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.
Overnight rooms are available at the group rate of $164/night. CLICK HERE to make your reservations!
Hello, OCA Members and Colleagues!
I hope you’re ready for our 2026 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 2026, 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 2026 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.
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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. Todd Turnbull, DC, CCSP, is an author, speaker and in private practice in Portland, Oregon. He graduated with his doctorate from Life University and is a Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician from Palmer University. As a post-graduate faculty member for several Chiropractic institutions, he developed courses and wrote numerous articles on Concussions, Disc Herniation's, Rehabilitation and Soft Tissue Diagnosis and Treatment. He has developed and trademarked Pre-Active Stretching a rehab program, developed Myotonic Facilitation Technique which is a neuro-muscular integration treatment approach, the Happy Brain Concussion Care program that incorporates Trauma-Free treatment protocols with his Mission to develop awareness of brain injury screening and create access to Trauma-Free treatment that is effective for the patients. Dr. Turnbull was Certified as a Brain Injury Specialist and in November 2019 Dr. Turnbull was certified as a Trainer by the Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists (ACBIS) of their program as noted by the CBIST (Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer). He is a member of the Oregon Chiropractic Association (OCA) & a member of the OCA “Chiropractic Practice and Innovation Council” (CPIC).
Jim’s first job was at his father’s law firm when he was in the 6th grade. He delivered legal documents to be filed at the courthouse. He did this on the 10-speed bike he bought with the money he earned from working at his father’s firm. In high school, Jim’s dad took him to legal seminars where’s his dad was often a speaker. He’d talk with Jim about his cases and trials – Jim often watched his dad in court. He always stressed the importance that the client comes first and all the steps an attorney can take to make sure that happens. In 2022, Jim’s father passed away two months short of having practiced law for 60 years.
In 1998, Jim and his family moved to Portland so his wife could help take care of her mother, who had Parkinson’s. Jim and Dean Heiling started working together in 1998. After 22 years of practicing together, Dean became Of Counsel in 2020. Jim and Roy Fernandes have been working together since 2010 and became partners in 2020. Roy and Jim continue to build upon the excellence that was started with Dean by becoming the first personal injury B Corp in the world in 2022 and being awarded small business of the year in the state of Oregon in 2022 by the Better Business Bureau.
Dr. Dan Murphy graduated magna cum laude in 1978 from Western States Chiropractic College. Dr. Dan began clinical practice in Oregon. Since 1982 Dr. Dan has served as a part-time undergraduate faculty at Life Chiropractic College West. He received his diplomat in Chiropractic Orthopedics in 1986.
Dr. Murphy's accolades include being the former Vice President of the International Chiropractic Association (ICA) in 2003-2009, he was Chiropractor of the Year for the ICA in 2009-2010, he is a multiple time recipient of the ICA Post graduate Educator of the Year Award, the Carl S. Cleveland, Jr. Educator of the year, Chiropractor of the year from ICA of California and in 2003 he was the Chiropractor of the year by Chiropractic Biophysics. He was Pediatric Chiropactor of the Year and more.
Professor and research expert Dr. Dan Murphy offers only the highest-level learning courses validated through extensive scientific research and proven techniques he has perfected through not only running his own full-time practice, but how he lives his daily life.
Dr. Dan teaches post graduate continuing education classes including "Whiplash and Spinal Trauma", "Neuroimmunology", "Pediatrics", "The Neurophysiology of Therapeutic Lasers" and "Nutrition". Dr. Dan is contributing author to several books including "Motor Vehicle Collision Injuries".
Dr. Garreth MacDonald has over 22 years in practice in Oregon. Dr. MacDonald has a Bachelor's of Science in Kinesiology. In addition, Dr. MacDonald has many hours of prost graduate training specifically in the motor vehicle injury arena. These include CCST certification through the ICA, Beasic certification through SRISD, Hospital based spine care qualifited, Trauma Qualified, Evaluation and Management qualified and MRI Interpretation reveiw quarlified. Furthermore, Dr. MacDonald is a Fellow candidate for Primary Spine Care.
Dr. MacDonald is a current member of the Oregon Chiropractic Association and practices in Eugne. We are excited to have Dr. MacDoanld presenting the "Crash Course in PI".
As the largest personal injury firm in Oregon, The Gatti Law Firm has been helping Oregon injury victims secure compensation for over 45 years. Our attorneys provide thoughtful, thorough, and zealous representation to people who have been injured and suffered loss. People who have been injured through no fault of their own, in automobile crashes and on-the-job, seek our assistance to obtain benefits and compensation, such as needed medical treatment and wage loss. Our attorneys have a proven history of success advocating against the individuals, insurance companies, and corporations that have caused the harm. If you treat patients who have been injured in automobile crashes or on-the-job, let us help!
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.
A Texas native, Ashleah grew up in Austin and attended Texas State University – San Marcos for her Undergraduate and Masters degrees. After graduating from law school at UNT Dallas College of Law, Ashleah moved to Oregon to continue her community work with the Metropolitan Public Defender Community Law Division. Here, Ashleah took cases of all kinds, representing those who struggled to rebound after having contact with the criminal justice system.
Most recently, before joining Bridge City Law, Ashleah worked as in house counsel at GEICO Staff Counsel – Portland. There, Ashleah represented GEICO and their insureds in personal injury litigation involving car accidents where Plaintiff’s sustained soft tissue, orthopedic, and neurological injuries. During her time at GEICO she worked closely with claims adjusters, evaluating and defending claims. Ashleah now uses her experience assessing the risks of litigation to the insurance company.
After several years working at GEICO, Ashleah decided to make a change that would better serve our community. In joining Bridge City Law, Ashleah fulfills her passion for helping vulnerable populations at a critical points in their lives.
Adam Klotzek, DC, DACNB, FACFN, FABVR, FICC is a staff clinician at Plasticity Brain Centers of Orlando, as well as a Professor of Neurology at the Carrick Institute. He holds a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan University along with Diplomate status in Neurology. He also holds Fellowship status in both Functional Neurology, Vestibular Rehabilitation, along with certifications in Attention Deficit Disorders, Electrodiagnostics and Sports Rehabilitation. He is an accomplished worldwide lecturer in the field of neurology and ReceptorBased neurological treatment, delivering over 700 presentations totaling over 11,000 hours, on various topics in neurology. With over 25 years of clinical experience, he has attended to over 12,000 patients, treating them for a multitude of neurological and non-neurological conditions including but not limited to: concussions, vestibular disorders, chronic and acute pain conditions, dizziness, headaches, ADD/ADHD, scoliosis, and sports-related injuries. He has special interests developing novel treatment applications, the effects of joint misalignments on brain function, and has authored a number of published medical papers.
When he’s not treating patients and teaching, he loves music, playing the guitar, fine dining, reading, personal development, and spending time with his close friends and colleagues.
Dr. Kelly Posner Gerstenhaber is a Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University and her work is saving lives all over the globe. The former President of the American Psychiatric Association noted her work with the Columbia Protocol could be “like the introduction of antibiotics.” The architect of Zero Suicide and the U.S. President’s Commission on Mental Health said, “Her work is equivalent to the discovery of a vaccine with the ability to prevent death on a massive scale.” The U.S. Department of Defense said her work is “nothing short of a miracle” and that “her effective model of improving the world will help propel us closer to a world without suicide,” and The White House highlighted the Columbia Protocol app as helping to achieve the President’s mental health and suicide prevention initiatives. The CDC noted that her work is “changing the paradigm in suicide risk assessment in the U.S. and worldwide.”
Dr. Posner was awarded The Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service for her work leading to suicide reduction across the nation and honored at the International Symposium on Suicidology and Public Health with the Exceptional Public Service Award in Suicidology for “her landmark contributions to mental health.”
Dr. Posner’s work has been noted in a keynote speech at the White House and in Congressional hearings, and she gave the lead presentation in a U.S. Senate forum on school safety after Parkland. Jim Shelton, former Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education under President Obama, says her work “has the potential to keep the 64 million children in our schools safe physically and mentally by helping prevent school violence.” Stand with Parkland parents said, “We found another big piece of the school shooting puzzle – an antibiotic for suicide. This … could fundamentally change the game for early identification and intervention. We found the first thing to interrupt the pathway to violence.”
Leadership of Israel’s national suicide prevention program articulated the Columbia Protocol’s impact: “It’s not only saving millions of lives but in Israel it is literally changing the way we live our lives. We have the C-SSRS as a vehicle for a cultural change. The idea of asking about suicide using a simple yet proven evidence-supported tool has gone further in Israel than just a screening measure. It helps give permission or sends the message that you can talk and ask about anything, empowering people to have a voice.”
Dr. Posner gave the invited presentation on tackling depression and suicide at the first European Union high level conference on mental health. She was recognized as the Most Distinguished Alumna of her graduate school at Yeshiva University in the past 50 years and was named one of New York magazine’s “Most Influential.” In 2016 she was honored with the Angel Award for New York City & State’s Responsible 100, and the Ann Vanderbilt Award for Achievement Partnership with Children. In 2014 she received The Spero Award for Excellence and Profound Commitment to Community Psychiatry, and in 2013, she was awarded with the New York State Suicide Prevention Award.
Dr. Posner was commissioned by the FDA to develop a scientific approach to suicide risk detection that has become the gold standard for suicide monitoring and is ubiquitous across the U.S and worldwide and she is the leading expert on medications and drug safety. The FDA has characterized her work as “setting a standard in the field” and a lead article in The New York Times called it “one of the most profound changes of the past sixteen years to regulations.” She has been instrumental in prevention efforts across the government, partnering with federal agencies including the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice, working hand in hand on workforce prevention and fitness for duty.
As a renowned spokesperson on suicide prevention, the treatment of depression, anxiety, and medication safety among others, she has made extensive appearances on NBC, CBS, World News Tonight, CNN, and many other global media forums.
Dr. Posner has been appointed Chair of the Governor’s Veterans’ Suicide Prevention Task Force in New York. Her scholarly work has been included in the compendium of the most important research in the history of the study of suicide and she was recognized as one of top 20 most influential scientists from Columbia University across all areas of medicine over the past 10 years and Dr. Posner was honored to be included on the 2024 Forbes 50 over 50 list.
