Homecoming 2026

Salutogenesis: Where Science Meets Practice

Oct 2–3, 2026 Hotel Indigo Vancouver Downtown

Plan your weekend

Schedule At A Glance

Day	Time	Event
Fri, Oct 2	5:30–7:30 PM	Welcome Reception — Hotel Indigo Vancouver Downtown, Columbia River Waterfront
Sat, Oct 3	8:00 AM	Registration Opens
	8:30 AM–6:00 PM	Homecoming 2026 Conference — Salutogenesis: Where Science Meets Practice (lunch provided)

Saturday, October 3

Full Conference Agenda

Salutogenesis: Where Science Meets Practice · Vancouver, Washington

8:00–8:30 AM

Registration Opens

Arrive early and come hungry! Your complimentary breakfast is included with Homecoming and will be served beginning at 8:00 AM. Enjoy breakfast with fellow practitioners while checking in—but don’t be late, breakfast service ends promptly at 8:30 AM.
Hosted by Aperture Energetics.
8:30–8:35 AM

Welcome

Julia Curry & Crystal Cass
8:35–9:40 AM

Opening Session 1

Dr. Davis Brockenshire, DC

Longevity as a Therapeutic Target: Through the Lens of Bioenergetic Healing
9:40–10:40 AM

Session 2

Catherine Warren, PA-C, FMCP-M

Through the Nervous System to Salutogenesis
10:40–10:50 AM

Brief Morning Intermission
10:50–10:55 AM

Raffle Drawing
10:55–11:55 AM

Session 3

Dr. Stephen Atkins, PhD

Everything You Should Know About Statins (The Most Prescribed Medication in the U.S.) and How It Affects Our Patients’ Health
11:55 AM–12:40 PM

Session 4

Jason Persaud, HHP, MNM, BHS

The Terrain Before the Symptom: A Salutogenic Approach to Chronic Complexity
12:40–1:40 PM

Lunch
1:40–1:45 PM

Raffle Drawing
1:45–2:45 PM

Session 5

Dr. Patti Bartsch, ND, PhD, MS, CCT

Integrating Wellness Technology with Physica Products
2:45–3:45 PM

Session 6

Dr. Dennis Cousino, ND

Neurogenesis Transformation in Shifting Times: How to Optimize Neuro-Emotional Regulation and Resilience
3:45–4:00 PM

Afternoon Intermission
4:00–4:05 PM

Raffle Drawing
4:05–4:50 PM

Session 7

Dr. Geoffrey Montague Smith, DO

Identifying and Removing Interdimensional Obstacles to Cure
4:50–5:35 PM

Session 8

Dr. Antonio Jimenez, MD, ND

The 7 Key Principles of Cancer Therapy: Creating the Conditions for Healing
5:35–5:55 PM

Practitioner Panel Discussion

Moderated by Dr. Davis Brockenshire & Crystal Cass, with all featured speakers
5:55–6:00 PM

Closing Thank-You

Julia Curry & Crystal Cass

Host Hotel

Hotel Indigo Vancouver Downtown

550 Waterfront Way, Vancouver, WA 98660

Located on the vibrant Vancouver Waterfront, within walking distance of restaurants, waterfront trails, and scenic views of the Columbia River.

Room Type	Rate
Standard City View King	$219/night
Partial River View King	$224/night
Premium Waterfront King	$234/night

Rates do not include taxes & fees: 10.9% lodging tax, a $2.00 TID tax, and a $29 destination fee per night. Rooms are limited and first-come, first-served — book early.

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Plan Your Trip

Getting Here

From Portland International Airport (PDX)

From Portland International AirAbout 11 miles — 17–20 minutes by car. Follow I-205 North, cross the Columbia River into Washington, then take I-5 South toward downtown Vancouver, exiting toward Washington Street/Waterfront Way. The hotel sits directly on the Vancouver Waterfront, a short walk from Grant Street Pier.port (PDX)

Transportation

Uber & Lyft: curbside at PDX, typically fastest

Taxi: designated airport taxi stands

Rental Car: all major agencies at PDX

Parking

Available at the hotel and at nearby public parking facilities on the Vancouver Waterfront.

Beyond The Conference

While You're Here

October is one of the most beautiful times of year in the Pacific Northwest big-leaf maples and Oregon ash turn gold and rust, the air is crisp, and the water front trails are quiet and golden in the late-afternoon light.

Vancouver Waterfront & Renaissance Trail: a paved riverfront path from Esther Short Park to Wintler Community Park, with views toward Mount Hood.
Grant Street Pier: a dramatic 90-foot cable-stayed pier just steps from the hotel.
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site: restored buildings, museums, and gardens.
Portland Japanese Garden: especially striking during peak autumn color.
International Rose Test Garden: Portland's famous rose garden, with views of the city and Mount Hood
Powell's City of Books: the world's largest independent bookstore
Columbia River Gorge & Multnomah Falls: 40 minutes away, at its most spectacular in October