of practice.

HIV/AIDS
Mark Murdock, R.N., D.C.
HIV/AIDS Credit

Dr. Murdock presents this one-hour class on treating patients with HIV/AIDS. He will discuss the disease process and what chiropractors are required to do for these patients. Completion of this class satisfies the one hour of HIV/AIDS requirements for D.C.s in their first biennium.