Chiropractic doctors from around the world gathered in Oakland, Calif., for the eighth annual WAVE chiropractic conference. This year, the attendees explored chiropractic sessions and events with the conference theme “Optimal Potential.” Take a look at how speakers brought their “A” game and made connections.
Paralympic Snowboarder Amy Purdy Lights Up the Stage
Keynote speaker Amy Purdy, a double amputee, added to the inspiration of The WAVE as she told her story of triumph over illness and disability. Purdy is a three-time Paralympic snowboarding medalist, “Dancing with the Stars” runner-up, author, actress and a designer. Life West President Dr. Ron Oberstein interviews Amy in this video, along with fellow amputee and keynote speaker Dr. Liz Anderson-Peacock.
“The borders and the obstacles in our lives can only do two things: one, stop us dead in our tracks, or two, cause us to get creative.”
– Amy Purdy
Amy talks about embracing the chiropractic ideal of optimal potential and how she has made living her best life an important everyday choice.
Oakland Dr. Willard Smith Honored at The WAVE
Oakland-based chiropractor Dr. Willard Smith received the 2018 Service to Humanity Award at The WAVE conference. Life West’s Dr. Oberstein said Dr. Smith was recognized for his perseverance and breakthrough of representing African-Americans in the chiropractic profession. His recognition was part of the theme of diversity and inclusion throughout the conference. Read more, including quotes from his son, who accepted the award for him.
Speakers
- Life West President Dr. Ron Oberstein, top left, presents Life West’s advances and successes at the conference.
- Dr. Jeanne Ohm, top right, speaks about chiropractic and pregnancy.
- Dr. Dan Murphy, bottom left, provides his insights and research on the power of the adjustment.
- Dr. Liz Anderson-Peacock talks about her journey after her right leg was amputated. For more about her story, see this online article, “Stepping Into Joy.”
More photos are available online in the WAVE photo album.
Life West Connects Students, Doctors at The WAVE
Doctors and senior students got to know each other in a stylized event meant to help both sides meet each other and explore connections for the future.
“The Mentor Meet Up was a successful effort to bring doctors in to hire or be mentors, and fill needs for senior students,” said Dr. Palmer Peet, Director of Alumni Relations at Life West and an organizer of the Mentor Meet Up.
Read more online.
Student Video
Life West student Pooya Shirazi captures the excitement of The WAVE 2018 in this short video. Students attended the event as well chiropractors, networking with professionals in the chiropractic field and continuing their learning.
Social Media Winners
Big shout-out to our social media winners at The WAVE! We appreciate the overflow of entries for our social media hashtag contest! Congratulations to @alvinhsudc, @rocklindoc, @jodie_gibson, @moung_melinda, @angelaadough and @rivulechiro!
Friday Night Block Party
Members of The Floorshakers, top left, add a little funk, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll to the conference festivities Friday night. Food trucks helped keep participants at The Wave well fed. See more photos online.
