2026 MCA FALL CONVENTION
Annapolis, MD
October 17-18, 2026
The MCA’s biggest event of the year
2026 MCA Fall Convention | October 17-18 | Annapolis, MD
Two days of clinical education, professional development, and connection with the Maryland chiropractic community. This year’s program spans clinical innovation, patient care, and critical professional awareness.
AgendaÂ
Additional details, including session names a descriptions, are coming soon!
Saturday, October 17, 2026
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Welcome!
Registration opens & breakfast with the exhibitors
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Dr. Brandie Keates
Sponsored by ChiroHealth USA
3 CE hours (DCs & CAs)
Topics:
- What Your Patients Don’t Expect When They’re Expecting
- Additional topic to be announced
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Break
Break with the exhibitors
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Dr. Brandie Keates
Sponsored by ChiroHealth USA
Dr. Keates’ presentation continued
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch
Lunch & General Membership Meeting
All attendees are welcome! MCA membership will vote on Board of Directors and Bylaw changes.
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Dr. Eric Harrison
2 CE hours
(DCs only)
Topic:
Human trafficking awareness and the role DCs have in survivor identification and physical recovery.
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Break
Refreshments with the exhibitors
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Dr. Nathan Yokel
Dr. Monika Misak
2 CE hours
(DCs only)
Topics:
- Ultrasound guided injections/treatments
- Regenerative medicine
- Fluoroscopic procedures
Sunday, October 18, 2026
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Welcome!
Registration opens & breakfast with the exhibitors
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Dr. Anish Bajaj
Sponsored by Foot Levelers
2 CE hours
(DCs & CAs)
Topics
Posture-based conditioning
This session will include both lecture and hands-on components.
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Break
Break with the exhibitors
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Dr. Anish Bajaj
Sponsored by Foot Levelers
3 CE hours
(DCs only)
Topics:
- Chiropractic homeostasis
- Sleep, cognition and intelligence
1:30 PM
Thank you!
Conference adjourns
Hotel Accommodations
Crowne Plaza Annapolis by IHG
173 Jennifer Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
The discounted room rate for conference attendees is $159.00 per night plus tax. Reservations can be made either by calling the hotel directly at 1-855-223-1441 and letting them know that you are with the Maryland Chiropractic Association (group code MMC), or by booking online at https://tinyurl.com/yc8jsttc. The cutoff date for reservations is September 18, 2026.
Speakers
ANISH BAJAJ, DC | Bajaj Chiropractic
Dr. Bajaj has been in practice in New York City since 2001 with a focus on integrating chiropractic perspectives into complete health strategies and a focus on sacro-occipital-technique, custom orthopedics, extremity adjusting, electro-therapeutics and cold laser applications. He currently owns and operates Bajaj Chiropactic in New York City and Well Rooted Health in Westfield, NJ. He serves on the Executive Board of the New York Chiropractic Council as Vice President Elect and was the recipient of the 2022 Chiropractor of the Year Award.
ERIC HARRISON, DC | Chiro Heroes
Dr. Eric founded Chiro Heroes in 2020 – he passionate about supporting those affected by human and sex trafficking. He is a 4th generation chiropractor. His great grandfather, Dr. Oscar M. Thurman graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1918. Since then, three more generations of chiropractors have followed: Dr. Garth Atwood, Dr. Trent Harrison and Dr. Eric, who is thrilled to continue this legacy through his own practice. Dr. Harrison has a passion for chiropractic and helping patients through a non-invasive and drugless approach to healthcare.
BRANDIE KEATES, DC | The Bloom Philosophy
Changing the Game: Merging Sports Medicine with Pregnancy Care. Over 25 years’ experience has garnered Dr. Brandie Keates acclaim as an industry visionary and vanguard in the world of pregnancy chiropractic care. She has made it her life’s mission to globally disrupt the prenatal care status quo by posing a simple thesis: if sports medicine acknowledges athletes’ unique requirements for physical care to allow their best performance during the game, then pregnant women must be able to expect the same during their pregnancies.Â
MONIKA MISAK, MD | ROSM
Dr. Monika Misak is a dual board-certified physician in Emergency Medicine and Interventional Pain Medicine with advanced fellowship training in interventional and regenerative pain management. Her clinical focus includes the diagnosis and treatment of spine, joint, and musculoskeletal pain using minimally invasive, image-guided procedures. Her goal is to restore function, reduce inflammation, and promote biologic healing while minimizing reliance on long-term medications. Dr. Misak is committed to individualized care plans rooted in education, transparency, and shared decision-making. She partners closely with her patients to help them regain mobility, improve performance, and return to the activities that matter most.
NATHAN YOKEL, MD | ROSM
Dr. Nathan Yokel is a native of the Maryland Metro DC area but moved to Philadelphia to complete medical school at the University of Pennsylvania where he augmented his medical training with a Masters degrees in Public Health and Business Administration at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Yokel uses his expertise on sports medicine and regenerative treatments and pairs it with traditional procedures and rehabilitation to help patients get back to the activities they enjoy most. He believes in an integrated approach that begins with a careful review of the injury’s history and incorporates traditional physical examination and real time ultrasound to find the source of each patient’s pain or impaired function.
Ticket Options
Member DC Ticket
FULL REGISTRATION
SUPER Early Bird
$330
Ends 8/31/26
Early Bird
$340
Ends 9/25/26
Regular Price
$390
Member DC Ticket
DAY PASSES
Saturday Only
$275
Flat Fee
Sunday Only
$200
Flat Fee
Member CA Ticket
FULL REGISTRATION
SUPER Early Bird
$140
Ends 8/31/26
Early Bird
$150
Ends 9/25/26
Regular Price
$160
Non-Member DC Ticket
FULL REGISTRATION
Regular Price
$440
Flat Fee
Non-Member DC Ticket
DAY PASSES
Saturday Only
$325
Flat Fee
Sunday Only
$250
Flat Fee
Non-Member CA Ticket
FULL REGISTRATION
Regular Price
$190
Flat Fee





