2026 Neuro Rehabilitation Conference

April 10, 2026 | Ankeny, IA

What’s the latest in neuro rehabilitation? Join On With Life and other experts from across the country for a day of education and networking as we gather for our annual spring conference. This full-day event will cover the latest trends and topics in neuro rehabilitation. Intended for healthcare professionals, this conference serves as a great opportunity to learn what's new and connect with others in the neuro rehabilitation field.

This year's event will take place Friday, April 10 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, IA. Cost to attend is $150 ($50 for students) and attendees will receive 7 continuing education credits.
 
Thank you to this year's sponsors!
 
Registration
Sponsorship Opportunities

Join 200+ medical professionals for a day of learning and networking at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny on Friday, April 10. Each sponsorship offers name recognition at the event, as well as other benefits!

If you are interested in sponsoring, please register below by March 27, 2026.

Questions? Please contact Madison Rollefson at madison.rollefson@onwithlife.org or (515) 289-9600, ext. 188.

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FAQ

What is the registration fee?

Registration is $150 or $50 for students. Registration includes breakfast and lunch.

How many CEUS will I earn?

This conference is good for 7.0 CEUS.

Is there an option to attend virtually?

No, the 2026 conference is in-person only.


Agenda

7:00-8:00 a.m. | Registration and Exhibitors

8:00-9:00 a.m. | Understanding Compassion Fatigue and Burnout
Alex Rohn, LMHC with Mindspring

9:00-9:15 a.m. | Break and Exhibitors

9:15-10:15 a.m. | Breakout Sessions
Gait Hard or Go Home with On With Life (Alyssa James, DPT, CBIS, Samantha Nilles, DPT, NCS, CBIS and Jade Thomas, DPT, CRSR, CBIS)
Pressure Injury Across the Continuum of Care with John Killingsworth, BSN, RN, CWOCN, WOC Nurse Specialist at Craig Hospital

10:15-10:30 a.m. | Break and Exhibitors

10:30-11:30 a.m. | Breakout Sessions
Upper Extremity Management Post Stroke: Subacute Management of the Minimally Active Upper Extremity with On With Life (Sue Sandahl, MA, OTR/L, Heidi Sharp, OTR/L, CBIS, CLT, CRSR, Stephanie Schmid, OTR/L, CBIS and Monica Radcliffe, OTR/L, CBIS)
Substitute Decision Making Options with Cynthia Letsch, JD, CPM of Letsch Law Firm

11:30-12:15 p.m. | Lunch

12:15-1:15 p.m. | Breakout Sessions
Optimizing Care for Patients in Disordered Consciousness: Program Review and Development with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Brain Innovation Center (Emily Harstad, OTR/L, Hannah Anderson PT, DPT, Rachel Stevenson, CCC-SLP)
In Pursuit of Person-Centered Care, Adapting Everyday Technology for Accessibility with Pamela Payne, PsyD of QLI

1:15-2:15 p.m. | LoveYourBrain Yoga in Clinical Settings: A Model of Holistic Rehabilitation for Acquired Brain Injury
Ellie Spriet, OTD, OTR/L, CKTP, RYT200 LoveYourBrain

2:15-3:15 p.m. | Priority Number Two: Spinal Cord Injury Bowel and Bladder Management Over a Lifetime
Dr. Elissa Zakrasek with the SCI clinic at St. Luke's Hospital

3:15-3:30 p.m. | Break

3:30-4:30 p.m. | Living With a Spinal Cord Injury
Amber and Neven Hart, Nick Demaree, and Chloe Mogler, OT