Join us for a

Community Health & Wellness Conference

Sponsored by Handi Medical


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Thank You for a Successful Event!

Thank you to everyone who joined us! We’re thrilled to share that the event was a great success—thanks to your participation and engagement. We are especially grateful to our speakers, sponsors, and attendees who made it all possible.

CEU Information

We will also be sending the speaker contact information with the attendees directly. If you have not received your CEU certificate or have specific questions, please contact us at conference@handimedical.com

CEC Certificates

CEC Certificates of Attendance will be emailed directly to participants who paid and attended each session. For any general questions, please reach out to: conference@handimedical.com

Featured Partner

28th Annual Education and Equipment Conference
Friday, April 18, 2025

Handi Medical is proud to host this annual event!
Invite your friends, family, and anyone interested in exploring the latest in health and wellness.
Join us in a warm and supportive environment.
We can't wait to see you there!

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Learn in Interactive Breakout Sessions

Participate in several CEC/CEU* educational sessions led by healthcare providers highlighting the latest In managing chronic conditions, navigating progressive diagnoses, and supporting individuals with disabilities.

*CEU sessions are labeled below. All other sessions are CEC

Hands-On Technology & Equipment Demonstrations

Come and see the latest advancements in home medical supplies, equipment, and assistive technology.
Consult with Handi Medical staff and industry experts in our vast exhibit hall.

Discover Community Resources

Network with local organizations that positively impact individuals with disabilities, families, and their care team.

Donate to Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute

Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute provides person-centered care.
Your gift supports programs, research and services that promote health,
wellness, and independence.

Thank you!

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Event Schedule


Friday April 18, 2025

Saint Paul River Center, Saint Paul, MN

Directions (Google Maps)


Vendor Hall Open - 8:30am - 3:00pm
Featuring Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute
Sports Zone

Registration - 7:45am - 8:30am
Keynote - 8:30am - 9:00am
Breakout Session 1 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Breakout Session 2 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lunch - 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Breakout Session 3 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Breakout Session 4 - 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Happy Hour - 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Breakout Sessions

Please note: Sessions schedules may change as we get closer to our event.

8:30am - 9:15am

Keynote Presentation

KEYNOTE
CEU

8:30am - 9:15am

Unlock The Power To Thrive, Not Just Survive

Stephanie Esser, MAEd., Breathing Coach
Balancing Elephants
Room: Vendor Hall


9:30am - 10:30am

WELLNESS, SPORTS & RECREATION

9:30am - 10:30am

Medical Assistance Funding of Assistive Technology

Jennifer Giesen, Attorney
Minnesota Disability Law Center
Room: 3
REHABILITATION
CEU

9:30am - 10:30am

Empowering Movement: Exercise Guidelines, Strategies and Adaptive Tools

Britta Schwartzhoff, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS; Kaitlin Lewis, CTRS
Altimate Medical
Room: 4
CLINICAL RESPIRATORY

9:30am - 10:30am

Oscillating Lung Expansion Therapy

Sharon Ritter, M.S. RRT
ABM Respiratory Care
Room: 2
DISEASE & DISABILITY RESOURCES

9:30am - 10:30am

RISE for Parkinsons

Dawn Burdette & Miranda Buchner
CKRI
Room: 5
WELLNESS, SPORTS & RECREATION

9:30am - 10:30am

Cardio Drum

Nicole Freeman
CKRI
Room: 9
DISEASE & DISABILITY RESOURCES
CEU

9:30am - 10:30am

Medical Trauma and the Power of Storytelling

Mary Gossett, LICSW
Gilda's Club MN, MN Board of Social Work
Room: 6

11:00am - 12:00pm

DISEASE & DISABILITY RESOURCES

11:00am - 12:00pm

Breaking Barriers: Incorporating Technology into Physical Therapy

Dr. Kristen Reed, PT, DPT, GCS, CLT
Live Your Life MN
Room: 5
REHABILITATION
CEU

11:00am - 12:00pm

Clinical Considerations for Power Mobility Use for Individuals with Cognitive Impairments/CVA

Andrea Lewis
Quantum Rehab/Stealth
Room: 4
WOUND & OSTOMY CARE

11:00am - 12:00pm

Lymphedema, Compression, and the Lymphedema Treatment Act

Erin Sokalsky, ATC, PTA, CLT - LANA, WCC
Essity
Room: 6
CLINICAL RESPIRATORY
CEU

11:00am - 12:00pm

Home Oxygen Therapy and Equipment

Shelly Klein, LRT, CRT-NPS
Handi Medical
Room: 2
ADAPTIVE SPORTS DEMONSTRATIONS

11:00am - 12:00pm

Sport Wheelchair

CKRI
Room: Vendor Hall
WELLNESS, SPORTS & RECREATION

11:00am - 12:00pm

Cardio Drum

Nicole Freeman
CKRI
Room: 9

12:50pm - 1:20pm

SKILL BUILDER

12:50pm - 1:20pm

Introduction to Empulse R90 Power Assist

Matt Tomlinson
Sunrise Medical
Room: 8
SKILL BUILDER

12:50pm - 1:20pm

Manual Wheelchair Configuration: Fitting the Wheelchair Like a Prosthetic

Permobil
Room: 7

1:30pm - 2:30pm

DISEASE & DISABILITY RESOURCES
CEU

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Brain Injury Basics: Acquired Brain Injury & Suicide Risk

Alec Wendelboe
Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance & Minnesota Stroke Association
Room: 5
REHABILITATION
CEU

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Beyond The Base

Petra Conaway, PT, DPT, ATP
Motion Composites
Room: 4
CLINICAL RESPIRATORY

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Indoor Air Quality and Impacts on Lung Health

Lisa Gebhard and Jill Heins
American Lung Association
Room: 2
WOUND & OSTOMY CARE

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Peristomal Skin Breakdown

Andrea Nibbe MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CWOCN
Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates
Room: 6
WELLNESS, SPORTS & RECREATION

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Healthy Living For Your Brain and Body: Tips From The Latest Research

Sara Michel, Alzheimer's Association Community Educator
Alzheimer's Association MN-ND
Room: 3
ADAPTIVE SPORTS DEMONSTRATIONS

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Adaptive Cycling

CKRI
Room: Vendor Hall
WELLNESS, SPORTS & RECREATION

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Cardio Drum

Nicole Freeman
CKRI
Room: 9

2:40pm - 3:10pm

SKILL BUILDER

2:40 - 3:10pm

Wheelchair Configuration for the Dependent User: Applying Traditional Measurements for Positioning Success

Permobil
Room: 7

3:15pm - 4:15pm

WOUND & OSTOMY CARE
CEU

3:15pm - 4:15pm

Wound Care: A Team Sport

Katie Cecconi, PA-C, CWS
Spartz Vein Clinic
Room: 6
REHABILITATION
CEU

3:15pm - 4:15pm

See Me Not CP

Stephanie Tanguay
Invacare
Room: 4
DISEASE & DISABILITY RESOURCES

3:15pm - 4:15pm

Altered Cortical Representation of Paretic Leg Muscles in Individuals with Stroke: Clinical implications for TMS-Based Motor Mapping

Shraddha Srivastava
Allina Health
Room: 5
CLINICAL RESPIRATORY

3:15pm - 4:15pm

The Art of Pulmonary Function Testing

Guy Deutschman, RRT, RPFT
Room: 2
WELLNESS, SPORTS & RECREATION

3:15pm - 4:15pm

Return to Driving: Research & The Continuum of Care

Alisa Kocian, OTR/LATP
CKRI
Room: 3
ADAPTIVE SPORTS DEMONSTRATIONS

3:15pm - 4:15pm

Power Soccer

CKRI
Room: Vendor Hall

Breakout sessions include:


Rehabilitation

Explore advanced therapies and strategies to optimize function and mobility with complex rehab equipment.


Clinical Respiratory

Insights into advanced respiratory care.


Disease & Disability Resources

Tools and support to enhance quality of life.


Wellness, Sports & Recreation

Engage in activities like cardio drumming.


Wound & Ostomy Care

Expert advice on managing care effectively.


Adaptive Sports Demonstrations

Hands-on opportunities to explore and test adaptive sports equipment.


And much much more!

Sponsors

Special thanks to our Sponsors

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Everyone is welcome!

This event, hosted by Handi Medical, is designed to be inclusive with accommodations and support to ensure all attendees can participate comfortably.