Lauren Auer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois. She is the owner of Steadfast Counseling, a private practice specializing in comprehensive trauma care. Lauren is trained in EMDR and is a certified Brainspotting practitioner. Through these advanced modalities, she offers clients a holistic approach to healing, encompassing body, mind, and nervous system recovery, facilitating their journey beyond areas of stagnation towards profound liberation.

Before establishing her private practice, Lauren gained experience across diverse roles within mental health agencies. This journey granted her a comprehensive vantage point on the intricate impacts of trauma across various populations, age groups, developmental stages, and roles. Her background encompasses collaborative work with both offenders and victims, uniquely shaping her insight into the lived experience of trauma and its path to healing.

Lauren also has extensive experience conducting training sessions on critical subjects such as vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. Her audience ranges from mental health practitioners and school personnel to law enforcement, military personnel, and medical staff. This breadth of experience underscores her commitment to empowering and equipping fellow professionals with the tools needed to address and mitigate the pervasive effects of trauma.

I'm Doc Jacque, a naturopathic health expert and doctor of chiropractic. My passion for helping others find the care they need is rooted in my own experiences with illness. 

After years of struggles with low testosterone, irritable bowel syndrome, fertility issues, debilitating back pain and migraines caused by mold toxicity, and a near-death experience that left me hospitalized for days, I developed a deep understanding of the power of natural remedies and alternative healing methods. I’ve since dedicated my life to helping others heal from similar health issues. 

Through testing and my own treatment protocols, I was able to restore my body and achieve optimal health. Today, over 5,000 people worldwide have trusted me to provide them with the care and guidance they needed to heal and live life more abundantly. 

Dr. Cameron McCrodan is the founder and director of Opto-mization, with clinics in Victoria and Nanaimo, B.C. Combining his engineering background with advanced optometric training, Dr. McCrodan has developed groundbreaking treatments that address the visual implications of concussions and enhance concussion recovery.

His unique approach integrates functional vision exams that assess eye tracking, binocular function, depth perception, and visual-vestibular integration. These exams have uncovered critical insights often overlooked in traditional care, leading to effective solutions for issues such as headaches, dizziness, and concentration difficulties.

Opto-mization’s innovative vision therapy, which utilizes feedback loops instead of traditional exercises, has successfully improved the quality of life for many patients. The clinic’s specialized lens prescriptions are designed for maximum comfort and effectiveness, addressing a wide range of visual challenges post-concussion.

Dr. McCrodan is dedicated to advancing the field of optometry through continuous research and development. He collaborates closely with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients recovering from concussions.

Presentation Topics:

• Visual Implications of Concussion
• Innovative Vision Therapy for Concussion Recovery
• Enhancing Post-Concussion Quality of Life
• Collaborative Approaches in Concussion Management

Dr. McCrodan is passionate about sharing his expertise with both professionals and patients, offering practical insights and strategies for optimal visual health post-concussion.

Saskatchewan born Dr. Rachel Frontain had a love of both arts and sports since childhood. As a
dancer, she saw a chiropractor for low back pain early on in her life so she has been acquainted
with chiropractic care for most of her life.

Following a traumatic fall on her snowboard, Dr. Rachel witnesss the extraordinary results of
multi-team coordinated, patient-centred chiropractic care. Her life’s passion was sealed! She
went on to achieve her Doctorate of Chiropractic from the University of Western States in
Portland, OR. Prior to going to chiropractic school, she had been given the advice to examine
Functional Neurology as an approach to chiropractic care. When she was in Portland, she had
the opportunity to shadow Dr. Glen Zielinski. After seeing the numerous types of complex,
chronic neurological conditions he was helping, she could not look back. She would spend an
additional 3 years in Portland working as an associate at his practice and became board
certified with the American Chiropractic Neurology Board in the year following graduation from
chiropractic school.

During her first year out of school, Dr. Rachel discovered she had chronic Benign Positional
Paroxysmal Vertigo while working full-time and studying in her free time for the diplomate exam.
Her trigger was stress and it resulted in massive decompensation. She knows first-hand how
your life can be turned upside-down and sideways by an acute vestibular disorder one day. She
is also an example of a successfully treated chronic vestibular disorder. She understands the
frustrations with recurrence, the limitations on activities, the random onset of symptoms and also
the dedication it takes to recover. One of her passions these days is helping her patients identify
if the vestibular system is a culprit in their chronic symptoms and building treatment plans to
restore quality of life for her patients.

Dr. Emily Kostelnik is a Clinical Health Psychologist specializing in specializing in chronic dizziness and related disorders and also lives with multiple vestibular diagnoses. She approaches chronic illness through a holistic lens and her personal experience as a patient informs the way she works with her own clients. She is the founder of Rooted Behavioral Education which provides self-paced virtual behavioral health courses specific to chronic dizziness, provides one-on-one educational meetings to vestibular warriors worldwide, and oversees vestibular mindset coaches. She is also the founder of a private psychology practice called The Vestibular Psychologist where she provides virtual, individual, and group therapy to those with chronic dizziness living in US states where she is licensed. She is passionate about conducting research, supporting clients, and providing holistic education to the vestibular community. Her mission is to teach vestibular warriors that treatment requires a whole body approach and that there are always new treatment options to consider.

Dr. Scotty Butcher, PhD, MIBWRT(reg)

Scotty is the founder of The Stoic Tiger, with over 25 years in healthcare as a physical therapist, holding a PhD in physiology, and is a Registered BWRT Practitioner. Having personally navigated anxiety disorders, he brings a unique blend of professional expertise and personal insight to his program. Scotty is dedicated to empowering individuals to conquer stress and anxiety through science-backed strategies and compassionate support. 

In addition to his professional achievements, Dr. Scotty's personal journey with high performance limitations including anxiety has shaped his approach to success and wellness. He understands the challenges of living with limitations and has used his experiences to create a program that addresses both the psychological and physiological aspects of the subconscious mind. His empathetic and evidence-based approach has helped countless individuals find relief and build strength and resilience. Dr. Scotty is passionate about sharing his knowledge and empowering others to take control of their mental fitness.

Dr. Mark Heisig specializes in integrative neurology and metabolic medicine, striving to be a leader in integrative concussion recovery and performance. Inspiring athletes and motivated individuals with simplicity and innovation to achieve new levels of higher quality performance in sport and life.

Vanessa Blackstone, ACSW, citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, is the Executive
Director of the Pain Psychology Center and co-author of The Pain Reprocessing Therapy
Workbook. She earned her M.S. in Social Work from the University of Southern California in Los
Angeles, CA. Following her own personal recovery from chronic pain, Vanessa began her
career as a therapist in 2018. In addition to chronic pain treatment, she specializes in sex
therapy, substance use and recovery, mindfulness-based relapse prevention, and works on film
sets as an Onset Wellness Professional. Outside of her professional roles, Vanessa is a former
foster youth who advocates for current and former foster youth by sharing her personal
experiences in public speaking events. 

Shelley is a registered Occupational Therapist from Tsawwassen BC, Canada. Her background is in all things neuro, from neurodevelopment to brain injury with specialty training in TBI/Concussion and sensory and reflex integration. Shelley is also a practicing certified yoga instructor with a focus on nervous system management and injury recovery. 

Shelley is a lifetime member of Concussion Nerds program which dives deep into concussion assessment and treatment and keeps concussion clinicians up to date on best practices.

Shelley has in the past had her own OT clinic, but now works online and in home, equestrian/farm, yoga, sports and community settings. She loves the versatility of seeing clients in real life, in activities they love. 

Shelley has spoken on several recent podcasts and interviews discussing her own personal history of concussion and where she saw gaps in concussion care. In fact her experience with persistent symptoms is what led her to her current OT role, concussion coaching and the development of her signature post concussion recovery program THREE; a three month supported home program full of yoga, education and OT tools.  

Shelley’s love of nature and physical activity shows in her social media posts; she is a lover of the ocean, road cycling, yoga, running, hiking, and animals. Shelley spends a lot of time outdoors; saying it is there that she feels most regulated and spiritual.

Shelley is the kind of person who embraces change and believes in possibilities. She thrives with humor, optimism and she is a role model of resilience. She is excited to share her post concussion knowledge, expertise and her beautiful movement practice that meshes rehab and yoga.