NW Portland, OR
With the support of the OCA and its members contributing both locally and nationally have resulted in incredible gains for our profession. Working closely with many great mentors and colleagues I have a strong understanding of the effort required to contribute to this growth and the challenges we face along the way. In order to continue these gains, I will strive to serve the OCA by representing all ages, genders, techniques, and philosophies from all regions of Oregon in an effort to give back to our colleagues that have given so much to their patients and the profession. Dr. Zander serves as the Chairman of the OCA Social Media Committee.
Dr. Eric C. Hubbs was born in New York City and grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan’s Honors College in 1977, with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology. While in college, he studied biology at the Albert Ludwig University in Freiburg, Germany. He also became fluent in German and French. After attending graduate school in Epidemiology and Public Health, and working as a Microbiologist for the Veteran’s Administration, Dr. Hubbs attended Palmer College of Chiropractic. He graduated Magna cum Laude in 1985. Dr. Hubbs practiced for 10 years in Louisville, Kentucky before moving to Oregon in 1995. He has been practicing in the Beaverton area ever since and quickly added Spanish to his repertoire of languages to meet the demand for it here. In 1988 Dr. Hubbs learned about a specialty in chiropractic care called Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP). He began to study this approach to spinal biomechanics (the study of how spinal architecture affects spinal motion and overall health) and to use it in his daily practice. Upon completing an extensive course of study, he was made a Distinguished Fellow in Chiropractic Biophysics in 2003. He earned additional post-graduate certification in the specialized evaluation and treatment of spinal trauma (CCST) in May 2006 and is currently seeking Advanced Fellow status in CBP. In 2014 Dr. Hubbs was elected to the Board of the Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon, where he both assisted with the organization of the 2015 annual conference, but also presented at the conference, speaking on nutritional approaches to managing brain injury and the Glutamate cascade.
Jan has been the Executive Director of the Oregon Chiropractic Association since it was founded in 2008. Before that she was the Executive Director for the Chiropractic Association of Oregon (CAO) for seven years. She has been a Certified Chiropractic Assistant for over 30 years and a Licensed Insurance Adjuster since 1990. Jan was CAO Chiropractic Assistant of the year in 2003 and 2004. She has taught DC and CA continuing education around the state as well as at CAO conventions in the past. She taught “Understanding Automobile Insurance Terminology and the Injured Patient” (2001-2002) and the “ABC’s of Being a CA Professional” (2004). Jan grew up in Portland and was married to the late Dr Don Ferrante, past OCA President.
I am excited to serve on the OCA Board. I am a proud Filipino-American having immigrated here in the early '70s. What a decade! In short, I was raised in the Willamette Valley. Shortly after graduating high school I embarked on a military career spanning 4 years in the United States Marine Corp. I promptly went back to school to major in Chemistry, having earned my degree from Willamette University. A short stint at OSU (Go Beavers!) for post-BACC work in Biochemistry, led to one year of post-grad work in Biochemistry. I had a change of heart midway through that year and decided I wanted to go into healthcare since I was from a family of healthcare workers. I attended Cleveland Chiropractic College, all the while working in the pharmaceutical manufacturing field in the Los Angeles area. Ironic, I know, but it's a living. I matriculated at the end of 2004, but didn't start work as a Chiropractor till 2007! I think my main focus is to establish, and in some cases, solidify a chiropractic presence in our nation's hospitals and clinics, or, at the very least in the great state of Oregon. This is beneficial for those soon to be graduating as job prospects become greater. We lose too many great chiropractors to attrition from unyielding economic pressures to pay back student loans and make a decent living.
Dr. Henson graduated Summa Cum Laude, earning her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University. She then went on to complete her preceptorship training at the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center at High Point Regional Hospital-University of North Carolina Healthcare. Prior to beginning her doctorate, Dr. Henson earned a Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies from New York University. She has owned Southern Oregon Spine + Rehab with her husband since 2015. Dr. Henson is a passionate advocate for expanding access to conservative approaches to healthcare through legislation and healthcare policy and is proud to be serving as the Oregon Alternate Delegate for the American Chiropractic Association, the National Advisor for the Student American Chiropractic Association, and on the Board of Directors for the Oregon Chiropractic Association.
Dr. Graeme has been a practicing chiropractor for four years. She practices diversified technique and active release technique. She has also recently finished her master’s degree in human nutrition and functional medicine. Jordan has been practicing in Spokane Washington of the past three and a half years and is excited to have relocated back to the Portland area to be closer to her family. Jordan enjoys spending time with her significant other who is also a chiropractor, and their bloodhound Rhett. They enjoy traveling, camping, reading, golfing, volleyball, softball and being active in her community.
Dr. Weingard specializes in musculoskeletal conditions of the spine and extremities. He also has a Masters in Nutrition and Functional medicine. This allows him to help reduce chronic inflammatory conditions through the use of dietary and lifestyle changes. He enjoys working with all types of patients because it provides an opportunity to learn and develop new skills to help patients on a daily basis.
In his spare time, Dr. Weingard enjoys time with his family, friends and his two dogs Rhett and Toad. He loves movies and is a bit of a nerd when it comes to quoting them. He also enjoys most outdoor activities and sports during the summer and winter.