Financial Compliance: Risky Business

Kristin Hieshetter

DC

Dr. Kristin Hieshetter, a 2005 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, holds certifications in S.O.T. cranial and nutrition, and is pursuing board certification in chiropractic neurology. From 2009-2019, she was part of Helen Newberry Joy Hospital Specialty Clinic and operated two chiropractic offices, emphasizing nutrition, supplementation, and low-level laser therapy for neuroregeneration. She has been a post-doctorate clinical educator since 2018 and hosts the podcast Functional Health Radio.

Kristi Hudson

CPCO

Kristi Hudson is a certified professional compliance officer (CPCO) and is Vice President of Business Relationships at ChiroHealthUSA. For 15 years, she has been educating chiropractors (DCs) and chiropractic assistants (CAs) on establishing straightforward and compliant financial policies. Beyond her responsibilities at ChiroHealthUSA, Kristi serves as the Vice Chair of the Chiropractic Future Strategic Plan, contributing her expertise to shape the future of the chiropractic profession. She is also a dedicated board member for ChiroCongress Cares, demonstrating her commitment to the chiropractic community's well-being.

Kristine Tohtz

DC, LAc, DABCA, DABCP, Cert.MDT, CACCP, IFMCP

Dr. Kris Tohtz graduated magna cum laude from the National University of Health Sciences in April 2001. While attending chiropractic school, she also began pursuing a Diplomate in Acupuncture, which she earned from the American Chiropractic Association in August 2009. After completing two supervised medical internships in Beijing and Hangzhou, China, Dr. Tohtz pursued advanced studies, obtaining her Master of Science in Acupuncture (MSAc) from the National University of Health Sciences, graduating summa cum laude in August 2014. Dr. Tohtz is a registered yoga instructor, a trained postpartum doula, and holds advanced certification in Pregnancy and Pediatric Care through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. For eight years, she served as the Diplomate Educational Co-Coordinator for the ACA Pediatrics Council, an effort for which she was named Pediatric Chiropractor of the Year in 2023. She was awarded her Pediatric Diplomate in 2025. Additionally, Dr. Tohtz is a certified practitioner in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. She holds a specialty teaching certificate from the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) and a certification in Functional Medicine from the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM). She teaches continuing education courses to healthcare practitioners on topics including acupuncture, dry needling, pregnancy, pediatric care, and functional medicine. Dr. Tohtz has served the ACA Acupuncture Council in all leadership roles over a span of more than 10 years and was a member of the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation's Acupuncture Board for six years. With over 24 years of clinical experience, Dr. Tohtz is the owner and lead clinician at Serenity Family Wellness, a managing partner at Fusion Care, LLC, and a practicing Chiropractic Physician and Acupuncturist with the Veterans Administration in Port St. Lucie, Florida. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, gardening, cooking, and spending time with her husband and dog.