EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE


Jeff Curwen, CAE WSCA Executive Director


It’s a new year and things are all abuzz at the WSCA. Legislative sessions are always busy for us, but especially in the short sessions like this year, where there is less time to get things done. But even with a short session, you should receive this issue of Plexus well before the legislature adjourns sine die.


Given how fast things move in the legislature, it’s difficult to provide relevant, timely information in this magazine as it relates to pending bills. What we can do, though, is tell you now what we need from you now.


As always, what we need is for you to reach out to your legislators and make appointments to meet with them. Our Executive of Legislation and Policy, Lori Grassi, spends all day at the capitol, every day. Many of our board members come to Olympia on a regular basis to assist her in meeting with lawmakers. But it’s important to remember that your participation is also needed for our bills to succeed. You don’t need to be an expert on our bills. We can provide you with the relevant talking points, but what lawmakers need is to hear from the stakeholders—people like you, who the legislation will directly affect.


They can hear all day from lobbyists—and they do—about the technical aspects of legislation and why it’s needed; but stakeholder input is essential, too. If you’ve ever been to a legislative day at the capitol (something that the legislature has not resumed since the pandemic), you’ll know that other professions show up in force to meet with their lawmakers. Even though they can’t attend as a big group either, they’re still making their appointments and having their meetings.


Chiropractors need to do this, too.


Luckily, nothing in this year’s legislative agenda is going to run into opposition from other provider types. So we don’t have to worry about looking bad by comparison. Nevertheless, we still need to show up in sufficient numbers to impress the importance of our bills upon those who will decide whether or not to pass them. If we don’t, your lawmakers will assume the issues are not that important to you. After all, if you couldn’t spare one afternoon to advocate for your issue, does it really matter to you? This year we’re pushing for the cost-of-living adjustment to your reimbursements. This is an issue that directly affects your income. It is worth coming to Olympia to spend a few minutes telling your elected representatives why they should support our bills.


Welcome, New & Returning WSCA Doctor Members! 


Lauren Crews, DC Auburn, WA


Huxley Cross, DC Issaquah Family Chiropractic Issaquah, WA


Lauren Crowe, DC NW Sports Rehab Tacoma, WA


Brenna Gray, DC Chiro One Wellness Seattle, WA


Anne Johnson, DC Issaquah, WA


David Lee, DC The Joint


Bonney Lake, WA


Cheris Paresa, DC Vibrant Life Chiropractic Sumner, WA


Kathryn Skoglun, DC Lakeland Chiropractic Clinic Chelan, WA


David Sloan, DC Sloan Family Chiropractic Olympia, WA


Heather Thompson, DC Towers Family Chiropractic Gold Bar, WA


Micayla Weider, DC Enumclaw, WA


Kimberly Williamson, DC Berry Family Chiropractic Sumner, WA


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Jan Corwin, DC Portland, OR


 Nikolai Young Union City, CA


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Gerald Moran, DC Yakima, WA


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