Northeast Chiropractic Summit

Tim Bertelsman

DC, CCSP, DACO, FACO

Dr. Tim Bertelsman, DC, CCSP, DACO, FACO, is the co-founder of ChiroUp and a Board-Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist and Sports Physician with more than 30 years in practice. An honors Logan College graduate, he is a prolific author, national post-graduate instructor, and sought-after speaker who has presented for over 50 professional associations. Former president of the Illinois Chiropractic Society and 2019 Chiropractor of the Year, Dr. Bertelsman specializes in translating the latest orthopedic and sports-injury research into immediately applicable clinical strategies.

Kirk Gair

DC, IDE

Kirk Gair, D.C., IDE has been in private practice since 1999. He has worked with elite athletes of all levels and is an expert in laser methods ranging from simple point and shoot protocols to advanced neuro re-calibration protocols. His research on high energy green and violet lasers, led to the first ever FDA clearance for a Green & Violet laser for chronic pain. He has also completed additional training in functional medicine and functional neurology under the guidance of internationally acclaimed Dr. Datis Kharrazain, and has patients come from all over the world for help. He has also written numerous articles on lasers that have been published in Dynamic Chiropractic, Chiropractic Economics and various European magazines and sports articles.

Heather Dehn

DC

Heather Dehn is a healthcare professional dedicated to supporting chiropractic practices and patient wellness. She brings extensive experience in practice operations and patient care coordination.

Clayton Stitzel

DC

Dr. Clayton Stitzel specializes in scoliosis evaluation, treatment, and management.

Mark Charette

DC

Expert in lower extremity adjusting and spinal pelvic integration.

Kevin Jackson

DC

Dr. Kevin Jackson, DC, specializes in chiropractic care with an emphasis on spinal health, pain relief, and long-term wellness.

Dave Klein

Focused on AI risks in chiropractic practice and enhancing patient experiences.

Cindy Parks

Cindy Parks has been a Chiropractic Assistant since 1987. She has been active in all positions within the team including managing the office as both a chiropractic spouse and parent of a chiropractor. This perspective, coupled with her educational background provided her with the unique ability to communicate well with patients, the community, and the Chiropractic team. Cindy brings a "No Fear" attitude to talking about chiropractic to anyone, anywhere!

Chris Turnpaugh

DC, DACNB, AFMCP

Dr. Chris Turnpaugh is the founder and President of Turnpaugh Health & Wellness Center, with over 25 years in Functional Medicine, specializing in finding the origins of health issues.