2026 NHCA Fall Seminar
Imaging of the Spine & Extremities: For the Chiropractic Clinician
Instructor: Jennifer Pedley, DC
Sponsored by: Foot Levelers
Date: October 24, 2026
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown
CE Credits: 8 hours approved in all PACE accepted states*
Enhance your clinical imaging skills with this comprehensive seminar designed specifically for chiropractic physicians. This practical and engaging program will provide an in-depth review of X-ray and MRI interpretation for the spine and lower extremities, helping clinicians confidently identify common conditions and determine appropriate referrals for advanced imaging.
Participants will gain valuable insight into:
- MRI and X-ray anatomy of the spine and extremities
- Radiology terminology commonly found in imaging reports
- Disc pathologies including bulges, protrusions, and extrusions
- Injuries and conditions frequently encountered in chiropractic practice
- Clinical decision-making for advanced imaging referrals
Ideal for chiropractors seeking to strengthen diagnostic accuracy and improve patient outcomes through advanced imaging interpretation.
Dynamic Neuromuscular Dry Needling (DNX2)©
Instructor: Gary M. Estadt
Date: October 2–4, 2026
Location: Middleton Chiropractic (40 Pointe Pl Ste 125, Dover, NH 03820)
Hours: 2 hours Distance Learning (Clean Needle Technique & Infection Control) + 23 hours Live Instruction
This course will prepare the chiropractic physician to practice Trigger Point Needling (TrPtDN) for Neuromusculoskeletal conditions. A variety of TrPtDN techniques will be taught in the 25 hours, enabling the practitioner to diagnose and safely treat NMS conditions with confidence.
Program Goals & Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this program, the registrant will be able to:
- Demonstrate Clean Needle Technique and understand Infection Control
- Perform safe and precise needling of the anatomical structures following standardized safety procedures including the clean needling technique, the safe insertion protocols along with the safe needle removal and disposal, and blood management protocols.
- Understand the concepts of Trigger Point Needling and how it differentiates from Acupuncture.
- Develop an understanding of the different theories and methods of Trigger Point Needling.
- Demonstrate and understand proper Trigger Point Needling Techniques.
- Understand various treatment protocols for treating Neuromusculoskeletal conditions, including Peripheral Nerve Entrapment Syndromes.
- Understand risk management and how to Inform patients and other practitioners about the possible adverse effects of acupuncture interventions, based on current information published in the peer reviewed literature.
Save the Date | 2027 NCHA Spring Seminar
Sports Extremity Injury & Performance Workshop

Date: March 6–7, 2027
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown
CE Credits: 12 hours approved in all PACE accepted states*
Designed for chiropractors treating extremities, athletic injuries and active patients. This workshop teaches evaluation and correction strategies and techniques for common extremity injuries affecting performance. Learn precision based protocols that enhance recovery and optimize function naturally using “The Mally Method.”

