Michael Ross, DC, CSCS, DACRB

Dr. Michael Ross DC, CSCS, DACRB is a retired Seattle firefighter, Marine Corps combat veteran, and Sports and Exercise Rehabilitation Chiropractic Physician.  He has completed countless triathlons and endurance events, including five Ironman Triathlons. His 24 years of clinical experience, combined with many years of competing in, as well as coaching for, endurance events, gives him a unique perspective on injury, rehabilitation, and endurance training.  He has a relentless pursuit of evidence-based and research substantiated methods for training, coaching, clinical rehabilitation, and injury prevention. While these methods may not be as well-known as the current trends, Dr. Ross maintains an objective outlook rooted in science. He ensures continued success and remains in high demand of treating and coaching active individuals.

Michael Ross, DC, CSCS, DACRB

Dr. Michael Ross DC, CSCS, DACRB is a retired Seattle firefighter, Marine Corps combat veteran, and Sports and Exercise Rehabilitation Chiropractic Physician.  He has completed countless triathlons and endurance events, including five Ironman Triathlons. His 24 years of clinical experience, combined with many years of competing in, as well as coaching for, endurance events, gives him a unique perspective on injury, rehabilitation, and endurance training.  He has a relentless pursuit of evidence-based and research substantiated methods for training, coaching, clinical rehabilitation, and injury prevention. While these methods may not be as well-known as the current trends, Dr. Ross maintains an objective outlook rooted in science. He ensures continued success and remains in high demand of treating and coaching active individuals.

Michael R. Perusich, DC

CEO & Managing Partner

Kats Consultants, LLC

Bio 

Dr. Michael Perusich is a solutions-focused advisor with more than 25 years of success across the healthcare and consulting industries. His broad areas of expertise include coaching, training, content development, motivational and keynote speaking.  

Dr. Perusich obtained a Doctorate Degree from the Cleveland University of Health Sciences as well as a BS in Business & Advertising from The University of Texas at Austin. He is a former SACA national chair and has served on various ACA committees throughout his career. 

For more than 20 years, he was the owner of one of the largest chiropractic multi-disciplinary practices in Missouri. Currently Dr. Perusich holds a leadership position as the CEO & Managing Partner for Kats Consultants, LLC. where he offers a unique platform of business knowledge for today's Chiropractic entrepreneur. 

Katherine Pohlman, D.C., M.S. Ph.D.

Director of Research

Parker University

Parker University

Bio:

Katherine Pohlman, D.C., M.S. Ph.D. is Director of Research at Parker University and an inaugural fellow of the Chiropractic Academy of Research and Leadership (CARL) program. She is the current Vice President of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) Council on Women’s Health and has served as Vice President of the ACA’s Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics. Dr. Pohlman received her Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree and M.S. in Clinical Research from Palmer College of Chiropractic and her Ph.D. in Pediatrics from the University of Alberta.  

Dr. Pohlman joined Parker University in 2015 with nine years of prior experience as a research manager and scientist, including the first project manager for Palmer Center of Chiropractic Research. In that position, she managed several federally-funded research studies, including the largest randomized controlled trial in the military for chiropractic, which was awarded from the Department of Defense. As lead study coordinator, Dr. Pohlman also has directed the world’s largest study evaluating patient safety among spinal manipulation therapy providers, which comprised a series of projects funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Her research interests have focused not only on study methodology, but also on the safety and effectiveness of chiropractic care in special populations including individuals suffering from chronic pain, children, and pregnant/post-partum women.

Louis Crivelli, DC

Dr. Louis Crivelli received his doctorate in chiropractic from the National University of Health Sciences in 2001. In 2002 he moved to the Annapolis area and began practicing in Greenbelt, MD (a stone’s throw from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center) where his diverse patient base consists of members of the scientific, educational, and industrial communities.  He is the Chairman of the Maryland Chiropractic Association and was named Chiropractor of the Year for 2016, 2018, and 2019. Dr. Crivelli is the Maryland delegate for the American Chiropractic Association as well as the Chairman of the Clinical Compass (the Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters (CCGPP)).  

Steven Clarke

DC

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Steven Clarke, DC, a former 6 year state association President, has been a state society board member for nearly 20 years, handling legislative issues, and navigating a number of state law changes for the chiropractic profession. Dr. Davila and Dr. Clarke were honored by their respective states (S.C. and N.J. ) as Chiropractor of the Year

John Davila

DC

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John Davila, DC, since 2000 has been training doctors and staff on the topics of federal and state level insurance compliance, and has consulted with numerous carriers. He re-wrote the Medicare policy for chiropractic reimbursement for Palmetto GBA.

Louis Crivelli, DC

Dr. Louis Crivelli received his doctorate in chiropractic from the National University of Health Sciences in 2001. In 2002 he moved to the Annapolis area and began practicing in Greenbelt, MD (a stone’s throw from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center) where his diverse patient base consists of members of the scientific, educational, and industrial communities.  He is the Chairman of the Maryland Chiropractic Association and was named Chiropractor of the Year for 2016, 2018, and 2019. Dr. Crivelli is the Maryland delegate for the American Chiropractic Association as well as the Chairman of the Clinical Compass (the Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters (CCGPP)).  

William E. Morgan, DC

President

Parker University

Brandy Brimhall

President of www.CHelpDesk.com

Brandy Brimhall has served chiropractic since 1999.  She has served multiple roles in the practice for the small practice, multiple practices and multi-discipline practices. Through her experience, she found her passion to be in coding/billing, compliance and practice administration.

Brandy has presented seminars and/or webinars for many chiropractic state associations, chiropractic colleges and many organizations that serve chiropractic. She has also been featured in a number of chiropractic publications.

She has achieved professional certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Medical Compliance Officer (CMCO), Certified ChiroCode Chiropractic Coder (CCCPC), Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO), and Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA).

Brandy is the President of www.CHelpDesk.com.  

Christine Foss, DC

Owner- ​Advance Sports Medical and PT Center​

Bio

Dr. Christine Foss has a Masters degree in Sports Medicine (MSEd) from Old Dominion University, a Doctorate in Chiropractic (DC) from New York Chiropractic College and a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Health Sciences. She is a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP), a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), holds an International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC) and is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP).

Dr. Foss has had many experiences treating and rehabilitating athletes as well as non-athletes. Co-owning and establishing Advanced Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy Center as well as the Kids’ Therapy Center has been her passion. Dr. Foss worked in the Sports Medicine Department at the University of Notre Dame and also multiple times as a volunteer at the Olympic Training Camps. She has worked with USA gymnastics, the World Games in Poland and the bobsleigh World Championships in Austria, traveling to World Championships with the Austrian Bobsleigh team. Additionally, Dr. Foss has recently traveled with TEAM USA Track and Field to Mexico as medical staff.

Dr. Foss is the Director and lead instructor for the New York Chiropractic College Certified Chiropractic Physician program. She is also Education Chair for The Federation for International Sports Chiropractic. Dr. Foss lectures nationally and internationally on the topics of athletic injury assessment and treatment and has worked alongside prominent surgeons in the care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.

Dr. Foss finds special interest in difficult cases and those patients who have had little success with conventional care.