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Pain Management Commission Members

General information

The Pain Management Commission consists of not more than 19 members. Two members are members of a legislative committee with jurisdiction over human services issues, one Senator appointed by the President of the Senate and one representative appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Seventeen members are appointed by the Director of the Oregon health Authority, having considered recommendations from individuals and public and private agencies and organizations with experience or a demonstrated interest in pain management issues.

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Members

Zachary Corbett, LAc, Chair
Zachary has been in practice as a licensed acupuncturist since 2001.  He originally practiced in California as an acupuncturist, herbalist and massage therapist.  His previous career was in molecular biology at a drug research facility at the Veteran’s Administration / UCLA.  He was a lecturer and faculty member at the Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine. He gave his first acupuncture treatments in 1999 and has practiced in Oregon since 2005.

Cody Traweek, PharmD, MHA, BCACP

​Dr. Traweek is a Senior Clinical Pharmacist at Providence Health Plan, serving multiple states including Oregon, Washington, and California. Her primary role at the Health Plan includes being a subject matter expert on substance abuse and chronic pain treatment, including managing related education, policies and STAR measures. She has previously worked in a variety of clinical settings including ambulatory care services and student health, including running a Chronic Pain support group for students on campus. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Pacific University, as well as a Master's in Healthcare Administration. She is board certified in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy and has also completed the OHSU Addiction Medicine certification. She also has personal experience of living with chronic pain.

Michelle Marikos, Public Member

Michelle serves as a public member of the commission and has experience working as a Peer Support Specialist living with chronic pain. She also works as a consultant for OHSU Project ECHO, Center for Disease Control Steering Committee, and Oregon Pain Guidance Group Trainings. ​

Andrew Suchocki MD, MPH

​Dr. Suchocki is a Family Physician with a focus on preventative medicine and currently serves as the Medical Director for Clackamas Community Health Centers, Oregon.  He specializes and consults on system change in primary care around opiate prescribing, MAT system design and capacity growth in primary care.  Dr. Suchocki received his Doctorate degree in Medicine from Ohio State University and a Masters in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University.​

Lina Dorfmeister, CRNA NSPM-c

Lina is an Oregon Association of Nurse Anesthetist board member practicing in North Bend, Oregon.  She provides pain management services for Coquille Valley Hospital and is the Chief Lead Nurse Anesthetist at North Bend Medical Center.  Lina completed an advanced fellowship training in acute and chronic pain management at the University of South Florida and received a Masters degree in Nursing from the University of Buffalo, New York.  She is committed to providing specialized healthcare services to rural communities facing a shortage of healthcare providers.  

Stuart Rosenblum, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Rosenblum has worked as an interventional pain specialist for over 30 years and brings a diverse clinical background in the management of pain to the work of the commissiion.  He earned his M.S. in Neurophysiology, Ph.D. in Medical Psychology and MD through OHSU.  Stuart has experience in teaching, research and direct clinical care in pediatrics, adults, & geriatrics.  Dr. Rosenblum believes in a multidisciplinary and team based approach to care. His philosophy is to partner with the patient and is interested in advancing education in the field of pain management.

Scott Pengelly, Ph.D.

​Scott is a licensed Clinical Pychologist and received his doctoral degree from the University of Oregon.  He has advanced clinical training in biofeedback, behavioral medicine and EMDR.  Dr. Pengelly is dedicated to helping relieve suffering due to chronic pain and impliments strategies to help improve quality of life & mood, reduce pain frequency, and lower the intensity and duration of pain flares.  Dr. Pengelly wishes to continue working towards these efforts combined with educating patients and colleagues about behavioral pain care.  He is a veteran of the US Navy, having served two tours in the Middle East, and regularly volunteers his time to treat vets with chronic pain and PTSD.

Christine Martin, MD

​Dr. Martin serves as a physician faculty member at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).  She has been involved in providing clinical pain management care of patients throughout Oregon for many years and holds a leadership role as the director of Acute Pain Management at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.  Christine is part of a team that provides care for pediatric patients through OHSU's Comprehensive Pediatric Pain Clinic and strives to develop guidance for safe opioid prescribing for younger patients.  As part of OPMC, she is interested in working to expand clinical knowledge and advocacy to improve pain management for children throughout Oregon.​

Terrance Manning II, ND, RMSK, MA

​Dr. Manning is a naturopathic physician who received multi-year post residency training with an interventional radiologist. He currently practices in an integrative setting (i.e. Interventional radiology, primary care sports medicine, and physiatry​) providing interventional pain management.  Terrance is familiar with naturopathic approaches, conventional and interventional approaches, as well as emerging treatments to address persistent pain.  He hopes to use his clinical experience, unconventional approach and empathy for those suffering with persistent pain syndromes to serve the state as a member of OPMC. ​

Eve Klein, MD

Dr. Klein is board-certified in Addiction Medicine and Adult Neurology. She is an Assistant Professor of Addiction Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University and Associate Medical Director at the Oregon Medical Board and a senior medical director at CODA, Inc.  ​

Chavala Bates, Public Member

​Chavala Bates is a Community Health Worker and public member who is also a pain patient. She works at Providence Medical Group. In the past she has worked in primary care and behavioral health coaching as well as social services. She lives in Medford, Oregon.

Brittany Gurgel, PT, DPT, PCS

Brittany is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Institute on Development and Disability at Oregon Health And Science University. She is a Board-Certi​fied Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy and Certified Clinical Instructor for Physical Therapy. 

Lisa Kouzes, DC

​Dr. Kouzes is a chiropractic physician with 17 years of experience treating a variety of neuromusculoskeletal and chronic pain conditions in private practice, 17 years of consulting experience, and 6 years of regulatory experience on the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Dr. Kouzes is passionate about access to quality health care and is honored to serve on the Health Evidence Review Commission for the OHA. She works as a Regional Medical Director at the CHP Group, a provider network and third-party payer and remains active with the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards as their Treasurer for the 2023-2025 term. She earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree as valedictorian from the University of Western States College of Chiropractic in 2007 and is currently enrolled in a Master of Public Health program at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health.​

Laurel Ramsey, MSW, Public Member

Laurel received her undergraduate degree from OSU in 1989 and later received a graduate certificate from USD, which allowed her to work as a paralegal. She received an MSW degree from Portland State University later in life and worked most recently as a bereavement coordinator for a small hospice until the death of her stepfather in 2016, when she retired to care for her mother, who had dementia.  She is caregiver for her daughter, who became disabled with chronic pain in 2013.

Seth Alley, DC

​Dr. Alley attended Davidson College for his undergraduate education and the University of Western States for chiropractic training, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and Valedictorian. Prior to becoming a chiropractic physician, he was an EMT in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for many years. He established the Sylvan Chiropractic Clinic and Wellness Center in 2007 where he offers treatment in chiropractic care, sports medicine, and nutrition. He is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP®) and has specialized training in dance medicine from the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries at the NYU Langone Medical School. He has served as the lead physician for the 2008 and 2016 US Masters Swimming Championship events, has been a treating physician for Oregon Ballet Theater since 2008, and has been featured for numerous years among Portland Monthly's Top Doctors. He has been involved with the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners since 2013, initially as a member of the Peer Review Committee and then later as a member of the Board beginning with his gubernatorial appointment in 2019. He served the Board as Secretary and Vice President until completing his second term in 2025. He currently serves as a subcommittee board liaison for special assignments.​

Carolyn Concia, NP

​Carolyn brings 32 years of nursing practice to the work of the commission.  Her background includes providing in-home medical care to seniors and disabled individuals who are homebound.  She has served as a U.S.A.F. Reserve Flight Nurse in the 446th Aero-medical Evacuation Squadron at Joint Base Lewis McChord in Tacaoma, WA.  Ms. Concia received her MS in Nursing from St. Louis University and is board certified as an ANCC Gerontological Nurse Practitioner.