Total Credits: 20 CA, 20 DC, 2 Meets Requirement for Cultural Competency, 2 Meets Suicide Intervention requirement of 1 hour or more
Join colleagues and peers at our highly-anticipated spring convention — the perfect place to learn, network, and earn your valuable CE hours (all of them!). Our schedule includes topics that are required CE for DCs and other important practice management presentations. The chiropractic community comes together for three days of important programming and top-notch education. We’ll also visit with our vendor partners about the most up-to-date products and services available to chiropractic physicians and their practices.
We hope to see you there!
Important Deadlines:
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Hello, OCA Members and Colleagues!
I hope you’re ready for our 2025 Annual Convention. I am so excited for our program this year! I think you will find the schedule this year to include old favorites and new faces. We always try to improve upon the previous year and build upon what worked well.
Casino Night has been a hit for the past couple years, so this year we are adding more tables to allow for even more chances to win. We also have the addition of the “Lunch and Learn” sessions. Every year many of you approach us in wanting to include practice management into our program. For 2025, we brought back a hosted lunch and added in these not-for-credit practice management sessions to enjoy while eating a delicious meal with peers and friends. I am really looking forward to them. See you in April!
Your 2025 OCA President and Convention/CE Chair,
Amanda Tipton Stiller, DC
Connect with vendors and industry partners -- encourage them to exhibit at our convention! Being an exhibitor at the show provides them with invaluable quality networking time with these chiropractor physicians and CAs.
Sponsoring an important part (breaks, breakfasts, swag items, etc. - several opportunities) would not only show great value to our members but bring a heightened awareness of your company to this chiropractic audience. There are limited exhibit and sponsorship opportunities - lock this in before it's too late!
We thank our convention supporters for their generous financial support, as well as the individual efforts and time participating in the event itself. We appreciate it when our vendor partners help promote this professional conference to their chiropractic contacts and clients -- showing value to anyone who could benefit/earn CE by attending this great event.
2025 OCA Convention - Attendee Brochure
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Check out the convention details -- full schedule and speakers info, exhibit/sponsor list, speaker bios, and more! |
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Convention Exhibit/Sponsorship Information (281.5 KB) | Download |
Achieving Biological Stability with Chiropractic Anish Bajaj DC (437.3 MB) | Available after Purchase |
2025 OCA Clinical Topics MVA - Dr MacDonald (3.5 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Silverman 04_25 Longevity (40 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Silverman 04_25 Longevity Part 2 (33.9 MB) | Available after Purchase |
HIPPA: HIPPA Compliance Dr. Ty Talcott (3.8 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Originating from Cairo, Dr. Gabriel of The Wellness Center PDX transitioned from early pharmacy roots to chiropractic care, earning his doctorate from Palmer College. With 15 years in healthcare, he emphasizes research-based treatments, blending advanced medical technology with holistic care. An active Oregon Chiropractic Association member, he also contributes to Portland's Rotary and Toastmaster Clubs. Dr. Gabriel cherishes his NE Portland life, enjoying snowboarding and Spartan races.
Simon J. Agger, DC graduated from Western States Chiropractic College in 1997. He was licensed in Oregon and began in practice in 1998. Dr. Agger was born and raised in England and first came across the Atlantic in 1990 where he met his future wife in the Grand Canyon. He studied massage and reflexology while in the USA and practiced both prior to studying Chiropractic medicine. He has lived in the US since 1992, married JoEllen, completed pre-med and then his studies at WSCC (now UWS). Dr. Agger utilizes many tools and techniques in his practice including Diversified, drop-table and Activator. He is a Mentor/preceptor for both Chiropractic Interns/New Doctors, and also for the Functional Medicine and Human Nutrition Masters of Science Degree Program students/ interns at UWS. Dr. Agger is a Board Certified Supervisor for Certified Nutrition Specialist graduates for their 1000 hour clinical training. He also educates and lectures to other healthcare practitioners throughout the Pacific NW on the common health conditions seen in the clinic. In addition to his advanced Nutrition and Chiropractic training, Dr Agger holds advanced training in the evaluation, detection and treatment of both whiplash and concussion injuries from sports and accident injuries. Dr. Agger now travels the country as a speaker as well. He is a member of the Oregon Chiropractic Association.
Dr. Ty Talcott is a Certified HIPAA Privacy and Security Expert, who consults thousands of healthcare practices relative to business development and protection.
He is a sought-after speaker who has led numerous seminars, performed as a keynote speaker and has been featured on the cover of several magazines.
Dr. Talcott is also a founding partner of an IPA (Independent Physician Association) that credentials participating doctors for contracting with HMO’s and PPO’s. He has become one of the top experts on HIPAA regulations in the Chiropractic Profession.
Timothy Mick, DC, DACBR, FICC
Bio
Timothy J. Mick, DC, DACBR, FICC, is a chiropractic radiologist with Medical Scanning Consultants, PA. Dr. Mick provides professional physician services at RAYUS Radiology. Prior to joining Medical Scanning Consultants, PA, Dr. Mick headed the Department of Diagnostic Imaging at Northwestern College of Chiropractic for 17 years, where he established and directed the diagnostic imaging residency and the radiology consultation service. He has received a number of awards in recognition of his commitment to clinical and educational excellence in diagnostic imaging, including the Minnesota Chiropractic Association (MCA) Educator of the Year and the MCA President’s Award for exceptional service to the profession. He was selected by his colleagues at Northwestern for the Faculty Award for Excellence in Clinical Practice. He is a past president of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology, also past President of the American Chiropractic College of Radiology and the American Chiropractic Association Council on Diagnostic Imaging. He has also served on the editorial boards for two professional journals and has authored or co-authored 23 textbook chapters and journal articles, as well as serving as a consultant for a number of professional licensing and certifying bodies. These include the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists and the American Board of Chiropractic Radiology.
Dr. Kendrick Khoo earned his medical degree from the Ohio State University College of Medicine. After completing his orthopedic surgery residency at UCSF Fresno in California, Dr. Khoo underwent an additional year of fellowship training in spine surgery at University of California Davis.
Dr. Khoo utilizes evidence-based medicine and a shared decision-making approach to offer patients better outcomes and long-term viable solutions.
Outside of seeing patients, Dr. Khoo enjoys going on road trips and cooking new recipes with his wife and son.
Dr. Glen Zielinski is a Chiropractic Physician and Board Certified Functional Neurologist. He graduated Suma Cum Laude from Parker College of Chiropractic in September 2000. He was the Valedictorian of his class, and received numerous awards including the largest scholarship in the chiropractic profession. He completed his neurology training with the Carrick Institute for Clinical Neuroscience, graduated first in his class, and became board certified as a Chiropractic Neurologist in 2003. He was hired as an Assistant Professor of Neurology with the Carrick Institute.
He founded Northwest Functional Neurology in 2006.
His work was featured in the Netflix series Afflicted, which focused on sufferers of chronic diseases.
He is on the Board of the Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon and lectures for them as well to many different healthcare professional groups. He is a member of the Oregon Chiropractic Association and received the OCA’s Education Award in 2019.
He is sponsored here today by NW Functional Neurology in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Debra Darmata works with the Oregon Health Authority -- Zero Suicide Program and has been working with the OCA to bring us programs on Suicide intervention and prevention, as it pertains to you as a health care provider. She will be helping you learn to recognize the signs and symptoms that is necessary for the prevention. This course will give you required CE for suicide intervention & prevention that is now needed annual for your DC license renewals.
2025 OCA Annual Convention – Schedule of Events
FRIDAY, APRIL 25 |
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Session Topic / Title |
Presenter(s) |
Audience |
Sponsored By |
Registration & Full Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors |
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8:00–10:00 am |
A1) CLINICAL: Achieving Biomechanical Stability with Chiropractic |
Anish Bajaj, DC |
DC |
Foot Levelers |
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A2) RADIOLOGY** |
Tim Mick, DC |
DC |
Rayus |
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A3) NUTRITION: Key Cardiovascular, Chest & Lung Botanical/Nutritional Considerations for the Advanced Chiropractic Clinician |
Simon Agger, DC |
DC |
Standard Process/MediHerb, USA & Agger Chiro |
Networking Break with Exhibitors |
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10:30 am – 12 pm |
B1) CLINICAL (continued) |
Anish Bajaj,DC |
DC |
Foot Levelers |
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B2) CLINICAL SKILLS: New Patient Exam Flow** |
Irum Tahir, DC |
DC |
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B3) NUTRITION (continued) |
Simon Agger, DC |
DC |
Standard Process |
Networking Break with Exhibitors |
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12:30–1:30 pm |
HOSTED LUNCH AND LEARN (new bonus session!) OFFICE POLICY: Marketing to Medical Doctors** |
Irum Tahir, DC |
No CE |
Bridge City Law |
1:30–3:30 pm |
C1) COGNITION/INTELLIGENCE |
Anish Bajaj, DC |
DC |
Foot Levelers |
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C2) NUTRITION: Longevity** |
Robert Silverman, DC |
DC |
Erchonia |
2:30-3:30 pm |
C3) CA TOPICS |
Irum Tahir, DC |
CA/Staff |
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C4) NEUROLOGY: Spinal Surgery–When to Refer |
Khoo, MD and Liu, MD |
DC |
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3:30–4:00 pm |
Networking Break with Exhibitors |
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4:00–6:00 pm |
D1) POSTURE & SLEEP |
Anish Bajaj, DC |
DC |
Foot Levelers |
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D2) NUTRITION (continued)** |
Robert Silverman, DC |
DC |
Erchonia |
6:00–8:00 pm |
OCA Casino Night (optional, separate registration) |
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Gatti Law Firm |
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SATURDAY, APRIL 26 |
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Networking Full Breakfast with Exhibitors |
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8:00–10:00 am |
E1) NEUROLOGY |
John Minardi, DC |
DC |
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E2) CLINICAL TOPICS: MVA** |
DC |
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E3) NUTRITION : Gut Health** |
Robert Silverman, DC |
DC |
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Networking Break with Exhibitors |
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10:30 am – 12 pm |
F1) ADJUSTIVE TECHNIQUE: Thompson Drop |
John Minardi, DC |
DC |
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F2) NEUROLOGY: Case Studies** |
DC |
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F3) NUTRITION (continued) |
Robert Silverman, DC |
DC |
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12:00–12:30 pm |
Networking Break with Exhibitors |
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12:30–1:15 pm |
HOSTED LUNCH AND LEARN (new bonus session!) OFFICE POLICY: Establishing a Successful Multidisciplinary Practice** |
No CE |
Gatti Law Firm |
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1:15–1:45 pm |
OCA Acknowledgments and Presentation of O CA Awards |
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1:45 –3:45 pm |
HIPPA: HIPPA Compliance** |
Ty Talcott, DC, CHPSE |
DC/CA/Staff |
CHUSA |
3:45 – 4:15 pm |
Networking Break with Exhibitors |
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4:15–6:00 pm |
HIPPA (continued)** |
Ty Talcott, DC, CHPSE |
DC/CA/Staff |
CHUSA |
6:00–8:00 pm |
VIP & UWS Hosted Reception (by invitation only) UWS |
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SUNDAY, APRIL 27 |
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7:30–8:00 am |
Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors |
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8:00–10:00 am |
G1) CA TOPICS: Basics, Appt, Coding/Billing, etc. |
Ty Talcott, DC, CHPSE |
CA/Staff |
CHUSA |
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G2) CULTURAL COMPETENCY (DC required CE)** |
Mark Gabriel, DC |
DC/CA/Staff |
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10:00–10:30 am |
Networking Break with Exhibitors |
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10:30 am – 12 pm |
H1) CA TOPICS: Stmts, Scheduling, Scripts, etc. |
Ty Talcott, DC, CHPSE |
CA/Staff |
CHUSA |
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H2) SUICIDE INTERVENTION TRAINING: Zero Suicide / OHA (DC required CE)** |
DC/CA/Staff |
OHA |
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12 pm |
Convention Concludes |
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** - Sessions being video-recorded onsite. |