CONTRIBUTING WRITERS


Sarah Kotlerman, BS, DC, NTP graduated from Life West Chiropractic College with Emerald Clinical Honors, after earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Washington and a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner certificate from the Nutritional Therapy Institute in Seattle. Her advanced certifications and training includes photobiomodulation


and laser therapy, stealth pathogens and herbology, clinical nutrition, and more. Through her work at Averio Health Institute, Dr. Kotlerman has specialized in the non-surgical regeneration of spinal ligament instability, advanced removal of toxic burden through chiropractic care, and overall improvement in spinal alignment and motion. She has published 14 international case studies on the regenerative outcomes and results of concentrated chiropractic care using Averio Health Institute methods, authored multiple books, co-starred in a documentary: Health for Our Future, spoken on multiple radio shows, podcasts, and national TV interviews, and regularly teaches and speaks at various conferences. Dr. Kotlerman currently serves on the WSCA Board.


Katie McNichols


is an experienced writer and editor, specializing in digital content. The aim of her blog posts is to demystify digital marketing for healthcare professionals. She hopes to equip them with the tools they need to build an online presence that promotes their services and grows their practice. She contributes the article “How


to Optimize Your Practice Website for Traditional and AI Searches” in this issue, on behalf of Online Chiro, a Platinum Level WSCA Corporate Member.


Bill Moreau, DC specializes in sports medicine, and is renowned for his expertise in post-concussion care. As the CEO of NeuroSport Spine and Concussion Center, he leads evidence-guided methodologies to support individuals recovering from concussive injuries. Dr. Moreau previously held pivotal roles as the Chief


Medical Officer at the University of Western States and as the Vice President of Sports Medicine at the U.S. Olympic Committee. His groundbreaking work includes founding the U.S. Coalition for the Prevention of Illness and Injury in Sport, earning global recognition for its pioneering research in preventive strategies, endorsed by esteemed organizations such as the International Olympic Committee. As the visionary founder and educational coordinator of DCOnline, he plays a pivotal role in advancing sports medicine education through postgraduate programming at chiropractic colleges.


John Webber, Attorney is Managing Shareholder of GLP Attorneys, a Leadership Level WSCA Corporate Member. A frequent speaker for healthcare providers across Washington, Mr. Webber presents on topics including personal injury claims, navigating insurance carriers, and effective collaboration between providers and


attorneys to support patient outcomes. A respected leader in the legal community, he currently serves as President-Elect of the Washington State Association for Justice. With 10 offices and 46 attorneys, GLP Attorneys is the largest personal injury firm in the Pacific Northwest. Guided by core values of commitment, compassion, collaboration, creativity, and community, the firm partners with healthcare providers to support patients from injury to recovery. For more information about GLP Attorneys healthcare provider seminar series, visit https://glpattorneys.com/resources/provider-resources/ seminar-registration/


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