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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Steven Arculeo, DC
brings us “What is the Adjustment in the Mind of a Chiropractic Patient?” He is the director of Peak Performance Health Care Center in Old Town, Chicago. The innovative combination of integrated healthcare, physical therapy, and chiropractic care, has made his wellness center well known for its success in the natural care of eliminating headache pain, back pain and athletic injuries, accelerated and lasting weight loss, digestive problems, and stress related illness. Dr. Arculeo earned his DC from the National College of Health Sciences, as well as a master’s in nutrition from the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. He is also certified in physical therapeutics, rehabilitation, and acupuncture.
Andy Baratta
is a partner in the law firm of Baratta, Russell & Baratta, based just outside of Philadelphia in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania. For nearly 20 years, Andy has represented chiropractors around the country in major litigation and billing disputes with the largest insurance carriers. He has successfully sued insurers and recovered substantial damages on behalf of chiropractors who have been defamed and otherwise injured by false accusations of fraud, and counseled countless others on the steps they can and must take to protect themselves from being similarly victimized. He contributes “The Fraud Next Door...is You” in this issue, the first of a two-part series. Andy can be reached by telephone at 215.914.2222, or email at andrew@barattarussell.com.
Rod Johnston, MBA, CMA
is a licensed commercial broker in Washington, Oregon and Arizona, specializing in chiropractic practice sales. He founded Omni Practice Group in 2004, a WSCA Corporate Partner, with the mission of supporting medical professionals in all of their business needs. Prior to that, he spent 15 years as Director of
Treasury and also Director of Accounting for AT&T Wireless. He has an MBA from Seattle University and is a Certified Management Accountant. In his article, “What is Your Practice Worth?” Rod discusses how to determine the value of your practice.
Tristin McLaren, LAc, CCE
brings us “Seven Essentials to Health and Well Being” in this issue. Tristin is a licensed acupuncturist, professional member of the International Foundation for Nutrition and Health (IFNH.org), and founding member of the Hunyuan Research Institute of Washington. She is currently earning a Certificate
in Clinical Whole Foods Nutrition from IFNH and enjoys providing education in nutrition and healthy living practices to fellow practitioners and patients.
Austin McMillin, DC is the founder and clinical director of CentriForce™ , designing
and developing research- and skills-based active care protocols and resources for clinical practice and integrated home care. In this issue, Dr. McMillin provides valuable information on the the opioid crisis. Email him for guidance and more information at
drmcmillin@proactivespine.com. You can also learn more at www.centriforcepro.com.
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