CMCC VIRTUAL CELEBRATION 2021
CMCC Celebrates Together!
Homecoming and the 75th Anniversary is going virtual… help us make this a truly global event!
June 3 – 5, 2021
Time to set aside the challenges of the past year and come together for a Homecoming and anniversary celebration like no other! Traditionally, Homecoming represents a unique opportunity to schedule some personal time and meet with classmates, alumni and other chiropractors. This year, we are celebrating our anniversary classes and so much more as we are combining Homecoming 2020 and 2021 with a celebration of CMCC’s milestone 75th anniversary.
We have planned wonderful social events and extend these to include your friends and family. We are holding social events each day in honour of our 75th anniversary and to celebrate the coming together of such a diverse group of alumni! Join us at the Gala, June 5, for alumni awards presentations, anniversary class recognition, musical entertainment, and so much more! Our online auction launches on June 5, and will run for a week following the event. We will also be making virtual spaces available for networking and socializing with your classmates and friends.
The Continuing Education program is a rich three days of content, bringing together experts from across North America into three streams of inspired programming – Pain Management, Rehabilitation, and Interprofessional and Business, for close to 30 continuing education hours. This unique virtual program combines pre-recorded presentations as well as scheduled live Q&A speakers, panel discussions* and guest appearances at virtual booths for an opportunity to talk face-to-face with program presenters and colleagues! And, with the virtual format, you will be able to go back to the sessions for 90 days post-event to hear all speakers again or any you may have missed.
*All live webinar sessions (not live booth sessions), will be recorded, and all recordings will be available for online viewing by Homecoming participants until August 31, 2021.
…that is just the beginning!
9:00 EDTA welcome message from CMCC President Dr. David Wickes
Dr. David Wickes
DC, MA
Bio Coming Soon
9:00 - 10:00 EDTThe World Federation of Chiropractic has recently proposed a 21st century model of chiropractic care known as “EPIC”: Evidence-based, People-centered, Inter-professional and Collaborative. Dr. Schneider believes that the profession should not be content with the goal of merely surviving for another 100 years. Instead, he suggests that the profession should set its sights higher, with the goal of thriving in the 21st century. He will discuss the “EPIC” model, as well as the many challenges and opportunities that the chiropractic profession needs to address as it prepares to thrive as a mature and mainstream healthcare profession.
Webinar participants will have an opportunity to submit questions during the webinar.
PhD, DC
Dr. Schneider is an associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute. He serves as a committee member on the University of Pittsburgh Institutional Review Board (IRB) and is also an Advisory Panel Member to the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). Schneider has designed and implemented several federally funded clinical trials comparing conservative treatments for low back and neck pain. His primary areas of research interest are rehabilitation approaches for spine related disorders, as well as dissemination and implementation science.
Moderator:
Dr. Anthony Tibbles
BSC (Hons), DC, FCCS(C)
Bio Coming Soon
10:15 - 11:15 EDTThe rehabilitative exercise literature is full of articles that provide evidence for the clinical effectiveness of different types of rehabilitative exercise for patients with low back and neck pain. There are also a number of competing theories about which is the “best exercise” for patients with spine related disorders. Dr. Schneider will review the evidence for several of the most popular rehabilitative exercise approaches, including directional preference (McKenzie), spinal stabilization/neutral spine training, sensorimotor control exercises, and general strength and conditioning exercises. He will also present an overview of the movement control approach used within the Treatment Based Classification system to determine which type of exercise is best for which type of patient.
Webinar participants will have an opportunity to submit questions during the webinar.
PhD, DC
Moderator:
Dr. Anthony Tibbles
BSC (Hons), DC, FCCS(C)
11:15 - 11:30 EDT 11:30 - 12:30 EDT
BSc, DC, FCCOS(C)
Dr. Matthew Barrigar is President of the College of Chiropractic Orthopaedic Specialists (Canada) and the supervising clinician at CMCC’s clinic at the Rexdale Community Health Centre. Previous to his current position, he was the supervising clinician at CMCC’s clinic at Anishnawbe Health Centre, where he served the community for 11 years.
Dr. Barrigar has significant experience working with diverse populations and also draws up on seven years at the Donwood Institute, an addictions-recovery program of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). With his involvement with CAMH, he also led weekly classes in chronic pain for patients in the medically supervised detoxification clinic. Dr. Barrigar’s private practice experience spans over 20 years in Napanee, Ottawa, and Hamilton in a variety of solo and multidisciplinary clinics. In 2005, he obtained his Fellowship in Chiropractic Orthopaedics, and met the requirements for advanced credentialing in pain management in 2014 from the Canadian Academy of Pain Management. Dr. Barrigar was the recipient of the Ontario Chiropractic Association’s 2015 Community Relations Award.
Moderator:
Dr. Anthony Tibbles
BSC (Hons), DC, FCCS(C)
12:30 – 1:30 EDT
Amanda is a 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher who takes her students through a journey of meditation using creative movement in all of her classes. Amanda has completed two advanced meditation trainings in India, has trained at the Kripalu Institute, and she is currently completing another advanced meditation training. Amanda is also trained in Living Meditation, a method of meditation that guides students to a way of living freely and passionately through daily meditation and self work. Amanda is also a Reiki Master Practitioner, so she incorporates energy balancing in her classes, as well as at Moon Ceremonies which take place on New Moon and Full Moon days.
Practice with Amanda Online or in person at the studio - please visit https://www.yogalightstudio.ca/ for her full schedule. For private lessons, please contact Amanda directly.
Co-founder of Yoga Light Studio
Nancy has been practicing yoga for over 15 years. In order to expand her knowledge and grow her practice, she completed over 500 hours of training and a number of specialized workshops and trainings. Nancy is now a RYT 500 Hours.
Nancy is a co-founder of Yoga Light Studio, as well as the Studio Director, and Director of its Teacher Training Programs. Nancy is also a lawyer, and she practiced various types of law for over 20 years before taking a leave of absence to focus her energy on Yoga Light Studio and its growing yoga community. She now focusses on teaching private yoga classes, as well as a large part of the curriculum in Yoga Light’s Teacher Training Programs.
For more information on Yoga Light Studio, please visit: https://www.yogalightstudio.ca/
1:30 - 2:30 EDTAsking the delicate questions. Reflections on asking key questions about psychosocial factors in cases where such factors were the key to patient recovery. A preliminary case synopsis will leave the main psychosocial elements to be drawn out collectively.
Webinar participants will have an opportunity to submit questions during the webinar.
BSc, DC, FCCOS(C)
Moderator:
Dr. Anthony Tibbles
BSC (Hons), DC, FCCS(C)
2:30 - 2:45 EDT 2:45 - 3:15 EDTREHAB BOOTH
This presentation will address the background and an overview of an exciting new Rehabilitation certificate program in development with CMCC, Guerriero Enterprises Inc., and the Canadian Chiropractic Specialty College of Physical & Occupational Rehabilitation, part of the Canadian Federation of Chiropractic Colleges.
To meet with Dr. Rocco Guerriero and Dr. Dana Selby to chat and ask any questions you may have, please drop by the CMCC ConED Rehabilitation Booth on Thursday June 3, 2:45 to 3:15 ET.
BSc, DC, FRCCSS(C), FRCPOR(C), FCCOS (C )
He is an associate professor at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) with over 30 years of chiropractic teaching experience. Currently, he is the coordinator of the Motor Vehicle Accident and Rehab rounds for chiropractic interns at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. He was also the course coordinator of the clinical diagnosis courses in Orthopaedics for first and second year students at CMCC for over 25 years. He is still lecturing in these courses. He has been in clinical practice since 1988 and served as Past-President of the Canadian Society of Chiropractic Evaluators, Past-President of the College of Chiropractic Orthopaedic Specialists (Canada). He previously served on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Society of Medical Evaluators (CSME). He is currently the Vice-President of the Association of Independent Assessment Centres (AIAC). He was Treasurer of the Foundation of the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada). He has his designation as a Chiropractic Specialist in Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation Sciences and Sports Sciences.
He has published numerous scientific articles in the areas of Disability, Medical and Rehabilitation and Medicolegal issues. He is an expert in Chiropractic Malpractice cases and have been accepted as an expert in Ontario, Alberta and in British Columbia. He is currently registered to practice chiropractic in Ontario, BC and Alberta. He has also provided numerous post-graduate seminars in New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. He is President of North York Rehabilitation Centre Corp.; a national IME company with offices in BC, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and in Nova Scotia.
He served on numerous Government-appointed committees in policy development and implementation related to Auto Insurance. He was the founder and Past President of the Association of Designated Assessment Centres. He served on the Minster’s DAC committee from 1996-2006. He was part of the consensus working group involved in Auto Insurance Reform in 2002. He was the Co-chair of the DAC Reform working Group in 2003 and did a Webinar on behalf of IBC and FSCO. He was on the Superintendent's RISC committee overseeing the new SABS and its implementation on September 1, 2010. He is on the Service Provider Licensing Stakeholder Implementation & Best Practices Forum committee with the MOF/FSRA representing the AIAC. He was on Ontario’s MOF Assessment working Group in 2019.
He is the course coordinator of the CMCC/CSCE Post-graduate Certification course on Catastrophic Determination and AMA Guides Impairment rating. He is certified in the 4th and 5th edition of the AMA Guides in Impairment rating and has training in the 6th edition. He has successfully passed and completed all 6 IME and Medicolegal Insurance courses offered by the University of Montreal. He was a member of the Whistler Medical Team for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games and was the lead Medical Practitioner for the Golf and Rugby venues at the Toronto 2015 PanAm and Para PanAm Games. He has been the keynote speaker at numerous global Rehabilitation Conferences.
BPHE, Rkin, DC, FCCPOR (C) CSCS
Dana Selby – President of the CCPOR(C)
Dana Selby BPHE, R.Kin, DC, FCCPOR(C), CSCS
Doctor of Chiropractic, Rehabilitation Specialist, Registered Kinesiologist, Certified in Clinical Acupuncture, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Dr. Dana Selby is an alumni from the Faculty of Physical and Health Education at the University of Toronto (U of T) and the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC), is a Registered Kinesiologist, Certified in Clinical Acupuncture and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). She is the President of the College of Chiropractic Physical and Occupational Rehabilitation Sciences.
•Volunteer at the 2015 Pan Am Games as a paramedical practitioner
•Volunteer at the 2016 FINA World Cup of Swimming as a paramedical practitioner
•Volunteer at the 2017 Jr Pan Am Badminton Championships as a paramedical practitioner
3:15 - 3:45 EDTPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BOOTH
BSc, DC
After 16 years of practice, Dr. Paul Newton BSc DC, made a career leap to communications and publishing. His company, Expert Author Press, has helped hundreds of business owners tell their stories, build credibility and become published authors.
3:15 - 3:45 EDTREHAB BOOTH
This presentation will outline the prevalence, burden and complexity of assessing and rehabilitating older adults with musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders. It will highlight key general principles for rehabilitation and then provide tips on specific rehab approaches for common MSK conditions.
To meet with Dr. Carlo Ammendolia to chat and ask any questions you may have, please drop by the CMCC ConED Rehabilitation booth on Thursday June 3, 3:15 to 3:45 ET.
BSc, DC, PhD
Dr. Carlo Ammendolia is the Director of the Spine Clinic and the Spinal Stenosis Program at the Rebecca MacDonald Centre for Arthritis and Autoimmune Diseases at Mount Sinai Hospital. He received his DC degree from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, his MSc degree in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research and his PhD in Clinical Evaluative Sciences from the University of Toronto. Dr. Ammendolia is an Assistant Professor in the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, the Department of Surgery and the Institute of Medical Sciences at the University of Toronto.
Dr. Ammendolia has been in clinical practice for over 39years and now combines clinical practice, research and teaching in the areas of non-operative treatment of mechanical, degenerative and inflammatory spinal disorders with a special interest in degenerative spinal stenosis.
3:45 - 4:15 EDTREHAB BOOTH
Dr. Cambridge's presentation will examine clinical rationale and critical thinking in the prescription and execution of rehabilitation exercise. This lecture will utilize a clinical case study to demonstrate the importance of matching a specific assessment to a specific treatment approach. Utilizing an evidence-based, patient-centered approach we will examine the foundational scientific evidence and demonstrate how that can be used to address specific clinical concerns. Included in this presentation are aspects from Dr. Cambridge's thesis which provide an overarching theory and rationale for clinical decision making and the implementation of rehabilitation strategies.
To meet with Dr. Edward Cambridge to chat and ask any questions you may have, please drop by the CMCC ConED Rehabilitation booth on Thursday June 3, 3:45 to 4:15 ET.
DC, PhD
Dr. Edward Cambridge completed his PhD in Hip and Spine Biomechanics, under the supervision of Professor Emeritus Stuart McGill, in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo. Prior to University of Waterloo, Ed studied Kinesiology at Brock University completing his BKin degree with first class honours. Ed started working in the Biomechanics and EMG laboratory halfway through 2nd year of his degree. He then decided to pursue a clinical education with a desire to help people; and attended the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College graduating with clinic Honours While attending CMCC, Ed worked with Dr. Jay Triano in the Biomechanics laboratory for 4 hours.
A desire to bridge the clinical practice and evidence gap, brought him to University of Waterloo. His thesis is entitled "Hip & Spine Mechanics - Understanding the linkage from several perspectives from injury mechanisms to rehabilitation". This work is focused on understanding this relationship through both normal and injury mechanics of the linkage and is comprise of a combination of biomechanical modeling and experimental research.
Dr. Cambridge currently maintains a clinical practice as consultant with some of the most challenging low back cases from across Canada and USA using his combined knowledge and skill set as a Kinesiology graduate, Doctor of Chiropractic, and spine and hip biomechanics expert.
4:15 - 4:45 EDTREHAB BOOTH
The purpose of this presentation is to discuss rehabilitation protocols in patients with cervical and/or thoracic problems. We will be discussing this within the greater scheme of patient care as a whole. As such, the process starts with diagnosis. The challenge of diagnosis in spine pain patients is that we have to consider the disparate biological, psychological and social factors that can potentially contribute. What is more, there are no clear objective tests that clearly identify the diagnosis in the majority of patients. So the diagnosis is usually based on history and exam. Clinical Reasoning in Spine Pain® help us organize our clinical reasoning process in establishing a diagnosis and formulating a management strategy that is most likely helpful in each patient. Our management strategy may entail methods targeting sources of nociception (manipulation, end range loading, neurodynamics, etc.) and may entail methods targeting perpetuating factors, that usually includes some form of formal rehabilitation (motor control exercise, oculomotor exercise, graded exposure, etc.). We will be discussing specific rehabilitative approaches that are designed to serve a particular purpose in patients with cervical and/or thoracic problems, in light of decision-making and clinical application.
To meet with Dr. Donald Murphy to chat and ask any questions you may have, please drop by the CMCC ConED Rehabilitation booth on Thursday June 3, 4:15 to 4:45 ET.
DC, FRCC
Dr. Murphy is a chiropractor by background and a primary spine practitioner by practice, with over 30 years of clinical experience. He has served as Medical Director of the Spine Care Program for a multi-hospital healthcare system in Rhode Island that focuses on primary spine care. He currently serves as Chief Clinical Officer for Spine Care Partners, implementing a spine care pathway for various organizations throughout North America.
Dr. Murphy is Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh. He lectures throughout the world on various topics related to primary spine care. Dr. Murphy has nearly 100 peer-reviewed journal publications and book chapters. His two-volume book, Clinical Reasoning in Spine Pain Vols I and II, is the required text for the PSP certificate course.
4:30 - 5:30 EDTView in advance, the research summary on-demand videos posted to this event site, and bring your best questions for four leading researchers at CMCC: Dr. Brian Budgell (Mechanotransduction at the Molecular Level); Dr. Stephen Injeyan (Triggering Cellular Responses); and Dr. Silvano Mior (The Adjustment: Utilization, Effectiveness and Role in Clinical Care). Moderated by Dr. Samuel Howarth.
Webinar participants will have an opportunity to submit questions during the webinar.
Moderator:
MsC, PhD
We all know that chiropractic care works very well for the most common complaints that come into our clinics. What is unknown is how chiropractic care achieves its results. One of the major thrusts of research at CMCC is to explore the underlying physiology that translates adjustment and soft tissue therapy into clinical benefits. This is one part of the field of 'mechanotransduction'. In this presentation, we will summarize what is known about how individual cells sense the forces that are being applied to them, and how they respond differently depending upon the nature of the force. This work helps us to understand the subtleties of manual therapies and perhaps explains how a small change in technique could have large implications for our patients.
To ask Dr. Budgell any questions, please attend the Research Panel 1 Q&A webinar on Thursday June 3, 4:30 to 5:30 PM ET.
DC, PhD
Dr. Budgell is a neurophysiologist with an interest in somatovisceral interactions and the health of the spinal cord. The bulk of his papers pertain to the effects of somatic (muscle, bone, joint) stimulation on visceral function, especially cardiovascular function. He has contributed chapters to several clinical texts and was a field editor for Springer’s Encyclopedia of Neuroscience. Through efforts to assist colleagues in publishing their own research, he also developed an interest in biomedical and health linguistics, and has contributed to several corpus linguistics studies of specific health disciplines including nursing, midwifery and public health.
"This presentation focuses on some of the results of the study we’ve done on the effects of a limited series of spinal manipulative interventions (SMT) on the production of inflammatory mediators in patients presenting with low back pain. Importantly, the production of such mediators (potential biomarkers) has been determined in whole blood cultures prepared from blood samples obtained pre- and post-SMT.
The data we’ve obtained indicates differences in the inflammatory profiles of acute vs chronic LBP patients. Furthermore, there are SMT-associated changes in the production of specific cytokines, which vary in the acute and chronic cohorts. I will present data in the context of both within group and between group differences.
To ask Dr. Injeyan any questions, please attend the Research Panel 1 Q&A webinar on Thursday June 3, 4:30 to 5:30 PM ET.
DC, MSc, PhD
Dr. Injeyan received a BSc in Biology and an MSc in Tropical Health from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon and completed his PhD studies at the Institute of Parasitology in at McGill University.
After time teaching and pursuing research at the University of Manitoba and the University of Toronto, he became interested in chiropractic and received his education at CMCC, graduating in 1984. He has been in private practice since graduation, as well as serving as a faculty member in various academic and administrative capacities. He currently holds the title of professor with duties and activities in research and clinical education.
Dr. Injeyan’s research interests have included host–parasite interactions and cellular- morphological responses to external stimuli using various biological models. As well, he has published on topics relevant to public health and to chiropractic education. In the past several years his primary focus of research has been on the exploration of the effects of spinal manipulation on selected parameters of the immune response. He has numerous (48) publications in peer reviewed journals. Dr. Injeyan currently leads the effort in understanding the effects of a manipulative intervention on inflammatory changes in low back patients.
The spinal adjustment has defined the profession since its inception. It is one of the most common interventions used by chiropractors in care of their patients. Research suggests that the adjustment or manipulation and soft tissue therapy is provided in up to 90% of chiropractic visits. However, the frequency and type of manual adjustment will vary by patient condition and age. For example, in older adults, soft tissue is most commonly used, followed by manipulation, mobilization and activator compared to patients less than 65 years of age. Systematic reviews and clinical guidelines support the use of manipulation, especially when included in a multimodal care plan, in the management of many musculoskeletal problems. Similar support for non-musculoskeletal problems is lacking. However, the frequency of non-musculoskeletal problems presenting as primary complaints in chiropractic offices is low, with the majority of problems seen involving the low back, neck and joint sprains and strains. This presentation highlights the use and effectiveness of the adjustment in the care of patients. It also points to the risk of having it define the profession rather than by its full scope of practice.
To ask Dr. Mior any questions, please attend the Research Panel 1 Q&A webinar on Thursday June 3, 4:30 to 5:30 PM ET.
DC, PhD
Dr. Silvano Mior graduated from CMCC in 1980 and received his Fellowship with the College of Chiropractic Sciences in 1984. In 2010, he completed a PhD from the Department of Health Policy Management and Evaluation, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.
Dr. Mior has served as Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, and as Vice-President Research and External Relations. He has been an Associate Editor for the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractor Association, the Journal of Neuromusculoskeletal System, The Journal of Sports Chiropractic and Rehabilitation and other professional journals.
He has authored numerous articles and book chapters in areas related to clinical chiropractic practice and outcomes and has participated in international and national committees establishing guidelines for quality assurance and standards of chiropractic practice, as well as setting research agendas. Currently a professor in the Division of Research, Dr. Mior also runs a private practice in Markham.
5:30 - 6:00 EDT 6:30 – 7:30 EDTMenu:
The CMCC 75
The Clover Club
The Southside / Smash
The Painkiller
*Ingredient list, tool prep, recipes, and zoom link will be emailed to all those who register for “Social Events”
Co-Owner of the Bartending School of Ontario, Diana has been working in the Bar & Restaurant Industry for over 25 years with a list of credentials and with a reputation that precedes her. Diana hails from Newfoundland where her hospitality begins - Night Club Manager & Bar Consultant, with experience in every style of bars and restaurants. From lead bartender to managing the Bartending School, as a Registered Bartender Instructor with private vocational schools, Diana has the experience and knowledge beyond her years. Co-Founder of Society of Bartenders. Favorite Cocktail: Bahamas Highball. Favorite Liquor: El Dorado 12years & Older
For more information on Diana Roberts and the Bartending Ontario, please visit https://www.bartendingontario.com/
9:00 EDT
Dr. Brad Kane
Chair of ACAC
Bio Coming Soon.
9:00 - 11:15 EDTLearn about the latest guidelines and trends with respect to pregnancy-related back pain and postpartum treatment options such as spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) and taping. Assess the current level of knowledge regarding exercise and pregnancy guidelines. Video recordings of manual treatment, including SMT, soft tissue therapy (STT) and taping will be included10:00
There will be a 15 minute break from 10:00 - 10:15 AM. The webinar will complete at 11:15 am.
Webinar participants will have an opportunity to submit questions during the webinar.
MSc, DC
Dr. Weis practices at two busy inter-professional clinics in downtown Toronto. She graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Physical Education (1992) and a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology (1997). In 2008, she graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. In addition to her private practice, Carol Ann is an Assistant Professor at CMCC where she lectures and conducts research on back pain and pregnancy. She has a number of peer-reviewed articles and has presented her research at various conferences. She is also co-author of The Athletic Mom-to-Be: Training your way into pregnancy and motherhood.
BAS, DC
Dr. Draper practices at two interdisciplinary clinics in downtown Toronto, with a practice focus on pregnancy and postpartum care. She graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Human Kinetics and Developmental Psychology before attending CMCC. After graduation, and in addition to private practice, Crystal returned to CMCC as faculty. She is currently an Instructor and Course Coordinator and is involved in research on back pain and pregnancy. She has published peer-reviewed articles and presented her research at conferences with respect to chiropractic care for the pregnant and postpartum patient.
Moderator:
Dr. Sophia da Silva-Oolup
BSc (Hons) DC
Bio Coming Soon
11:15 - 11:30 EDT 11:30 - 12:30 EDTDr. Jacobs will review current evidence-based conservative treatment recommendations to help decrease pain and improve function and quality of life in patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis. Key aspects of patient education and exercise to improve patient outcomes will be reviewed, along with CMCC’s experience delivering the Good Life with osteoArthritis in Denmark (GLA:DTM) Canada program in its teaching clinics.
Webinar participants will have an opportunity to submit questions during the webinar.
DC, MSc, FCCS(C)
Craig Jacobs is the Director of Clinical Education and Patient Care at CMCC. He was previously a primary clinician at CMCC as well as a researcher and Clinical Research Coordinator for the CMCC/UOIT Centre for Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation. He currently practices as a chiropractor and acupuncture provider. Dr Jacobs is a CMCC graduate, a Fellow of the College of Chiropractic Sciences (Canada), and holds a Masters in Science from the Institute of Medical Science at the University of Toronto. Dr. Jacobs is a member of the GLA:D Canada National Clinical Quality Committee, the GLA:D Steering Committee for the Learning Network for Osteoarthritis and is a certified instructor with Mental Health First Aid Canada. Prior to his current career, he was a professional dancer with the Batsheva Dance Company in Israel.
Moderator:
BSc, MSc, PhD
12:30 – 1:30 EDT
Natalie is a Certified Yoga Therapist. She has completed over 1000 hours of training from different yoga schools in Ontario. Natalie came to yoga after being in a traumatic car accident and has been able to heal her body, mind and develop a greater sense of peace within her. She is passionate about helping others to heal themselves. You can find Natalie teaching weekly group classes all over the GTA, as well as one-on-one therapeutic yoga for which she designs accessible, home-based yoga practices to help people who are suffering from various ailments and diseases improve the quality of their lives.
Practice with Natalie online or in person at the studio - please visit https://www.yogalightstudio.ca/ for her full schedule. For information about Chair Yoga Teacher Training, please email us at info@yogalightstudio.ca
Co-founder of Yoga Light Studio
Nancy has been practicing yoga for over 15 years. In order to expand her knowledge and grow her practice, she completed over 500 hours of training and a number of specialized workshops and trainings. Nancy is now a RYT 500 Hours.
Nancy is a co-founder of Yoga Light Studio, as well as the Studio Director, and Director of its Teacher Training Programs. Nancy is also a lawyer, and she practiced various types of law for over 20 years before taking a leave of absence to focus her energy on Yoga Light Studio and its growing yoga community. She now focusses on teaching private yoga classes, as well as a large part of the curriculum in Yoga Light’s Teacher Training Programs.
For more information on Yoga Light Studio, please visit: https://www.yogalightstudio.ca/
1:30 - 2:30 EDTGet your yoga mat, some resistance bands, an exercise ball, a pillow and a chair and participate in an exercise class focused on specific exercises for hip and knee osteoarthritis, led by Dr. Craig Jacobs. Do it for yourself, and your patients! Please join even without equipment.
The exercises presented in this program are based on the published paper:
NEMEX-TJR training program: Ageberg et al. Feasibility of neuromuscular training in patients with severe hip or knee OA: The individualized goal-based NEMEX-TJR training program. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2010.
WAIVER
By participating in this exercise webinar class, either live or by recording, you understand that when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury.
If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself or those participating with you, and agree to release and discharge CMCC, including but not limited to the instructor and all stakeholders, from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of this webinar.
DC, MSc, FCCS(C)
Moderator:
BSc, MSc, PhD
2:30 - 2:45 EDT 2:45 - 3:45 EDT
RN, DC, FRCCSS(C), DACRB, FCCPOR(C), MSc, PhD
Dr. Kazemi is an associate professor in clinical education and coordinator for the Sports Sciences Residency program. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada), a Fellow of the College of Chiropractic and Physical and Occupational Rehabilitation (Canada) and has practiced acupuncture for 20 years.
He received his PhD from the University of South Wales, successfully defending his PhD thesis, “What makes Sparing Taekwondo athlete successful?”
He has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented research on Taekwondo and chiropractic to international audiences. He is associate editor of the Journal of Canadian Chiropractic Association and associate editor for Acta Taekwondo et Martialis Artium. He authored the first complete book on vibration plate exercise programs, entited Vibration Plate Exercise, and invented the Kazemizer Shark (IASTM tool and technique) and the VMTX Vibromax Therapeutics massager and soft tissue therapy technique.
2:45 - 3:15 EDTThe shoulder is a dynamic and complex joint to both assess and manage therapeutically. This presentation will delve into the basic premise of the relevant neuro-anatomy and motor skills required to establish a baseline in the rehabilitative process. This presentation will explore the necessity for range of motion as a pre-requisite for proprioceptive profiling and motor control. Examples of the conceptual framework for rehabilitation: post isometric relaxation, post activation potentiation, and proprioception will be provided.
To meet with Dr. Andrew Robb to chat and ask any questions you may have, please drop by the CMCC ConED Rehabilitation booth on Friday June 4, 2:45 to 3:15 ET.
REHAB BOOTH
BS, DC, RCCSS(C)
Dr. Andrew Robb is a graduate from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College attained his post graduate fellowship from the Royal College of Chiropractors of Sports Sciences Canada. He resides in Kitchener-Waterloo in a sports medical practice. He is the Sports Chiropractor for Laurier University Football Program. Dr. Robb holds a multi-role at the University of Waterloo as an Assistant Pitching Coach, Team Sports Chiropractor, and committee member of the High-Performance Committee.
Dr. Robb has published in various scientific journals in the areas of soft tissue therapy, baseball biomechanics, shoulder injuries, and functional movements. He also is a member of the Research Committee with the RCCSS(C). Dr. Robb has collaborated with various organizations including, Canadian Athletic Coaching Centre, American Sports Medicine Institute, and Major League Baseball.
3:15 - 3:45 EDTPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BOOTH
Drawing from over 40 years of professional legal practice in the chiropractic space, Mr. Freedman will review key issues concerning the valuation of a chiropractic practice. Whether you are at the beginning or middle of your chiropractic career - or contemplating retirement, this session will provide valuable insight and inform important business decisions in managing your practice.
To meet with Mr. Allan Freedman to chat and ask any questions you may have, please drop by the CMCC ConED Professional Development booth on Friday June 4, 3:15 to 3:45 ET.
Allan Freedman is a lawyer practicing in the Toronto Area since the 1970s. He taught jurisprudence and business law at CMCC for over 30 years. In addition he taught at the naturopathic college and homeopathic College. Allan has lectured to chiropractors, medical doctors, and rehabilitation professionals. He has published a number of articles in the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, Canadian Chiropractor Magazine and Dynamic Chiropractic Canada with respect to various issues concerning the chiropractic profession. He has authored chapters in peer reviewed text publications on chiropractic care and risk management. Allan is an honourary member of CMCC, CCA and the Canadian Society of Medical Evaluators. His professional practice is concentrated in the area of commercial and real estate law; administrative law and estate planning. He has provided practice valuations to numerous chiropractors and has testified in court with respect to the value of a chiropractic practice. Having recently retired from being an avid long distance motorcycle rider, Allan continues to receive chiropractic care for all the bumps, bruises and a fracture that took place during his biking adventures.
3:45 - 4:15 EDTREHAB BOOTH
Dr. Alex Lee brings a clinician's perspective to literature searching for the busy clinician. In this session, he simplifies literature searching methods and discusses which databases you should use. He demonstrates the """"ins"""" and """"outs"""" of literature searching using PubMed. Learn quick, fast and efficient skills you can use on Monday to find relevant articles in the peer-reviewed literature.
To meet with Dr. Alex Lee to chat and ask any questions you may have, please drop by the CMCC ConED Rehabilitation booth on Friday June 4, 3:45 to 4:15 ET.
BSc, DC, FRCCSS(C)
Alex Lee, BSc, DC, FRCCSS(C) is an Assistant Professor and primarily clinician at CMCC, Chair of the Research and Education Committee of the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada), and a member of the Research Commission of the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic. He is on the Editorial Boards of the Journal Chiropractic Education and the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. His research interests include sports chiropractic research, research development, and patient safety. He practices at Velocity Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation and he has worked as a provider in both the amateur and elite levels of hockey, martial arts, wrestling, volleyball, track & field, and endurance sports.
4:15 - 4:30 EDT 4:30 - 5:30 EDTView in advance, the research summary on-demand videos posted to this event site, and bring your best questions for four leading researchers at CMCC: Dr. Martha Funabashi (Bringing Force-Sensing Technology into Clinical Practice); Dr. Felipe Duarte (Impact of Force on Biochemical Markers and Pain); Dr. Samuel Howarth (Force Patterns and Delivery Effects). Moderated by Dr. Silvano Mior.
Moderator:
DC, PhD
The use of force-sensing technology allows us to better understand spinal manipulation forces – their characteristics and action on the body. This presentation includes a brief overview of 3 studies looking at the forces acting on the patient’s body during a spinal manipulation: the forces applied by the clinician measured at the clinician-patient interface and the ones measured at the patient-table interface. Are they the same? Are they different? What changes them? And how can we use them? Findings from these studies are also contextualized in terms of injury and safety.
To ask Dr. Funabashi any questions, please attend the Research Panel 2 Q&A webinar on Friday June 4, 4:30 to 5:30 PM ET.
BSc, MSc, PhD
Dr. Funabashi is a PhD currently working as a clinical research scientist at CMCC. She is also a CARL fellow and the lead study coordinator of SafetyNET - an international and multidisciplinary research team to support patient safety among spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) providers. Martha has a Master’s Degree in Neuroscience from the University of Sao Paulo - Brazil and completed her PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Alberta under the supervision of Dr. Greg Kawchuk. Martha’s research interests and passion are on the SMT’s biomechanics and its safety aspects. Martha has recently won the New Investigator Award at the World Federation of Chiropractic Conference 2017. She has also published important papers in these areas and works in collaboration with emerging and well-known researchers around the world.
A mechanism-based approach to diagnosis and management of pain has been widely endorsed by pain specialists. Inflammatory biomarkers play a role in nociceptive, neuropathic, and nociplastic pain. They hold the potential to be used as a diagnosis and response to treatment biomarkers. This presentation summarizes findings of spinal manipulation acting on biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation at the spinal cord and systemically. It also summarizes recent study findings looking at distinct force magnitudes driving different responses on blood biomarkers of oxidative stress and inflammation. Ultimately, this presentation raises the question of whether blood biomarkers may be used as a response to spinal manipulation treatment biomarker in conditions where inflammation plays a role.
To ask Dr. Duarte any questions, please attend the Research Panel 2 Q&A webinar on Friday June 4, 4:30 to 5:30 PM ET.
DC, MSc, PhD
Dr. Felipe Duarte is a postdoctoral fellow in CMCC’s Life Sciences Lab. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chiropractic from Feevale University, Brazil and a Master’s Degree in Human Physiology from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.He completed his PhD from the Neuroscience Department at the University of Guelph, supervised by Dr. John Srbely and is the first Brazilian chiropractor to receive a scholarship from the Brazilian Government to pursue a PhD internationally.
Dr. Duarte’s research interest is in the cross-talk between the nervous and immune system and the role of their maladaptation in chronic MSK diseases. Particularly, he has recently investigated the function of neurogenic inflammation as the underlying mechanism of osteoarthritis and myofascial pain syndrome. As a mechanistic chiropractor researcher, he is also keen to understanding the effects of chiropractic care and SMT on the neurophysiological and neuroimmune system throughout preclinical, experimental and clinical investigation.
When planning to use spinal manipulation therapy, clinicians must make several decisions related to their intended effects for the treatment. For example, what technique to use, contact location(s), patient posture, force magnitude and force direction to name a few. Factors that are considered in these decisions have been referred to as “control parameters” that are related to the patient, provider and/or procedure. This presentation covers a study that determined if modifying control parameters (patient posture and technique), representing clinician intent, was reflected in biomechanical conditions experienced by the patient. Findings from this study are then contextualized by considering approaches for using spinal manipulation therapy in patients with intervertebral disc herniations.
To ask Dr. Howarth any questions, please attend the Research Panel 2 Q&A webinar, on Friday June 4, 4:30 to 5:30 PM ET.
MSc, PhD
Dr. Samuel Howarth is CMCC’s Director of Human Performance Research and the McMorland Family Research Chair in Mechanobiology. His current research focuses on the quantitative assessment of movement and the influence of different constraints on movement patterns utilised by healthy individuals and those with different musculoskeletal conditions. This work is ultimately aimed at identifying attributes of movements that could be used as objective clinical outcomes to monitor an individual’s level of function. He previously led the development of novel approaches to determine movements and loads experienced by a patient’s spine during high-velocity low-amplitude spinal manipulation.
5:30 - 6:00 EDT 6:00 - 7:00 EDTMenu:
Pizza on the Grill
Spinach, Honey, Goat Cheese & Garlic Confit
Easy Summer Fruit Tart
Kickin’ Strawberry Margarita
*Ingredient list, tool prep, recipes, and zoom link will be emailed to all those who register for “Social Events”
Chef Carolyn Tanner Cohen has owned and operated Delicious Dish, a boutique Cooking School which specializes in whole food HOME VIRTUAL cooking, since 2002. Carolyn is an Occupational Therapist by training, who left her practice to pursue her passion, cooking and teaching people how to cook - whether you are new to the kitchen, seasoned in the kitchen or simply just need an upgrade!
She takes great pride in planning both simple, everyday meals and menus you can entertain with. Carolyn’s original recipes are foolproof, user-friendly and winners every time. Her informative and casual teaching style has inspired people to become great cooks and enjoy being in the kitchen!
For more information on Chef Carolyn, please visit https://deliciousdish.ca/
9:00 - 10:00 EDTBeyond the guidelines. The evidence for the management of acute, non-back MSK pain and the evidence for opioids, cannabis and alternatives for chronic pain.
DC, MSc, PhD
Dr. Busse is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Anesthesia and Health, Evidence and Impact, the Associate Director of the Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research, Director of the National Pain Centre, and the Research Director for the Centre of Excellence for Chronic Pain and Veterans at McMaster University. He has authored over 200 articles on acute & chronic pain, disability management, and research methodology, and was the Principle Investigator for the 2017 Canadian Guideline for Opioids and Chronic Noncancer Pain.
Moderator:
Dr. Anthony Tibbles
BSC (Hons), DC, FCCS(C)
10:15 - 11:15 EDTLearn about the companions to chronic pain: co-morbid illness, coping and wage replacement, along with strategies for managing chronic pain patients.
DC, MSc, PhD
Moderator:
Dr. Anthony Tibbles
BSC (Hons), DC, FCCS(C)
11:15 - 11:30 EDT 11:30 - 12:30 EDTDr. Kazemi will present a practical technique class on extremity adjusting with preliminary review followed by practical demonstration with many useful tips.
RN, DC, FRCCSS(C), DACRB, FCCPOR(C), MSc, PhD
12:30 - 1:00 EDT 1:00 - 2:00 EDTIn his State of the College Address, Dr. David Wickes shares with alumni, members, Governors' Club, friends and associates a look back over the past academic year and a look forward to the next. Dr. Wickes will share details on how CMCC managed the challenges of the pandemic, the great accomplishments that were made and speaks to what lies ahead for CMCC.
Following the President's Address, Dr. Ron Brady, President of the Governors’ Club, will share an update on the Governors' Club activities and accomplishments during this academic year.
Dr. David Wickes
DC, MA
Dr. Ron Brady
DC
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2:30 - 5:30 EDT 5:30 - 7:00 EDTfeaturing entertainment by: The Redeemers, Dr. Draw, and Thomas Francis
Dr. David Wickes
DC, MA
Dr. Richard Mercier
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HOST / DJ / MC / INTERACTIVE PERFORMER... to a wannabe background dancer! Mitch Masters has done quite a bit over the past 20 years in the Music & Entertainment industry. He has entertained crowds all over the world live and virtually, as well as founding and operating multiple entertainment companies. Mitch and his partners began Track Avenue Records, which is an entertainment company focusing successfully within the virtual world mainly through interactive game shows. Mitch also founded a unique production company called X Infused Events which focuses on creative event installations for music & city festivals, as well as servicing the college, university and corporate culture markets. On any given day you can find Mitch with a microphone in hand captivating everyone around him. In early 2020, from such a shocking turn of events, came something unique and fun. Mitch and his team quickly embraced and adapted to the virtual events world, and has engaged audiences in programs from game shows, to interactive music bingo, and will do just about anything to encourage someone to get out of their seats to experience some fun!
For more information on Mitch Masters and Track Avenue Records, please visit https://www.trackavenue.com/
From humble beginnings—singing in the choir stalls at Church of the Redeemer in downtown Toronto—to street corners and backroom dives, the Redeemers revive the joy of doo wop close harmony singing. From the golden days of bluesy pre-rock’n’roll R & B to present day pop and top 40, this close harmony vocal group celebrates the sounds pioneered by classic groups like the Orioles, the Drifters, and the Flamingos, honed by The Beatles and Stevie Wonder, and re-imagined by more contemporary acts like the Backstreet Boys, Gnarls Barkley and Pharrell.
Bruce Scavuzzo - "Mr. Scavuzzo" has been singing in choirs since 8 years old, playing guitar since age 12, bass since age 16, and breaking hearts since birth. His incredible versatility in genres from funk rock, soul, R & B, fusion, folk, and classic rock have made him an in-demand collaborator around Toronto. He met the rest of the Redeemers while also singing in the choir at Church of the Redeemer in 2010. Bruce’s main claim to fame is he NEVER forgot to come to a rehearsal….at his place…ever…..
William Reid - Will is a Toronto-based musician, conductor, educator, and solo hog. When not singing with The Redeemers, Will lends his voice to a plethora of groups including The Elmer Iseler Singers, The Nathaniel Dett Chorale, Yasgurs Farm, and is the George Black Fellow at Church of the Redeemer. Will loves doing all the solos all the time and coming up with alternate names for the group, like the “Willtones” and “Earth, Will, and Fire.”
Tamara Mitchell – Tamara “Tammy” is a next level musical wunderkind who grew up singing and playing the violin and piano, often simultaneously. She currently holds court as a soprano lead at Church of the Redeemer in Toronto and is a highly decorated French Immersion teacher for the Toronto District School Board. Unmatched musical skills aside, Tammy actually remembers what we decided to do at the last rehearsal and is adept at pawning off teas she longer wants.
John Cowling - John has been singing professionally since he was in the single digits, and from an early age dedicated much of his time and passion as a musician and organizer to numerous charitable causes. He is an alto lead at the Church of the Redeemer. By day, John works in Advancement at the University of Toronto and by night, serves as Senior Executive Assistant to Mr. Reid. He has no other discernible talents and remains on permanent probation with the group.
For more information on The Redeemers, please visit https://www.theredeemers.ca/
A musician, composer, arranger, and keyboardist based out of Toronto, Canada. You can find Thomas working with a bunch of groups --including his own, Thomas Francis Friends-- that span many genres like: Pop, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Classical, and R&B.”
Thomas is also a professor at Centennial College and Humber College. He is Faculty of Music teaching Music Performance and Arts and Humanities courses.
For more information on Thomas Francis, please visit https://www.thomasfrancisfriends.com/
There are very few names that can promise you won’t leave their gravitational pull without undergoing some kind of transformative emotional experience, and one of those names is Dr. Draw. The Moscow born electric violinist moved to Canada with his family in 1992, and learned his craft busking on the streets of Toronto where he earned his stage moniker as a healer of the spirit. Impossible to ignore, Dr. Draw was often solely responsible for bringing the people he encountered out of their somber mood and into a sunny one.
Being an integral part of the Toronto cultural scene for the last 23 years, Dr. Draw is known as the first violinist to venture from rock and classical into electronic music culture. and a Canadian heartthrob in the early 2000’s, though with ambitions and audiences reaching far beyond the borders of the city of his youth, Dr. Draw has seen much renewed success in the past 4 years. Internationally, he has performed for the opening of the Westfield World Trade Center 9/11 memorial in 2016, at the Canadian Embassy in Washington DC representing Toronto’s culture and diversity in 2017, alongside members of the Gypsy Kings in Mexico, for TV appearances in Sri Lanka, and was once again invited to perform at the Sovereign Art Foundation’s Art Fund in Hong Kong in 2019. Dr. Draw has also opened for many star acts these past 4 years including John Legend, Mariah Carey, Shaggy, 2 Cellos, and Drake.
However, Dr. Draw has always been more than a performing artist, he is just as well known for his productions and compositions, often teaming up with other uniquely talented musicians to bring out that specially crafted sound. Recently, he has had the pleasure to return to composing for dance after being chosen to create a song for Canada’s National Ballet School’s country wide initiative, Sharing Dance. Dr. Draw has also assisted in the scoring of several independent films, and more impressively, for the BBC documentary, ‘Death on the I-95’ concerning the opioid crisis in the USA.
With six albums attributed to his own stage moniker, and another released back in 2017 as part of the collaborative project Tokka consisting of himself and long-time musical partner and producer Acote, 2020 expects to see the release of two more albums associated with Dr. Draw including a seventh under his own moniker, and a debut album for project Nemesis. The explosive partnership between Dr. Draw and Canadian Beatboxing Champion Scott Jackson resulted in the creation of project Nemesis, a name based on that of the theoretical dwarf star thought to be a companion to our sun. Their sound ranges anywhere from Middle-Eastern influenced folk-music, to old school hip hop, to Mongolian chant, with a goal to continue a tradition of inventiveness in music, and build upon the inherent relationship between violin and the voice. Their collaboration in performance was kicked off of in 2017 on parliament hill for the Canada 150 celebrations, and since then they have experienced great success together onstage most notably performing at the Montreal Grand Prix, and for the Toronto Raptors’ infamous 2019, game 7 buzzer beater’s half-time show.
It is rare to find a musician nowadays who able to base his whole career entirely off of his creative work, but this is an accomplishment that can be attributed to Dr. Draw. His key to success cannot be explained beyond that his style speaks to and for his place in time. Dr. Draw embodies the enigma of improvisation, inspiring insatiable curiosity and awe wherever he goes
For more information on Dr. Draw, please visit http://drdraw.ca/index.html/
British Columbia Chiropractic Association
Manitoba Chiropractors Association
Newfoundland & Labrador Chiropractic Association
New Brunswick Chiropractors Association
Prince Edward Island Chiropractic Association
