Homecoming 2026

Salutogenesis: Where Science Meets Practice

Oct 2–3, 2026 Hotel Indigo Vancouver Downtown

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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
8:30–8:35 AM

Welcome

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

Opening Session 1

Dr. Davis Brockenshire, DC
9:40–10:40 AM

Session 2

Catherine Warren, PA-C, FMCP-M
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
11:55 AM–12:40 PM

Session 4

Jason Persaud, HHP, MNM, MHS
12:40–1:40 PM

Lunch
1:40–1:45 PM

Raffle Drawing
1:45–2:45 PM

Session 5

Dr. Patti Bartsch, ND
2:45–3:45 PM

Session 6

Dr. Dennis Cousino, ND
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
4:50–5:35 PM

Session 8

Dr. Antonio Jimenez, MD, ND
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