2025 Northeast Chiro Summit

Lynn Carlson, DC, DACNB, FACFN, FABBIR Related Seminars and Products

Carrick Institute

Lynn M. Carlson, DC, DACNB, FACFN, FABBIR
Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist
Fellow of the American College of Functional Neurology
Fellow of the American Board of Brain Injury and Rehabilitation
Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology, Carrick Institute

Dr. Lynn Carlson is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist who specializes in neurological rehabilitation and concussion recovery. Her approach is based on functional neurology, a discipline that builds on clinical neuroscience and uses various strategies to help improve or re-establish optimal neurological processes. Treatment is centered on multi-modal applications including brain-based therapies, neuro-musculo-skeletal rehabilitation, and clinical nutrition.

Dr. Carlson currently practices at the Carolina Functional Neurology Center in the Charlotte, NC location. Additionally, she is an Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology as a faculty member of the Carrick Institute of Graduate Studies. Previously, she has served on the faculty of Life Chiropractic College West where she taught in the Diagnosis Department. Dr. Carlson has presented numerous lectures on such topics as Functional Neurology, Diagnosis and Management of Concussion, Integrated Approaches for Pain Management, Clinical Applications in Chiropractic, and Health and Wellness Principles.

She maintains active status with the American Chiropractic Neurology Board and the American College of Functional Neurology. Additionally, Dr. Carlson is a current member of the ACA Council on Neurology and the American Chiropractic Association

Brandie Keates, DC Related Seminars and Products

Experience Chiropractic

Brandie Keates, DC
Founder and CEO, Experience Chiropractic
Bloom at Experience Chiropractic

Dr. Brandie has made it her life’s mission to globally disrupt the prenatal care status quo.

Over the course of her career, which includes decades of clinical experience between her work as a paramedic, her chiropractic education, her work as a sports chiropractor, and the opening of her own practice, Experience Chiropractic, she discovered a glaring and industry-wide need for improvement in the care of expectant mothers. This experience coupled with her own pregnancy trials lit a fire within Dr. Brandie, inspiring her to open a prenatal division within her practice, Bloom @ Experience Chiropractic.

Dr. Brandie’s prenatal practice offers a combination of her extensive prenatal training and her sports medicine expertise. She was certified by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association in 2002 for the specialized treatment of children and pregnant women. She also carefully curated her own prenatal standard of care; The Bloom Philosophy™, of which all Bloom doctors are practitioners.

Today, The Bloom Philosophy™ is changing prenatal care worldwide. It's the heart and soul of Dr. Brandie’s groundbreaking book, “What You Don't Expect When You're Expecting”; a down-to-earth, entertaining self-help book that introduces “The Villains of Pregnancy” and reads like a letter from your best friend. It’s also the backbone of Dr. Brandie's online courses aimed at helping patients achieve a pregnancy free from debilitating pain.

Dr. Brandie isn't just a gifted visionary. Her attention to elevating everything she's a part of has resulted in awards such as the High Honor of Clinical Excellence Award from Cleveland University-Kansas City, 2020 President’s Award for Service Chair for The Pediatric Group, Publishers Award for MainLine Parent, PCA Presidents 2020 Service Award, the MainLine Parent Love Award, and most recently, The U.S. SBA’s Eastern PA District Office 2023 Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year.

Dr. Brandie credits her two children as the catalysts for her meaningful career in chiropractic. With one kid suffering an injury and the other facing intense health risks in utero that prohibited Dr. Brandie from working, chiropractic care became the solution that she never saw coming. Their inspiration has been a profound driving force ever since.

Throughout her endeavors, Dr. Brandie strives to champion her patients through their individual pregnancy journeys with fierce advocacy and superior care. She’s not only out to influence change, she exists to put an end to the notion that women are supposed to accept pain as the norm and keep on going.

Shannon David Smith, D.C., C.C.N., C.C.S.M.S., M.A.P.S Related Seminars and Products

Turnpaugh Health & Wellness

Dr. Shannon Smith, DC

Dr. Shannon Smith is a dedicated chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner at Turnpaugh Health & Wellness. With a holistic approach to patient care, Dr. Smith focuses on identifying and treating the underlying causes of health issues, helping patients achieve long-term wellness through personalized treatment plans.

Education & Experience:
Dr. Smith earned his Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic, where he developed a deep understanding of the body’s musculoskeletal system and its role in overall health. His training in functional medicine allows him to integrate chiropractic care with holistic health practices, addressing not only physical symptoms but also the root causes of illness. With years of experience, Dr. Smith specializes in treating musculoskeletal disorders, chronic pain, and metabolic conditions.

Areas of Expertise:
Dr. Smith’s expertise lies in the intersection of autoimmune issues, Lyme disease and functional medicine. He utilizes his 25 years of experience in lifestyle modifications to create comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs. His approach is particularly effective in managing chronic pain, enhancing mobility, and improving overall health outcomes.

Professional Contributions:
Dr. Smith is actively involved in the functional medicine community, participating in workshops and seminars that focus on the latest advancements in holistic health. He is a member of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special needs, ILADS-International Lyme and associated diseases society and the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association, where he continues to expand his knowledge and contribute to the field.