Dr. Shawn Thistle Seminar Series
Join Dr. Shawn Thistle for this exclusive in-person learning opportunity!
Chiropractic: A game changer for healthcare innovation
We are living in an extraordinary era for chiropractors! The global community of chiropractors are diligently caring for patients and achieving amazing results as game changers in their communities!
At the same time, our researchers have been incredibly productive, generating unprecedented, impactful studies to support and inform what we do in practice.
In this Seminar, Dr. Thistle will delve into several topics, illuminating recent studies that have revolutionized the field. These ground-breaking findings are actionable and relevant to your practice and patients and hold great significance for the healthcare system and the future of our esteemed profession.
Prepare to be inspired and enlightened by this thought-provoking, informative event! Join us at the exclusive in-person seminars for an exceptional program led by Dr. Thistle. Experience a seamless blend of his engaging ‘Ted Talk’ style, insightful discussions on healthcare matters, evidence-based summaries, and enlightening case examples. Gain a deeper understanding of chiropractors' pivotal role in addressing crucial healthcare system issues and emerge with renewed confidence to be a game-changer for your patients come Monday morning!
During this Seminar, Dr. Thistle will:
- Make research come alive to enhance your patient care and clinical confidence.
- Showcase opportunities to maximize the impact of chiropractic and its seamless integrations into modern primary care.
- Summarize several recent chiropractic research publications that exemplify our value to patients and the healthcare system.
- Illustrate the application of our best evidence to familiar case examples you may see in your office.
- Celebrate the ongoing evolution of chiropractic research and its potential to positively impact our patients, practices, and secure the future of our profession.
Topics Include:
- General discussion on research integration and types of research our profession is now contributing to
- Motor vehicle accidents - recent publications on the relevance of prior collisions
- Sports chiropractic - updates and recent publications
- Patient safety - important papers and discussion around participating in practice-based studies
- Chiropractic care for healthy aging - literature updates and
- Spinal pain updates - recent systematic reviews, Wold Health Organization Low Back Pain Guideline
- Big data, chiropractic care for preventing surgery, reducing treatment escalation, reducing opioid prescriptions and use of benzodiazepines and gabapentin for lumbosacral radicular pain
- Stroke and neck manipulation - new epidemiological research and basic science updates on vertebral artery tensile forces, blood flow etc.
- Clinical cases, and more!
This exciting program is exclusively offered at in-person events. There won't be an online or E-Seminar version of this program to allow the content to evolve as new research is published. This ensures the utmost relevance and up-to-date information for our participants!
Dr. Thistle will explore various research areas to enhance your confidence in chiropractic as a front-runner in modern healthcare. He will guide you in seamlessly integrating the most robust evidence and best practices into patient care. Let's elevate your practice and revolutionize healthcare together!
'Chiropractic: A game changer for healthcare innovation' was excellent and brought to light how much chiropractic research has been done over the past few years. Dr. Thistle kept us entertained with personal stories and data-informed insights that brought the presented papers to life and showed the relevance of each subject area covered. A great course to get up to date on current chiropractic research!
Enjoy an all-inclusive Seminar Experience!
Relax and enjoy the day! Course materials, breakfast & lunch (with wine or beer) are included!

'Game changer' exceeded my expectations! Shawn’s depth of knowledge and passion for evidence-based practice shone through in every part of the day. His ability to distill complex research into practical, actionable insights is remarkable. I left inspired and equipped with valuable tools to enhance my clinical practice. I highly recommend Shawn’s seminars to any healthcare provider trying to stay at the forefront of evidence-based care.
Dr. Thistle is an incredibly knowledgeable and dynamic speaker. He is one of the few people I know that can relate typically dry research information in a way that is engaging, enjoyable and relatable to being in daily chiropractic practice. And he always has great food for breaks and meals!
Continuing Education
Alberta
The Edmonton event is approved by the CCOA for 8 cc hours (#4996).
Ontario
This seminar provides 8 structured hours. The deadline for the current 2-year cycle is June 30th, 2026.
Other Canadian Locations
This seminar provides 8 structured CE hours (check local requirements).
Users not able to pay online
If you'd like to attend one of the Gamechanger Seminar events, but would prefer to pay by cheque, please download and print the Mail-in Registration Form to submit with your payment. Dr. Thistle will provide a receipt and confirm your registration via email when payment is received.