Schedule

Dr. Krista Burns is the cofounder of The American Posture Institute. Having been disappointed with the quality & accessibility of the current posture education, Dr. Krista set out to revolutionize an old system. Focused on evidence-based practices, she and her cofounder started first with increasing their knowledge and now have a combined four doctorates and 50-plus certifications in posture, neurology, ergonomics, and human function.

Dr. Krista is considered the most “Certified Posture Expert” on the planet. She has an intense quest for knowledge that never stops and she has helped thousands of healthcare professionals in every industry, in more than 50 countries worldwide, become posture experts.

Dr. TJ Hackler is an Active Release Techniques^® (ART) certified chiropractor with over 20 years of clinical experience. He has been certified in ART for 23 years and has served as an ART instructor for the past 16 years, teaching practitioners advanced soft tissue treatment methods.

Dr. Hackler has been the team chiropractor for the Kansas City Chiefs for 20 years, including 16 seasons traveling to all home and away games. He has also worked with the University of Kansas track and field program for 15 years and has provided care for athletes with Sporting Kansas City.

He maintains a private practice in the Overland Park, Kansas area, where he specializes in Active Release Techniques with Chiropractic and performance-based care. Dr. Hackler earned his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Kansas and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Cleveland Chiropractic College.

He is presenting at this continuing education seminar on Active Release Techniques^®, sharing both clinical insight and hands-on demonstration to help chiropractors better integrate ART into their practices.

Dr. M. Enrique Flores is a board certified Chiropractic Physician with professional licenses to practice in the states of New York and Florida. A big believer in the importance of looking at the body as a whole and the interdependence of its parts, Dr. Flores supports the scientific fact that by maintaining a healthy nervous system, patients will have a higher quality of life and improved function of all body systems. As former faculty at the Swedish Institute’s College of Health Sciences in Manhattan, NY, he taught the subjects of Neurology, Anatomy, and Physiology.

A hospital rotation in the specialties of Neurosurgery, Rheumatology, and Internal Medicine at Texas Medical Center in Houston gave him the exposure to better understand the plight of the human body when attempting to combat disease.

He has held the position of Vice-Chairman for the Worksite Wellness committee of Florida’s Department of Health. He’s been featured on Telemundo and PBS national Spanish television networks as a health expert on neck and back pain, and has worked with the American Chiropractic Association in the translation of patient health information fact sheets.

As an experienced marathon runner and Ironman triathlete, he is passionate about getting his patients interested in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease. As such, he was selected to be a part of the medical team for the XXII Latin American and Caribbean Olympic Games held in Veracruz, Mexico in 2014. He also won a gold medal in the Masters’ Division for the 10,000 meter run in the 2016 Central American Track & Field Games.

Dr. Flores’ background in positions of trust, confidence, and leadership roles as a U. S. Marine and Special Agent with the U. S. Secret Service, have provided the perfect foundation for his ethical, no non-sense approach to patient care. Patients of his repeatedly state that he actually listens to them, and that he demonstrates a genuine interest in their overall well being.

John Davila, D.C., FICC, received his degree in 1994 from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. Upon graduation he established three successful practices in the Myrtle Beach, S.C., area which he operated for 13 years.

Since 2000, Dr. Davila has been training doctors and staff on the topics of federal and state level insurance compliance. He has consulted for Axis Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, American Specialty Health Network, Colonial Life, Companion Property and Casualty, Chiropractic Network of the Carolinas, and Palmetto GBA. In 2001, he re-wrote the Medicare policy for chiropractic reimbursement for Palmetto GBA and served on their Physician Carrier Advisory Committee.

Dr. Davila is a lifetime member of the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) and a member of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). Since 2017 he serves as a member of ChiroPreferred’s chiropractic advisory board. In 2021, Dr. Davila was recognized as a Fellow of the International College of Chiropractors, Inc., for his contributions towards the advancement of the chiropractic profession.

Dr. Davila currently operates his own consulting company, Custom ChiroSolutions, offering chiropractors individualized service and training on the same topics he has become known as a profession expert on.

Dr. TJ Hackler is an Active Release Techniques^® (ART) certified chiropractor with over 20 years of clinical experience. He has been certified in ART for 23 years and has served as an ART instructor for the past 16 years, teaching practitioners advanced soft tissue treatment methods.

Dr. Hackler has been the team chiropractor for the Kansas City Chiefs for 20 years, including 16 seasons traveling to all home and away games. He has also worked with the University of Kansas track and field program for 15 years and has provided care for athletes with Sporting Kansas City.

He maintains a private practice in the Overland Park, Kansas area, where he specializes in Active Release Techniques with Chiropractic and performance-based care. Dr. Hackler earned his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Kansas and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Cleveland Chiropractic College.

He is presenting at this continuing education seminar on Active Release Techniques^®, sharing both clinical insight and hands-on demonstration to help chiropractors better integrate ART into their practices.

Dr. M. Enrique Flores is a board certified Chiropractic Physician with professional licenses to practice in the states of New York and Florida. A big believer in the importance of looking at the body as a whole and the interdependence of its parts, Dr. Flores supports the scientific fact that by maintaining a healthy nervous system, patients will have a higher quality of life and improved function of all body systems. As former faculty at the Swedish Institute’s College of Health Sciences in Manhattan, NY, he taught the subjects of Neurology, Anatomy, and Physiology.

A hospital rotation in the specialties of Neurosurgery, Rheumatology, and Internal Medicine at Texas Medical Center in Houston gave him the exposure to better understand the plight of the human body when attempting to combat disease.

He has held the position of Vice-Chairman for the Worksite Wellness committee of Florida’s Department of Health. He’s been featured on Telemundo and PBS national Spanish television networks as a health expert on neck and back pain, and has worked with the American Chiropractic Association in the translation of patient health information fact sheets.

As an experienced marathon runner and Ironman triathlete, he is passionate about getting his patients interested in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease. As such, he was selected to be a part of the medical team for the XXII Latin American and Caribbean Olympic Games held in Veracruz, Mexico in 2014. He also won a gold medal in the Masters’ Division for the 10,000 meter run in the 2016 Central American Track & Field Games.

Dr. Flores’ background in positions of trust, confidence, and leadership roles as a U. S. Marine and Special Agent with the U. S. Secret Service, have provided the perfect foundation for his ethical, no non-sense approach to patient care. Patients of his repeatedly state that he actually listens to them, and that he demonstrates a genuine interest in their overall well being.

John Davila, D.C., FICC, received his degree in 1994 from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. Upon graduation he established three successful practices in the Myrtle Beach, S.C., area which he operated for 13 years.

Since 2000, Dr. Davila has been training doctors and staff on the topics of federal and state level insurance compliance. He has consulted for Axis Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, American Specialty Health Network, Colonial Life, Companion Property and Casualty, Chiropractic Network of the Carolinas, and Palmetto GBA. In 2001, he re-wrote the Medicare policy for chiropractic reimbursement for Palmetto GBA and served on their Physician Carrier Advisory Committee.

Dr. Davila is a lifetime member of the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) and a member of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). Since 2017 he serves as a member of ChiroPreferred’s chiropractic advisory board. In 2021, Dr. Davila was recognized as a Fellow of the International College of Chiropractors, Inc., for his contributions towards the advancement of the chiropractic profession.

Dr. Davila currently operates his own consulting company, Custom ChiroSolutions, offering chiropractors individualized service and training on the same topics he has become known as a profession expert on.

Dr. Terry Elder is a distinguished chiropractor and educator with more than 37 years of experience in clinical practice and teaching. A summa cum laude graduate and valedictorian of Cleveland University-Kansas City in 1987, he began his career in private practice in Kansas, where he developed a reputation for exceptional manual diagnostic and adjustment skills. Elder’s passion for technique and patient care eventually led him into academia, where he has spent the past 32 years shaping future chiropractors as a senior faculty member in the technique department, with the last two years spent at CUKC.

Recognized nationally and internationally for his expertise in chiropractic technique, Elder has served as a longtime instructor with the Motion Palpation Institute, delivering hands-on, full-spine and extremity courses across North America and Europe. A prolific speaker and educator, Elder presents many seminars annually and co-authored “Advanced Manipulation: Theory & Technique.”

Dr. Steven Reece is an Associate Professor at Cleveland University-Kansas City and a practicing chiropractor with extensive experience in functional assessment, rehabilitation, motion analysis, and chiropractic education. Since joining the University in 2019, he has contributed to institutional growth through leadership roles on the Strategic Planning Committee, Curriculum Committee, Institutional Review Board, Faculty Evaluation Committee, and Safety and Security Committee. Dr. Reece played a key role in the development and implementation of the university’s Sports Performance Lab, integrating advanced technologies such as motion capture and inertial measurement systems into both research and clinical education. In addition to his administrative and research contributions, he teaches a broad range of courses including upper and lower extremity technique and case management, chiropractic functional assessment, research methods, and functional movement assessment. 

Prior to his academic appointment, Dr. Reece practiced both associate and ownership roles within private practice, where he focused on patient care, clinic development, and performance-based rehabilitation. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Cleveland Chiropractic College and holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Kansas State University. Dr. Reece is SFMA/FMS Instructor Certified and remains actively involved in scholarly and professional activities, including research presentations at national conferences, service on the NBCE PHT Test Writing Committee, and continuing education instruction focused on evidence-informed functional spine care and human movement assessment. 

Dr. Seth Ryan grew up on a farm outside Norman, Oklahoma and graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College with a bachelor’s degree in human biology and a doctorate in chiropractic. Moving to Colorado has allowed him to be extremely active and healthy outdoors and offers some of the best scenery in the world. He loves being outside mountain biking, hunting, and rock climbing. 

Growing up under chiropractic care, he has witnessed some incredible miracles of healing. So, coming out of school, his mission has always been to help every person be a better version of themselves and live life at their God-given potential. As a certified Chiropractic Biophysics doctor, he and his team specialize in specific spinal corrective care for postural correction and scoliosis reduction. Their thorough analysis and care are designed to help you reach your goals and get back to living the life you deserve! 

Techniques & Certifications: 

Certified in CBP (Chiropractic Biophysics), Diversified, X-Ray Analysis, Arthostim, Webster Analysis, Scoliosis Care, Extremity Adjusting 

Dr. Stuart D. McIntosh, DC, MS, DACRB, is a professor at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC), where he contributes to the Doctorate of Chiropractic program. He earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic and a Master of Science in Sports Science and Rehabilitation from Logan University and is board certified in chiropractic rehabilitation through the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board®.

Dr. McIntosh began his professional journey in private practice before joining CUKC in 2014. At the university, he has served as a full-time clinical educator, overseeing patient care in the Chiropractic Health Center. Currently, Dr. McIntosh is an academic instructor specializing in physiotherapy courses. His expertise includes functional movement assessment, soft tissue diagnosis and management, and rehabilitation. Additionally, Dr. McIntosh sits on the board of the American Chiropractic Association Rehab Council.

Dr. Terry Elder is a distinguished chiropractor and educator with more than 37 years of experience in clinical practice and teaching. A summa cum laude graduate and valedictorian of Cleveland University-Kansas City in 1987, he began his career in private practice in Kansas, where he developed a reputation for exceptional manual diagnostic and adjustment skills. Elder’s passion for technique and patient care eventually led him into academia, where he has spent the past 32 years shaping future chiropractors as a senior faculty member in the technique department, with the last two years spent at CUKC.

Recognized nationally and internationally for his expertise in chiropractic technique, Elder has served as a longtime instructor with the Motion Palpation Institute, delivering hands-on, full-spine and extremity courses across North America and Europe. A prolific speaker and educator, Elder presents many seminars annually and co-authored “Advanced Manipulation: Theory & Technique.”

Dr. Steven Reece is an Associate Professor at Cleveland University-Kansas City and a practicing chiropractor with extensive experience in functional assessment, rehabilitation, motion analysis, and chiropractic education. Since joining the University in 2019, he has contributed to institutional growth through leadership roles on the Strategic Planning Committee, Curriculum Committee, Institutional Review Board, Faculty Evaluation Committee, and Safety and Security Committee. Dr. Reece played a key role in the development and implementation of the university’s Sports Performance Lab, integrating advanced technologies such as motion capture and inertial measurement systems into both research and clinical education. In addition to his administrative and research contributions, he teaches a broad range of courses including upper and lower extremity technique and case management, chiropractic functional assessment, research methods, and functional movement assessment. 

Prior to his academic appointment, Dr. Reece practiced both associate and ownership roles within private practice, where he focused on patient care, clinic development, and performance-based rehabilitation. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Cleveland Chiropractic College and holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Kansas State University. Dr. Reece is SFMA/FMS Instructor Certified and remains actively involved in scholarly and professional activities, including research presentations at national conferences, service on the NBCE PHT Test Writing Committee, and continuing education instruction focused on evidence-informed functional spine care and human movement assessment. 

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.

In addition, the lectures discuss the importance of the provider’s awareness and sensitivity to the unique determinants of the health of a culturally diverse patient population and the communication skills needed to address them.

The overarching objective is to provide the doctor with the skills needed to promote patient empowerment that leads to improved health behavior choices. This lecture includes didactic and workshop methods with the use of external as appropriate.

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,” which was presented at the NYCC Research Symposium in 2018. He was the principal 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.

Dr. Stuart D. McIntosh, DC, MS, DACRB, is a professor at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC), where he contributes to the Doctorate of Chiropractic program. He earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic and a Master of Science in Sports Science and Rehabilitation from Logan University and is board certified in chiropractic rehabilitation through the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board®.

Dr. McIntosh began his professional journey in private practice before joining CUKC in 2014. At the university, he has served as a full-time clinical educator, overseeing patient care in the Chiropractic Health Center. Currently, Dr. McIntosh is an academic instructor specializing in physiotherapy courses. His expertise includes functional movement assessment, soft tissue diagnosis and management, and rehabilitation. Additionally, Dr. McIntosh sits on the board of the American Chiropractic Association Rehab Council.