The idea

Where it all began

Let's roll the clock back to Chiropractic School. Do you remember going to technique classes and feeling gypped that you were just taught poses, and not really how to adjust? Did you see legends adjusting at seminars and wondering why that wasn't the curriculum ? Are you currently there? Yeah we get it.

We all just finished an adjusting seminar in Dallas, Texas. We were sweaty, stinky, and inspired. Honestly, we didn't want it to end- this was the Chiropractic SPIZZ that BJ Palmer was stoking 100 years ago. On the way to the airport, three of us had a silly idea in our friend Lauren's Kia Soul:

"What if we could do this for a full weekend? And instead of going home, we just went straight to a rave?"

That idea was silly enough to turn into a group chat. That group chat turned into a flier we threw together on Canva. We texted friends, called in favors, bought a sound system, and started an instagram.

Before we knew it, we were in too deep.

Atlas Wyld Founders (from left to right): Megan Showers, Dr. Katie Davis, Dr. Atom Diehm.

Year 1 - 2025

Turns out it actually worked!

The DC's showed up, and the DJs turned up.

Everyone who knew what an Atlas was got a text from the three of us about this new project called Atlas Wyld. While our friend Dr Stephen's ranch was still under construction, he allowed us to swarm it with chiropractic students, doctors, and lazers.

Atlas Wyld Year 1 hosted Dr Katina Manning, Dr Dyllon Mawn, Dr Hannah Staes, Dr Brandon McCormick, Dr Natalie Jeffreys, and Dr Slater Murphey. There was no rehearsal, no script- just a barn with a bunch of chiropractic tables and students ready to learn. The lessons flowed seamlessly, as if it was a story with a beginning, middle, and end.

Then the sun set, the lasers bloomed, and the ranch turned into a dance floor. There were DJs playing bass, funk, techno, riddim, dubstep, jungle, and trance. Most of these DJs were chiropractors or students, and for some, this was their first time on a stage. They killed it.

On the back end, we barely pulled this off. We sold the tickets for practically free (and gave out a ton), and patched together a dozen emergencies on the fly while running a chiropractic rave, which had never been done before.

Year 1 made the dream become real, and it was something special.

Year 2 - 2026

Doubling EVERYTHING

We didn't want Atlas Wyld to be a one hit wonder. We also didn't want it to be the sequel that was never as good as the first. This was going to be like Toy Story, not Cars.

So we doubled everything.

14 DCs. 8 DJs.

2 Stages- The Barn was packed to the brim with Chiropractic tables for technique seminars. The Tent was decorated in tapestries of the Palmers, Meric Charts, Neon Road to Recovery, and a Massive glow in the dark Spine.

Most folks were upset they couldn't clone themselves and go to every seminar.

We also doubled the attendees, and expanded our merch line to include pashminas, bucket hats, baseball caps, and a series of WYLD shirts (thanks for the help, MYB!) Now we were a real festival.

Out of custom trusses, light strips, and 10 gallons of sea moss, the ATLAS stage came to life. It was incredible!

This year was Toy Story 2. We asked ourselves what did we REALLY need to improve for the third?

We wiped the sweat from our brow and armpits to find the answer. We needed showers...

Year 3 - 2027

Food, Showers, and a Lake

We were honored to start off the festival at Stephen's family ranch. It's a magical place on this earth, but only if you're willing to rough it.

We figured everyone deserves a shower. (No one wants to palpate sweaty ischial tubes). We also didn't want folks to feel malnourished as they're chomping on their third cliff bar and banana while they're neighbor is grilling ribeyes.

So we changed the venue to a summer camp.
This includes: BEDS, SHOWERS, FOOD, AC, AND A LAKE.

We also know that the cost of a seminar ticket is only the start. If you're traveling, you need food and lodging expenses. This is an all-inclusive ticket.

We're also partnering with Sherman College of Chiropractic to get CE's attached to some of the seminars. 

The vision

What's Next...

Whatever you want, really. If we need more DC's, we'll find them. If we need bigger artists, we'll get them.

Atlas Wyld festival isn't going anywhere. We get that school is fricken hard but practice is harder. This is going to become the place that Legendary Chiropractors and brand new students learn with one another, share ideas, efficiently improve their skills, and have the most fun they've had all year.

We're starting to build infrastructure for retreats, so stay tuned for that.

We have lots of ideas, but the best one's have come from you. 

What would you like to see at Atlas Wyld? Immersive technique camps? Online chiropractic education? Griz? Fill out the 'contact' form and let us know- if it's within our power, we'll make it happen.

Love- The Atlas Wyld Founding Team
(Hunter, Megan, Atom & Katie)