Pearls of Wisdom: A Panel Q&A with the WSCA Board of Directors

Lori Holt

RN

After attending Lori Holt's program, doctors will be armed with all the information they need to tackle timely topics. Ms. Holt engages the audience with the real-life practical issues that confront Doctors of Chiropractic. Before joining NCMIC in 2012, Lori worked as a nurse for 30 years. Her extensive nursing background in cardiology has provided her with a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Among other things, she has significant experience making rounds in the hospital with cardiologists and performed cardiac triage in the emergency room and in house prior to the physician’s exam. In addition, Lori has worked as an emergency room nurse manager, and she and her husband previously owned a business where they taught employees at industrial companies basic life support and emergency care techniques. This combined background enables Lori to share hands-on tips and guidance to DCs as they face the ever-changing world of healthcare.

Robert McCabe

PT, OCS

Bob McCabe has 30 years of experience specializing in orthopedic and sports physical therapy, having worked at the Andrews Institute directly under James Andrews with collegiate and professional athletes from MLB, NFL, NHL, WWE, and WWF. Bob holds dual board certifications by the American Physical Therapy Association in Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy, is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, and has presented over 300 live seminars and/or webinars on orthopedics and sports physical therapy.

David Scheiner

Dr. David Scheiner is a practicing chiropractor focused on natural healthcare solutions and improving patients' quality of life through chiropractic care.

Spencer Baron

DC, DACBSP

Dr. Spencer Baron, DACBSP®, is a luminary in the world of sports medicine and chiropractic care, with an impressive 40-year tenure. As the dynamic co-host of the "Crackin' Backs Podcast" alongside Dr. Terry Weyman, he champions Physical, Nutritional, and Mental Health, amassing over 230 enlightening episodes. His expertise led to a coveted position on NOVA University's sports medicine staff in 2016. His illustrious journey includes pivotal roles as the Team Chiropractic Physician for the Miami Dolphins, spanning 19 seasons, and associations with the Miami Marlins and the Florida Panthers. His prowess extends to treating MLB giants like the New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, Colorado Rockies, and an abundance of pro athletes across diverse sports.

Sarah Kotlerman

DC, BS, NTP

Dr. Sarah Kotlerman is the clinical lead at Averio Health Institute, a regenerative chiropractic institute that specializes in concentrated care programs for patients with severe, chronic, health issues. In the last few years, Averio Health Institute has collaborated with the Australian Spinal Research Foundation in the publication ten cases studies showing how concentrated chiropractic care has the potential to allow the body to regenerate tissues and reverse disease. Dr. Kotlerman is passionate about the spinal ligament instability (specifically reversing it) and toxicity and how toxicity effect the nervous system and overall case management. Throughout her practice she has repeatedly found these issues to be core to the overall case and ability to help the patient get results. Dr. Kotlerman is a Washington State Chiropractic Association board member since 2020, and is currently participating with the Washington Chiropractic College team towards building the opportunity for a boutique chiropractic college in Washington state.

Jeffrey Poplarski

CPR /BLS certification (additional fee applies)

Lori W. Allen

DC

For over 3 ½ decades, Lori W. Allen’s Profitable Practice Strategies has adeptly enhanced the financial and operational outcomes for more than 300 clients.

Sarah Hock

DC

Dedicated to pediatric and perinatal chiropractic, Dr. Hock has earned numerous certifications and has taught multiple courses.

Kimberly Besuden

DC, CFMP

From a champion athlete to a Doctor of Champions, Dr. Kimberly Besuden brings twenty-five years of skilled alternative health care to the training table. She combines her passion for wellness by bringing balance in the way of Chiropractic, fitness and nutrition. Her motto: “If you don’t take care of your body, where will you live…..”! Dr. Besuden completed her Chiropractic education and training at Life University in Marietta, GA in 1994. The “Clinician of the Year” was awarded to her at graduation. She is also a 1982 graduate of Purdue University. She was trained as an educator and taught in OCPS in the mid 80’s. She continued her passion of wellness by creating a personal training company called “Ultimate Fitness”. Now in a successful private practice as a Chiropractic Physician and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, she promotes wellness to her patients with the “Practice what you preach” model. As an author and frequent radio guest and contributor to magazines, newsletters and online journals she has insights, education and specific life and wellness tools to share with audiences of all types. She is a national speaker for corporations and teaches continuing education to doctors.

Robert Schwer

DC

Dr. Robert Schwer, valedictorian of his class at National College of Chiropractic in 1987, completed his undergraduate training at the State University of New York at Buffalo with an emphasis on cell and molecular biology. He has maintained a continuous private practice in Chiropractic since graduation, with special interests including neurology, physical rehabilitation, and diagnosis, having obtained over 300 post-graduate hours in Chiropractic Neurology.

David Taylor

DC, DABCN, FIACN, FICCN

Dr. David Taylor obtained his DC degree from National University of Health Sciences and completed the Neurology Residency program at Logan College of Chiropractic, earning his Diplomate from the American Board of Chiropractic Neurology, and later Fellowships from the International Academy of Chiropractic Neurology and the International College of Chiropractic Neurology. He founded and presided over Multimed Center, Inc., the first multidisciplinary practice owned by a chiropractor in Massachusetts.

Ronald Grabowski

DC, RD

Dr. Ronald Grabowski is a practicing Doctor of Chiropractic and a Registered Dietitian based in Houston, Texas. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from North Dakota State University and was awarded his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Texas Chiropractic College in Pasadena, Texas, in 1989. Following his chiropractic degree, he became a professor and postgraduate diplomate lecturer at Texas Chiropractic College. With over 30 years of clinical nutritional expertise, Dr. Grabowski has presented more than 500 seminars and lectures on nutrition across the United States and Europe. He has also authored several articles and a textbook on clinical nutrition. His extensive dietetic experience includes tenures at leading institutions such as The New York Hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering in New York City, Memorial Care System, and the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Dr. Grabowski is the founder of Houston Sports Rehabilitation and Nutrition Center (HSRNC), where he provides personalized nutrition, performance tracking, and recovery guidance. He has served on the State of Texas Governor's Childhood Obesity Taskforce and is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the American Chiropractic Association, and the Endocrine Society. He also serves as the Director of Clinical Nutrition and Education for SpectraCell Laboratories, Inc., and has developed numerous vitamin and mineral formulas for supplement companies. His research interests and clinical focus include nutritional support for athletes, the use of supplements in clinical practice for the prevention and management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, and gastrointestinal disorders, as well as the importance of micronutrients and drug-nutrient interactions. Professional athletes, including Olympians, seek his expertise in nutrition consultation.

Jessica Dietrich-Marsh

DC

Hello! I’m Dr. Jessica — a wife, a mom of four, and a healer to many, with a knack for occasionally bending time. For three decades, I’ve been deeply immersed in the world of biohacking, dedicated to restoring health in the most holistic way possible. My mission? To uncover the root causes of chronic illness and empower you with effective solutions. My journey into holistic healthcare began with my health struggles. For years, I battled headaches, sinus infections, and allergies, eventually developing “adult-onset asthma” during my college years at Ohio State. Despite skepticism, I reluctantly visited a chiropractor at the insistence of a friend—a decision that would change my life. Surprisingly, chiropractic care not only relieved my headaches but also played a pivotal role in my recovery from a severe shoulder injury sustained in a car accident. The pivotal moment came when my chiropractor pointed out the remarkable improvement in my overall health since starting care—sinus infections, headaches, and asthma attacks were things of the past. His words resonated deeply, leading me to Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, where I immersed myself in the principles and history of chiropractic care. Ten years later, after having a significant health scare with my second child, I knew without a doubt I could not holistically and comprehensively help my patients without integrating nutrition into my practice. For decades, I’ve witnessed my practice—and thousands of patients—flourish. I cherish our cultivated family atmosphere, with generations of families under our care. We believe in empowerment and accountability, guiding our patients toward their wellness goals. Family is at the heart of everything I do. With three daughters, one son, an amazing husband, and a menagerie of pets, we enjoy travel, exploration, and spending time outdoors. Healing comes from within, and I am committed to supporting you across four pillars of health: Structure, Emotions, Environment, and Nutrition. From newborns to seniors, a new level of wellness is achievable no matter where you are.