CLINICAL EXCELLENT MEETS
UNPARALLELED PRECISION
This year’s Annual Conference delivers the most advanced and content-rich agenda in our history, designed to elevate your technical mastery and clinical results. Over two full days, you will refine your hands-on skills with intensive sessions on patient positioning, table placement setups, mastery of the Spinal8 C1000, and the subtle nuances that define precision in Advanced Orthogonal adjusting.
The program also expands into advanced case management for complex conditions, including modern approaches to mild traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, evaluation and care for multiple types of dysautonomia, differentiating dizziness and vertigo for targeted care strategies, and advanced imaging interpretation for challenging cases. Every session is built to provide practical, results-driven training you can apply immediately to improve patient outcomes.
On Friday evening, we will gather for a special Institute Dinner—a time to connect with colleagues, honor those who have shaped our work, and share the vision for the future of Advanced Orthogonal care. Whether you are new to the work, cross-training from another upper cervical technique, or a veteran doctor refining your expertise, this conference will equip you with the skills, insights, and connections to take your practice to the next level.
And now with the newly released AOI Membership, your Annual Conference registration is included with your membership. If you are not a member yet, click here.
SPONSORS
These are the companies that make our organization great and make this event possible.
LOCATION
At our 2025 Annual Conference, we’ve chosen the beautifully appointed Princess K Ballroom at The Karol Hotel in Clearwater—ideally positioned between two airports and just minutes from downtown Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater. The hotel features a signature K Club Bistro & Lobby Bar, the stylish Vantage Rooftop Bar with sweeping views of Tampa Bay, a resort-style outdoor pool, modern fitness center, and beautifully designed guest rooms.
We’ve secured a room block at $189/night (need to be booked by Oct 24), giving you the convenience and comfort you deserve as you focus on training, networking, and growth. Click the link to book your stay and make the most of your conference experience.
AGENDA
FRIDAY, November 7, 2025
| TIME | TOPIC | SPEAKER |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast, Coffee, Networking, and Vendor Time | - |
| 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Welcome and Opening Remarks | Dr. Chris Slininger |
| 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | The Neurology of Stable Alignment | Dr. Josh Silver |
| 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Vendor Break | |
| 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM | Differentiation of Vestibular Disorders | Dr. Chad Billiris |
| 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM | Vendor-Sponsored Lunch | |
| 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Managing Sympathetic Dysautonomias | Dr. Jamie Browning |
| 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Vendor Break | |
| 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Research Roundtable | Dr. Chris Slininger & Panelists |
| 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Nuances of Post-Adjustment Table Placement | Dr. Jeff Fowler & Dr. Nick Schar |
| 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Vendor Break / Dinner Prep | |
| 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Legacy & Homecoming Dinner (Spouses Welcome) | Advanced Orthogonal Institute |
SATURDAY, November 8, 2025
| TIME | TOPIC | SPEAKER |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Breakfast, Coffee, Networking, and Vendor Time | - |
| 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Biomechanical Revelations Through Video Fluoroscopy | Dr. Angelo Colavita |
| 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | C1000 Key Features and Application | Dr. Dutch D’Amico |
| 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Vendor Break | |
| 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Breakout Sessions: CBCT from an Embryological Perspective | Dr. Angelo Colavita |
| 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Breakout Sessions: Stylus Positioning and Modifications | Dr. Jeff Fowler |
| 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Vendor-Sponsored Lunch | |
| 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Complex Case Roundtable | Dr. Chris Slininger & Panelists |
| 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | X-Ray and CBCT Radiology Review: Pyrophosphate Arthropathy | Dr. Matthew Richardson |
| 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Advances in Brain Repair for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury | Dr. Emily Kalambaheti |
| 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Tier 1 Strategies for Upper Cervical Business Growth | Dr. Chris Slininger |
| 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | The Vision of the Future of Advanced Orthogonal | Dr. Chris Slininger |
| 6:00 PM | End |
SPEAKERS
Our speaker lineup features leaders, innovators, and top contributors to the upper cervical field—both within chiropractic and from allied disciplines. Together, they bring forward groundbreaking insights, advanced clinical strategies, and fresh perspectives that will challenge, inspire, and equip you to elevate your practice.
Dr. Chris Slininger, DC, DCCJP
Executive Director of the Advanced Orthogonal Institute, national speaker, and leader in the Upper Cervical field in brain health and optimization. Dr. Slininger is helping Upper Cervical Care pierce into untapped markets for global impact.
Dr. Jeff Fowler DC, BCAO
Board of directors of the Advanced Orthogonal Institute and Senior technique instructor. Dr. Fowler brings a wealth of knowledge in both patient care and precision.
Dr. Nick Schar
Board of Directors of the Advanced Orthogonal Institute and Senior Techniue Instructor. Dr. Schar has spearheaded CBCT integration into the Advanced Orthogonal technique and trained many of the next generation of Advanced Orthogonists.
Dr. Josh Silver, DC, DACNB
A top-tier Upper Cervical doctor, AdvO nstructor, and Functional Neurologist. Dr. Silver has taught dozens of Upper Cervical doctors and students nationally on techniques to integrate Upper Cervical Care and Functional Neurology in the everyday U.C. practice.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
This year’s Annual Conference will be approved for 12 hours of Continuing Education credit through Sherman College of Chiropractic. The list of state approvals is currently in process and will be updated as each state verifies its approval. Submission of your CE credits is included with your registration.
STUDENT SPECIAL
We deeply value the commitment students make to pursue advanced training in upper cervical chiropractic. We know the sacrifices you make to attend events like this, and we also recognize the enormous value of early exposure to precision-based care. The earlier you begin training in Advanced Orthogonal, the longer you have to refine your skills and the more prepared you’ll be when it’s time to launch your career.
To show our support, we are offering a special student rate. Standard student registration is $297, but if you attend with three other students, you’ll each pay only $147 per person. This group registration not only makes the investment lighter, it allows you to train and grow alongside your peers—reinforcing what you’ve learned throughout school.
Your registration also includes all sponsored breakfasts, lunches, and the Friday evening Institute Dinner, making this one of the most complete and valuable training opportunities available for students.
If you have a group of four ready to register, please contact us directly and we’ll provide you with a private registration link. Call April at (727)-677-0001.
MEMBERS REGISTER FREE
Membership at the Advanced Orthogonal Institute unlocks immediate value for only $797/year (2025 launch rate)—a small investment that pays off big. Your membership includes full registration for the Annual Conference—a $697 value—plus priority CE credit submissions, voting rights, eligibility for board service, a listing in our doctor directory for patient visibility, and substantial discounts: $600 off Bootcamp, $200 off all seminars, and exclusive offers from trusted partners like UC Strategic Solutions and Synapse Continuing Education. Want to secure your spot in the Conference and enjoy all these perks? Become a member today and we’ll include your registration with your membership.
Become a member now and step into ownership of your training, your network, and the future of Advanced Orthogonal care.
REGISTRATION
Conference registration is handled through Eventbrite for your convenience. If you are not an AOI member, please select DC Registration. Students should select Student Registration, and if you’re taking advantage of our special group offer—four students registering together for just $147 per person—please call 727-677-0001 so we can provide you with a private registration link. As always, full-time chiropractic college faculty may register free of charge.
If you are a current AOI Member, your annual conference registration is already included in your membership—just be sure to register through the Eventbrite link to secure your spot.
Secure your registration today and be part of the most impactful Advanced Orthogonal event of the year.