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

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.

NUCCA Board Certified Doctors

  • Dr. Irene Adamczuk
  • Dr. Glenn Cripe
  • Dr. Dr. Keith Denton
  • Dr. Don Erwin
  • Dr. Vince Fitzpatrick
  • Dr. Tymothy Flory
  • Dr. Michael Foran
  • Dr. Jason Granger
  • Dr. Allen Harrison
  • Dr. Gordon Hasick
  • Dr. Daiki Ishiyama
  • Dr. Kerry Johnson
  • Dr. Jason Langslet
  • Dr. Craig Lapenski
  • Dr. Steven MacDonald
  • Dr. Michelle Nowakowski
  • Dr. Hannah Orem
  • Dr. David Packer
  • Dr. Lonnie Pond
  • Dr. Jose Portela-Berrios
  • Dr. Julia Radwanski
  • Dr. Barbara K. Read
  • Dr. Michael Russamano
  • Dr. Deb Sesker
  • Dr. Finley Sesker
  • Dr. Kurt Sherwood
  • Dr. Jack Stockwell
  • Dr. Levi Wainwright
  • Dr. Michael Zabelin
  • Dr. Marcy Ziska

NUCCA Ambassadors

  • Dr. Irene Adamczuk
  • Dr. Bob Brooks (deceased)
  • Dr. Glenn Cripe
  • Dr. Bill Dawson
  • Dr. Christopher Dawson
  • Dr. Keith Denton
  • Dr. Kathy Doyle
  • Dr. Don Erwin
  • Dr. Vince Fitzpatrick
  • Dr. Bob Goodman (deceased)
  • Dr. Bruce Giffen
  • Dr. Miguel Gracey
  • Dr. Patricia Gregg
  • Dr. Gordon Hasick
  • Dr. Kerry Johnson
  • Dr. Philip Kanwischer
  • Dr. Kyrie Kleinfelter
  • Dr. Craig Lapenski
  • Dr. Steven MacDonald
  • Dr. Jack Manuele
  • Dr. Terry McCoskey
  • Dr. Steven Nakano
  • Dr. Bob Neff (deceased)
  • Dr. Lonnie Pond
  • Dr. Barbara Read
  • Dr. Michael Russamano
  • Dr. Bryan Salminen
  • Dr. Jennifer Sheppard
  • Dr. Kurt Sherwood
  • Dr. Jayson Snyder
  • Dr. Jack Stockwell
  • Dr. Dale Strama
  • Dr. Gary Thomson
  • Dr. Jack Wheatley
  • Dr. Michael Zabelin