June 2005

Washington state association names new president

Francis Corbin, DC, a Renton doctor of chiropractic, was selected as president for the Washington State Chiropractic Association (WSCA) Board of Directors.

Dr. Corbin was elected at the WSCA Annual Conference, during which he was also honored with the WSCA's "Volunteer of the Year" award. The award recognized him as one of seven members of the WSCA's Professional Development Committee for their extraordinary commitment and dedication to the chiropractic community.

A graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, Corbin has been in practice for 27 years. He owns and operates The Corbin Chiropractic Clinic in Renton. His daughter, Kimberly, also is in practice with him and his son Chad will soon graduate as a chiropractor.

Corbin, a founding member of the WSCA, was the recipient of the group's "Pioneer Award" in 2004. and has served on its Board of Directors and several committees, including the Medicare, Guidelines and Ethics Committees.

He is a past vice‑president of the International Chiropractors Association and was voted 1999 Chiropractor of the Year by the ICA membership. Corbin was also on the Chiropractic Disciplinary Board for eleven years, a position appointed by the Governor.