Meet The Illinois Chiropractic Society Leadership Team
The Illinois Chiropractic Society is a member-driven organization that is led by a strong, volunteer Board of Directors elected by the ICS membership. Using their wealth of real-world experience in treating chiropractic patients, board members play an integral role in guiding the ICS staff through their governance policies.
The Board consists of four elective officers, the Immediate Past-President, and five directors-at-large. The elected officers are the President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President, and Secretary. The nominating committee makes every effort to ensure that at least one member of the Board of Directors practices in each region which are divided as follows: Chicago Region, Northern Illinois Region, Central Illinois Region, and the Southern Illinois Region. One member of the Board is selected by the President and approved by the board to serve as Treasurer.
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The officers serve one-year terms. Directors-at-large serve two-year terms. No officers or board members receive any compensation for serving, though reasonable travel expenses for attending meetings are reimbursed. To be eligible, board members must have been an ICS member for the two years preceding their election; officers must have served on the board for at least two years prior to their election. All details of the board election process can be found in the ICS Constitution.
Who is Currently Serving on the ICS Board of Directors?
Dr. Erin Strauch-Ducat serves as ICS President. A graduate of National University of Health Sciences, she is the owner of Ducat Chiropractic and Sports Medicine in Bloomingdale. Dr. Strauch-Ducat is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP), Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board (DACRB) and Fellow of the American Chiropractic Orthopedists (FACO). She was first elected to the Board in 2014.
Dr. Craig Revermann serves as ICS First Vice-President. A graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic, he is the owner of Revermann Chiropractic and Spinal Rehabilitation in Breese. Initially, Dr. Revermann worked for Associated Physicians Group, a multi-disciplinary practice working with medical doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, chiropractic physicians, and physical therapists as a team providing physical medicine and rehabilitation. With this experience, Dr. Revermann uses this same approach in his own chiropractic office. The relationships he has established with neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, primary care physicians, pain management physicians, physical therapists, and other chiropractic physicians over the last 11 years has allowed him the opportunity to collaborate effectively with multiple disciplines for complete and high-quality patient care. Dr. Revermann was first elected to the Board in 2019.
Dr. Vijay Patel serves as ICS Immediate Past-President. A graduate of National University of Health Sciences, he is owner of Advanced Physical Medicine and Therapy in Mt. Prospect. Dr. Patel is board certified in electro-diagnostics by the American Chiropractic Neurology Board, has completed his certifications in acupuncture, First Line Therapy, and is a Certified Postural Exercise Professional and Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician. Besides his involvement in ICS, Dr. Patel also has a key leadership position for the Chiropractic Future Strategic Plan, serving as Chair for the Fundraising Work Group. He travels to Washington, D.C. and Springfield, IL to lobby for laws protecting patients’ right to access high-quality health care. Dr. Patel was first elected to the Board in 2011.
Dr. Erika Mennerick serves as the ICS Second Vice-President and Treasurer. A graduate of National University of Health Sciences, she is President of Trillium Health and Wellness in Elburn. Dr. Mennerick holds certifications in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, Motion Palpation Technique, and Advanced Well Guard Provider, among others. She is a member of the Illinois Chiropractic Society, the American Chiropractic Association, and the McKenzie Institute International. Dr. Mennerick was first elected to the Board in 2021.
Dr. Elizabeth Paunicka serves as ICS Board Secretary. A graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic, she has joined her father in practice at the Paunicka Chiropractic Clinic in Champaign-Urbana. Dr. Paunicka has extensive experience in Sports Medicine and certified athletic training, as well as a certification in Active Release Technique (ART). She is trained in Gonstead, Thompson, Diversified, Logan Basic and Activator techniques. Dr. Paunicka was first elected to the Board in 2022.
Dr. Rob Gregory serves as an ICS Director-at-Large. A graduate of National University of Health Sciences, he runs Longevity Health and Fitness in St. Charles. Dr. Gregory is a chiropractic physician, strength coach, and personal trainer serving patients with a fitness-first approach to health and wellness. He is certified in acupuncture and has a specialty certification through the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association as an Acudetox Specialist, and is a Certified Provider of Hospice and Palliative Care Acupuncture. Dr. Gregory was first elected to the Board in 2020.
Dr. Chang Han serves as an ICS Director-at-Large. A graduate of National University of Health Sciences, he owns Ideal Family Health Center in Arlington Heights where he practices chiropractic and acupuncture. Dr. Han is trained in the National Diversified Technique and Activator Instrument Method and offers a unique healing treatment plan for his patients. He is affiliated with the American Chiropractic Association, Illinois Chiropractic Society, and the Doctors Speaker’s Bureau. Dr. Han was first elected to the Board in 2023.
Dr. Amanda Jennings serves as an ICS Director-at-Large. A graduate of National University of Health Sciences, she is the owner and lead chiropractic physician of the Ogle County Chiropractic Center in Byron. Dr. Jennings is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician and is certified in acupuncture. Her dedication to community service is evident through her volunteer leadership roles in Rotary International and her work with the Medical Reserve Corps, where she has contributed to local public health efforts. Dr. Jennings was first elected to the Board in 2024.
Dr. Phoukhong Lamvichit serves as an ICS Director-at-Large. A graduate of National University of Health Sciences, he is a chiropractic physician at Midwest Sports and Spine in Chicago. Dr. Lamvichit performs diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound + functions as a physician for the many competitive cross-fit, kettlebell, and Mixed Martial Arts competitions in the Chicagoland area. Using a multi-directional approach, he uses Active Release Techniques, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Dry Needling, Fun Movement Rehab and Physical Therapy, along with his other chiropractic medicine treatments. Dr. Lamvichit is a competitive Mixed Martial Arts athlete, a stand-up paddleboard instructor, and cross-fitter.
