Movement Based & Multimodal Approach to Performance

Reid Nelles, DC, is a chiropractor who earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Minnesota – Duluth where he then followed his passion onto Northwestern Health Sciences University to pursue a Doctorate in Chiropractic. Reid was fortunate to be chosen for the medical staffing of the World Sport Games in Lignano, Italy, which kick-started his infatuation with sports chiropractic. Over the years, he has honed his experience and gained even more knowledge of movement patterns, corrective exercises, hands-on techniques, and so much more within the athlete population.

He owns and operates Minnesota Movement, a clinic in Excelsior, Minnesota. It is here that Dr. Reid fulfills his role in the community of ensuring that no athlete or person has a reason to skip a workout, bike ride, game, round of golf, day with their kids, or any activity due to an injury or pain. Reid believes that; if you move – you’re an athlete. Reid is a self-proclaimed “jack of all trades, master of none” when it comes to athletic endeavors and loves golf, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, hockey, wakeboarding, waterskiing, fishing and hunting. His primary goal is to restore and improve qualities of movement with anyone he sees.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Reid Nelles is the owner of Minnesota Movement. He receives a speaking honorarium from RockTape USA and Implus. Dr. Nelles receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Dr. Reid Nelles has no relevant non-financial relationships.

Dr. Courtney Conley is the founder and creator of Gait Happens where she has the opportunity to truly realize her dream of helping as many people as possible reclaim their foot function.

She’s a renowned foot and gait specialist who teaches both nationally and internationally. Dr. Conley is a chiropractic physician who specializes in foot and gait mechanics. She holds a BA in Kinesiology, a BA in Human Biology, and a doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine.

She is the owner and operator of Total Health Solutions clinic and Total Health Performance gym in Lakewood, CO, where she heads patient care with a focus on restoring gait mechanics and helping people resolve foot problems to move more easily and with less pain.

Dr. Conley is a founding member of the Healthy Foot Alliance, an international team of practitioners whose collective goal is to bring light to the benefits of national footwear and prevent unnecessary surgical procedures by improving foot foundation and creating a stable platform from the ground up.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Courtney Conley is the co-owner of Force Couple, LLC., the owner of GaitHappens, and the owner and medical director of Total Health Solutions. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Dr. Courtney Conley has no relevant non-financial relationships.

Dr. Beau Beard is the co-founder of The FARM. He has been interested in the fields of health and human performance since suffering a femur fracture in middle school resulting in surgery. He was told he would never play sports again. With proper rehabilitation and a phenomenal chiropractor, he was back to playing multiple sports within a year. Dr. Beard is an internationally recognized educator and speaker, specializing in topics from running performance, environmental health, and clinical reasoning. He has consulted and worked with professional athletes, Olympic medalists, multiple branches of the military and special operations units, and many university-level athletics programs.

Dr. Beard has spent the last decade heavily involved in all aspects of running, competing at the highest level of trail running, treating professional and Olympic runners, coaching for the Navy Wounded Warrior track & field team as well as coaching numerous runners of varying levels. His unique mix of experience has allowed Dr. Beau to bring a fresh perspective to the treatment and training of lower extremity injuries and issues.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Beau Beard is the CEO of The Farm and has an employment relationship with Blackburn Golf. He receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Beard receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Dr. Beau Beard serves on the board of directors for Rehabilitation 2 Performance. He is a member of the International Society of Clinical Rehab Specialists, the American Chiropractic Association, the American Board Chiropractic Sports Physicians, the American Chiropractic Association Sports Council, and the National Strength & Conditioning Association.

Dr. Kristina Campione is a chiropractor and owner of Campione Nutrition, PLLC, a Telehealth based nutrition coaching company. She uses functional nutrition in conjunction with her background in functional rehabilitation for a unique approach patient care. She knows food can be both nourishing and delicious and uses this philosophy to teach people how to select, combine and prepare their food to optimize their health and longevity without dieting. She’s also a “suburban farmer” with an apiary of honeybees, backyard hens, and an organic garden.
 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Kristina Campione is the founder of Warrenville Food Equity and Education Defense, Inc. She has employment relationships with College of Dupage, Verdure Science, and Campione Nutrition, PLLC. Dr. Campione receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Dr. Kristina Campione has no relevant non-financial relationships.

Eric Cobb, DC, completed his chiropractic degree (magna cum laude) at the University of Western States in 1994. In 2003, he founded Z-Health Performance – a company that specializes in innovating advanced, neurologically-centered rehabilitative and sports performance programs based on emerging research. He and his team train fitness coaches, athletic coaches, therapists and physicians from all over the world with a special emphasis on elite sport. Dr. Cobb is passionate about blending emerging research with established protocols in an effort to provide practitioners with cutting-edge strategies aimed at maximizing training outcomes. With over 4,000 certified Z-Health professionals around the world, Dr. Cobb’s goal is to bring a neuro-centric viewpoint into every clinic, gym and training facility. In addition to his teaching schedule, Dr. Cobb regularly consults with clients ranging from weekend athletes to international caliber competitors in a variety of sports. He is a life-long martial artist and combatives trainer with deep ties to the military and law enforcement communities where he provides consulting and hands-on training to increase fitness and performance for specialized units.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. W. Eric Cobb is the founder and CEO of Z-Health Performance. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. W. Eric Cobb has no relevant non-financial relationships.

Dr. Le Cara has been helping individuals overcome pain and return to activity for over 21 years. With an extensive work history and educational background, he combines his experience as an Army Medic, strength & conditioning specialist, chiropractor, and researcher to provide the most evidence-based and effective treatment programming. Engulfed in ways to improve patient outcomes, he stays on top of the current trends in rehabilitation through research and education of other providers. With a keen interest in strength and conditioning, blood flow restriction training has been at the top of his studies for the past four years. His love for rehabilitation came about when he tore three ligaments in his knee while wrestling in college. After his athletic trainer, strength coach, and chiropractor helped him quickly and effectively return to the mat, he knew he wanted to commit his life to helping others return to activities they love. He currently resides in Dallas, TX and treats patients out of his multi-disciplinary clinic, Body Lounge Park Cities. In addition, he teaches evidence-based sports medicine therapy internationally and consults with many health and fitness companies on programming, education and bringing high-quality products to market.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Edward Le Cara is the owner of Body Lounge Park Cities and the Director of Education at SmartTools Plus. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Dr. Edward Le Cara has no relevant non-financial relationships.