Contributors Contributors and Panel MembersChristopher Kent, D.C., F.C.C.I.
President, Council on Chiropractic Practice
Post-graduate Faculty
Life University, Marietta, Georgia
Ramsey, New JerseyNamed "Chiropractic Researcher of the Year" in 1994 by the World Chiropractic Alliance, and in 1991 by the International Chiropractors Association, Dr. Kent was one of only 16 chiropractors worldwide selected as a participant of the 1975 NINCDS workshop sponsored by the National Institutes of Health. He was a principal investigator in the Palmer College research department, where he served as assistant professor of diagnosis and x-ray. He has presented papers at scientific symposia including the PCCR CORE Conference, the Reviews of the Literature Conference, and the ICA Scientific Symposium on Spinal Biomechanics.
William Ralph Boone, Ph.D., D.C.
Vice President, Council on Chiropractic Practice
Editor, Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research
Irvine, CaliforniaFormerly president of Southern California College of Chiropractic and director of research and computer resources at Sherman College of Chiropractic, Dr. Boone is now co-principal investigator for a research project at the University of California, Irvine. His work has appeared in numerous scientific journals and professional publications such as Chiropractic Economics, Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Chiropractic, and Technological Horizons in Education Journal.
Terry A. Rondberg, D.C.
Secretary, Council on Chiropractic Practice
President, World Chiropractic Alliance
Chandler, ArizonaFounder and president of the World Chiropractic Alliance and publisher of The Chiropractic Journal, Dr. Rondberg was instrumental in the development of the Wyndham Guidelines. His work has appeared in numerous publications and he is known as a prolific writer and speaker. A 1974 graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic, Rondberg has authored several articles on chiropractic for both the profession and the public.
Harold G. McCoy, D.C.
Treasurer, Council on Chiropractic Practice
President, International Spinal Health Institute
Private Practice
Kirkland, WashingtonThis highly respected member of the World Chiropractic Alliance has sponsored all three previous Outcome Assessments and Diagnostics Symposiums and is program coordinator of this year's event His varied background includes strong experience in sports chiropractic, including seven years of service as a consultant to the University of Washington Intercollegiate Athletic Department. During the 1984 Olympics, he was chiropractor to the U.S. Olympic Boxing Team. In 1983, he was a member of the U.S. Olympic Medical Staff for the Pan American Games. Dr. McCoy, a Diplomate in Applied Chiropractic Sciences, has also served as chiropractor for the Boston Marathon and the Women's Marathon Olympic Trials.
Emmanuel T. Akporiaye, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology
Arizona Health Sciences Center
University of Arizona
Tucson, ArizonaAn associate professor of microbiology and immunology at the Arizona Health Sciences Center in Tucson, Arizona, Dr. Akporiaye served as Commissioner of the Arizona Disease Control Research Commission and as a member of the National Institutes of Health Special Program Grant Review Committee. His work has been published in numerous medical and research journals.
Robert Blanks, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CaliforniaBefore joining the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology at the University of California, Irvine Ñ where he is currently a professor Ñ Dr. Blanks spent 10 years at the National Institutes of of Health and two years as visiting scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research in Frankfurt, Germany. His list of publishing credits include 56 manuscripts, 11 books or book chapters, and 82 abstracts.
Patrick Gentempo, D.C.
President, Chiropractic Leadership Alliance
Paterson, New JerseyDr. Gentempo is a member of the Board of Directors of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and the Council of New Jersey Chiropractors. He has served as a guest lecturer for numerous chiropractic colleges, including Palmer, Life, Logan and Parker. His work has been published in International Review of Chiropractic, Chiropractic Research Journal, The Chiropractic Journal, Today's Chiropractic, The Journal of Chiropractic Research and Clinical Investigation, and numerous other professional publications.
John J. Gerhardt, M.D.
Consultant in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Shriners Hospital and Veterans Affairs Hospital
Medical Center
Portland, OregonTackling the topic, "Validating Clinical Outcomes by Objective and Comparable Range of Motion Measurements," Dr. Gerhardt completed his orthopedic residency in Vienna and was board certified in orthopedics in 1956. He is a member of the worker's compensation committee of the Oregon Medical Association and consultant to the American Medical School and the American Medical Association in preparation of the Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 14th ed. He has published papers and books in orthopedic measurement and documentation and co-authored several books in orthopedic disease, examination, standardization of measurements and diagnostics in orthopedics and traumatology. He is a consultant in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Shriners Hospital and Veterans Affairs Hospital Medical Center in Portland.
Veronica Gutierrez, D.C.
Member of the Washington State Quality Assurance Commission
Private Practice
Arlington, WashingtonA graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, Dr. Gutierrez has long been active in managed health care issues with the United Chiropractors of Washington. Recently appointed a member of the Washington State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, she also chairs the Health Care Reform Committee for the World Chiropractic Alliance and is a contributing editor for The Chiropractic Journal. In addition, she chaired the Managed Health Care Committee and served on the Standards of Care committee for the Washington State Chiropractic Association.
Jonathan Hatch, Esquire
Member Washington State Bar Association
Member Snohomish County Bar Association
Lynnwood, WashingtonMr. Hatch received his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Willamette University College of Law in 1972. Following his admission to the practice of law in Washington state in 1972, he served four years as a Judge Advocate in the United States Marine Corps, including service as a Special Courts-Martial trial judge. He entered private law practice in 1977. In 1978 he co-founded a law firm in Lynnwood, Washington and served as its managing shareholder until 1996. He currently conducts his practice as a sole practitioner in Lynnwood, Washington. He is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the Snohomish County Bar Association. Mr. Hatch's practice has included defense of professional negligence cases, personal injury, and professional licensing and discipline matters. He has been published in The Chiropractic Journal, and is a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research. He serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Council on Chiropractic Practice and of the International Spinal Health Institute.
Jay Holder, D.C., M.D., Ph.D.
President, American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders
Private Practice
Miami Beach, FloridaWinner of the Albert Schweitzer prize in medicine and president/co-founder of the American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders. Dr. Holder was awarded the Dag Hammerskjold Fellowship by the Academis Diplomatique de la Paix. He also holds appointment to the faculty, Pharmacology Department at the University of Miami. Holder is presently investigating the efficacy of chiropractic in addiction treatment and is developing the "Brain Reward Cascade," a model supporting the vertebral subluxation complex.
Carol James
Consumer Member
Bellevue, WashingtonServing as a consumer member of the board, James is actively involved in community service including volunteer work with the U.S. Olympic Committee, the University of Washington Hall of Fame, United Way, Senior Citizens, March of Dimes and numerous other organizations. Her professional background includes television and radio broadcast work.
Matthew McCoy, D.C.
Vice President, International Spinal Health Institute
Private Practice
Kirkland, WashingtonA private practitioner from Florida, Dr. McCoy is a 1989 graduate of Life College. He has extensive post-graduate education, including training in Upper Cervical Specific Technique, Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome, Outcomes Assessment, and Vertebral Subluxation. He holds licenses in three states and is a certified Independent Medical Examiner.
Stephen F. Renner, D.C.
Member American Board of Forensic Examiners
Private Practice
Spokane, WashingtonA 1976 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, Dr. Renner is certified in surface EMG and videofluoroscopy. His post-graduate training includes the Council on Applied Chiropractic Science diplomate program, as well as study in applied spinal biomechanical engineering. A member of the American Board of Forensic Examiners and the American Academy of Pain Management, Renner has presented seminars for the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers and the Montana State Trial Lawyers Association Convention.
Steven Shochat, D.C.
Private Practice
Tucson, ArizonaA past member of the Board of Directors of the Arizona Association of Chiropractors, Dr. Shochat has been in private practice since 1981. He served as a member of the steering committee for the Wyndham Conference as well as the World Chiropractic Alliance panel on vertebral subluxation.
Peer ReviewersPeter Amlinger, D.C.
Mississauga Ont, CanadaElizabeth Anderson-Peacock, D.C.
Barrie Ont, CanadaMark Baerwaldt, D.C.
Milano, ItalyAlbert Berti, D.C.
Burnaby BC, CanadaRichard R. Bray, D.C.
Windsor Ont, CanadaJohanna Carlo, D.C.
Toronto Ont, CanadaTony Croke, D.C.
Gisborne Vic, AustraliaAri Diskin, D.C.
Fitzroy Vic, AustraliaMatthew Flanagan, D.C.
Neuwry County, Northern IrelandPeter Gyrst, D.C.
Odense, DenmarkKarina Gyrst, D.C.
Odense, DenmarkHenrik Gyrst, D.C.
Odense, DenmarkBrad Harper, D.C.
Grand Cayman IslandCameron Harrison, D.C.
Edison AB, CanadaEly Lazar, D.C.
Shenton Park WA, AustraliaJay Lepp, D.C.
Coquitlam BC, CanadaJean-Jacques Lob, D.C.
Villasanta, ItalyErnest P. Miron, D.C.
Winnipeg MB, CanadaBrett Moore, D.C.
Oakville Ont, CanadaJamie Neely, D.C.
London Ont, CanadaRolf Osthus, D.C.
Levanger, NorwayIngjerd Osthus, D.C.
Levanger, NorwayMark Postles, D.C.
Budding QLD, AustraliaMark Preyser, D.C.
Kenilworth, South AfricaMike Pyfron, D.C.
Nassau, BahamasPeter Robb, D.C.
Mittagona NSW, AustraliaChristina Rodes, D.C.
Alderley QLD, AustraliaSusan Shaw, D.C.
Barrie Ont, CanadaJohn E. K. Stevens, D.C.
Nassau, BahamasLynn Stevens, D.C.
Nassau, BahamasGreg Stiles, D.C.
Edmonton, AB, CanadaJim Stinear, D.C.
Auckland, New ZealandMike Storey, D.C.
Peterborough Ont, CanadaRobert Straub, D.C.
Janschwalde, GermanyRobin Taylor, D.C.
Takapuna Auckland, New ZealandSinclair Warner, D.C.
Southerwood East London, So. AfricaRod Weiland, D.C.
Chatswood NSW, AustraliaDavid Whitfield, D.C.
Port Elizabeth, South AfricaJames Pizzadilli, D.C.
Anchorage, AKKirt Ericksen, D.C.
Dothan, ALWillard Johnson, D.C.
Cullman, ALSamuel Haley, D.C.
Little Rock, ARRichard J. Aragon, D.C.
Tucson, AZDavid J. Brotman, D.C.
Mesa, AZGregory Hertzberg, D.C.
Chandler, AZBruce Homsey, D.C.
Glendale, AZFred Schofield, D.C.
Glendale, AZRobert W. Adams, D.C.
Sonoma, CAJoe Awender, II, D.C.
Redwood City, CA
Bart Bishop, D.C.Whittier, CA
Erich Breitenmoser, D.C.
Temecula, CAJames R. Caballero, D.C.
Oxnard, CAFrederick A. Carbone, D.C.
Santa Maria, CAJean-Jaques Chatrousse, D.C.
San Rafael, CADavid E. Cox, D.C.
Bluff, CAJason A. Deitch, D.C.
Oakland, CADusan Djukich, D.C.
Dixon, CALonney D. Edwards, D.C.
Fresno, CAChuck Gibson, D.C.
Laguna Hills, CADean Kerr, D.C.
Chino, CAMark Kimes, D.C.
Salines, CARayce Meyers, D.C.
San Mateo, CABrian Patrick Miller, D.C.
Crescenta, CADavid Shores, D.C.
Encinitas, CAScott Walker, D.C.
Encinatas, CAJerry L. Wood, D.C.
Citrus Heights, CABrian Zaleski, D.C.
Vacaville, CADonald Epstein, D.C.
Boulder, COScott White, D.C.
Ft. Collins, CODonald Mears, D.C.
Enfield, CTAlan Lichter, D.C.
Washington, DCTerry Findley, D.C.
Dover, DEBrian Burns, D.C.
Tampa, FLThomas C. D'Amico, D.C.
Davie, FLHenry M. Rubinstein, D.C.
Miami, FLMichael West Shreeve, D.C.
Tampa, FLDavid Singer, D.C.
Clearwater, FLRobert Braile, D.C.
Powder Springs, GAHal Crowe, D.C.
Brunswick, GABruce Grundy, D.C.
Peachtree City, GAD.D. Humber, D.C.
Marietta, GARichard A. Pistolese D.C.
Atlanta, GARhody Edwards, D.C.
Kailua-Kona, HINicholas Opie, Jr., DC
Kailua, HIR. Douglas Baker, D.C.
Davenport, IAJeffrey Shay, D.C.
Muscatine, IAChristopher I. Thornell, D.C.
Hiawatha, IALarry Troxell, D.C.
Parkview, IANorris Erickson, D.C.
Aurora, ILDavid Ginsberg, D.C.
Geneva, ILPeter Zid, D.C.
Chicago, ILWayne B. Ladd, D.C.
Bunker Hill, INAndrew Wymore, D.C.
Overland, KSDennis Heskett, D.C.
Murray, KYPaul Johnston, D.C.
Shreveport, LAAngela Gambale, D.C.
Swampscott, MAMichael R. Girard, D.C.
Hudson, MAChristopher Cianci, D.C.
Easton, MDWilliam Lawler, D.C.
Waterville, MEWarren B. Atkinson, D.C.
Chelsea, MIKarl R.O.S. Johnson, D.C.
Shelby Township, MIDavid J. Klida, D.C.
East Pointe, MIMichael J. Kudlas, D.C.
Kalamazoo, MIGary R. McLeon, D.C.
Three Rivers, MIJohn R. Currier, D.C.
Burnsville, MNKevin M. Baum, D.C.
Ballwin, MOGeorge Goodman, D.C.
Chesterfield, MODavid L. Rozeboom, D.C.
St. Louis, MORoger Gregory, D.C.
Jackson, MSJim Brandau, D.C.
Livingston, MTSpence J. Jahner, D.C.
Bozeman, MTDonald Acton, D.C.
Asheville, NCRobert McCarthy, D.C.
Greenville, NCCurtis Ficenec, D.C.
Fargo, NDDavid Kats, D.C.
Lincoln, NEJames P. Shearman, D.C.
Omaha, NEMichael Clark, D.C.
Rochester, NHJoshua J. Joaquin, D.C.
Rindge, NHGeorge Banitch, D.C.
Montclair, NJSusan K. Dorgai, D.C.
Glen Gardner, NJJim Dubel, D.C.
Red Bank, NJElliott Foster, D.C.
E. Rutherford, NJGlenn Gabai, D.C.
Pennington, NJMichael Manginelli, D.C.
Irvington, NJKeith J. O'Connell, D.C.
Waldwick, NJDarrell Atchley, D.C.
Lovington, NMPhillip Goforth, D.C.
Socorro, NMTeresa Berry, D.C.
Las Vegas, NVDarren R. Bell, D.C.
Derby, NYLisa K. Bloom, D.C.
Waterloo, NYWilliam V. Brennan, D.C.
Seaford, NYAllan Cherkin, D.C.
Patchogue, NYJoseph Clauss, D.C.
Plattsburg, NYStephen R. Goldman, D.C.
Hicksville, NY
Robert Hoffman, D.C.
Oyster Bay, NYJohn Incledon, D.C.
Fishkill, NYDavid Kerschner, D.C.
E. Greenbush, NYDennis Perman, D.C.
Huntington, NYJohn Russo, D.C.
Oakdale, NYJay H. Schwartz, D.C.
Pomere, NYLawrence J. Suchoff, D.C.
New City, NYCraig Longworth, D.C.
Akron, OHHerbert Reaver, D.C.
Pisgah, OHLaura Sparks, D.C.
Athens, OHHarold Culver, D.C.
Marlow, OKJohn Cafferty, D.C.
Gresham, ORBrian Stearns, D.C.
Salem, ORJames Warner, D.C.
Keizer, ORGregg J. Fisher, D.C.
Montoursville, PADavid T. Gruda, D.C.
Erie, PAErnest Laubach, D.C.
Muncy, PA
Mark D. Losagio, D.C.
Bethleham, PAWesley Mullen, Jr., D.C.
Mountaintop, PALee A. Newman, D.C.
Pittsburgh, PANick Spano, D.C.
Canton, PAJack K. Van Dervort, D.C.
Meadville, PAJames M. Wehner, D.C.
Pittsburgh, PARichard A. Barone, D.C.
Williamston, SCKenneth A. Curtis, D.C.
Rock Hill, SCBobby D. Findley, Jr., D.C.
Myrtle Beach, SCHarvey Garcia, D.C.
Anderson, SCMichael Kale, D.C.
Spartanburg, SCDavid Koch, D.C.
Spartanburg, SCMarvin Braun, D.C.
Gregory, SDMax Reinecke, D.C.
Sioux Falls, SDJoseph F. Amato, D.C.
Kingsport, TNRichard J. Stephenson, D.C.
Bryan, TXMichael Cerami, D.C.
Salt Lake City, UTMichael P. Amato, D.C.
Staunton, VAPippa R. Chapman, D.C.
Pearisbours, VAMichael Henderson, D.C.
Herndon, VACharles Masarsky, D.C.
Vienna, VABradbury Robinson, D.C.
Norfolk, VAMarion Weber, D.C.
Vienna, VASean P. Mahoney, D.C.
Colchester, VTJohn Babich, D.C.
Kent, WAJay M. Baker, D.C.
Federal Way, WAJohn S. Blye, D.C.
Lynnwood, WAMichael Clusserath, D.C.
Kent, WAJames O. Hagen, D.C.
Spokane, WAJames Milliron, D.C.
Yakima, WADonald W. Olson, D.C.
Auburn, WAFred Barge, D.C.
Lacrosse, WIJames R. Bowman, D.C.
Plover, WIDale Kenney, D.C.
Algona, WIJ.G. Moellendorf, D.C.
Sturgeon Bay, WIMark A. Pederson, D.C.
Hudson, WIJoseph J. Teff, D.C.
Middleton, WIDavid Toftness, D.C.
Amery, WIGordon Toftness, D.C.
Amery, WIMichael S. Zeigler, D.C.
High View, WVLance Hager, D.C.
Rock Springs, WY
Technique Conference Participants Applied Kinesiology
Richard Belli, D.C.
Shawnee Mission, KSApplied Spinal Biomechanics Engineering
Donald W. Olson, D.C.
Auburn, WAAtlas Orthogonality
Peter Garibaldi, D.C.
Phoenix, AZAssociation of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Organizations
Hal Crowe, D.C.
Brunswick, GABarge Technique
Fred Barge, D.C.
LaCrosse WIBio-energetic Synchronization Technique
M.T. Morter, Jr., D.C.
Rogers, ARBlair Technique
George Banitch, D.C.
Montclair, NJDirectional Non-Force Technique
Harlan Sparer, D.C.
Sedona, AZFreeman Chiropractic Seminars
Michael Freeman, D.C.
Salem, ORGonstead
Larry Troxell, D.C.
Parkview, IAKale Research and Technology
Frank Iulianelli, D.C.
Spartanburg, SCNetwork Spinal Analysis
Donald Epstein, D.C.
Boulder, CONeuro Emotional Technique
Scott Walker, D.C.
Encinatas, CANeural Organizational Technique
Carl Ferreri, D.C.
Brooklyn, NYNimmo Recepter Tonus Technique
Sheila Laws, D.C.
Quincy, ILNational Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association
Albert Berti, D.C.
Burnaby, British Columbia, CanadaOrthospinology
Kirk Eriksen, D.C.
Dothan, ALPettibon Technique
Raymond Weigand, D.C.
Garland, TXPierce Stillwagon Technique
Glenn Stillwagon, D.C.
Monongahala, PAStressology
Lowell Ward, D.C.
Long Beach, CAThe Upledger Institute
Charles Kirkman, D.C.
Mesa, AZThompson Technique
Beth Zogg, D.C.
Augusta, GAToftness Technique
David Toftness, D.C.
Amery, WITorque Release Technique
Jay Holder, D.C.
Miami Beach, FLTotal Body Modification
Francis Remedios, D.C.
Redding, CAVickery Method
Brice Vickery, D.C.
West Redding, CT
Leadership Conference Participants
Claudia Anrig, D.C.
Fresno, CAJ.J. Chatrouse, D.C.
San Rafael, CAGary Dunn, D.C.
Nashville, TNChuck Gibson, D.C.
Laguna Hills, CAIan Grassam, D.C.
Stuart, FLGreg Jack
Mesa, AZDennis Perman, D.C.
Huntington, NYDick Plummer, D.C.
Boiling Springs, SCGarry Pomeroy
Pennsauken, NJDavid Singer, D.C.
Clearwater, FLGreg Stanley
Phoenix, AZ