ASCA August Huntsville Seminar

Cindy Howard

DC, DABCI, DACBN, FIAMA, FICC

Dr. Cindy M. Howard is a board-certified Chiropractic Internist and Nutritionist licensed in Illinois and Florida. She holds a fellowship from the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture and the International College of Chiropractors. She currently maintains her private practice in Orland Park just south of Chicago for over 24 years while also running a consulting business focusing on clinical functional medicine and business communication to improve patient adherence and outcomes. She is the current ACA Illinois Delegate, the Vice President of the ACA College of Pharmacology and Toxicology and is a Past President of the ACA Council on Diagnosis and Internal Disorders. She currently teaches for the DABCI diplomate and is a professional International Speaker. She serves on the Medical advisory board for Fullscript Functional Medicine University and Inguardia Health. She was the recipient of the Flynn Lynch award for outstanding service and was the Illinois Chiropractic Society Chiropractor of the year in 2020.

Kevin Wong

DC

Dr. Kevin M. Wong is a 1996 Summa Cum Laude graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic West where he graduated as Class Valedictorian. He has been a practicing Chiropractor and Continuing Education Instructor for almost 29 years. He has developed his emphases in the feet, ankles, shoulders/ribs, and the TMJ.

Mark Charrette

DC

Dr. Mark N. Charrette is a 1980 summa cum laude graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. He is a frequent guest speaker at numerous chiropractic colleges and has taught over 1,900 seminars worldwide on extremity adjusting, biomechanics, and spinal adjusting techniques where his educational seminars emphasize a practical, hands-on approach. He has authored a book/video series on extremity adjusting. Dr. Charrette has practiced successfully in California, Nevada, and Iowa. Dr. Charrette is a former All-American swimmer and now calls Irving Texas home where he currently resides and practices.

Crystal Misenheimer

CBI

Crystal Misenheimer is the leading expert in chiropractic practice succession and transition plans. Crystal is the first and only chiropractic specialist to earn the coveted Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation from the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), an elite accreditation that confirms Crystal’s experience and knowledge in business sales is in the top 3% of business brokers in the country. As such, Crystal’s content sets the gold standard in expertise on chiropractic business analysis, valuations and transition strategy. As Lead Broker at Progressive Practice Sales, Crystal brings a wealth of experience in practice sale norms and risk mitigation, and a thorough understanding of marketplace trends. A former clinic owner herself, she is uniquely qualified to provide comprehensive support on the many complexities of clinic valuations and practice sales. Crystal has been recognized with the IBBA’s prestigious Platinum Chairman’s Circle and Deal Maker Awards. She was also named an Industry Expert by Business Brokerage Press, the leading trade journal for business brokers, and is a Senior Contributor for the Forbes Business Council. As a passionate advocate and educator for the chiropractic profession, she has spoken at events ranging from state association conferences to the largest chiropractic events in the country. You can also find her regularly featured on Chiropractic Economics, NCMIC educational programs, and other industry podcasts, blogs and periodicals.

Alex Earl

DC

Dr. Alex Earl is a Doctor of Chiropractic with a focus on family wellness and performance-based care. He brings a practical, patient-centered approach to chiropractic, helping individuals of all ages optimize nervous system function and achieve better movement and health outcomes.