Leadership & Board of Directors
Guiding the Future of NUCCA
The National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA) is led by a dedicated group of volunteer leaders and staff who are committed to advancing the organization’s mission through education, research, professional development, and service to its members.
Together, the Board of Directors and leadership team provide strategic direction, oversee organizational governance, and help ensure NUCCA remains a strong and sustainable resource for practitioners around the world.
Board of Directors
Glenn graduated from U.C. Irvine in 1974 with his degree in Social Science. While attending UCI, he was a four year all-American
Dr. Corey Burt, our newest board member, has a strong commitment to growing and advancing the NUCCA organization. NUCCA has drastically changed
Dr. Marcy Ziska For two years I suffered from hyperthyroid disease. I had lost a lot of weight, couldn’t sleep at night,
Dr. Michael Zabelin is a fully certified NUCCA doctor practicing in San Francisco as the sole practitioner of Cow Hollow Chiropractic clinic.
Born in Tokyo, Japan. Dr. Daiki Ishiyama graduated Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa in 2008. Dr.
Dr. Lapenski discovered NUCCA while in Chiropractic college and following his first NUCCA adjustment, he realized this was the care he needed
Dr. Jose Portela is a NUCCA Board Certified specialists. As founder of Balanced Spine Center, he practices in Clermont, Florida and is
Dr. Julia Radwanski is a Board Certified NUCCA doctor at Vital Brain & Spine in Bridgewater, NJ. She graduated at the top
Dr. Barbara Read is a wife, mother and Board Certified in the N.U.C.C.A. technique (National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association). She graduated from
Dr. Kurt Sherwood graduated from the prestigious Palmer college of Chiropractic with academic and research honors in 1989. Since then he has
At the age of 9, Dr Vivek Soham’s mother was in a terrible car accident. After exploring all health solutions, he witnessed
Get Involved
Strong organizations are built by engaged members. NUCCA encourages members to contribute their knowledge and expertise through committee service, volunteer opportunities, and leadership positions.
Whether you are an experienced practitioner or just beginning your NUCCA journey, there are many ways to become involved and help shape the future of the organization.