Dr. Amy Spoelstra
Dr. Amy Spoelstra is a chiropractor, educator, and international speaker specializing in brain-based pediatric care. She is the founder of FOCUS Academy and the Brain Blossom Program, where she trains chiropractors and other providers to navigate developmental, behavioral, and learning challenges through a whole-to-part, nervous system-based lens. Dr. Amy has published peer-reviewed research in this field and is known for helping clinicians connect neurodevelopment, clinical care, and real-world application — all while keeping chiropractic at the foundation.
Dr. Jenna Davis
Dr. Jenna Davis is an internationally recognized chiropractor, educator, author and speaker, known for her work in pediatric and family care through a nervous system-first, neurodevelopmental lens. She is the creator of multiple certifications, including the PIPS™ (Pediatric Intraoral Palate Specific) Technique and the Primitive Reflex Certification, training chiropractors and healthcare providers worldwide.
Dr. Davis presents globally on pediatrics, oral function, tongue-and lip-ties, primitive reflexes, and neurodevelopment, bridging chiropractic philosophy with modern science to better understand how early life stress and compensations shape the developing brain and body. Her mission is to elevate the level of care for children and families worldwide.
Laurie Coburn
From the stage to the spine - bringing performance artistry to Chiropractic excellence. Laurie was honoured to be awarded the 2024 UCA Chiropractic Assistant of the Year and is part of the dynamic force transforming how teams deliver exceptional Chiropractic care through Luminnate.
As a graduate of MGA Academy of Performing Arts and former professional singer, she brings stage presence and precision to Practice Management like no one else. Starting as a Chiropractic Assistant many years ago, Laurie now leads teams across two thriving locations while teaching and coaching CAs, Teams and Chiropractors. Her philosophy? “If Chiropractic is the masterpiece, then The Team is the frame.
As co-creator of Luminnate, alongside Dr Donald Francis, Laurie aims to revolutionise Chiropractic education through Personal Development, Culture Creation and Practice Management training. Her mission: nurturing thriving Chiropractors to amplify Chiropractic’s impact on humanity.
Chiropractic transformed Laurie’s life - now she hopes to transform practices, one exceptional team at a time.
Dr. Stephanie Adams Dr. Stephanie Adams is a leading international voice in sport-related brain health. Her work sits at the intersection of psychology, physical activity for health, and brain science—bridging research, policy, and real-world practice to improve how concussion is understood, managed, and taught across sport and education sectors.
Stephanie is an Honorary Fellow in Sport & Brain Health at the University of Edinburgh, and Founder and Director of ConcussED. She also serves as a concussion education consultant to sportscotland. Widely recognised for her leadership in global concussion education initiatives, she has contributed to major international learning platforms, including the University of Calgary’s MOOC on concussion.
As Co-Chair of the Scottish Concussion Advisory Group, Stephanie plays a central role in shaping the Scottish Sports Concussion Guidance. Her professional affiliations include membership of the British Psychological Society (Division of Sport & Exercise Psychology) and the Edinburgh Sports Medicine Research Network. She is also an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Dr. Adams holds a PhD in concussion education from the University of Edinburgh (awarded under the Principal’s Career and Edinburgh Global Scholarships), an MSc in Human Cognitive Neuropsychology with Distinction (University of Edinburgh), and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology with a focus on neuro- and developmental psychology from Acadia University, Canada.
Dr. Veronica Hope
Dr. Veronica Hope Chiropractor Transforming Lives Through Chiropractic and Lifestyle Care Veronica Hope has dedicated over 35 years to the chiropractic profession, graduating in 1990 from Melbourne, Australia. Throughout her career, she has gained invaluable insights into the body’s innate healing abilities. Veronica’s unique perspective offers a practical and authentic approach to health and the journey of life.
Her philosophy centers on the transformative potential of chiropractic care and lifestyle adjustments. She co-founded Hope Spinal Wellness Canterbury. For Veronica, the key to well-being lies not only in knowledge but in daily health habits and lifestyle choices that empower the body to heal and thrive.
Veronica is a passionate speaker on functional health, with an expanding focus on women’s hormonal health. Her expertise has been recognized through several accolades, including the UCA Chiropractor of the Year Award in 2019 and the Women in Chiropractic Award for Service in 2023. Additionally, she has served as Treasurer and is now Vice president of the UCA Executive Board, further contributing to the chiropractic community.
Dr. Shawn Dill
Since 2014, he has mentored thousands of experts to transition from being the "technician" to the CEO of their own lives. Shawn’s methodology focuses on moving beyond the trade of time for money by transforming individual talent into scalable systems.
By leveraging strategic automation and relational capital, he helps elite professionals reclaim their time and build a legacy that no longer requires their daily labor. His mission is to provide the roadmap for experts to achieve true business freedom without sacrificing the excellence of their craft.
Dr. Martin Harvey
Dr. Martin Harvey is a sought-after speaker and a leader in chiropractic communication. He runs a thriving practice in Melbourne, Australia, and is a past President of the Australian Spinal Research Foundation.
A recognized expert in state-of-the-art chiropractic communication, Martin helps chiropractors worldwide articulate the value of chiropractic with confidence and clarity. He shares his insights through seminars, the Aligned Practice development group, and his podcast, Under the Influence.
His contributions to the profession have earned him multiple accolades, including Chiropractor of the Year (Chiropractors’ Association of Australia, Vic), International Chiropractor of the Year (Parker Seminars), the Stuart Rynsberger Award for Services to Chiropractic, and the John Hinwood Research Award. He is also an inaugural member of the Australasian College of Chiropractors.
Martin’s work is all about impact, helping chiropractors communicate more effectively so they can help more people, and help people more.
Dr. Craig Foote
Dr. Craig Foote is a passionate chiropractor, coach, speaker, and founder of Chiropractic Flight School. With over 27 years in practice and a track record of leadership—including serving as President of the Australian Spinal Research Foundation—Craig has built thriving businesses, coached chiropractors worldwide, and spoken on stages around the world. He’s known for combining real-world wisdom with a healthy dose of straight talk (and the occasional chiropractic truth bomb). Whether he’s in practice or on the stage, Craig’s mission is clear: help chiropractors stay relevant, build lifetime loyalty, and become the go-to health leader in their community.
Dr. Otto Janke
Dr. Otto Janke is a passionate Doctor of Chiropractic with 33 years of dedicated clinical experience, serving patients at Janke Family Chiropractic in Cortland, New York. A recognized leader in the longevity and wellness space, Dr. Janke bridges traditional chiropractic principles with modern insights into healthy aging and geriatrics, emphasizing the critical role of an optimized nervous system in extending both lifespan and healthspan.
Internationally published, Dr. Janke has contributed thoughtful articles to the chiropractic profession, including explorations of adjustment side effects and the profound connections between spinal health, heart rate variability, and vitality. He is the author of the book You Were Born to Be Healthy and is currently working on his next book as well as an upcoming article. His work has been featured in podcasts and talks where he makes a compelling case for chiropractic as a foundational pillar of longevity care—helping individuals not just add years to life, but add vibrant, purposeful life to those years.
With a philosophy rooted in drug-free, surgery-free nervous system optimization, Dr. Janke brings practical, evidence-informed strategies to help older adults maintain mobility, energy, posture, and overall resilience. His engaging style and real-world clinical experience make him a dynamic voice on how consistent chiropractic care can support graceful, empowered aging.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a forward-thinking practitioner who is actively shaping the conversation around longevity and geriatrics through both hands-on practice and ongoing scholarship.
Dr. Grant Dennis
Dr. Grant Dennis is an author, philanthropist, and upper cervical specific chiropractor who practices at The Specific Chiropractic Centers in Little Rock, Arkansas. He is also their chief operating officer, organizing patient care in seventeen offices throughout the country. Dedicated to bringing awareness to Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic-the best kept secret in healthcare-, Dr. Dennis helps his patients thrive rather than merely survive their lives with debilitating health conditions. He's conducted international outreach as the lead instructor of The Art of the Specific, and been involved in worldwide political initiatives with the International Federation of Chiropractors and Organizations.
Amazon Best Selling Author
COO of the Specific Chiropractic Centers
Past President - Current Chairman of the Board of the IFCO
Dr. Skip Wyss
Dr. Skip Wyss is an internationally recognized leader in pediatric and prenatal chiropractic care with over 18 years of clinical experience. He is the founder of Prime Family Chiropractic Centers, creator of the Prime Pediatric Program, and developer of Prime Pregnancy Protocol—programs that train chiropractors worldwide to confidently and competently care for infants, children, and expecting mothers. Dr. Skip is ICPA certified, a 2008 Palmer College graduate, and host of The Family Prime Podcast, where he and his wife Dr. Julie Wyss delivery weekly episodes educating and inspiring families worldwide giving families simple and easy health practices to keep their families thriving!
