GPC426 - Great Prairies Conference - Breaking the Barriers of Longevity

Elevate patient outcomes in health, performance, and aging.

How do interconnected systems-including thyroid function, metabolism, immune regulation, inflammation, and stress physiology-shape your patients' long-term health and resilience? In this impactful two-day seminar, Dr. Jason Bradley and Dr. Bob Rakowski use a systems-based functional medicine approach to identify the biological barriers that slow progress and shorten healthspan, equipping clinicians with practical frameworks to remove those barriers and support lasting vitality. Attendees will gain clarity on how to apply longevity-focused strategies that support metabolic flexibility, hormonal balance, and sustainable patient progress. Through this seminar, you will learn to:

  • Interpret thyroid and metabolic lab markers - Identify functional imbalances, autoimmune activity, and system-wide contributors to stalled health, performance, and aging outcomes.
  • Understand physiological mechanisms - Explore the drivers of thyroid regulation, feedback loops, and common patterns of dysfunction.
  • Identify and evaluate the "Sinister Seven" - Common resistance patterns that interfere with fat loss, metabolic resilience, hormonal balance, and healthy aging.

 Session Detail P0426.GPC426.1

Schedule: 9 CE credits. In person, Des Moines, IA. April 17-18, 2026, 5:00-8:30pm, 8:00am - 4:00pm.
Meeting Date Start Time End Time
Friday, April 17, 2026 05:00pm 08:30pm
Saturday, April 18, 2026 08:00am 04:00pm
Meeting Date Start Time End Time
Friday, April 17, 2026 05:00pm 08:30pm
Saturday, April 18, 2026 08:00am 04:00pm
Please see contact information above to register for this seminar.
Chiropractor Approval Numbers MN 90633

Instructors (listed in order of appearance)

Name Additional Resources
Robert Rakowski