Dr. Carlson earned an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from the University of Massachusetts, which provided a strong foundation for integrating a background in sports with a passion for neurology and a deep commitment to helping others. Chiropractic played a pivotal role in helping Dr. Carlson perform at an optimal level and remain injury-free during continued competition at the international level as a member of the Women’s National Field Hockey team. After retiring from competitive sports, pursuing a career in chiropractic was a natural next step.

Early in Dr. Carlson’s doctoral studies at Life Chiropractic College West, a fascination with the neurological roots of chiropractic care began to develop. She graduated in 1996 and immediately pursued post-doctoral training in clinical neuroscience and chiropractic neurology. After completing the necessary board examinations, Dr. Carlson earned a Diplomate in Chiropractic Neurology in 1997.

From 2006 to 2010, Dr. Carlson served on the faculty at Life Chiropractic College West, teaching in the diagnosis department and leading courses in spinal anatomy. In 2009, Dr. Carlsonwas honored with an appointment to the faculty of the Carrick Institute as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation.

Outside of professional practice, Dr. Carlson enjoys walking the trails with two dogs, spending quality time with nearby family, and continuing a personal journey in health and wellness through ongoing education and collaboration with fellow doctors—all with the goal of remaining active, engaged, and vibrant throughout the health span.

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Dr. Hoffman has been in practice for 28 years with a special focus on neurological issues, complex heath problems and challenging cases. He incorporates an integrative approach to care, utilizing a wide variety of techniques and technologies including traditional chiropractic care, low force techniques, neurologic rehabilitation, balance retraining, hand-eye coordination training, photobiomodulation, nutrition, and more. His compassionate approach to patient care stems from the fact that his drive to learn has been motivated by his desire to improve the lives of his own family members afflicted with various chronic health challenges.

After graduating Summa Cum Laude (with the highest honors) from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1994, Dr. Hoffman returned to the Central Alberta area to establish his practice in his hometown of Red Deer. His deep roots in the community have spurred countless charity fundraisers and donations. He then established the Hoffman Outreach Family Foundation as a charitable giving organization to help families with disabilities receive the care they might not otherwise be able to afford.

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Dr. Kevin M. Wong is a 1996 Summa Cum Laude graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic West. He graduated as Class Valedictorian with Clinical Excellence and Student Fellow Awards. He spent his first 4 years practicing as an Associate DC while teaching part-time at PCCW. He then established his own private practice with his wife, Dr. Isabel, which he continues to operate  today.

He has been a practicing Chiropractor and Continuing Education Instructor for over 24 years. He has developed specialties in the feet, shoulders, and extremities but of course, loves treating the spine. Dr. Kevin’s private practice utilizes a variety of adjustive techniques and treating all age levels. His practice influences and evolves the course material he teaches others.

Initially, Dr. Kevin’s teaching in Chiropractic began as adjunct faculty for PCCW. Then in 2004, Dr. Kevin began teaching with Foot Levelers as a Core Lecturer. His program focuses on how the extremities of the body can affect the spine and whole-body stability. He is a frequently requested speaker on the topic of extremity/spinal adjusting, foot biomechanics, and orthotics and teaches over 120 hours per year in the U.S. and Internationally. 

He also writes articles for Chiropractic Economics, The American Chiropractor, and Dynamic Chiropractic. Dr. Kevin practices full-time in the city of Orinda, located in the East San Francisco Bay Area. He lives in Walnut Creek, CA with his wife and his two teenage children.

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Dr. Jeff Miller is an Assistant Professor at the University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia, Missouri.  He practices as a Chiropractic Physician and Chiropractic Acupuncturist in the Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.  His practice is in the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute (MOI) on the University’s campus in Columbia.

Dr. Miller’s healthcare credentials include practicing chiropractic for over 36 years, with 31 of those years practicing as a chiropractic orthopedic specialist.  He has been awarded fellowships from the International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture. 

Dr. Miller has also been certified in utilization and peer review, strength and conditioning, sports chiropractic, medical compliance, meridian therapy, acupressure, and acupuncture. 

Dr. Miller is a prolific writer, having published over 250 articles and nine books.  He is a columnist for the national chiropractic publication Dynamic Chiropractic and the Columbia Daily Tribune.  Dr. Miller has presented over 230 postgraduate programs in 35 states and several countries.  In 2021 Miller was recognized by the Missouri Chiropractic Physicians Association (MCPA) as the Educator of the Year.  The MCPA honored Dr. Miller with the President’s Award for service to the profession in 2022. Dr. Miller and his wife Kim have four children and nine grandchildren.  They reside in Columbia, Missouri. 

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Dr. Ventimiglia’s lectures focus on doctor-patient communication and its impact on the patient’s clinical outcome. The presentations build upon the practitioner’s foundational communication knowledge and skills (e.g., health data collection and information dissemination) to advanced communication techniques that improve their empathic listening, promote collaborative decision making, and encourage the use of guiding communication style.

A graduate of New York Chiropractic College (NYCC) and Fellow of the American College of Chiropractors, Dr. Ventimiglia served as dean of NYCC Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education. In addition, he has served as the chairperson of the Association of Chiropractic Colleges, subcommittee on Postgraduate Education.

Dr. Ventimiglia coauthored “The Wellness Consultation: A Communication Model for Improved Patient Outcomes.” That was presented at the NYCC Research Symposium in 2018. He was the principle investigator/conference director for the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine R-13 Conference Grant on “Conference on Chiropractic and Allopathic Integration.”

Although retired from a private practice after 40 years, he remains active in the profession as a member of the NCMIC Speakers Bureau., the American Public Health Association’s Chiropractic Health Care section and the Federation of International Chiropractic Sports.

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