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There's a lot going on at The WAVE this year. Take full advantage.

Life West Alumni hugging representing connection at The WAVE Chiropractic Conference
  • August 7th & 8th, 2026
  • Life West California

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Things to do at The WAVE

Thursday, August 6th: 
Life West Classic Golf Tournament in Honor of Dr. Bruce Chester

Friday, August 7th (12:30 PM – 2 PM):
President’s Luncheon

Friday, August 7th (6:30 PM – 10 PM):
Alumni Homecoming Reception

Saturday, August 8th (2:00 PM):
Wine & Cheese Reception

San Francisco skyline representing Life West's campus in the SF Bay Area
Life West Golf Classic in honor of Dr. Bruce Chester

The Life West Golf Classic

In Honor of Dr. Bruce Chester

Thursday, August 6th – 8 AM Shotgun Start
Redwood Canyon Golf Club – Castro Valley, CA
Enjoy a great day on the course with friends & colleagues commemorating the huge impact that Dr. Bruce Chester had on our profession, on Life West and the thousands of graduates that he helped usher forward.
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President's Luncheon

Catered Luncheon with Alumni + Friends

Friday, August 7th – 12:30 PM
Life West Learning Commons

What better way to celebrate connection at The WAVE than breaking bread together? This event sells out every year – be sure to get tickets early.

Luncheon Tickets

Guided Tour of The Nexus Brain Center

With Dr. Dan Perman

Friday, August 7th – 12:30 PM
Nexus Brain Center (On-Campus at Life West)
Dr. Dan Perman and the team at the Nexus Brain Center are pushing the boundaries of chiropractic – driving some of the most innovative and impactful treatments in neurology. Join us for a guided tour of the facility with our resident functional neurologist. Space is limited to the first 20 registrations. Registration link coming soon
Register for the Tour

Friday Night Alumni Homecoming Reception

Connect with fellow Life West Alumni

Friday, August 7th – 6:30 PM
Life West Learning Commons

Life West Alumni: Join us Friday night during The WAVE for an evening connecting with fellow grads – great food and great company.

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Wine & Cheese Reception

Connect with colleagues

Saturday, August 8th – 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sid & Nel Williams Courtyard

Enjoy a bite to eat and a glass of wine while catching up with colleagues and friends on Saturday afternoon at The WAVE.

Register for the Tour
Dr. Deed Harrison - Speaker at The WAVE Chiropractic Conference
Extend Your Learning – Sunday, August 9th

Sunday CE Course with Dr. Deed Harrison

The Spine in Health & Disease: Diagnostic Radiographic Techniques for Understanding Sagittal Balance and Curvature Abnormalities in Spine Deformities
Learn More & Register Here

Please note: This is a separate CE event happening the same weekend as The WAVE. This event requires separate registration, available at the link above.

Course Details:

Most DCs are working with spinal X-rays every week. Fewer are measuring what matters. This course closes that gap — covering the validated techniques for assessing sagittal curvature and balance abnormalities, with the peer-reviewed evidence to back every method.

CE Hours: 5 – Diagnostic Testing
Procedures
When: Sunday, August 9th, 2026 – 9 AM – 2 PM PST
Where: Life West California Campus

Dining Options at The WAVE

Friday Food Trucks

Los Perez

Taste of Mexico, Elevated

Mexican street classics, tacos, burritos, and more crafted with rich, bold flavor and real ingredients.

Fijian BBQ

Island Fire. Bold Flavor.

Authentic Fijian BBQ with bold spices and flame-grilled flavor in every bite.

Halal Bites

Fresh Mediterranean Street Flavor

Bowls and wraps built with bold ingredients, featuring falafel, shawarma, and more, served fresh.