
2025 ICAK-A AGM and Conference – SYDNEY
Expanding the AK Nutritional Challenge into the Neurological Exam
with Dr Joseph Smith DC DIBAK DACNB
Join Us and Leave Inspired!
Dates: May 24th and 25th
Time: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Waterview Venue, Bicentennial Park, SYDNEY, Australia.
Enjoy a great weekend of inspiration, dynamic learning, solution-finding and AK collegial spirit with Dr Joe Smith (USA).
Embark on a transformative journey with Dr. Joseph P. Smith D.C. DIBAK DACNB, where cutting-edge science meets compassionate care. Dr. Smith is a catalyst for change, empowering students with the skills to excel in neuroendocrine immunology, neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative conditions, and brain optimization. His seminar distills insights from the Carrick Institute, Apex Seminars, DIBAK program, FNOR, Cogence Immunology, and 20 years of practice into a program rich in depth and clinical utility.
This program encapsulates the philosophy, art, and science of Applied Kinesiology (AK), equipping you to find optimal solutions for complex patient cases. Join Dr. Smith to unlock rapid recovery and sustainable health, and discover how you can profoundly impact your practice.
Briefly, You Will Learn:
- Key neurological testing to assess your patient,
- How to combine the neurological findings with AK assessment,
- How to then identify the most effective nutritional intervention.
Here’s the More In-Depth Run Down
- Saturday:
- Part One: Suprasegmental Muscle Testing Patterns
- Covers muscle testing groups and G1 testing for specific muscle groups.
- Examines how these relate to different brain areas for identifying neurological lesions.
- Part Two: The Bedside Nutritional Matrix/Brainstem and Cortex
- Introduces the brainstem exam and its role in neurological function.
- Covers nutritional support for the brainstem, including projections to the cortex.
- Part One: Suprasegmental Muscle Testing Patterns
- Sunday:
- Part Three: Nutritional Matrix & the Cerebellum
- Continues with the nutritional matrix, now focusing on the cerebellum.
- Discusses cerebellar projections and nutritional support for the brainstem and cerebellum.
- Brief discussion on the autonomic nervous system:
- Emphasizes brainstem and cortical projections to the brainstem.
- Explores interactions with the IML and how to support it nutritionally.
- Part Four: Sleep Disturbances & AK Challenges
- Discusses different types of sleep disturbances.
- Explains how to use AK challenges to evaluate sleep-related issues in:
- Anterior cingulate cortex
- Ventral medial prefrontal cortex
- Basal ganglia
- Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex
- Part Three: Nutritional Matrix & the Cerebellum
- Seminar Structure:
- 60% lecture, 40% workshop for hands-on practice. Emphasis in this module will be Neurotransmitter support via sprays and creams.
Venue
Registrations
Registrations can be made via the booking link below on this page.
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A Bit About Your Presenter
Dr. Joseph P. Smith D.C. DIBAK DACNB is dedicated to empowering his students with cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills in the fields of neuroendocrine immunology, neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative conditions, and brain optimization. As a certified Teaching Diplomate for the ICAK and a board-certified Chiropractic Neurologist, Dr. Smith offers a unique blend of expertise that equips students to tackle complex cases with confidence.
Through his dynamic presentations, Dr. Smith provides students with a comprehensive understanding of chronic case management, clinical nutrition, and the integration of chiropractic neurology with advanced assessment tools. His approach is designed to foster both rapid recovery and sustainable health, ensuring that students are well-prepared to make a significant impact in their practice.
Dr. Smith’s teaching is enriched by his extensive experience, including his international speaking engagements and his clinical work at Atlas Health in the San Francisco Bay Area. His commitment to education is further demonstrated by his continuous study and accumulation of accolades, which include a Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University and multiple fellowships in child developmental disorders, nutrition, and neurodegeneration.
Students who engage with Dr. Smith’s teachings gain not only knowledge but also the inspiration to apply these insights in real-world settings, transforming their approach to patient care. Discover more about Dr. Smith’s innovative methods and educational offerings at his website: Atlas Health Method.
Read more about Joseph and his practice on his website – https://atlashealthmethod.com
