Dr. Michelle Speranza is a NUCCA practitioner, DCCJP, and all around excellent human being. We recently sat down to recap her experiences as an upper cervical chiropractor including her research conducted during her DCCJP training regarding the reliability of the clivo-axial angle measurements on XR and CT.

In this episode, we discuss:

and more.

Check out Dr. Speranza's website for more information about her private practice:

https://www.corebalancecentre.ca/

Register for the upcoming Blair Annual Conference here

Dr. Cameron Bearder and Dr. John Stenberg recap their recent trip to San Diego to attend the 35th annual ASAP Conference.

American Syringomyelia and Chiari Alliance Project is an organization focused on increasing awareness and research related to Chiari malformations and syringomyelia. Each year, the ASAP organization hosts top neurosurgeons, neurologist, doctors, and patients together to present updates on the medical management of these conditions.

On this episode, Drs. Stenberg and Bearder discuss:

and more.

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Dr. Taylor Goldberg is a chiropractor who's unique health experiences have led her to a niche within the hypermobility community.

In this episode, we discuss:

and more.

Check out Dr. Taylor's Instagram account: @thehypermobilechiro

Connect with Dr. Stenberg's Colorado Springs practice here: https://www.zenithchiroco.com/

Dr. Stenberg on Social: @zenith_chiro

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In this episode, Dr. Cameron Bearder summarizes his key takeaways regarding a recent event hosted by the Carrick Institute.

The Carrick Institute is center for Neuroscience Research and Education founded by Dr. Ted Carrick. Their course curricula includes post graduate training in functional neurology, concussion/brain injury, vestibular rehabilitation, neurochemistry, and so much more.

Dr. Carrick is also a faculty instructor at the University of Central Florida, and occasionally leads a brain dissection lab. Dr. Bearder recently attended one of these labs, and we sat down to review his key takeaways through an upper cervical lens.

Check out Carrick Institute offerings here: https://carrickinstitute.com/

Dr. Bill Lordan is an upper cervical chiropractor practicing in Branford Connecticut. He recently completed his diplomate in chiropractic craniocervical junction procedures, and we connected at the ICA Council on Upper Cervical Care Forum in Dallas in June 2023.

Dr. Lordan's work in the DCCJP program opened a door to run trials in office with pupillometry, a novel technology that uses pupillary reactivity as a measurable indicator of neurophysiological function. To learn about the Neuroptics, visit their website to explore the tech: https://neuroptics.com/

In this episode, we discuss:

and more.

If you'd like to connect with Dr. Lordan, visit https://www.precisionchiroct.com/

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Dr. Dania Tamimi is an oral maxillofacial radiologist with wide range of interests related to imaging, health, and fitness. Dr. Tamimi was first introduced to our Blair Upper Cervical community as a keynote presenter at the annual Blair Conference in Charlotte, NC in 2022. She has taught CE courses for dentists, chiropractors, and other healthcare providers in the interpretation of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), and is co-author on several textbooks, including:

In this episode, we discuss:

and more.

Please support Dr. Tamimi by purchasing her book, I know it will be a valuable addition to your library.

If you like episodes like this one, let me know! Email [email protected] to provide feedback or suggest a guest for the show.

Check out to find a qualified Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractor near you: https://www.blairchiropractic.com/

Visit http://blairtechnique.com/ to find upcoming Blair Seminars, and to register for the Annual Blair Upper Cervical conference.

https://www.blairtechnique.com/2023-blair-chiropractic-conference/#!event-register/2023/9/28/2022-blair-conference

https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/6/2169 - Follow this link to access the full text article

On this episode, we briefly explore a recent publication that surveyed chiropractors for their opinion of how plain radiography of the spine should be utilized in chiropractic practice.

I break down the survey responses, limitations, and some interesting insights into decision making for chiropractors using x-rays in their clinics.

If you have a research article that you'd like to discuss, send it along to [email protected]

Dr. Ankur Tayal has a unique background in chiropractic education and practice, and has spent time in both the academic and clinical worlds. In this episode, we explore:

with a lot of additional pearls sprinkled into all of these conversations. Dr. Tayal is an energetic and inspiring guy, and I hope that this conversation prompted some deeper thought about your personal experience with chiropractic philosophy, politics, and support of chiropractic students.

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Each year, the ICA Council on Upper Cervical Care hosts a forum presenting on the latest updates, research, and advancements in the upper cervical chiropractic field. This year also included the graduation of the third class of DCCJPs (Diplomates in Chiropractic Craniocervical Junction Procedures), which culminated nearly four years of post doctoral study for this cohort of Drs.

In this episode, Dr. Cameron Bearder and Dr. John Stenberg recap their highlights from the weekend, focused in a few themes that carried through the weekend:

This quick recap couldn't possibly capture all of the value from the weekend, so attend the Forum in the future to see for yourself.

You can join the ICA Council on Upper Cervical Care here:

References:

Dr. Centeno's Regenexx EBook: https://centenoschultz.com/regenexx-library/

Dr. Rosa and Dr. Harshfield's Craniocervical Junction Syndrome Chapter:

On this episode, Dr. Chris Slininger and Dr. John Stenberg discussed some important topics related to communication, including:

We also discussed some key characteristics of successful upper cervical doctors, including:

We also discussed Dr. Chris' various projects, such as Strategic Solutions, video production, The Secret to Healing, and Synapse Continuing Education.

To connect with Dr. Slininger, check out these pages:

https://ucstrategicsolutions.com/

https://ucstrategicsolutions.com/thesecrettohealing/

https://www.drchrisslininger.com/

You can reach Dr. Stenberg at:

Instagram: @zenith_chiro

https://www.zenithchiroco.com/