Case Studies: Presented by the OCA Functional Chiropractic Council (7 Presenters)

Erika Mennerick

DC, Cert. MDT

Erika Mennerick, DC, Cert. MDT is a Chiropractic Physician at Trillium Health & Wellness in Elburn, IL. She sees patients ranging from infants through adults with a special interest in pregnancy and postpartum musculoskeletal care. With a love for teaching, Dr. Mennerick spent seven years as an instructor at the National University of Health Sciences and continues to teach seminars throughout the country with the Motion Palpation Institute. Since becoming certified in 2013, the McKenzie Method o

Glenda Velazquez

DC

Offers specialized care through Webster certification.

Jodi Jacobs

DC

Dr. Jodi Jacobs obtained a Biology degree from Boston University before pursuing her Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Life University College of Chiropractic in 2006. She is a Clinical Anatomy and Physiology professor at Mercy University and an adjunct at Iona University, teaching various health-related classes. Dr. Jacobs currently owns three Multidisciplinary clinics in NY, Jacobs Healthcare Group, and sits on the New York State Society of Medical Massage Therapists Board as the Clinical Advisor.

Laura Swingen

DC, DACNB

Dr. Laura A. Swingen embarked on her chiropractic profession after graduating from the University of Oregon in 1986 and Western States Chiropractic College in 1990. She gained experience as an associate doctor, learning the NUCCA technique, before joining Sunset Chiropractic Clinic in 1991, where she has served thousands of patients over her more than 34-year career. Dr. Swingen has also participated in three chiropractic mission trips to Central America, providing much-needed care to hundreds of people. In 2010, Dr. Swingen pursued advanced studies in Chiropractic Neurology, completing 475 classroom hours and passing a rigorous board examination to earn her certification in 2012. This achievement made her one of only a handful of Chiropractic Neurologists in Oregon, allowing her to assist patients with greater precision and attracting referrals for complex cases from colleagues statewide. She is known for her compassionate and persistent approach, blending various chiropractic techniques with extensive clinical skill to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Dr. Swingen is an active member of the chiropractic community, holding the presidency of the Functional Chiropractic Council within the Oregon Chiropractic Association. She is also a member of the International Chiropractic Association, the American Chiropractic Association, and the American Chiropractic Neurology Board, and is a founding member of the International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation. Her commitment to ongoing education includes over 600 hours of training in the treatment of concussion and mild traumatic brain injury. Dr. Swingen has contributed to peer-reviewed literature, publishing research on neurological rehabilitation in Integrative Medicine: A Clinician's Journal (April/May 2017), and was honored as Chiropractor of the Year in 2023 by the Oregon Chiropractic Association.

Russell Surasky

DC

Russell Surasky is a neurologist and addiction specialist known for his expertise in brain health and neurological conditions.

Glen Zielinski

DC, DACNB, FACFN, CBIS

Dr. Glen Zielinski is a highly accomplished Chiropractic Physician and Board Certified Functional Neurologist. He graduated Suma Cum Laude from Parker College of Chiropractic in September 2000, where he was the Valedictorian of his class and received numerous awards, including the largest scholarship in the chiropractic profession. He completed his neurology training with the Carrick Institute for Clinical Neuroscience, graduating first in his class, and became board certified as a Chiropractic Neurologist in 2003. Immediately following his board certification, Dr. Zielinski was appointed as an Assistant Professor of Neurology with the Carrick Institute, where he has lectured for thousands of hours on Functional Neurology to chiropractic, medical, osteopathic, and naturopathic physicians across North America and Europe. He has qualified hundreds of doctors worldwide for board examination in Functional Neurology. Dr. Zielinski has completed fellowship programs in Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Movement Disorder Rehabilitation, Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorder Rehabilitation, and Clinical Neurochemistry. In 2006, he founded Northwest Functional Neurology, a practice that attracts patients globally for its focus on severe traumatic brain injuries, post-concussion syndrome, movement disorders, disorders of gait and balance, and childhood neurological development. His expertise was recognized with a fellowship from the American College of Functional Neurology in 2010 and the prestigious Neurologist of the Year award in 2014 by the International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation. Dr. Zielinski's work has been featured in the Netflix series 'Afflicted' and he has assisted celebrity entertainers, professional athletes, and Olympic Gold Medalists in their recovery and performance optimization. He has also contributed to neuroscience research, publishing on mechanisms of post-concussion syndrome and clinical examination of eye movements.