Dr. Nathan Schilaty, DC, PhD, is a distinguished expert in non-surgical spinal decompression, serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair at the University of South Florida (USF). As the Lincoln Endowed Chair in Chiropractic and Biomechanics Research, he directs the Center for Neuromusculoskeletal Research, focusing on innovative, non-invasive treatments for spinal conditions. Dr. Schilaty’s extensive research includes leading clinical trials funded by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command, investigating the efficacy of non-surgical spinal decompression for chronic low back pain. His collaborative efforts with industry partners have enhanced patient care and advanced the understanding of spinal health. Dr. Schilaty’s commitment to education and research excellence ensures that participants in his upcoming class will gain invaluable insights into cutting-edge, non-surgical spinal decompression techniques.

Dr. Susan Welsh, D.C., D.A.C.B.S.P., is a distinguished chiropractic professional with over four decades of experience in sports and health care. As the Director of Chiropractic Services at the University of South Florida’s Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, she blends her extensive knowledge with a commitment to patient care. Dr. Welsh earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree cum laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic and has served as the team chiropractor for USF’s Athletic Department since 1983, extending her expertise to professional teams such as the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning. Her accolades include being named the Woman Chiropractor of the Year by Palmer College in 2017 and the Chiropractor of the Year by the Florida Chiropractic Association in 2018. With numerous professional appointments and active memberships in renowned chiropractic organizations, Dr. Welsh is dedicated to advancing the field of chiropractic care while consistently achieving high patient satisfaction ratings. She will be sharing her valuable insights and clinical expertise as a clinical trainer at the Decompression Success event.

Excite Medical – Founder/CEO

Saleem Musallam, a serial entrepreneur and industry leader, brings his extensive expertise to teaching doctors how to effectively market their practice and decompression services. As the owner of six companies, two of which are FDA-registered and ISO 13485-certified medical device manufacturing facilities, Saleem has built a globally recognized brand at Excite Medical without reliance on investors or shareholders. His flagship device, the DRX9000, is used in over 1,200 clinics across the U.S. and more than 50 countries, showcasing his unparalleled ability to drive business growth in the healthcare sector. With a prestigious education from Johns Hopkins and USF, combined with firsthand experience scaling multiple successful companies, Saleem offers unique, battle-tested strategies for positioning chiropractic and medical practices as leaders in non-surgical spinal decompression. His insights, drawn from real-world success, provide doctors with actionable marketing techniques to attract more patients, build credibility, and increase revenue. Excite Medical has been recognized by Inc. Magazine for three consecutive years as one of the fastest-growing companies in America and the fastest-growing spinal decompression company in the United States.