Fall Convention In-person

 

October 10-11 | Charlotte, NC

Event Information:

This page contains information about the In-Person Event Only. For details on the Virtual Event, click here.

  • This option includes an in-person event, access to live online, and online on-demand education options.
  • The Early registration deadline is Tuesday, September 9th.
  • DCs can get up to 12 hours live in-person and up to 8 hours on-demand.
  • On-demand education will be automatically added to all registered DC profiles to be accessed from October 3rd to 20th.
  • DCs can also get up to 2 self-reported hours for visiting with exhibitors.
  • View Exhibitors at the Event!

Early Registration Prices

  • NCCA DC Member:  $320
  • DC Non-Member: $350
Guest Options: Please contact marlene@ncchiro.org, for questions about options for lunch and reception. Child plates are not available.

Event Location & Lodging:

Hilton Charlotte Airport 

2800 Coliseum Centre Dr., Charlotte, NC 28217

  • Parking is Complimentary
  • WIFI is included for hotel guests.
  • Book Your Room by September 10th at a special rate!

The NCCA and its events adhere to policies and protocols applicable to the venue location.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Online On-Demand Education

On-Demand Seminars: Available Friday, October 3rd-Monday, October 20th

Eight Hours of On-Demand Education sponsored by NCMIC will be available starting March 14th. More Information coming soon.

Friday, October 10th

*Registration desk is open 9 am until 5 pm*

Friday Seminars for DCs & CAs

Precision and Presence: Neurologically Sound Cervical Adjusting” with Dr. Patrick McMahon

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 2 CEU

This two-hour, evidence-informed, neurologically based, and philosophically congruent seminar is a deep dive into the practical art and science of cervical spine adjusting. Participants will explore how to assess and adjust the cervical spine with precision, presence, and biomechanical efficiency, drawing from the Syntropy Chiropractic Training hierarchy. The session emphasizes real-world application of adjusting principles that honor the neurological integrity and comfort of the patient.


Transitioning to Wellness” with Dr. Kevin Sharp

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 4 CEU

This program is designed to help you have greater influence over your patients’ health, create lifetime chiropractic patients, and help you achieve significant (and sustainable) practice growth.

Sponsored by HNS


MRI in the Chiropractic Office…Not IF, but WHEN” with Dr. Tim Weir

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 4 CEU

It’s no longer a question of if chiropractors should use MRI—it’s when and how well you interpret it.

Elevate Your Office and Patient Outcomes. Know when to refer, when to co-manage, and how to speak the language of specialists. Review normal MRI anatomy so you can spot pathology instantly. Develop confidence in communicating findings to patients, attorneys, and in depositions. Whether you’ve been avoiding MRI due to uncertainty, or you’ve relied on radiologist reports without fully understanding them—this seminar is your turning point.Stop outsourcing your knowledge. Start mastering MRI.

Class Break & Light Lunch

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Join us for a healthy lunch break between the sessions. Visit with vendors and chat with fellow DCs.

NCCA Welcome Reception

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Join us for the Welcome Reception. Light bites and refreshments are available. 

Saturday, October 11th

*Registration desk is open 8:00 am until 5:00 pm

Attendee Breakfast & Optional Talking Tic Over Breakfast

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Talking TIC over Breakfast: A Peer-to-Peer Motivational Conversation Space. Grab your Breakfast and Join Your Fellow DCs.

Saturday Seminars: Morning Schedule for DCs

Clinical Quality and Documentation Standards ”  with Dr. Kevin Sharp

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 3 CEU

Improve the quality of care and treatment outcomes through the use of best practices and superior clinical documentation, promote patient safety, and reduce malpractice risk.

Sponsored by HNS


Piglet in the Python” with Dr. Karen Konarski-Hart

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 3 CEU

Provide a practical review of MR with evaluation of the cervical and lumbar spine. Emphasis will be placed on the anatomy and terminology of the cervical and lumbar spine MR images. The case-based presentation includes common injuries seen in the chiropractic office.

Sponsored by NCMIC

Lunch

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM 

Please join us for lunch.

Saturday Seminars: Afternoon Schedule for DCs

“Clinical Quality and Documentation Standards Cont.”  with Dr. Kevin Sharp

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM  | 3 CEU

Improve the quality of care and treatment outcomes through the use of best practices and superior clinical documentation, promote patient safety, and reduce malpractice risk.

Sponsored by HNS


Piglet in the Python Cont.” with Dr. Karen Konarski-Hart

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM  | 3 CEU

Provide a practical review of MR with evaluation of the cervical and lumbar spine. Emphasis will be placed on the anatomy and terminology of the cervical and lumbar spine MR images. The case-based presentation includes common injuries seen in the chiropractic office.

Sponsored by NCMIC

Speakers:

Patrick  McMahon, DC

Patrick McMahon, DC

"Precision and Presence: Neurologically Sound Cervical Adjusting"

Is a graduate of Parker College of Chiropractic and currently practices in Barcelona. A self-professed chiropractic nerd, Patrick is a consummate student of anything chiropractic. Equally fascinated by the science, philosophy and art, Patrick has a gift for synthesizing seemingly differing world views.

Kevin Sharp, DC

Kevin Sharp, DC

“Transitioning to Wellness & Coding and Documentation ”

Dr. Kevin Sharp, founder of Sharp Chiropractic in Winston Salem, NC is one of the country’s foremost experts in the areas of compliant clinical documentation and insurance industry standards. His expertise includes a combination of active chiropractic practice, continuing education, teaching, consulting and advisory work.

Sponsored by HNS

Timothy Weir, DC, FPSC

Timothy Weir, DC, FPSC

"MRI in the Chiropractic Office...Not IF, but WHEN"

Dr. Weir graduated in 1981 from Palmer College of Chiropractic.  He spent the next 25 years practicing chiropractic, but ran out of steam.  He tried every chiropractic consultant, but still was ready to quit.  He took the same Activator seminar every year to get his license renewal.  Then in 2012, he decided that he loved PI patients, and focused on a PI practice.  So, he started on that journey.  He realized that it took more than a Palmer Diploma and 25 years of Activator seminars to do that…  This is where his education started.   The most important thing in the PI practice is having the right diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan and the credentials to back it up.  Now, he has a 45 page C.V., which include mini-fellowships in MRI Interpretation-Spine, MRI Interpretation-extremity, Qualifications in Spinal Trauma.  He also is the first chiropractor in the nation to receive a Fellowship in Primary Spine Care through the SUNY Jacobs School of Medicine-Buffalo.

He is a full-time chiropractor, father, grandfather author and host of the award-winning national tv show “Loving Life with Dr Weir” seen by over 1,000,000 people last month.  You’ll find his passion for chiropractic and his love of life make him a favorite speaker. 

Konarski-Hart, DC, DABCO, MSDPEM, FICC

Konarski-Hart, DC, DABCO, MSDPEM, FICC

"Piglet in the Python"

Dr. Konarski-Hart earned diplomate status in chiropractic orthopedics from Parker College of Chiropractic, a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the National College of Chiropractic, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan. She holds a Master’s Degree in Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management from Arkansas State University. She has practiced since 1979 in Little Rock, Ark., was a governor’s appointee to the Arkansas Board of Health and served as its president. She has served on the Arkansas Bioterrorism Advisory Committee, is a physician on the Arkansas Emergency Medical Service Training Committee and is a leader of the Pulaski County Medical Reserve Corps.

 

Dr. Konarski-Hart is a member of the AR1-Disaster Medical Assistance Team and was one of only 35 U.S. DMAT members trained at “Consequence Island 2001” at the Weapons of Mass Destruction Conference in Puerto Rico. She has participated in “Quake 97” and “Quake 99” training and is a certified trainer-emergency responder nuclear, biological, and chemical technician (U.S. National Domestic Preparedness Program). She is a national- and state-certified EMT, an American Heart Association certified instructor, and has trained in Red Cross Mass Care and Disaster Services. She holds many specialized certificates in emergency care and disaster relief such as Stop The Bleed and Critical Incident Stress Management.

 

Dr. Konarski-Hart is past president of the Arkansas Chiropractic Association. She was a Councilor on the Council on Chiropractic Education. She was state delegate to the American Chiropractic Association and has received their Delegate of the Year and Humanitarian of the Year awards. She currently serves on their Board of Governors as vice president of the ACA.

 Sponsored by NCMIC