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ICAK-U.S.A. 2008 Annual Meeting
June 5-8, 2008
Los Angeles, CA
To register for the meeting, CLICK HERE.
Meeting Brochure
To download the 2008 ICAK-U.S.A. Annual Meeting brochure, CLICK HERE.
To download the 2008 ICAK-U.S.A. Annual Meeting agenda, CLICK HERE.
Speaker Information
Keynote Speaker (Sponsored by Metagenics) - Jay Lombard, DO
The Depression Pandemic—Functional Medicine Strategies and Protocols to Manage Depression and Anxiety
The Depression Pandemic explores the anatomy and chemistry of the relationship between the hypothalamicpituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and the impact of neurotransmitter influences on mood and anxiety, and how specific natural agents, in combination and alone, can influence these factors.
Featured Speaker - Robert Melillo, M.S., D.C., D.A.B.C.N.
Postural and Gait Abnormalities and their Relationship to Brain Synchronization, ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia
This presentation will review current literature and discuss the implications of the imbalance in function between the two hemispheres of the brain.
Michael D. Allen, D.C., NMD
Viscerosomatic Reflexes and the Brain that Influences Them
This presentation will discuss the functional neurological mechanisms of spinal cord performance
that trigger cortical modulation of the autonomic system and the effects of their deafferentation.
Marc Pick, D.C., F.I.C.S.
Maximizing the Clinical Effectiveness of Your Adjustment through Neurology—An Introduction into Analysis & Treatment Protocols
This presentation will review basic human neurology and neuron theory followed by a journey through the nervous system as we address differential signs and treatment applications of targeting lesions stemming from the periphery, spinal cord, cerebellum and cerebral cortex.
José Palomar Lever, M.D., O.S., DIBAK
Proprioceptive DTR Recalibration
This presentation will discuss a new technique, based upon the kinematic chains and their propioceptors, and how to synchronize them.
Walter H. Schmitt, D.C., DIBAK, DABCN
Body Space Imaging, the Cerebellum, and Recurrent Injury Recall Technique Patterns
This presentation will review the neurological theory supporting recurrent injury recall technique and the influences of transneural degeneration and spinal adaptations to injuries.
Louisa L. Williams, MS, D.C., ND
Are You Missing the “Dominant Focus” in Your Patient’s Health Care?
This presentation will demonstrate and discuss how to detect potential foci from a patient’s history, lab and xray findings, and how to confirm a working diagnosis.
Pre-Conference Presentation: AK Neurology
This presentation will be held on Thursday, June 5 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and there is an additional $100 fee to attend this course.
This course will review the concepts of fundamental concepts of neurology and provide plausible explanations for AK techniques such as cranial manipulation, muscle testing, neurolymphatic, gait testing, etc. A review of published ICAK and peer-reviewed papers on AK neurology will be presented. The seminar will conclude with a workshop on reflex testing techniques.
Continuing Education
The following states have approved continuing education credits for this meeting (as of 5/9/08).
Alabama - 13 Hours; Arizona - 13 Hours; Arkansas - 13 Hours; California - 13 Hours (4 Technique); Colorado - 13 Hours; Connecticut - 13 Hours; Deleware - 13 Hours; Florida - 13 Hours; Georgia - 13 Hours; Idaho - 13 Hours; Illinois - 13 Hours; Indiana - 13 Hours; Iowa - 13 Hours; Kansas - 13 Hours; Kentucky - 13 Hours; Louisiana - 13 Hours; Maine - 13 Hours; Maryland - 13 Hours; Massachusetts - 13 Hours; Michigan - 13 Hours; Minnesota - 13 Hours; Mississippi - 13 Hours; Missouri - 13 Hours; Montana - 13 Hours; Nebraska - 13 Hours; Nevada - 13 Hours; New Mexico - 13 Hours; New York - 13 Hours; North Caolina - 13 Hours; North Dakota - 13 Hours; Ohio - 13 Hours; Oregon - 13 Hours; Pennsylvania - 13 Hours; Rhode Island - 13 Hours; South Carolina - 13 Hours; Tennessee - Must Apply Individually; Texas - 13 Hours; Utah - 13 Hours; Vermont - 13 Hours; Virginia - 13 Hours; Washington - 13 Hours; Washington D.C. - 13 Hours; West Virginia - 13 Hours; Wisconsin - 13 Hours.
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
2025 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: 310-228-1234
Fax: 310-551-3355
All meetings will be held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. The date for the ICAK-U.S.A. discounted rate has passed. You can make a reservation, outside of our block, at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza or we suggest trying the following two hotels that are within walking distance.
InterContinental
Meeting Registration
Meeting registration is ONLINE this year! To register for the meeting, CLICK HERE.
Registration Fees
Early bird rates are available until May 9, 2008. After this date, fees increase by $50.
Doctor Member - $405
Doctor Non-Member - $475
Student Member - $150
Student Non-Member - $175
To register for the meeting, CLICK HERE.
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ICAK-U.S.A. Muscle Testing Courses
September 26-27: Upper Extremity
November 1-2: Lower Extremity
SCUHS - Los Angeles, CA
Meeting Brochure
For more information regarding the meeting, please CLICK HERE!
Meeting Registration
Meeting registration is ONLINE! To register for the meeting, CLICK HERE.
Registration Fees
If you register for both courses, doctors save $50 and students save $25. Please note that if you register on-site, there is an additional $50 fee.
Doctor Member - $325 for each segment, or $600 for both courses
Doctor Non-Member - $400 for each segment, or $750 for both courses
Students- $165 for each segmet, or $305 for both courses
To register for the meeting, CLICK HERE.
Meeting Location
Southern California University of Health Sciences
16200 Amber Valley Drive
Wittier, CA 90604
Hotel Options
Holiday Inn Select (5.2 Miles from SCUHS)
14229 Firestone Blvd.
La Mirada, CA 90638
714-739-8500
Norwalk Marriott (5.7 Miles from SCUHS)
13111 Sycamore Drive
Norwalk, CA 90650
562-863-5555
Both hotels offer free shuttles to SCUHS, just ask the Bell Captain!
Continuing Education
Continuing education credits have been applied for the following states:
CLICK HERE to download a sample page from the Muscle Testing Workbook.
ICAK-U.S.A. is not responsible for losses incurred if the seminar is cancelled.
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