The Shift Summit Addresses Future of Regenerative and Conservative Care

Physician-focused event in Texas features experts in regenerative medicine, laser therapy, neuropathy care, leadership, and practice growth

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

Healthcare providers will convene at The Shift Summit, a one-day professional education event on February 21, 2026, in Richardson, Texas. Presented by ReliefNow® Laser Centers, the Summit brings together physicians, surgeons, clinical educators, and practice strategists to address both clinical decision-making and the systems that support sustainable care delivery in regenerative and conservative care.

Why it matters

The Summit reflects a multidisciplinary approach to modern regenerative care, addressing growing patient demand for non-surgical, regenerative, and conservative treatment options. It aims to provide structured, in-person education for healthcare providers navigating this shift in care delivery.

The details

The Summit's speaker lineup includes experts in regenerative medicine, laser therapy, neuropathy care, leadership, and practice growth. Sessions will cover topics like regenerative laser applications, conservative management frameworks for peripheral neuropathy, integrating regenerative care models, clinical systems and operational discipline, personal and professional alignment for clinicians, leadership development, and practice growth strategy.

  • The Shift Summit will be held on February 21, 2026.

The players

James Chester

Master of Ceremonies, will guide the day's program and facilitate transitions between clinical, leadership, and practice-focused sessions.

Dr. Manish Gupta

A board-certified orthopedic surgeon, will present on how regenerative laser applications are changing surgical and non-surgical recovery pathways.

Dr. Michael W. Mathesie

Certified Laser Practitioner and former Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine board member, will lead a clinical workshop on structured evaluation, patient communication, and conservative management frameworks for peripheral neuropathy.

Dr. Michael Rubenstein

Co-Founder of ReliefNow® Laser Centers, will contribute insights on integrating regenerative and conservative care models within scalable clinical organizations.

Dr. Robert Hanopole

Co-Founder of ReliefNow® Laser Centers, will address clinical systems and operational discipline required to deliver consistent patient care across growing practices.

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What’s next

Additional information and registration details for The Shift Summit are available at https://event.reliefnowlaserdoc.com/theshiftsummit.

The takeaway

The Shift Summit aims to provide a comprehensive educational experience for healthcare providers navigating the growing demand for regenerative and conservative care options, addressing both clinical best practices and the organizational systems needed to deliver sustainable, high-quality care.