2025 Spring Convention DC & CA - LIVE IN-PERSON

Dr. Mitch Mally, DC

Mally Enterprises

Mitch Mally, DC

Owner and CEO

Mally Enterprises Incorporated

Dr. Mally has been a speaker and educator for nearly 30 years. He has been sponsored and requested as a speaker by Chiropractic Associations across the country and around the globe.  Dr. Mally has also been a featured speaker for numerous Chiropractic Colleges, the ECU, C.E.P.A, ProSport, Parker Seminars, Parker College, multi-disciplinary audiences,  including and not limited to Orthopedic Surgeons, PT’s, OT’s, and many State Associations worldwide.

Dr. Mally is also a Post-Graduate faculty for Parker College, Parker Seminars, Footlevelers, Anabolic Labs and had instructed post graduate courses for several Chiropractic Colleges , including Palmer College, Northwestern, Cleveland,  Logan, Palmer West and Life West, Anglo European Chiropractic College (Bournemouth, England), and Denmark School of Medicine (NIKKB).

Dr. Mally’s topics have included Sports Injuries, Upper and Lower Extremity Adjustment, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, TMJ, The Magnificent 7 and many more.

Dr. Scott Dixon, PT, DPT, CSCS, ADN-Cert

Integrative Physical Therapy

Dr. Scott Dixon is currently the owner of Integrative Physical Therapy in Ponte Vedra, FL a dry needling focused clinic specializing in professional and competitive athletes. He received a BS in Exercise from Georgia State University and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Chatham University.

He started Athletic Dry Needling to offer a course that was practical, evidence based, and applicable in the clinic on day one following the course. He also wanted to create course that had follow content online with instructors that were accessible to all students after the course.

Dr. Scott holds six certifications in dry needling and it has been the main focus of his practice for over 12 years. Dr. Scott has taught dry needling in 45 states over the last six years. Dr. Scott is also the father of twin 12 year old girls and a fitness enthusiast and avid reader of research. Dr. Scott and his daughters enjoy volleyball and most importantly travel.

Dr Thomas J Wetzen, DC

Family & Sports Chiropractic

On top of practicing first in South Carolina and later in Virginia, Dr. Tom Wetzen has served on a number of chiropractic boards. He started with the local Northern Virginia Chiropractic Society, then the Virginia Society of Chiropractors, then the Unified Virginia Chiropractic Association. He has served on the executive committee of the East Coast Associations Independent Provider Network, is Chair of the Future of Chiropractic Strategic Plan, and is the current President of ChiroCongress. For Dr. Wetzen, LEADERSHIP took him to the next level.

Dr Chris Perron, DC

Perron Chiropractic

Dr. Chris Perron has seen it all! He was an associate in a PI focused clinic, purchased his practice from a retiring DC, operated successfully within insurance for seven years, resigned from all provider networks transitioning to “cash” and has thrived for 17 years. He was president of the UVCA, Board member for 10 years, 2021 Chiropractor of the Year, best-selling author, award winning speaker, has made TV appearances, shared the stage with Dr. Oz, Dr. Marc Seigel, Dr. Drew Pinsky…? 

Dr Michelle S Rose, DC

Green Run Chiropractic

Born and raised in New York, I attended the University of Pittsburgh and graduated in 1998 from Palmer College of Chiropractic.   I have been practicing here at Green Run Chiropractic since April 1998.  I love chiropractic today just as much as I did when I first started.  There is nothing more satisfying as creating change in someone and returning them to a healthy life.

I am licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine and am very active in the chiropractic community.  I am currently the President of the Unified Virginia Chiropractic Association and a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association; and am the Past President of the Hampton Roads Chiropractic Association.   I was recognized as one of the Most Influential Chiropractors age 40 and under, by Today's Chiropractic Lifestyle magazine.  In September of 2018, I was awarded Chiropractor of the Year by the Unified Virginia Chiropractic Association. 

Dr. Robert Sinnott, DC, LCP, DPhCS, FPhC, FICA

Family Chiropractic Clinic

Dr. Rob Sinnott is a noted chiropractic speaker in the areas of chiropractic philosophy, neurology, and clinical practice, and has authored numerous works in those areas. He served as the Chairman of the Council on Chiropractic Philosophy of the International Chiropractors Association. He published the Green Books on CD-ROM in 1997 and since that time, this significant effort has become an acclaimed resource for the chiropractic profession around the world. His Sinnott’s—Textbook of Chiropractic Philosophy was published in 2009 and is being used in chiropractic schools around the world. The recently-published Textbook of Human Adaptability has also begun to be recognized not only by the chiropractic profession, but by leading researchers across five continents as well. He graduated with Research Honors from the Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1989 and in the following 29 years has received many honors and awards for his efforts on behalf of the profession. Dr. Sinnott has earned the Legion of Chiropractic Philosophers degree in 2000, his Diplomate in Chiropractic Philosophical Standards (DPhCS) in 2005 and became one of two Fellow of Chiropractic Philosophy recipients in 2010. He has been involved in designing, teaching, and hosting the Chiropractic Philosophy Diplomate (DPhCS) program since its inception. He began the Adaptability Research Symposium to bring cutting-edge researchers from around the world to address our profession. With his wife, Gail (who does all the work and gets none of the credit), he maintains a private practice in Frankfort, Illinois.

Dr Cindy M Howard, DC, DABCI, DACBN, FIAMA, FICC

Inguardia Health

Dr. Howard is the Illinois Delegate for the American Chiropractic Association serving on the guidelines, professional development and membership committees and was the recipient of the Flynn/Lynch Award 2015 for outstanding service. She is a past President of the American Chiropractic Association Council on Diagnosis and Internal Disorders. Dr. Howard serves on the Medical Advisory Board for Integrative Therapeutics and the Functional Medicine University. She serves on the board of DoC:S, Before the Hit, and the College of Pharmacognosy and Toxicology. She is an associate editor for The Original Internist. Dr. Howard is a spokesperson for Bio-botanical Research, Integrative Therapeutics, and Cyrex labs. Locally, she serves as a Board member for the Frankfort Falcons Youth Football organization and is the team Chiropractic Physician for Dreamz Elite competitive Cheerleaders.

Ms Marilyn Porras

President

Chirocenters Management Corp

Marilyn Porras’ journey started in the dental field, where for over 15 years she served as a practice consultant, office manager, billing manager and occasionally chairside oral surgery assistant. She joined CMC in 2004, where she served as an office manager for a multi-office chiropractic practice. In 2005 she become a partner and in 2013 she became the owner and president of the CMC. Since that time, CMC has grown into a competitive chiropractic, acupuncture, and physical therapy billing company known for highly qualified client representatives and a culture of partnership with their clients.  

Ms Susette Goodwin

Unified Virginia Chiropractic Association | UVCA

Angela Santiago

Gold Star Medical Business Services

Angela Pasca-Santiago has been in the medical field for over 28 years and is a certified CPCO. She started out providing accounting services to a local hospital, where she observed a high number of denials and the negative impact those denials had on the business. That experience resulted in her desire to shift to billing and she pursued additional training in that area. After just a few months in the billing department, Angela tripled the amount of incoming revenue and instituted policies to reduce coding errors and denials, resulting in her promotion to department manager. She later served as site manager for a multi-specialty clinic with multiple providers, followed by an account manager at Gold Star Medical Business Services. She has worked at Gold Star Medical Business Services for the past 15 years: first as an account manager and then as the director of account management, her current position, where she enjoys the opportunity to train the next generation.

Ms Jennifer Lahm

Chirocenters Management Corp

Jennifer Lahm joined CMC in 2019 and quickly mastered billing, which set her on a fast track for growth within the company. Her ability to grasp complex processes led her to earn her CPC certification and contributed to her advancement. Jennifer played a pivotal role in helping to structure and organize the company, leading to improved efficiency across the board. Her expertise and dedication earned her a promotion to General Manager, where she focuses on optimizing operations and achieving strong results. Jennifer also obtained her CMIS certification, further strengthening her ability to navigate the complexities of medical insurance. With a combination of technical skills, leadership, and a passion for continuous improvement, Jennifer has become an essential part of CMC’s success.

Mr. Brad Cost

Infinedi, LLC

Mr. Brad Cost is a highly knowledgeable and credible source within the healthcare industry. He has an impressive work history proving his success within the industry. Cost’s primary focus is in the development of cutting edge electronic data technology as it relates to the statistical analysis of medical and health data. Prior to his role at Infinedi, Mr. Cost was the senior systems engineer at Oklahoma State University, his alma mater. Mr. Cost traditionally speaks across the nation on healthcare technology. Cost has a way of relating to audiences and getting points across in a clear, concise manner, while making it interesting at the same time. To further validate his credibility here are some businesses Mr. Cost is the owner of:

• Infinedi, LLC and has acted as the president/chief executive officer since 1999. Infinedi, LLC is a national claims clearinghouse located in Tulsa, Oklahoma that serves over 17,000 providers in 50 states and processes over 5 million transactions each month. Infinedi’s analytical company provides utilization management tools and analysis for the chiropractic industry and is the primary data partner for many other state and national associations.

• Cost Consulting, which is an electronic data interchange consultant firm, which served as an advisor to the American Medical Association, California Medical Association and several Chiropractic state associations. Concentrated in physician advocacy, Cost advises on past, current and future electronic data interchange issues. Cost also services as a consultant and expert witness to a medical class action lawsuit firm in New York City, as well as the Physician’s Advocacy Institute.

• QVH Systems, a healthcare venture that is developing technology and software for the healthcare industry. It has developed technology for Accountable Care Organizations, Merit Based Incentive payments systems and a tool to assist healthcare provider navigate Medicare’s MIPS program. Its latest tool, SnapHX is a single tool that combines all patient, physician, payer and hospital data into a single platform that give physicians, patients and administrators analyzed views in a quick organized method.

• Cost Investments, LLC, a commercial real estate company located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mr. Cost is the Co-Chair of the Chiropractic Strategic Plan’s Chiro consortium and has technology relationships with many of the state chiropractic associations. Mr. Cost developed Infinedi Analytics as a pro advocacy resource for healthcare providers. and has recently developed and released a state and nation analytical dashboard for all state association’s Executive Directors, to give a level of information that has not been achieved in the profession before.

Dr Steven Weiniger, DC, DIANM

PosturePractice.com

Posture Expert | Author | Speaker | Clinician

Internationally renowned posture expert, Dr. Steven Weiniger, DC, CPEP, FIANM, author of Stand Taller Live Longer and 7 Steps to StrongPosture self-help online course has trained thousands of doctors, therapists, trainers, and other health and wellness professionals to first rehab injuries and then help their patients and clients keep moving well as they age with StrongPosture® exercise protocols.

Dr. Weiniger literally wrote the book on improving posture

Stand Taller Live Longer: An Anti-Aging Strategy, used by doctors of various medical backgrounds, chiropractors, physical therapists, physiotherapists, rehab centers, nursing homes, trainers, and phys ed and college athletic departments worldwide.  He is the author of the postural assessment chapter in the textbook Photographic Manual of Regional Orthopedic and Neurological Tests as well as the book Posture Pictures: Posture Assessment, Screenings, Marketing and Forms. He also wrote the 5 Posture Principles.

His expertise on posture, health, anti-aging, exercise, and practice management have been featured extensively in the national media, including industry journals, FOX News, NBC News, ABC News, Oprah’s Oxygen network, Scripps Howard News, Natural Health Magazine, “Health on the Hill,” the publication for the House Committee on Health Care, Prevention Magazine, Bottom Line Health, Golf Digest, Upscale Magazine, Best Self, Bottom Line Personal, Real Simple Magazine and SHAPE Magazine. Find most recent press here.

Internationally renowned posture expert

Dr. Weiniger was appointed delegate to the White House Conference on Aging, the decennial event held by the President of the United States and Congress to develop recommendations on issues, policy and research in the field of aging. He later presented his findings at NCLC held in Washington, DC.

Dr. Weiniger graduated from New York Chiropractic College and is a postgraduate instructor for University of Western States. He has presented as a posture expert for Northwestern, Logan, NYCC, UBCC, Parker, Dekalb College, Clayton University, and several other higher education, medical, corporate and private organizations. Dr. Weiniger is the lead instructor for the posture specialist certification, CPEP (Certified Posture Exercise Professional) setting the clinical standard for posture improvement protocols with clinicians worldwide.

A resident of Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Weiniger focuses on posture rehab, biomechanics and the importance of integrating exercise into every lifestyle. In addition to a busy speaking calendar, he’s a prolific writer (Blog) and serves as managing partner of BodyZone.com, an online resource offering a referral directory and comprehensive information about posture, exercise, posture therapies, and other wellness life habits.

In his initiative to promote posture awareness and the importance of improving posture, Dr. Steven Weiniger along with his team at BodyZone.com created PostureMonth.org. The annual “May is PostureMonth” public health campaign positions DCs to build posture awareness and help everyone actionably improve and functionally strengthen how they stand, sit and move in everything they do.

Dr Louis S Crivelli II, DC

Clinical Compass, Greenbelt Rehab

Dr. Louis Crivelli received his doctorate in Chiropractic from the National University of Health Sciences in 2001. He also holds a master’s degree in Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport, and a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Muhlenberg College.

He is a former President, Board Chair, and current First Vice President of the Maryland Chiropractic Association and was voted Chiropractor of the Year for 2016, 2018 and again in 2019. He has served for many years on the Insurance and Legislative/Legal Committees as well as serving as the PAC Chair. Dr. Crivelli is the Maryland delegate for the American Chiropractic Association and the current Chair of the ACA Clinical Best Practices Task Force.

In addition, Dr. Crivelli is the Immediate Past Chair of the Clinical Compass, formerly the Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters (CCGPP). He is a co-author on the most recent clinical practice guidelines on Neck Pain, Low Back Pain, Chronic Pain, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, and the upcoming Headache.

He also serves on the Research Workgroup for the Chiropractic Strategic Plan, is a lifetime fellow of the International College of Chiropractors, a member of the North American Spine Society, American Chiropractic Association’s Council on Forensic Sciences, the Association for the History of Chiropractic, the Unified Virginia Chiropractic Association, and the American College of Nutrition.

Dr. Crivelli lives in Crofton, MD with his wife Christiane and his children, Louis and Harper.

Dr Brandon Steele, DC, FACO

ChiroUp

Dr. Steele is currently in private practice at Premier Rehab in the greater St. Louis area. He began his career with a post-graduate residency at The Central Institute for Human Performance. During this unique opportunity, he was able to create and implement rehabilitation programs for members of the St. Louis Cardinals, Rams, and Blues. Dr. Steele serves on the executive board of the Illinois Chiropractic Society. He is a Diplomate and Fellow of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists (FACO).

Ms Lisa Maciejewski-West CMC CMOM CMIS CPCO, CMC, CMOM, CMIS, CPCO

Gold Star Medical Business Services

Lisa has been involved in the chiropractic billing, management, and consulting field since 1982. In 2006, she founded Gold Star Medical Business Services, a company that provides outsource billing, compliance and practice management consulting services for chiropractic physicians and medical practices nationwide. Lisa is a certified Medical Coder, Medical Insurance Specialist, Medical Office Manager and Certified Professional Compliance Officer. Lisa has taught at many Medical and Chiropractic organizations, including Associations in Virginia, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Texas, Arizona, Arkansas, and South Dakota, and is a regular Webinar contributor for Chiro Health USA and Advanced Medical Integration. Lisa and her team have led focus groups at the American Medical Biller’s Association national conference in Las Vegas.

Dr Lisa Williams, DC

Jubilee Family Chiropractic

Dr. Lisa grew up in Montgomery, AL. After obtaining her undergraduate at Auburn University of Montgomery, she moved to Georgia to study at Life University. During that time, Dr. Lisa was mentored by some of the most successful chiropractic offices in the country. She learned the ins and outs of those offices, volunteering her time to give back through various forms of outreach marketing to the local community. After graduating from Life University, she opened her chiropractic office in Charlottesville, Virginia, where she has practiced for the past nine years. She specializes in corrective work for her patients with an emphasis in scoliosis prevention and management. Her passion is helping others regain their health and life through chiropractic care. Dr. Williams currently serves as the Director of UVCA District 1.