WSCA Connect '25

Brian Chan DC Related Seminars and Products

Coast Injury Medicine

Dr. Brian Chan, a native of Kent, WA, is a second-generation chiropractor. He received his chiropractic degree from Palmer College Of Chiropractic in San Jose, CA, where he graduated with honors and cum laude in 2002. He attended Brigham Young University in Provo, UT for his undergraduate studies. Although Dr. Chan loved the warm sunny Californian weather, he was happy to move home to Seattle to join the practice with his brother and father.

As a chiropractor, Dr. Chan's specialty includes the treatment and management of work-related and whiplash injuries. He spends many weekends attending continuing education in the fields of whiplash treatment and work injury management. In 2009, he became a graduate of the Spine Research Institute Of San Diego's Whiplash And Brain Injury Traumatology program, which offers the most in-depth, science-based training available today covering the entire spectrum from the physics of motor vehicle crashs to human biomechanics to diagnostic and management. In 2010, he completed the Advanced Certification in Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology, the highest achievement offered by the Spine Research Institute of San Diego. He is an active member of the Washington State Chiropractic Association.

Justin Favreau DC Related Seminars and Products

ScoliCare

Dr. Favreau brings over 20 years of experience in providing evidence-based, holistic health solutions to his patients and colleagues. He is passionate about helping people achieve optimal health and wellness through natural methods. His expertise includes scoliosis and spinal deformity management, Chiropractic BioPhysics, spinal rehabilitation, and holistic healing. He also has a strong background in chiropractic, nutrition, and physiotherapy, with several advanced certifications. Dr. Favreau is committed to delivering safe, effective, and personalized care to his patients, and strives to be a community resource for integrative health and wellness.

David Folweiler DC Related Seminars and Products

Folweiler Chiropractic

Dr. David Folweiler has provided chiropractic care for residents of the Pacific Northwest since 1994.  He holds a diplomate in rehabilitation.  He is the current chair of the Industrial Insurance Chiropractic Advisory Committee and the Advisory Committee on Healthcare and Innovation and Evaluation.  He is an internal consultant with the Office of the Medical Director at Labor & Industries.  He also serves on the Labor & Industries Provider Credentialing Committee.  A member of WSCA since 1995.

Mario Fucinari DC, CPCO, CPPM, CIC Related Seminars and Products

Dr. Fucinari has helped train doctors and staff over the last 20 years. He received his bachelor's degree from Wayne State University in Detroit and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1986. After graduating from Palmer College, Dr. Fucinari completed studies in chiropractic orthopedics and attained his certification as a chiropractic sports physician. He currently practices full time in Decatur, Illinois and is on the faculty and post-grad faculty at Logan Chiropractic College. Dr. Fucinari is a certified medical compliance specialist. He was the recipient of the 2003 President's Award from the Illinois Chiropractic Society for his work with education and training.

Naota Hashimoto DC Related Seminars and Products

TrackStat

Naota Hashimoto, DC  was introduced to chiropractic care after a head-on collision left him in chronic pain despite months of traditional treatment. The experience inspired him to pursue chiropractic, eventually opening a practice in La Quinta, CA, with his wife, also a chiropractor. Over the years, they grew their clinic into a multi-provider, multi-million dollar practice focused on patient-centered care. Driven by a desire to streamline operations, Dr. Hashimoto developed patient-tracking software that is now used in over 700 offices nationwide. His passion lies in helping chiropractors improve treatment adherence, patient outcomes, and practice efficiency. He continues to advocate for systems that elevate both clinical results and professional success across the chiropractic community.

Evan Katz DC Related Seminars and Products

Professionally Integrated

Dr. Evan Katz, DC, is a board-certified chiropractor and published researcher specializing in spinal trauma, injury biomechanics, and structural rehabilitation. He has served on advisory boards including the Colorado Chiropractic Association, COCSA, and the Spinal Injury Foundation. A sought-after expert witness and speaker, Dr. Katz’s peer-reviewed research has appeared in journals such as Brain Circulation and IJERPH, Journal of Clinical medicine, and more. He is the founder of ProfessionallyIntegrated.com, a leading platform for spinal injury education and clinical documentation.

Kim Klapp Related Seminars and Products

Assistants for Chiropractic Excellence

While managing First Choice Chiropractic since 1995, Kim Klapp has spoken for many chiropractic universities, colleges, companies and associations. An author and coach, she founded Assistants for Chiropractic Excellence (A.C.E.) in 2000 which provides quality CA coaching and training via monthly online courses. Kim Klapp teaches chiropractic teams the most up-to-date techniques and communication strategies for generating more referrals, collections and patient compliance.

Kenneth Leong MD Related Seminars and Products

Seattle Spine & Sports Medicine

Dr. Kenneth Leong is a physician at Seattle Spine & Sports Medicine. He is a 2014 graduate of China Medical University in Shenyang, China, and he completed residencies at Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit, MI, and at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains, NY. Most recently, he has been a pain fellow at the University of Washington.

Dr. Leong will be presenting Regenerative Injections as a Tool for Chiropractic and Medical Team Management of Injured Patients during the Friday, October 3 luncheon.

Lt. Thaddeus "Zeb" Mercer Seattle Fire Department (ret.) Related Seminars and Products

Thaddeus “Zeb” Mercer is a 31-year veteran of the Seattle Fire Department. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of Washington in 1980. His service for the city as a firefighter began in October of 1980 and he served as a firefighter-paramedic from 1985 to 1993. In that year he was promoted to lieutenant, assigned to the training division and tasked with the training and certification of approximately 800 EMTs. During his tenure, he became a certified “Senior EMT” instructor. His last duty assignment was as a medical services officer Lieutenant Paramedic supervising 20 paramedics in the field. Although now retired from the fire service, Lt. Mercer brings with him a vast knowledge base of practical experience, knowledge, and skill to his instruction. He is a dynamic instructor who is in high demand across the country, as well as a longtime supporter of chiropractic.

Jennifer Pedley DC, CCSP, DACBR Related Seminars and Products

Jennifer Pedley, MS, DC, CCSP, DACBR resides in Redlands, California. She achieved her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Pre-medicine and in Exercise and Sport Science at University of Wisconsin- La Crosse. Her doctorate degree in chiropractic was obtained at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She also completed the radiology residency at National University of Health Sciences and successfully passed American Chiropractic Board of Radiology examination. During the residency, she achieved a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in diagnostic imaging, a diplomate as a board certified chiropractic radiologist and a Certified Chiropractic Sport Physician (C.C.S.P)®. Following the residency, Jennifer also attended a visiting radiology fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina.

Today, Jennifer has a private radiology consulting practice reading for medical and chiropractic doctors, and imaging centers such as University Medical Imaging in Sacramento, CA. She is also the Past president of the American Chiropractic College of Radiology (ACCR), a radiology lecturer for organizations in California and for Foot Levelers.

Les White DC Related Seminars and Products

Dr. Les White graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1967 and had been in private practice in Burien, WA for the past 50 years. He received diplomate status in Chiropractic Orthopedics in 1983 from Western States Chiropractic College and is an approved chiropractic consultant and an approved examiner for the Department of Labor and Industries. He has been an internal chiropractic consultant to the Department of Labor and Industries since 1988.

Ron Wilcox DC Related Seminars and Products

Family Chiropractic

Dr. Ron Wilcox became a chiropractic consultant for the Department of Labor and Industries in1995. Two years later, he took the chiropractic-approved examiners course to become an approved examiner for the Department. Since that time, Dr. Wilcox has been providing second opinion consults for local area chiropractors on their injured workers and rating or closing examinations for the Department. He has nearly 20 years of service with L&I on its IICAC and ACHIEV committees. He is also the District 10 representative on the WSCA Board of Directors, and the District 5 representative to the Clinical Compass.

Morgan Young DC Related Seminars and Products

Washington State Department of Labor and Industries

Dr. Morgan Young is the Associate Medical Director for Chiropractic at the State of Washington Department of Labor and Industries.  He is a rural Western-Washington native and UW alum. He spent his formative chiropractic years in Silicon Valley at Palmer College of Chiropractic West and eight years of multi-disciplinary practice at Cisco Systems. His practice experience includes contracted work in occupational medicine at Kaiser Permanente and corporate onsite healthcare for the Stanford School of Medicine. His 10 years at Palmer West included research and lecturing across anatomy, diagnosis, evidence-based practices, and integrated care. He is happy to be back home in Washington and looking forward to helping the state’s injured workers return to work healthy!

WSCA Board and Staff Related Seminars and Products

273697 - Washington State Chiropractic Association

The WSCA Board of Directors and staff will be presenting in both the general session and breakouts during WSCA Connect '25. Your board and staff are: