The NSTA and Dr. Patrick Hogan of Puget Sound Neurology are hosting the 2026 Puget Sound Dystonia Symposium on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

The venue is the Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites, located at 6575 Kimbal Dr, Gig Harbor, WA.

REGISTRATION IS FREE for the people living with dystonia and their companions. This includes family members, close friends and support people.

The following is the tentative schedule. It is subject to change as we finalize speakers and topics.

8:00 a.m.                                        Check in

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.            Dystonia Support Meeting

                                                                Family, Friends, and Support People Meeting

9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.         Patrick Hogan, DO- Dystonia Overview, Overview of Botulinum Toxins, Importance of the Proper Mindset for Improvement with any Therapy

10:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.     10-minute break

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.     Tom Seaman – The Overactive Brain, How Stress, Trauma, and Emotions Drive Dystonia Symptoms

11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.      Joan Hogan, RD – Introduction and Discussion About Lunch Menu and Nutrition for Brain Health

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.        Lunch – Presentations by Ambassadors for Botulinum Toxins and vendors

1:40 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.            Patrick Hogan MCT, RES, ACC – Alignment Exercise and Mindset for Dystonia

2:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.            Tierza Clerc, OTR/L CBT-I – What is CBT-I and Helpful Guidance for General Sleep Strategies

3:20 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.            10-minute break

3:30 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.           Dianna Rose, MA –Core Neurologic Music Therapy techniques for Dystonia, RAS (rhythmic auditory training), Patterned Sensory Enhancement, and Therapeutic Instrumental Music Performance.

4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.            Question and Answer Session

6:00 p.m.                                        Dinner Buffet

To register for the Symposium, please click on the following button

The Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites is offering a discounted nightly rate of $199 plus taxes for their standard sleeping rooms. Below is a booking link to lodge directly under the block that has been set aside for attendees of the symposium.

Major Sponsor of the 2026 Puget Sound Dystonia Symposium