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Texas ACOFP
State Chapter of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
Texas ACOFP is the state chapter of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
Proudly serving Osteopathic Family Physicians and advancing the philosophy, practice and science of osteopathic medicine since 1962
What We Offer
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Affordable Continuing Medical Education
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Leadership Opportunities
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Pathway to ACOFP Fellow
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Advocacy
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Networking
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Supporting Student and Resident Education and Professional Development
Texas ACOFP Presents: 'Tension-Type Headache'
1 Hour AOA 1-A CME with Elizabeth Balyakina, DO, MS, MPH
Join Texas ACOFP Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 7:00 - 8:00 PM, via Zoom
for 'Tension-Type Headache' with, Elizabeth Balyakina, DO, MS, MPH
Attendees will earn 1 hour AOA Category 1A CME for attending this virtual presentation.
Cost? For Texas ACOFP members in good standing (dues paid to date), there is no charge.
And for non-members, the cost is $25
To register, please email Kris Beavers at Texas ACOFP; krisb.txacofp@gmail.com.
We're excited to host this lecture and look forward to seeing you!
Course Objectives
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To be able to diagnose tension headache
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To describe the anatomy of the cervical spine and associated musculature
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To effectively treat somatic dysfunction associated with tension headache in (1) 2 minutes and (2) 5 in the office setting
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To understand specific needs in special populations such as pediatrics and obstetrics.
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To describe the anatomy of the cervical spine and associated musculature
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To effectively treat somatic dysfunction associated with tension headache in (1) 2 minutes and (2) 5 in the office setting
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To understand specific needs in special populations such as pediatrics and obstetrics.
Elizabeth Balyakina, DO, MS, MPH
Dr. Balyakina earned her Doctor of Osteopathy in 2017 from the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, and completed her Integrated Family Medicine/Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Residency in 2018.
Prior to these, Dr. Balyakina received her Master of Public Health in Community Health in August 2010, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, Honors include: Dean's List Award 2009-2010.
Currently, she practices at University Medicine Associates, San Antonio.
Carlton J. Lewis, DO
President - Texas ACOFP 2025 - 2026
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Meet Carlton J. Lewis, DO
Osteopathic medicine is one of the most wonderful professions anyone could undertake. I was raised in Lufkin, Texas and prior to medical school, I was a mechanic married to my high-school sweetheart while were still in high school.
By the time I began classes at UNT-HSC; Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, my wife and I had been married twelve years and had three kids. So never let anyone tell you it’s too late to do something new with your life.
After graduation, I completed my residency in South Bend, Indiana, and became Board-Certified in Family Medicine. Ultimately, I returned home to Lufkin and started my own practice. For fifteen years, I saw patients in-office and at the hospital. While in hospital medicine, volunteering was instilled into me as an important, necessary civic responsibility. I served on committees and as chief of staff.
During that time I saw the need for hospice and palliative medicine. I earned an FAQ and started an In-Patient hospice unit there in Lufkin and ran that for fifteen years.
One of my biggest takeaways has been the reward of being there for my patients and community every step of their journey. And volunteering paved that path.
As I close out this message, my challenge is that you too will seek out volunteer opportunities; in your communities, local hospitals, and civic and/or professional organizations.
Consider speaking at your local high school, or to medical students and residents or at one of our Texas ACOFP CME events. Volunteer for an outreach event or medical mission. Be a preceptor. Additionally, Texas ACOFP also has a place for you; committee work, joining our Board of Governors.
Thank you for your time, I look forward to serving this profession as your President.
Carlton Lewis, D.O., President, Texas ACOFP
Want to Earn Extra CME at NO COST?
Do YOU have a lecture? Perhaps something you're working up or one already prepared?
Speakers earn 2 hours AOA Category 1A CME for every 1 hour of presentation time. One hour as presenter and another as attendee.
If you are interested in presenting a voluntary lecture for an upcoming virtual CME, please contact Kris Beavers - krisb.txacofp@gmail.com
Office 512-585-5168