Spine Pain and Its Impact on Public Health: Exploring the Multifaceted Challenges of Spine-Related Disorders (2 Hours) AHPA - CHC Module 1

Joel Alcantara

DC, PhD

Joel Alcantara, PhD, DC is the Research Director for ICPA. Dr. Alcantara was born in the Philippines and grew up in Calgary, Alberta. Prior to attending chiropractic college, he was trained in chemistry-biochemistry and cellular, molecular and microbial biology at the University of Calgary. Upon graduating from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in 1995, he was given a full-time faculty appointment at his alma mater in the Research Department. In 2024, he received his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Southern Cross University. Currently, Dr. Alcantara holds the distinct position of Chair of Pediatric Research at Life Chiropractic College West. His research at Life West complements his research activities for the ICPA. With a collaboration formed between ICPA and Life West, Dr. Alcantara leads his research team to investigate quality of life in children under chiropractic care and biomechanics of the pediatric spine. He is a seasoned researcher in chiropractic care with numerous publications and conference presentations. Dr. Alcantara has been instrumental in implementing the Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) at ICPA and involving ICPA members in publishing research on chiropractic care. He is credited with the success and growth of the largest Practice-Based Research Network in Chiropractic, which conducts projects in North America, Australia, and Europe. In addition to assisting candidates in accomplishing the research requirement for their certification, Dr. Alcantara is an instructor for the ICPA Certification Program and teaches the seminar Research: Evidence-Informed Practice.

Mike Boyle

Michael Boyle is one of the worlds’ foremost educators in the areas of performance training, personal training and athletic rehabilitation. Boyle has been involved in training and rehabilitation with a wide range of athletes, including stars in every major professional sport. Mike has also served as a consultant to some of the top teams in the NFL, NHL, as well as numerous division one athletic programs. Boyle has been involved in Olympic Gold Medal efforts in both women’s soccer and women’s ice

Mike Powell

DC, DACNB

Dr. Powell has been teaching nationally and abroad for over 25 years. His presentations make understanding the applications of brain function and chiropractic care easy, fun to learn, and practical to implement. Each session combines patient case video and learner participation; doctors will be getting up out of their seats, interacting, and learning hands-on. Information presented is linked to evidence from current research. The goal is always to make the doctor better able to serve their patients at the highest level. Dr. Powell is a second-generation chiropractor, Logan College of Chiropractic graduate and has been practicing in Cedar Rapids, IA since 1996. Most of his patients have complex conditions that have not improved despite extensive prior care. He has a passion for sharing what he has learned from research, other doctors, and his patients. Dr. Powell has served as a board member for the Iowa Board of Chiropractic, Iowa Chiropractic Society, and Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa. He has been involved with NBCE, FCLB, IAFNR, ACNB, and ACA Councils. Dr. Powell taught the diplomate neurology program extensively for the Carrick Institute. Over the years, he has presented at chiropractic and medical colleges, state association, and multi-disciplinary events. Dr. Powell is an author of “The potential impact of various physiological mechanisms on outcomes in TBI, mTBI, concussion and PPCS” Journal of Functional Neurology, Rehabilitation and Ergonomics, 2013. He is trained in Bredesen RECODE protocols for Alzheimer’s disease.