Introduction to NAALT

President: Steve Liu

Steve Liu, L.Ac., BSEE, has a BS in Electrical Engineering, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA. He specializes in Laser Acupuncture in Tucson, Arizona and has written articles on Laser Acupuncture, published in the California Journal of Oriental Medicine (CJOM), by the California State Oriental Medical Association (CSOMA), and presented similar topics in the American Association of Oriental Medicine (AAOM) 2006 annual conference. Mr. Liu is also a member of the International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE). He is President Emeritus of the Arizona Society of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture (AzSOMA) and the founding member and President of American Society for Laser Acupuncture Therapy (ASLAT).

Vice President: Dr. Brian R. Bennett

M.B., D.C.H., Lic. Ac. (Eng.) Cert. Ac. (Canada)
Certified IMS Therapy (Canada)

Doctor Brian Bennett has been in Family Practice for 40 years. He has had a long term interest in chronic pain. Since 1977 he has used acupuncture in his practice and over the years added trigger point therapy and IMS technique as other methods for treating musculoskeletal disorders. He purchased his first low level laser equipment in 1992 and as this modality continued to evolve used this therapy more and more in his practice. Since 2004 his practice is devoted to the use of phototherapy in the treatment of chronic pain.

Secretary: David Rindge

David Rindge, DOM, LAc, RN has more than 30 years experience in healthcare as a doctor of oriental medicine, registered nurse, respiratory therapist and perfusionist. He lectures nationally to certify licensed, healthcare professionals in energy based therapies. He is President Emeritus of the Florida State Oriental Medical Association, co-author of Laser Therapy: A Clinical Manual and a regular columnist for Acupuncture Today.

Treasurer: Elaine Walsh, M.Ac., Lic.Ac.,

Elaine Walsh, M.Ac. Lic.Ac. has over 25 years experience in healthcare. She worked as chief medical technologist in the coagulation lab at Children’s Hospital, Boston where she participated in published clinical research and taught at national conferences. Elaine currently practices acupuncture in an integrative medical setting at the Pain and Wellness Center of Peabody, MA and at Salem Hospital. She uses laser therapy in her clinical practice and is an instructor of laser acupuncture at the New England School of Acupuncture. Elaine has recently conducted clinical trials using laser therapy for treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and light therapy for treatment of alopecia areata.

Director: Dr. Juanita J. Anders, Ph.D.

Dr. Juanita J. Anders is a Professor of Anatomy, Physiology and Genetics at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. She also has a secondary appointment as Professor of Neuroscience at USUHS. She received her Ph.D. in Anatomy from the University of Maryland Medical School and specializes in peripheral and central nervous system injury and repair mechanisms. While at the National Institutes of Health in the Laboratory of Neuropathology and Neuroanatomical Sciences, NINDS, she specialized in glial/ neuronal interaction in normal and injured nervous tissue. Since joining USUHS, her research interests have expanded to the use of light as a non-invasive therapy for deep tissue injuries and the interaction of light with pluripotent cells. Her research on the use of light applied non-invasively for repair of spinal cord injury has received international attention. She is recognized as an expert in light therapy and has been invited to speak and chair sessions at numerous international laser conferences. Dr. Anders serves on the Executive Councils and Scientific Advisory Boards of several laser societies. She is also the Basic Sciences Representative on the Board of ASLMS. She is the past president of the North American Association of Laser Therapy and a founding member of the International Academy of Laser Medicine and Surgery. She serves on the Editorial Boards of Photomedicine and Laser Surgery and Lasers in Surgery and Medicine and as a reviewer for several other journals. She has published over 50 peer reviewed articles.

Director: Dr. Gerry Ross, DDS

Dr. Gerry Ross has been practicing dentistry for over 30 years in Tottenham, Ontario as a general dentist who specializes in TMJ Treatment. He has been using lasers, both low level and surgical, since 1990 and has lectured extensively in Canada, the United States and Internationally. He holds advanced proficiency status from the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) and a fellowship from the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS).

In October 2008, Dr. Ross presented a paper and chaired a dental session at the World Association of Laser Therapy (WALT) Meeting held in South Africa. Dr. Ross has written many articles on the use of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in Dentistry, which have been published in such journals as Ontario Dentist, Oral Health, the Journal of the ALD and, most recently, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). Dr. Ross holds memberships in the ALD, ASLMS, Ontario and Canadian Dental Associations, WALT, and has recently become a board member of the North American Association of Laser Therapy (NAALT).

Director: Dr. Jerry True, D.C., FIACN

Chiropractic Neurologist

Dr. Jerry True graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City, MO with honors. He completed his post-doctorate training in Neurology through New York Chiropractic College and maintained active diplomate status with the American Chiropractic Neurology Board from 1990 to 2006. He has been accepted as a Fellow of the International Academy of Chiropractic Neurology (FIACN), as of 2007. He has written and published on many topics in neurology and musculoskeletal medicine. Dr. True is the co-author of the textbook on neurology titled: Myelopathy, Radiculopathy and Peripheral Entrapment Syndromes published by CRC Press in 2002. He maintains a consulting practice for second opinions and challenging cases. Dr. True's primary practice is located in Stuart, FL.

Alternate: Terrance L. Baker

Terrance L. Baker, MD, MS is the Founder, President, and CEO of Sollay, Inc., New Relief for Pain, a Photo Medicine practice. Sollay specializes in the use of phototherapy including Low Intensity Laser Therapy, Class IV laser therapy and laser acupuncture in the treatment of medical conditions. Dr. Baker opened the first Sollay center at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, a Johns Hopkins affiliate and a MedStar Health affiliate, and has been treating patients for over five (5) years with a cure rate of over ninety percent (90%). With the tremendous success rate of this technology, Dr. Baker formed the Sollay Foundation, a non-profit organization, with the goal of making this curative, healing technology available to anyone in the world regardless of geographic, economic and social restraints.

Dr. Baker received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. He completed his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree at the George Washington University School of Medicine and has been in practice for 26 years.

Dr. Baker is Board Certified in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Geriatric Medicine and Forensic Medicine. He is a Certified Medical Director by the American Medical Director's Association (AMDA). He currently serves on the Board of Director's for national organizations including American Association of Physician Specialist (AAPS), North America Association for Laser Therapy (NAAT) and the American Board of Forensic Medicine (ABFM).

Dr. Baker has served as peer reviewer and forensic medical expert throughout the United States. He is a clinical instructor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing. He has written and lectured extensively on medical practice issues including the use of phototherapy as a curative treatment of medical conditions.

Dr. Baker currently is the Associate Medical Director of Emergency Services at the Good Samaritan Hospital; Medical Director of Transitional Care and Medical Director of the Good Samaritan Hospital Nursing Center. Additionally, Dr. Baker serves as Chairman of the Good Samaritan Hospital Credentials Committee. Good Samaritan Hospital is a Medstar Health Facility and Johns Hopkins Hospital affiliate.

Alternate: Alana Ross, BScH

Alana Ross, BScH, graduated with an honours degree in Biomedical Science from the University of Guelph. In 2004, Alana cofound, and is currently the Executive Director of, Laser Light Canada, a company involved in the distribution of and education relating to low level lasers and phototherapy equipment in North America. Alana has published numerous articles on low level laser therapy and is currently overseeing several clinical studies. Currently, Alana is the chair of the NAALT 2010 Annual Conference committee, serves on the NAALT Board of Directors and is on the NAALT membership committee.

President Emeritus: Raymond J. Lanzafame, MD MBA FACS

Raymond J. Lanzafame is an active general surgeon certified by the American Board of Surgery, and the American Board of Laser Surgery. His clinical expertise includes treatment of diseases of the breast, gallbladder, hernia disease, among other conditions; with particular interest in minimally invasive surgery and the use of lasers and other innovative technologies. He holds 27 organizational memberships including: Society of University Surgeons, SAGES, Central Surgical Association, and SSAT. He is Editor-in-Chief of Photomedicine and Laser Surgery, on Editorial Boards for General Surgery News, Journal of Laparoendoscopic Surgery, Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (JSLS), Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, Lasers in Medical Science, and is on the Editorial Boards of numerous scientific and surgical journals. He is past president of the Upstate Chapter American College of Surgeons and American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) is Director of CME for ASLMS, and President of NAALT, and is Board member and Past-President of SLS. He testified before FDA on device regulation, participates national panels on lasers, credentialing, laparoscopy, managed care, performs medicolegal and biotech consulting, and is consultant to the General and Plastic Surgery Devices and Medical Devices Advisory Committee panels of FDA-CDRH. His publications include over 200 papers and 3 textbooks. He received numerous awards and has 7 Who's Who listings. He participates national panels on lasers, credentialing, laparoscopy, managed care, performs medicolegal and biotech consulting, is consultant to the General and Plastic Surgery Devices and Medical Devices Advisory Committee panels of the FDA-CDRH. He was Vice President for Medical Affairs at Lakeside Memorial Hospital (2004-2006). He is active on numerous RGH committees and the RGH Foundation Board of Directors, and the Monroe County Medical Society's Board of Directors.

Conference Coordinator: Jennifer Anderson

Jennifer Anderson is our friendly NAALT representative and normally the first contact you have will be from her. If you have any concerns about your conference registration, accommodation or general enquires, please contact Jennifer Anderson

Membership Relations Coordinator: Tami Carter

Tami Carter is the contact person for anything pertaining to membership with the NAALT organization. This includes recruiting new members, helping established members renew their memberships, maintaining an up-to-date membership data base, and helping with the distribution of the NAALT newsletter. Tami joined NAALT part-time in September. She works full-time as an administrator within a large multi-specialty medical group in Brevard County, Florida where she has worked for over 23 years. Tami’s goal is to increase NAALT's membership by getting information about the group out to people in the laser community. She has been married to her husband Bob for 21 years.