CONTRIBUTING WRITERS David Butters, DC
serves as President of the Washington Chiropractic Trust and as Legislative Director for the WSCA Board of Directors. He has been in practice for 43 years and owns Rainier Valley Chiropractic, PS in Seattle. He is a 1973 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic. Dr. Butters has dedicated his professional career to the advancement of chiropractic and is the recipient of WSCA’s Lifetime Achievement Award, among numerous other distinguished awards throughout his career.
Plexus Plexus is published by the Washington State Chiropractic Association as a member benefit.
WSCA, 21400 International Blvd., Suite 207, SeaTac, WA 98198 206-878-6055 or 800-824-4918 • Fax 206-878-8699 e-mail:
wsca@chirohealth.org • website:
www.chirohealth.org
For display advertising rates, go to
www.chirohealth.org to download the 2017 Plexus Display Advertising Guide. For more information, contact Jane Rial at
jane@rialmarketing.com or 541-317-4141.
For classified advertising rates, call 206-878-6055 or 800-824-4918
Editorial Board Lori Grassi Shawn Gay, DC Writers WSCA Staff & Volunteers Editor, Layout & Design Jennifer Flynn, Tamara Nelson, Esq., Peter Steilberg, Esq.
Jennifer Flynn is a claims specialist at OUM Chiropractor Program with nearly 15 years of handling medical malpractice claims. OUM is a WSCA Platinum Level Corporate Partner.
Jennifer collaborated with Tamara Nelson and Peter Steilberg, attorneys who specialize in malpractice at the law firm of Merrick Hofstedt & Lindsey in Seattle, to bring us the article “Enduring a Malpractice Trial: An Insured’s Firsthand Experience.”
Jane Rial, Rial Marketing Communications WSCA Staff Members
Executive Director and Lobbyist Events & Education Director Membership Director Office Manager
WSCA Officers President, Shawn Gay, DC Past President, Garry Baldwin, DC President Elect, J. Michael Schweitzer, DC WSCA Board Members C. Randy Baze, DC
David Butters, DC, Legislative Director Shannon Eyford, DC Mark Jones, DC Phillip Kriss, DC Robert Perkes, DC Paul Reed, DC John Sim, DC
Diane Sherwood-Palmer, DC Ron Wilcox, DC
425-251-5715 206-723-2820 253-396-1000 509-928-1400 425-432-4621 509-967-2225 360-574-5944 425-743-9460 206-242-3700 360-352-8112
It is the policy of the WSCA to produce publications for the following purposes: to keep the membership informed on issues of concern and current news; to improve communication and cooperation between members of the profession, and between the profession and the WSCA; to promote and advance the activities, goals and objectives of the WSCA; to provide a forum for input and exchange regarding the direction of healthcare and the chiropractic profession; and to provide a venue for promotion of the WSCA’s corporate membership while providing financial support to the WSCA.
Display Advertising Policy
It is the policy of the WSCA to extend display advertising opportunities in Plexus only to those companies and/or individuals who choose to affiliate with the WSCA as Corporate Partners. DCs who maintain outside business interests in addition to their chiropractic practice are invited to increase their involvement as Corporate Partners and thus enjoy the privilege of advertising their products in Plexus. See Seminars & Events page for information on WSCA’s policy for advertising events that conflict with WSCA events.
Editorial Submissions
Submit news releases, articles, and photos for consideration by email to:
jane@rialmarketing.com
360-435-3900 253-854-3185 425-868-9025
Lori Grassi
Jeff Curwen, CAE Shaka Forest
Jennifer Murray 541-317-4141 Douglas Long, DC Kenneth Shotwell, DC
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