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American Spinal Decompression Society Annual Meeting

Formerly the Decompression Mastermind: Mastering Spinal Decompression

March 13th - 14th, 2026

Tampa, FL

Earn up to 12 CE hours

American Spinal Decompression Society

We are excited to announce that the Decompression Mastermind will now be the American Spinal Decompression Society. Our first annual meeting as ASDS will be in Tampa, FL at USF Health from Friday, March 13 to Saturday, March 14, 2026.

We have some incredible speakers and a full schedule. Please click here to see approved states for CE hours.

EVENT LOCATION

USF HEALTH CAMLS

124 S Franklin St. Tampa, FL 33602

HOTEL STAY

Hyatt Place/Hyatt House Tampa Downtown

325 N Florida Ave. Tampa, FL 33602

Book your stay by March 2, 2026 to enjoy our room block rate!

REGISTRATION PRICE

Exclusive ASDS member pricing and non-member pricing coming soon!

SPEAKERS

Terry R. Yochum, DC, DACBR, ACCR, FICC

Dr. Yochum has presented over 1,000 lectures worldwide. He has had over 250 scientific articles published in both the chiropractic and medical literature. “Essentials of Skeletal Radiology” is a benchmark publication for the chiropractic community. His presentation will provide attendees with practical insights into radiology techniques, interpreting MRI results, and recognizing challenging cases to improve patient outcomes.

Willam R. Martin, MD

Stanford trained & Decompression Expert, Dr. William Martin will bring over 40 years of decompression experience, the longest of any currently practice decompression provider! Dr. Martin combines his expertise in imaging with osteopathic techniques to optimize patient outcomes, particularly in complex musculoskeletal cases. His presentation will cover radiology fundamentals, MRI interpretation, and practical approaches to osteopathic patient adjusting.

Nathan Schilaty, DC, PhD

Dr. Schilaty is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair at the University of South Florida Department of Medical Engineering. He’s a former assistant professor at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Schilaty’s work focuses on advancing the science of spinal decompression through rigorous, evidence-based studies, including ongoing triple-blinded placebo research. His presentation will cover newly published research on spinal decompression, insights from functional neurology, and the latest findings from cutting-edge clinical trials.

Caleb Braddock, DC

Dr. Braddock has been helping people find true & natural relief for 13 years and is passionate about getting results. Dr. Braddock feels that the DRX9000 has the ability to help patients who have had poor results with chiropractic, physical therapy, & pain management unlike anything he’s seen in his career. Dr. Braddock is a leader and coach in his profession and has a passion for speaking & lecturing.

Corey Bowden, DC

Dr. Corey Bowden is a seasoned chiropractor based in Layton, Utah, and one of the nation’s most experienced providers of the DRX9000, operating 10 Combos within a single high-volume practice. Dr. Bowden will share practical insights on integrating and scaling spinal decompression care in a clinical setting. He leads Advanced Spinal Rehabilitation- a leading non-surgical spine center specializing in the treatment of disc herniations, spinal stenosis, and other complex back conditions using evidence-based, non-invasive protocols.

Chad Glines, DC

Dr. Glines has 17 years of non-surgical disc treatment experience. Having helped thousands of patients there is little that he hasn’t seen. His knowledge of the intervertebral disc has enabled him to create relationships with surgeons and pain management doctors to successfully co-treat disc patients to avoid invasive procedures. Finally he created the Genesis Treatment Protocol that is used through all the Genesis offices nationwide.

Jose Lara, DC

Dr. Jose Lara is a chiropractic physician known for integrating traditional chiropractic care with advanced decompression therapy to achieve optimal patient results. At the ASDS Annual Meeting, Dr. Lara will discuss the relationship between chiropractic techniques- such as the Gonstead method- and decompression, explore how technology can enhance patient outcomes, and address the effects of steroid injections on spinal health.

Marvin Bleiberg, MD

Dr. Marvin Bleiberg is a board-certified physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a focus on pain management and spinal health. As Medical Director of Michigan Spine & Pain, he brings decades of experience treating complex spine and nerve-related conditions. Dr. Bleiberg will present on Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in relation to decompression therapy, as well as case management for patients with spinal cord stimulators. His expertise offers valuable clinical insight into integrating decompression and interventional pain management for improved patient outcomes.

Jeff Dickhut, DC

Dr. Jeff Dickhut, DC, is the Clinic Director of Central Illinois Spine in Normal, Illinois, where he leads a multidisciplinary practice focused on spinal decompression, chiropractic care, and rehabilitation. With a strong foundation in non-surgical disc decompression protocols and post-surgical spine case management, he brings deep clinical insight to complex spinal care. Dr. Dickhut will join Dr. Marvin Bleiberg to explore the intersections of decompression therapy, spinal cord stimulator case management, and advanced interdisciplinary approaches to spinal rehabilitation.

Brian Healy, DC

Dr. Brian Healy is a chiropractic physician dedicated to advancing patient outcomes through evidence-based rehabilitation and decompression therapy. At the ASDS Annual Meeting, Dr. Healy will share his expertise on physiotherapy exercises and techniques that support decompression cases, along with how technology can be used to enhance treatment results and patient recovery.

Elias Dagnew, MD

Dr. Elias Dagnew is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in complex spine surgery and the management of postoperative spinal conditions. At the ASDS Annual Meeting, Dr. Dagnew will present on failed spine surgery and decompression, offering insight into the management of failed spine surgery cases, physiotherapy techniques that support recovery, and his clinical approach to optimizing outcomes in challenging spinal cases.

Derrick Stanbridge, MD

Dr. Derrick Stanbridge is a board-certified neurosurgeon with extensive experience in complex spine surgery and post-surgical rehabilitation. At the ASDS Meeting, Dr. Stanbridge will co-present on failed spine surgery and decompression, discussing the management of failed spine surgery cases, physiotherapy techniques that aid recovery, and effective approaches to improving outcomes for patients with challenging spinal conditions.

Michael Foreit, DO

Graduate of New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Foreit specializes in Workmans comp, general practice, and occupational medicine. Dr. Foreit has extensive knowledge in the subject of non-surgical spinal decompression with over 20 years of experience with the DRX9000.

Saleem Musallam, MS

Mr. Saleem Musallam, a Johns Hopkins-educated Healthcare Systems Engineer, is an expert problem solver in the healthcare arena. He is an internationally recognized expert in non-surgical spinal decompression and a published innovator with seven notable patent-pending applications. His flagship company, Excite Medical, manufactures the DRX9000 which can be found in over 1,000 locations across the globe. According to Inc. Magazine, Excite Medical has been the fastest-growing spinal decompression company in America for three consecutive years.

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Syllabus

*2026 Syllabus Coming Soon*

Friday, March 13, 2026

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Registration ($99 Headshots Available)

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Dr. Terry Yochum

Radiology
Interpreting MRI’s
Identifying Complicated Cases through Radiology

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM: Dr. Nathan Schilaty

Newly Published Research on Spinal Decompression
Functional Neurology
On Going Triple Blinded Placebo Research on Decompression

3:45 PM – 4:00: PM Break ($99 Headshots Available)

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Dr. Corey Bowden

Effective patient adjusting techniques
Chiropractic Techniques
Decompression & Chiropractic

5:00 PM – 6:15 PM: Dr. Michael Foreit / Dr. William Martin

Radiology
Interpreting MRI’s
Osteopathic Patient Adjusting

6:15 PM – 7:00 PM: Cocktail Hour

Saturday, March 14, 2026

7:30 AM – Registration Open ($99 Headshots Available)

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Dr. Jose Lara Adjusting Techniques / Dr. Devang Padalia Pain Management

Traditional Chiropractic Care & Decompression
Gonstead Technique & Decompression
Improving Patient Outcomes w/ Technology
Steroid Injections and their effects

9:30 AM – 10:15 AM: Dr. Brian Healy

Physical Therapy Exercise for Decompression Cases
Physiotherapy Techniques
Improving Patient Outcomes w/ Technology

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM: Break ($99 Headshots Available)

10:30 PM – 12:00 PM: Dr. Elias Dagnew / Dr. Derrick Stanbridge

Failed Spine Surgery and Decompression
Management of Failed Spine Surgery Cases
Physiotherapy Techniques
Failed Spine Surgery Approach

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM : Lunch ($99 Headshots Available)

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Mr. Saleem Musallam

GLP 1 & Spine Surgery
Current Research on Spinal Fusions
Opioid Addiction and Back Pain

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Dr. Marvin Bleiberg / Dr. Jeff Dickhut

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation & Decompression
Case Management of Spinal Cord Stimulator Cases
Case Management of Spinal Cord Stimulators

3:00 PM – 3:15: PM Break ($99 Headshots Available)

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM: Dr. Chad Glines / Dr. Caleb Braddock

Patient Case Management
Failed Spine Surgery & Chiropractic Care
Management of Complex Cases

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Panel Dr. Derrick Stanbridge / Dr. Marvin Bleiberg / Dr. Corey Bowden / Dr. William Martin / Dr. Michael Foreit

Failed Spine Surgeries & Non-Surgical spinal decompression
Chiropractic Techniques
Decompression & Chiropractic

LOCATION

USF Health CAMLS

Address:

124 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602