Book Dr. Shawn Thistle For Your Event
INFORMING & INSPIRING!Shawn combines experience from his unique blend of chiropractic clinical practice and his teaching and personal training career with his research background and entrepreneurial business acumen, to provide passionate, high-energy presentations to Chiropractic / Manual Medicine / Physical & Sport Therapy organizations and colleges and groups interested in learning about health, fitness and scientific research in manual medicine.Topics | Fees | Shawn's Bio | Recent Presentations | CONTACT SHAWN 2012 BCA Interview With Dr. Thistle |
UPCOMING EVENTSSeptember 21-22 / 2013British Chiropractic Assoc. Location: Bristol England Topic: to be announced Oct. 5 / 2013 Ontario Chiropractic Assoc. Location: Toronto Topic: To be Announced Oct. 19 / 2013 The Epicurean Scholar Seminar Location: The White Oaks Niagara-on-the Lake ON REGISTRATION OPEN SOON |
BOOK SHAWN TO SPEAK AT YOUR EVENT
- annual convention / general meeting
- professional conference
- continuing education seminars
- college graduation
- lifelong learning group
TOPICS
Presentations include topics such as the following or can be developed to suit your requirements.- 'Demystifying Research'
How can chiropractors and physiotherapists relate to and consume research in a way that is meaningful, rational, and impactful for their patients? Common misconceptions, barriers to dissemination, and research considerations specific to manual medicine are discussed. - 'Low Back Pain Clinical Concepts & Research Updates'
A discussion of the current status of LBP as a contemporary healthcare crisis - including its prevalence, prognosis, healthcare system and societal impact, current medical management & Clinical Practice Guidelines. - 'The Hip - A Central Factor in Numerous Musculoskeletal Syndromes'
Covers recent research developments, differential diagnosis, practical assessment and treatment tools, and functional rehabilitation approaches. - 'Are All Cases of Low Back Pain the Same?'
Rational Integration of Clinical Prediction Rule Concepts for Your LBP Patients. - 'The Relationship Between the Thoracic Spine & Common Neck & Shoulder Conditions'
Recent research is discussed linking treatment directed toward the thoracic region as an alternative or complementary approach for addressing neck and shoulder complaints. A logical blend of research integration and practical application. - Keeping fit as you age.
PLEASE NOTE
- Dr. Thistle requires at least 3 months notice if you want him to present one of the topics listed above.
- Allow a minimum of 6 months if you require a specialized presentation developed for your event.
- Shawn can suggest possible dates in his schedule if you have not already chosen and set up a date.
FEES (Canadian Dollars) Negotiated Depending On:
- location
- length of presentation
- minimum 1 hour
- 1 day (6 hours)
- multi-day seminars
- whether the presentation has to be specifically developed for your event or is to be one of the topics listed above
RECENT PRESENTATIONS
The Epicurean Scholar Seminar
May 4 / 2013
Location: Owen Sound ON Canada
Topic: Low Back Pain Clinical Concepts & Research Updates
Comments: "I commend you on your excellent knowledge of research that is so pertinent to this profession. I consider it a privilege to have you as a colleague. You are a chiropractic leader with a strong vision and compassion for our profession. This seminar was excellent. Presentation was clear and concise with an easy confidence and knowledge of the material. It was presented with humor and professionalism. I will strongly recommend this course. The format was perfect and Cobble Beach was 1st class. We stayed the weekend and enjoyed the golf, food, suite, courteous staff and the view immensely."
Dr. Mary Ann Goldhawk-Balcom
Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors AGM
March 23 / 2013
Location: Halifax NS Canada
Topic: Are all cases of LBP the same? Rational integration of CPR concepts...
London Chiropractic Assoc. Conference
March 26 / 2013Location: London ON Canada
Topic: Chiropractic Care for Visceral Conditions - Rational Approach to Evidence
Body Works Seminar
Mar. 2 / 2013
Location: Ottawa Ontario
Topic: Low Back Pain Clinical Concepts & Research Updates
Comments:
"Congrats! Put simply, Dr. Thistle is positioning chiropractic in main stream healthcare with his quality research updates and clinical concepts seminar. A little research can move the profession away from it's original philisophical tenants. More research will move it closer."
Dr. Dominique Charbonneau
"A great lecure and helps to give us practitioners the knowledge and evidence based care our patients deserve."
Dr. Troy Sturteuvant
"As a physician treating low back pain, I appreciated the evidence-based approach and the insights I got from the chiropractic perspective."
Dr. Richard Nahas
"Program was a great synopsis of literature on a condition LBP, that positions us at 'the head of the pack.'
Dr. Wayne Pell
"As bland and boring as research can be, Dr. Thistle makes this a practical and entertaining lecture. I was able to put into place a lot of information he spoke of first thing Monday morning in clinic. I started to relate to what Dr. Thistle had shown us to my patients, was able to do a few small changes with the way I practiced and right away I noticed a difference. I would highly recommend anyone in practice take this seminar and see for yourself how applicable research can be to everyday practice."
Dr. Tyler Darrach
Location: Ottawa Ontario
Topic: Low Back Pain Clinical Concepts & Research Updates
Comments:
"Congrats! Put simply, Dr. Thistle is positioning chiropractic in main stream healthcare with his quality research updates and clinical concepts seminar. A little research can move the profession away from it's original philisophical tenants. More research will move it closer."
Dr. Dominique Charbonneau
"A great lecure and helps to give us practitioners the knowledge and evidence based care our patients deserve."
Dr. Troy Sturteuvant
"As a physician treating low back pain, I appreciated the evidence-based approach and the insights I got from the chiropractic perspective."
Dr. Richard Nahas
"Program was a great synopsis of literature on a condition LBP, that positions us at 'the head of the pack.'
Dr. Wayne Pell
"As bland and boring as research can be, Dr. Thistle makes this a practical and entertaining lecture. I was able to put into place a lot of information he spoke of first thing Monday morning in clinic. I started to relate to what Dr. Thistle had shown us to my patients, was able to do a few small changes with the way I practiced and right away I noticed a difference. I would highly recommend anyone in practice take this seminar and see for yourself how applicable research can be to everyday practice."
Dr. Tyler Darrach
Ontario Chiropractic Assoc. Conference
Oct. 27 / 2012
Location: Hilton Hotel, Toronto
Topic: Are All Cases of Low Back Pain the Same? Rational Integration of Clinical Prediction Rule Concepts for Your LBP Patients.
Comment: Shawn did a great job of taking a huge amount of research and summarizing it into clinically relevant conclusions. I left his talk at the OCA Conference with usable information I could take back to my practice, with strategies to provide the best possible (evidence-based) care for my patients.
Dr. Janine Taylor
The Epicurean Scholar Seminar
Oct. 20 / 2012Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake
Topic: Low Back Pain Clinical Concepts & Research Updates
Comment: I had the pleasure of attending this seminar presented by Dr. Thistle. What a great experience it was; valuable information presented in a professional and engaging manner combined with wonderful food in a very comfortable setting. There is no doubt I will be on the lookout for more of these excellent learning opportunities. Shawn's ability to distil the research into digestible and clinically-relevant bites and foster dialogue among the attendees really make this a must for anyone who wants to be at their best. Keep up the good work!
Dr. Dean Wright, Canadian Chiropractic Protective Assoc.
British Chiropractic Autumn Conference, Kenilworth, England
Sept. 15-16 / 2012
Topics:
1) 'Do we really provide evidence-informed care?'
2) 'Hip mobility to spare the spine - practical applications for older patients.'
Comment: "Dr. Thistle is a gifted presenter with a sense of humor. I have heard him speak when presenting on the highly respected Research Review System that he developed in 2006 and also on Hip Mobility for Spine Sparing. However, I am sure that he could choose any subject from his RRS literature and come up with an excellent and thought-provoking lecture. Above all, he never uses 'belief systems' to support his lectures. You can be sure that anything you are told in a lecture by Dr. Thistle has been thoroughly researched. He really makes us think about why we do what we do."
Dr. Jan Krir, British Chiropractic Assoc.
BCA Video Interview With Dr. Shawn Thistle
Waterloo Regional Chiropractic Society
May 9 / 2012
Topic: Cervical Spine Treatment - Research Updates'
Comment: "You gave a very informative presentation to the Waterloo Society. I really liked the way you presented the material in an organized, logical and humorous way. You engaged the audience, allowed for questions and feedback, and simplified certain areas of your topic so practitioners could utilize and apply the information the very next morning.....well done once again!"
Dr. Helen Goertzen
Grey-Bruce Chiropractic Society
Apr. 26 / 2012
Topic: 'Cervical Spine Treatment - Research Updates'
Comment: "Dr. Shawn Thistle presented a lively and informative 2 hour presentation on 'Cervical Treatment Update' to the Grey Bruce Chiropractic Society. He is obviously well-respected in the field, as we had a fantastic member turnout to hear him speak. Our Society is looking forward to hearing another presentation from Dr. Thistle in the future."
Dr. Jill Plantz, President, Grey Bruce Chiropractic Society
Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors - Annual General Meeting
Sept. 24, 2011 Topic: 'Thoracic Spine & Neck Pain: Research Overview & Clinical Applications'
Comment: "Shawn brings us, a vision of what this profession can be. He gives an honest portrayal of where we are strong, where we are weak, and where we must go."
Dr. Ward MacDonald
Council President, Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors (NSCC)
