CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Dr. Joseph Brimhall


has been President of the University of Western States (UWS) for over 20 years, beginning in 2003. He has extensive experience in chiropractic clinical practice, professional licensing and testing, and higher education


accreditation. Dr. Brimhall is former President and Chairman of the Council on Chiropractic Education United States (CCE), and a Founding Director and President of the Councils on Chiropractic Education International. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). In this issue, he updates us with “Action Potentials” from UWS.


Sarah Kotlerman, BS, DC, NTP updates us on the Washington Chiropractic College in this issue. She practices at Averio Health Institute where she specializes in regenerative medicine and functional neurology. She is passionate about bringing pre and post results to the chiropractic and medical community and is currently working on publishing a regenerative medicine results book with the partnership of her father, Dr. Avery Martin. When not in the office, Dr. Kotlerman enjoys spending time with her husband, photography, and exploring new hiking trails all throughout the PNW.


John D. Webber, Attorney at Law is the Managing Shareholder for GLP Attorneys. He is a regular speaker to healthcare providers throughout Washington State on topics related to working with personal injury patients, insurance carriers, and their attorneys. In addition, he


proudly serves the Washington State Association of Justice as the Vice President of Legislative Affairs. In this issue, he contributes “Understanding Insurance Coverage in Washington Car Collision Cases.” GLP Attorneys is a long-time WSCA Leadership Level Corporate Partner. The firm has 10 staffed offices and 36 attorneys in Washington State.


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Writers WSCA Staff & Volunteers Editor, Layout & Design Jane Rial, Rial Marketing Communications WSCA Staff Members Executive Director


Executive of Legislation and Policy Membership Director Finance Manager


WSCA Officers President, Chad Hurst, DC


Past President, Kimberly Palmer-Yee, DC President-Elect/Secretary, David Stemp, DC Legislative Director/Treasurer, David Butters, DC


WSCA Board Members Dist. 1: John Sim, DC


Dist. 2: Sarah Kotlerman, DC Dist. 3: Paul Reed, DC


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