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Are you an AOR DC?

It’s 5:00 am and the alarm sounds. You roll over, groaning. With the kids being sick, lots of cancelled appointments and the now routine argument with your husband, your bed beckons even more strongly than usual. Right there, you’re faced with the instantaneous dreamlike decision; get out of bed and work out like you promised…

What’s your Chiropractic fish hook?

Did you ever go fishing with your Dad? Just the two of you with fishing poles, a Hershey chocolate bar (with almonds, of course!), your trusty lure box and a dozen night-crawlers…it doesn’t get any better. My dad and I were at the pond at Hale Reservation surrounded by the woods and beaches of Westwood,…

The Isolation Situation

Anonymous crowd of people walking street If you’re a DC, you’re awesome at helping people and you couldn’t love it more. It’s just the other stuff that frustrates you. When you committed to all the blood, sweat and tears that is Chiro school, you didn’t in your wildest dreams think you’d be stuck where you’re…

What do you do when a patient says "NO"?

You just got back from lunch and you’re waiting in quiet anticipation in your office for a new patient that’s entering the waiting room. You resist the urge to peek out and see what they look like. About the best you can do is subtly listen to the discussion between the new patient and your…

5 easy ways to better your practice

Let’s set the stage   A patient has just cancelled their new patient appointment. Ugh, that’s six so far this month. Another patient informs you that this will be their last adjustment. A family that has been with you for a while has come up with a lame excuse that they’re going to someone closer.…

The Debt Deception

Whether you’re a first year DC or a 21st year, there’s a secret enemy lurking in your office that is eating away at you, your practice, and your life: it’s called debt. If you’re an associate or a solo practitioner accepting meager income and you already realize your situation is toxic, this will speak to…