ICS Fall Seminar

Seminar Details

DATE:  October 17, 2026

TIME:  8:00 am - 5:00 pm

LOCATION:

West48

1601 48th St #100, West Des Moines, IA 50266

CE CREDITS: 8-hours live

Agenda

Speaker Information

Mike Powell, DC, DACNB

Dr. Mike 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.

COURSE CURRICULUM OUTLINE

Title: Chiropractic Care for Children with ADHD, Tics, Tourette's, and Behavioral Disorders


Description:  Dr. Mike Powell will break down what is actually happening in the developing brain when a child presents with ADHD or related attention, behavioral, or learning challenges. You’ll learn how specific neural networks become dysregulated—and more importantly, how they can be changed to improve attention, emotional regulation, school performance, and day‑to‑day interactions at home.

From there, Dr. Powell will show you how to influence these systems directly using practical, clinic‑ready tools. You’ll learn how to apply chiropractic adjustments, sensory‑motor exercises, and nutrition strategies that support healthier brain function and reduce reliance on medication.

This is a fast‑paced, hands‑on, highly interactive training. Every doctor in the room will walk away with clear clinical frameworks and specific methods they can implement right away to help children with ADHD and related disorders.


As part of the ICS's statewide effort to gain insurance parity for all physicians in Iowa (getting paid the same for providing the same service); Dr. Powell will also be sharing a brief presentation.


Title: Clarifying Your Clinical Value: A Framework for Confident, Ethical Fee Decisions



Description: This presentation guides chiropractors through a structured process for identifying the true value of the services they provide. By examining outcomes, expertise, patient experience, and practice costs, participants gain the insight needed to set fees independently and confidently, ensuring their pricing reflects the quality and impact of their care.


Dr. Lora Tanis Dc, DICCP, FICA

Dr. Lora Tanis is a board-certified chiropractic pediatric specialist with nearly three decades of experience in private practice and professional education. She is also a postgraduate faculty member at Palmer College of Chiropractic, where she is also an alumna. She currently practices in Tallahassee, FL, after 28 years serving families in West Milford, New Jersey. Dr. Tanis is the recipient of several prestigious honors, including the Mabel Palmer Service Award from the International Chiropractors Association in 2024. She is recognized internationally for her leadership in chiropractic pediatrics, her extensive teaching, and her commitment to community service.

COURSE CURRICULUM OUTLINE

Title: Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy and Infants


Description: 

Hotel Room Block

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel

1800 50th St

West Des Moines, IA

Price: $149.00

MAKE RESERVATION HERE

(ICS Room Block - limited space and must make your reservation by Wednesday, October 1)

Fall Seminar Fees


Cancellation Policy: A refund, excluding a $25 administration fee, can be provided if a cancellation request is received by September 27, 2025. No refunds will be issued after the noted time and date. ICS reserves the right to cancel the program due to insufficient enrollment, acts of God/health-related restrictions, or other circumstances beyond their control.