Life West California

Catch The WAVE This Summer

The West Coast's premier chiropractic conference returns August 7-8, 2026. Don't miss the last WAVE at our historic Hayward campus before we move to our new state-of-the-art facility in 2027.

What is The WAVE?

Life West California's Annual Chiropractic Conference in The San Francisco Bay Area

The WAVE Chiropractic Conference is anchored by 15+ phenomenal speakers over two days, digging deep into the science, philosophy & art of chiropractic. Come away inspired and with actionable insights to bring back to your practice.

The WAVE Chiropractic Conference offers up to 24 continuing education hours (CEUs), including at least 12 in-person hours, plus access to 12 on-demand, online sessions to apply towards your annual/bi-annual license requirements.

Pre-event golf tournament, evening events, extended lunches & breaks – The WAVE is the perfect time to catch up with friends & colleagues, network with the chiropractic field, and connect with the Life West community.

Announcements

The latest updates and news from Nexus

A snapshot of past speakers

As we wait to announce the 2026 lineup, take a look through some of the amazing speakers who've taken the stage at The WAVE in previous years.

Dr. Donny Epstein
Dr. Sherry McCallister

Topic to be announced

Dr. Peter Kevorkian

Filling The Gap

Dr. Ron Oberstein
Dr. Pam Jarboe
Dr. Brad Glowaki

A Phenomenal Speaker Lineup

From research, to specific technique expertise, to practice growth and beyond – gain actionable insights to bring back to your practice.

Dr. Stephanie Libs

Protecting the Developing Brain: Supporting Infant Neurological Development in Chiropractic Practice

Dr. Christie Kwon

Wellness and Prevention: a Public Health Perspective on Chiropractic Care

Dr. Craig Osborne

Adaptability Is the Point — Geriatric Chiropractic and the Profession's Most Urgent Opportunity

Robert Monaco, MBA

The Art, Science & Philosophy of Chiropractic

Dr. David Currie

The Art, Science & Philosophy of Chiropractic

Dr. Scott Vrzal

The Art, Science & Philosophy of Chiropractic

Dr. Marty Rosen

Birth, Brain, and Balance: The Chiropractic Role in Early Pediatric Development

Dr. Simon Senzon

The Art, Science & Philosophy of Chiropractic

Dr. Kim Thor-Adams

Making Bravery Contagious

Dr. Brandi MacDonald

The Lost Sense – Bringing the Feeling Back to Chiropractic in Patient Education

Dr. Anthony Carino

The Art, Science & Philosophy of Chiropractic

Dr. Dan Murphy

The Vagus Nerve in Health and Disease

Dr. Richelle Knowles

Coherence in Chiropractic: Integration of Philosophy, Art, and Science in Vertebral Subluxation–Centered Family Care

Dr. Pete Camiolo

When it comes to your mission, we mean business!

Bill Esteb

Professional Boundaries in Chiropractic Practice: Communication and Case Management

Dr. Selina Sigafoose-Jackson

Practice Management ADIO

Barbara Loe Fisher

The Art, Science & Philosophy of Chiropractic

Dr. Peter Kevorkian

Filling The Gap

Secure Your Spot

August 7th & 8th, 2026

Individual DCs

Full Access to The WAVE

$129

EARLY REGISTRATION – LIMITED TIME ONLY

Bring the Office

3+ Tickets to The WAVE

$119

EARLY REGISTRATION – LIMITED TIME ONLY

General Admission

Non-CE Access to The WAVE

$99

EARLY REGISTRATION – LIMITED TIME ONLY

President’s Luncheon Add-On

If you already have tickets to The WAVE and need President’s Luncheon tickets, get those here.

Organizations pushing the chiropractic field forward