2025 MSWCA State Conference
Date: October 29th, 2025
Agenda:
10:30 AM – 11:30 PM Registration/Network/Visit with Vendors
11:30 AM – 11:40 AM Opening Remarks/Lunch
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM “From Silos to Solutions: Collaborative Leadership in Action” Presented by Pat Lawson, M. ED, Executive Director of Leadership Middle Tennessee
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM “Promoting Successful Transition to Specialized Rehabilitation After Spinal Cord Injury” Presented by Tara Grimes, OT, OTR/L, Shepherd Center, Access Case Manager/Admissions Liaison
2:10 PM – 3:10 PM Appropriate Utilization and Application of FCEs: A Collaborative Approach” Panel Discussion Moderated by Kelly Ziegler, MS, CSCS Star PT Panel: Jackie Caudill, RN CCM, PRO Inc., Dan Headrick, PT, CEAS III, CETs, Asystm cert., MA, STAR PT, Lisa Wilson, RN, NES, and Dr. David Neblett, Nashville Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
3:10 PM – 3:30 PM: Break/Visit with Vendors
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: “From Diagnosis to Relief: Integrating Ortho-Spine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Psychology” Panel Discussion Moderated by Kitty Boyte, J.D., Partner – Peterson White, LLP Panel: Dr. Jason Smith, Spine Surgeon, TOA, Dr. Nick Spinuzza, PM & R, TOA, Dr. Ryan Bennett, Psy. D., ABAP, Southeast South Nashville
4:30 PM: Closing Remarks
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Reception: Sonny’s Patio Pub & Refuge, 1322 6th Avenue N., Nashville, TN 37209
Location: Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development – Pearl Center; 220 French Landing Drive, Nashville, TN 37243
RSVP: Register Now at https://www.mswca.com/conference