We’re pleased to host a full-day event recognizing and celebrating excellence in chiropractic care in Ontario on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Held in-person, this event will feature morning and afternoon workshops, keynote speaker, the OCA Annual General Meeting, and end with recognizing OCA Award winners at the 2023 OCA Gala.
Don’t miss out on the chance to join us to learn from and connect with fellow OCA members. Grab your calendars and mark December 9, 2023, for a day of true inspiration, knowledge, and celebration!

Thrive Conference

If you’ve been a member with us for a while, you may recall our annual Thrive conference that featured interactive workshops to help advance your clinical knowledge and fulfill your continuing education needs. We’re excited to bring this conference back this year, kicking off our awards celebration!
Our theme for this year is Back to Basics: Join us in reviewing the mechanics of chiropractic care, and basics of patient safety, diagnostics, and more related to our profession.
Starting at 9 a.m., three streams of continuing education and workshops will run throughout the morning and afternoon. Prepare to be inspired by our distinguished lineup of speakers, including Drs. Katie Pohlman, Glen Harris, Simon Wang, Shawn Thistle, Varsha Kumar, and John Srbely, and our partner organization Enriched Academy.  Learn more about Thrive and register.

OCA Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The OCA’s 2023 Annual General Meeting will be held in person at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre, Fallsview Theatre on Saturday, December 9, 2023. A buffet lunch will be served at 12 p.m. and the AGM will begin at 1 p.m. Members may also watch, listen, and participate in the meeting via the following link: https://web.lumiagm.com/189986924. Learn more about AGM and register.
To all 2023 OCA Thrive Conference registrants: If you’ve already registered for a Thrive workshop, you’re automatically registered to attend the AGM.

OCA Awards Gala
Celebrating Excellence in Chiropractic Care 

Every year, we take the opportunity to celebrate the best in chiropractic care in Ontario, honour outstanding OCA Award winners, and recognize years of service recipients during our annual awards ceremony.
This year we’re excited to invite you to join us in Niagara Falls to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of your colleagues and peers in Niagara Falls. Prepare to be captivated from beginning to end as we celebrate with laughter, guided by the charismatic Master of Ceremonies James Cunningham.
This memorable night will be the first of many that will be held across the province in a new location every year.
Date: Saturday, December 9, 2023
Time: 6:30 p.m. to midnight
Location: Niagara Falls Convention Centre (6815 Stanley Avenue, Niagara Falls, Ontario)
Cost: Ticket price is $80 (+HST) per person, excluding travel and accommodation. Sales close December 3, 2023.
Parking: Parking is available onsite at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre for $15 per entry.
OCA 2022 Gala emcee James Cunningham working the crowd

Award Categories

During the 2023 OCA Gala, we will honour outstanding chiropractors and professionals in the following categories:
Years of Service Recipients
As in previous years, we will also recognize our valued OCA members through our 60-, 50-, 40- and 25-year milestones.