Exploring Chiropractic: Recent Episodes
Nathan Cashion
Exploring Chiropractic is a podcast for chiropractic & pre-chiropractic students interested in learning about the different chiropractic schools in North America and throughout the world. Current students share what makes their school unique. Download this audio-only version of the show to your mobile device, or watch recordings of the show on the website, www.exploringchiropractic.com.
In this episode, host Nathan Cashion reconnects with Dr. James Leonard to discuss the integration of health tech, direct primary care, telehealth, and artificial intelligence in chiropractic and healthcare.Dr. Leonard shares his journey from working at World Spine Care at the onset of the COVID pandemic, to his current role at the US Department of Veterans Affairs, highlighting his experiences with direct care models, value-based care, and innovative tech projects.The conversation touches on the challenges and promises of AI in healthcare, data literacy, and the evolution of modern health informatics.Recorded in December 2024.
About Brian Coleman, DC
Brian completed his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering at the University of Connecticut and later attended the University of Bridgeport to complete his Doctor of Chiropractic degree. While at the University of Bridgeport, he began diverging from the traditional path of a chiropractor of clinical practice towards academia and research.
To combine his interest in medical research and background as an engineer, Brian completed a postdoctoral fellowship studying medical informatics at VA Connecticut and its academic affiliate at the Yale School of Medicine.
Discussion Topics
Health Informatics
Big Data
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Neural Networks
Natural Language Processing
Brian’s Research and Post-Doc
Pursuing Health Informatics
Balancing Research and Clinical Care
AI Tools for Clinicians
Resources
Endnote
Scite.ai
Unpaywall
ResearchGate
Dr. Leonard John Faye graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1960. He has had an unusual professional career associating, practicing in three countries, a founder and teacher at the Anglo-European Chiropractic College, clinician at CMCC, and technique instructor at Cleveland Chiropractic College in Los Angeles.
He was the first chiropractor appointed by the Canadian Track and Field Olympic Committee in 1984, he was one of the first three honorary fellows of the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences, started and originated the five, MPI 12 hour seminars, conducted a full five-day spine and extremities symposium for the Swiss Chiropractic Association, wrote a textbook published in 1985 on manipulation and its clinical application, produced VHS, DVDs and now online distance learning of spinal and extremity palpation and manipulation.
He has spearheaded the paradigm shift from a static misalignment model to a functional model of chiropractic practice.
His recent autobiography, Chiropractic Odyssey, details his journey through chiropractic practice, teaching seminars, and reading the research and reconciling it with clinical experience.
TOPIC TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Welcome
00:01:58 Introduction to Chiropractic
00:06:18 The Value of Reading
00:11:37 England & Europe
00:23:06 Dealing with Criticism
00:26:41 Reconciling evidence with practice
00:33:36 Neuroplasticity & Sympathetic Facilitation
00:43:39 Communicating with Patients
00:53:00 Motor Skill Learning
01:07:36 “My Truths”
01:16:12 Chiropractic Odyssey on Amazon Kindle
RESOURCES
ChiropracticMentor.com
Chiropractic Odyssey (print book)
Chiropractic Odyssey on Amazon Kindle
Geronimo Bejarano is a former chiropractic student at Palmer College of Chiropractic - Florida, whose recent Twitter thread announcing his withdrawal from chiropractic school went viral.
Geronimo is now a hopeful 2022 PhD applicant. He is a self-described research nerd, with interests in social determinants of health (SDoH), community based interventions, physical activity promotion and non-communicable diseases.
Twitter: @gero5
Instagram: @geronimo10
LinkedIn: Geronimo Bejarano
ResearchGate: Geronimo Bejarano
Discussion Topics
00:00:01 Teaser Intro
00:02:24 When I grow up
00:03:41 Introduction to chiropractic
00:09:12 Early reading & influences
00:13:31 Choosing chiropractic vs. PT
00:16:33 Choosing a chiropractic school
00:19:15 Early experience in school
00:25:02 Philosophy in the curriculum
00:27:48 Learning about research
00:33:21 Disillusionment - Is “American Chiro doomed?”
00:36:56 Comparing students’ experiences
00:39:51 X-ray requirements
00:43:51 Response to Twitter thread
00:46:49 Fixing the problem from within
00:49:08 Intention and misinterpretation
00:59:45 Systemic issues vs. Personal fit
01:02:02 How to read a paper
01:05:20 Top 3 recommended MSK research papers
01:05:33 Making time to read
01:09:24 Not taking and synthesizing
01:11:10 On writing
01:13:25 Recommendations for students
01:16:38 Outro
RESOURCES
Top 3 MSK Research Papers
Hartvigsen, J., Hancock, M. J., Kongsted, A., Louw, Q. A., Ferreira, M. L., Genevay, S., et al. (2018). What low back pain is and why we need to pay attention. The Lancet, 391(10137), 1–12.
Rethorn, Z. D., Cook, C., & Reneker, J. C. (2019). Social Determinants of Health: If You Aren“t Measuring Them, You Aren”t Seeing the Big Picture.The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 49(12), 872–874.
Karran, E. L., Grant, A. R., & Moseley, G. L. (2020). Low back pain and the social determinants of health: a systematic review and narrative synthesis.Pain, 161(11), 2476.
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There's no reason to assume that getting adjusted by your chiropractor will help you prevent the disease or decrease your symptoms. Here’s the state of the research and what we know about chiropractic and the immune system.
Dr. Noah Volz is the creator and host of DC2BeRevolution, a podcast and YouTube channel with over 100 interviews with the most influential people in chiropractic. He started the channel as a student and is distilling the lessons learned in a 3 part book series called The Master Student. Book 1, focusing on Mindset, is available now on Amazon.
Dr Anthony Nicholson is the CEO of Chiropractic Development International (CDI), a global continuing education organisation for chiropractors that he co-founded in 2002. CDI’s innovative online learning technology has led to formal accreditation in over 35 states in North America, along with a growing learner base in the UK, Europe and South East Asia. CDI provides 250 hours of advanced online clinical training for the Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Program offered by the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut and has developed an online board examination for the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedics.
As a partner of Spine Partners Wahroonga in Sydney, Australia, Dr Nicholson is also a full-time chiropractic physician in private practice, is a board certified chiropractic neurologist (DACNB) and is board certified in Chiropractic Orthopedics (FACO). In addition, he is an adjunct senior lecturer in Neuromusculoskeletal Diagnosis and Evidence-based Practice at Macquarie University in Sydney.
Discussion Topics
As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Orthopedic "gap year" before chiropractic school at Macquarie University
Early realization of the "Grand Canyon" in clinical practice, between "pain in the frame" approach and pathology
Working and studying in the clinic at 4 a.m. Sunday mornings to improve clinical understanding
The need to improve chiropractic education and the state of online CE
How communication is the best marketing
CDI’s high level of production quality and value
Why we don't need to explain how the adjustment works to medical professionals.
Orthopedic diplomate and partnership with University of Bridgeport
Resources
Chiropractic Development International: CDI.edu.au
Orthopedics & Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine - Postgrad Program (Sign-up for free membership here)
Principles of Neural Science, Kandel & Schwartz
About Brooks Cadenhead (@Destination.DC on Instagram)
Hometown: Brazoria, TX
Term: Junior (Undergraduate) at Texas A&M University
I chose TAMU because of the traditions and quality education. Once you're an Aggie, you're always an Aggie, and that's what makes up the famous Aggie Network. I am confident that my degree from Texas A&M will prepare me well for my future endeavors and am thankful for the rigorous coursework, wonderful memories, and future opportunities it will bring.
Discussion Topics
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Why chiropractic?
Who/what have been your mentors/inspirations?
What question(s) do you wish you would have known to ask admission advisors? What have you come across that have been challenges preparing for chiropractic school (pre-reqs, choosing a school, etc.)?
Favorite tools and tips for those less familiar with social media or shy and unsure of putting themselves out there?
’Tic Picks
Brooks
Shadowing
Social Media accounts to follow:@futuredoctorcroft@southern_chiro@thechiropracticguru@drlumberjack & @drmackenziegoss@stevenggage@drjason
Nathan
Sparketype Assessment
Resources/Other Mentions
The Source Chiropractic YouTube Channel
Your Houston Chiropractor YouTube Channel
QueroQuiro YouTube Channel (Brazilian Portuguese)
Dr. Rahim Gonstead Chiropractor YouTube Channel
UCC was the first non-profit private medical school incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. During its history, UCC has evolved into a health-sciences university with fully accredited academic programs in Medicine, Medical Images Technology, Biomedical Sciences, and now, Chiropractic.
Francisco and Laura are students in the first cohort of chiropractic students, which began in August of 2018.
Guests: Francisco Green & Laura O'Farrill
Discussion Topics:
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Why chiropractic?
What is chiropractic to you?
Prior to starting what did you feel the pros and cons of your future school were?
Why did you choose the school you chose?
What’s the best experience you’ve had so far?
How is the pace of the curriculum in your program?
What’s the daily schedule like?
What extra-curricular opportunities are available to you through your school?
If you could change one thing about your school what would it be and why?
What is the best part about being a student at your school?
Can US students attend UCC and then practice in the states?
Resources
Universidad Central del Caribe
UCC on Facebook
UCC on Instagram
Force-sensing Table Technology
Brian Fulton is a massage therapist in Ontario, Canada. He is passionately interested in manual therapy and continuing education, with twenty years of experience in massage therapy. In addition to hands-on experience, he has written hundreds of health articles and has led seminars on health, wellness, ergonomics, and the role of psychosocial factors in manual therapy. He has served on the board of directors of my professional association, both at the provincial and regional levels.
Brian is the author of The Placebo Effect in Manual Therapy – Improving Clinical Outcomes in Your Practice, published by Handspring Publishing 2015. This is an in-depth, 290-page book for manual therapists, containing over 300 citations, detailing evidence-based methods therapists can employ to augment their patients’ healing, thereby improving patient outcomes.
Learn more about Brian Fulton at his website and on Facebook.
Discussion Topics
Placebo - terms and definitions
Factors effecting placebo effect
Examples of implementing placebo effect(s) during patient encounter in manual therapy
How can a practitioner begin to develop and practice these skills?
Resources
Facebook Group: Understanding Placebo Effects in Manual Therapy
Diamond Dallas Yoga Video: Never, Ever Give Up. Arthur's Inspirational Transformation!
Video: What Is a Placebo? Q and A with Ted Kaptchuk
Recent Article: Placebo Effect Meets the Biopsychosocial Approach
Dr. William Foshee currently serves as the American Chiropractic Association Commission on Diversity Chair and on the Next Gen ACA committee. He is a 2017 graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University where he was recognized as a Diversity Leadership Scholar and was named a PFund Foundation Scholar for his contributions to the LGBTQ community. Dr. Foshee practices in Dallas, Texas and endeavors to positively impact culturally competent delivery of chiropractic care both locally and nationally.
Dr. Rebecca Warnecke is currently in her second year of practice as an associate doctor of chiropractic at Hartman Family Chiropractic in Jenison, MI (Grand Rapids). Although originally from Lake Geneva, WI, she went on to study Pre-Med at Iowa State University on a 4-year, full-tuition academic scholarship and graduated with a degree in Psychology and Biology. She then graduated as the salutatorian of her class from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa.
Prior to graduating from Palmer College, Dr. Warnecke completed an eight month clerkship at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center in West Virginia where she provided chiropractic care to Veterans working in an interdisciplinary environment alongside primary care physicians, interventional anesthesiologists, interventional radiologists, physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons, and rheumatologists.
She is an active member of both the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and Michigan Association of Chiropractors (MAC). For ACA, she currently serves as a committee member on both the Commission on Diversity and Quality Assurance and Accountability. Through the MAC, she serves as a member of the Government Relations Committee. Her passions include serving Veterans and the underserved Hispanic/Latino population, research, and academia.
Discussion Topics
What is diversity?
What are some specific examples of diversity (race, gender, culture, etc.)?
Why is it important in the chiropractic profession?
What are the examples of diversity helping/hindering chiropractic (as a profession and/or on the individual patient level)?
Why has the ACA convened the diversity commission?
What are common misconceptions about diversity?
Resources
ACA Statement on Diversity
ACA and Diversity: Inclusion Through Action
National LGBT Health Education Center
Diversity in the chiropractic profession: preparing for 2050. Johnson, C. D., & Green, B. N. (2012). The Journal of Chiropractic Education, 26(1), 1–13.
Multiple views to address diversity issues: an initial dialog to advance the chiropractic profession. Johnson, C., Killinger, L. Z., Christensen, M. G., Hyland, J. K., Mrozek, J. P., Zuker, R. F., et al. (2012). Journal of Chiropractic Humanities, 19(1), 1–11.
American Black Chiropractic Association
Women Chiropractors
ACA Facebook Live: Diversity Matters
The WAVE Diversity Panel (YouTube)
To be contributors to society, it is not necessarily enough to acknowledge that we each have a different way of interacting in the world. To be truly effective, we must understand and grow from the richness that others offer to the social fabric. – Claire Johnson, et al. Multiple views to address diversity issues: an initial dialog to advance the chiropractic profession.
The most successful people in the world have one thing in common: they read. And they read a lot.
Warren Buffett, the richest man in the world, continues to read up to 500 pages per day.
Bill Gates has reportedly read a book a week since high school.
Elon Musk devoured books of all genres when he was a kid, and has credited physics and engineering textbooks with getting him up to speed on rocket science - literally.
Dr. Scott Haldeman, DC, PhD, MD, a reknowned spine specialist, thinks you should be reading at least 5 hours per week to keep up with the latest spine research.
"I don't think you're capable of offering care to patients if you're not reading 2-5 hours per week. If you're not reading the research 2-5 hours each week, you're going to very rapidly become outdated.” – Scott Haldeman, DC, PhD, MD
“Read 500 pages every day. That’s how knowledge works. It builds up, like compound interest. All of you can do it, but I guarantee not many of you will do it.” – Warren Buffett
It’s no question that reading is a skill and a habit that must be developed and honed. And there’s no better time to start than before you go to chiropractic school.
Here is my list of must-read books for pre-chiropractic students. I’ve either read the book, or had it recommended by guests on my podcast.
Of course, if you’re already in school, it’s not too late to start. Each recommendation includes links to the book on Amazon, Kindle, and where available, the audiobook on Audible or the summary on Blinkist.
1. 80,000 Hours: Find a fulfilling career that does good. -Benjamin Todd
2. Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action -Simon Sinek
3. Careers in Chiropractic: Exploring a Growing Field -Cheryl Hawk, DC, PhD
4. Learning Medicine: An Evidence-Based Guide -Peter Wei & Alexander Chamessian
5. The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance -Joshua Waitzkin
Bonus List
The Story of the Human Body: Evolution, Health, and Disease by Daniel Lieberman. Amazon • Kindle • Audible
The Religion of Chiropractic: Populist Healing from the American Heartland by Holly Folk. Amazon • Kindle
Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School by John Medina. Amazon • Kindle • Audible
SEAL Team Six: Memoirs of an Elite Navy SEAL Sniper by Howard E. Wasdin. (Trust me, the author became a chiropractor after leaving the SEALs!) Amazon• Kindle • Audible
Medical Terminology: Exercises in Etymology by Dunmore and Fleischer. Amazon • Kindle
Dr. Jerome Fryer is a chiropractor in Nanaimo, British Columbia and the creator of Dynamic Disc Designs. He obtained his bachelor of science degree in biopsychology from the University of British Columbia in 1995. He then obtained his doctorate degree in chiropractic, graduating with honors, from the University of Western States in 1999. He is currently in private practice while also making room for conducting spine research and crafting spine education models. He lectures on the topics of degenerative disc disease and related spinal hydraulics and nutrition.
Discussion Topics
Early schooling and chiropractic school
Research Projects
Dynamic Disc Desgins
Resources
Dr. Fryer's ResearchGate Profile
Preliminary investigation into a seated unloading movement strategy for the lumbar spine: a pilot study. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 14(2), 119–126.
Magnetic resonance imaging and stadiometric assessment of the lumbar discs after sitting and chair-care decompression exercise: a pilot study. The Spine Journal, 10(4), 297–305.
A proposed in vitro model for investigating the mechanisms of “joint cracking”: a short report of preliminary techniques and observations. The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, 61(1), 32–39.
Real-time visualization of joint cavitation. PloS One, 10(4), e0119470.
YouTube: MRI movie peers inside cracking knuckles
YouTube: Academic LxH anatomical spine model
About Dr. Brandie Nemchenko
Dr. Brandie Nemchenko is the owner of a large multi-doctor practice in southeastern Pennsylvania and is the Clinical Director of Bloom Holistic Care for Pregnancy. She has been certified by the ICPA in Webster Technique and with their Pregnancy and Pediatrics program since 2002. A former college athlete herself, Dr. Brandie is trained as a sports chiropractor. After almost losing her daughter in 2007 and not being able to practice, she extrapolated the procedures and research to pregnancy in a safe way. She is also a paramedic and worked in emergency rooms for many years. The mother of two gorgeous girls, and married to chiropractor, Dr. Arthur Nemchenko, Dr. Brandie released her first book, *What You Don't Expect When You're Expecting in September 2018.
Discussion Topics
Dr. Brandie's journey from paramedic to chiropractor
How an ankle adjustment nearly lost her child
Why it takes grit to survive in chiropractic
How to apply sports chiropractic to pregnant patients
Preparing women for their biggest game
Resources
About the Webster Technique
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician®
Dr. Brandie's clinic: Experience Chiropractic Now
Bloom, Pregnancy Chiropractic Care
Exploring Chiropractic has been on hiatus as Dr. Cashion adjusts to life as a stay-at-home-dad, but new episodes have been recorded and will be in your feed soon!
Up next is an interview with Dr. Brandie Nemchenko, author of "What You Don't Expect When You're Expecting," her harrowing personal story of a close call with her second pregnancy that led her to specialize in pre-natal car.
Also, Dr. Jerome Fryer joins me for a fascinating look at how he founded Dynamic Disc Designs and creates amazing anatomical models of vertebral segments.
I won't make the empty promise of weekly episodes from here on out - the only consistent thing in my life is dirty diapers! But, I have lots more planned for the near future. Thanks for listening!
Dr. Maiers recently published an article titled "Our future in the hands of Millennials in the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association.
We discuss her journey through chiropractic, her research, and her vision of the future based on her experience with the upcoming generation of chiropractors.
Dr. Steven Huybrecht is a graduate of Northwestern University of Health Sciences. After 2 years in private practice, he earned a spot as the chiropractic resident at the VA St. Louis Healthcare System. Dr. Huybrecht’s professional interests include chronic pain management for veterans, organizational leadership, and state and national advocacy. His recent article, A Typical Week at the St. Louis VA Medical Center, is part of a new series of blogs from current VA Residents on the American Chiropractic Association website.
Coming from a science heavy undergraduate program and working in a neuroscience laboratory, with a masters degree in health education, he knew that an evidence-based program would be the best fit. He chose University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic after long deliberations. The school's relationship and clinical rotations within the Veteran's Administration really brought it home.
We discuss the UBCC and VA residency programs, life in Connecticut, and why he chose an evidence-based school.
Travis Hornsby founded Student Loan Planner after helping his physician fiancée navigate ridiculously complex student loan repayment decisions. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst and brings his background as a former bond trader trading billions of dollars. He brings that same intensity to analyzing the best repayment paths for graduate degree professionals with six figures of student debt. He's helped hundreds of clients save millions of dollars on their student loans, and he lives in St. Louis, MO.
Discussion Topics: Why student loan forgiveness is your best bet, unless you have a sugar-partner How chiropractic school is not financially favorable Deciding whether your passions outweigh the costs of a 4-year graduate education
Mentions: Travis' article on how Chiropractors Are Treated Horribly Under Student Loan Rules Student Loan Calculator for Every Repayment Program NYTimes article: Student Loan Forgiveness Program Approval Letters May Be Invalid, Education Dept. Says 80,000 Hours 23 Private College Presidents Made More Than $1 Million
Cheryl Hawk, DC, PhD, CHES, has published more than 100 publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals. She received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the National University of Health Sciences and practiced full time for 12 years. In 1991, she earned a doctorate in preventive medicine from the University of Iowa. She is the author of two new books: Careers in Chiropractic Health Care and The Praeger Handbook of Chiropractic Health Care.
Dr. Skalski completed his radiology residency at Southern California University of Health Sciences, and a research fellowship at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. Some think of him as the next Frank Netter - his medical illustrations have been featured in research articles and at Radiopaedia.org, including some hilarious April Fools jokes. We discuss his journey to chiropractic, digital illustration, and he give his tips for studying radiology.
About Ben Whelan Dr. Benedict Whelan is a graduate of the New Zealand College of Chiropractic and practices in Auckland, NZ. He is the host of The Chirosation Podcast, where Chiropractors share their stories and the lessons learnt in practice. The intention of The Chirosation is to provide resources and a community that will help Chiropractors realize their innate potential. Discussion Topics We have a casual conversation about choosing chiropractic before ever being adjusted, overcoming self-doubt, and carrying on the chiropractic conversation through his podcast. Resources FOLLOW THE CHIROSATION Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on iTunes
Dr. Dean Smith is the host of the Chiropractic Science podcast and clinical faculty member in the Department of Kinesiology and Health at Miami University and a practicing chiropractor in Eaton, Ohio at Essence of Wellness Chiropractic Center. Dr. Smith shares his journey through chiropractic, his post-graduate education, and how he is able to connect with the profession's most influential researchers.
Donald Murphy, DC, FRCC, DACAN, is Clinical Director of the Rhode Island Spine Center and the Director of Primary Spine Care Services for the Care New England Health System. He also serves as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Professor at Southern California University of Health Sciences, and Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Research at New York Chiropractic College. He shares his personal background, chiropractic education, post-graduate education, and explains what it means to be a Primary Spine Practitioner. We candidly discuss the current limitations of chiropractic education, and what needs to change. He also shares some personal insights into his mentors, what it takes to be successful in spine care, and answers your questions.
Guest: Stephen Laski NYCC December 2016 Graduate Hometown: Long Island, NY Dr. Stephen Laski graduated from New York Chiropractic College and finished his clinical rotation at the esteemed Rhode Island Spine Center with Dr. Don Murphy. He is preparing to head to the Dominican Republic to volunteer as the clinical supervisor for World Spine Care at their Moca Clinic. In this episode we discuss his time at NYCC, active participation in SACA and chiropractic politics, the concept of a Primary Spine Practitioner, and what he hopes to learn by working in a hospital setting in a foreign country. Tic Pick: Hands In Training Blog by previous guest, Dr. Brendan McCann.
Stephanie Halloran is a 3rd Year Chiropractic Intern from Aurora, Illinois. She is currently on preceptorship at the VA Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. We discuss her experiences at school in Portland, OR, how she learned to study like a diagnostician, her crazy travel schedule over the past year, and what it's like to work at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital.
Charlie Bertoia, a 2nd Year Chiropractic Intern from Toronto, Canada, joins me to discuss the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic in Bournemouth, England. We discuss the AECC statement on EU referendum, and how it affects immigration rules for EU students in the UK as well as: • Choosing AECC for international experiences • Old England architecture with modern facilities • The first patient adjustment in clinic • Why the pace of curriculum is manageable and could even be more strenuous • Multiple clubs, technique groups, Adjusting Ninjas, and team sports • The one thing he would change ‘Tic Picks Nathan: Osmosis iPhone study app and YouTube Channel Charlie: European Chiropractors’ Union Campus Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UvMTHX7L_w
Cleveland University student Leslie Reece joins us to discuss her experience at one of the oldest chiropractic colleges in the US. She is a 7th Trimester student from Manhattan, Kansas and actively involved in the Student American Chiropractic Association.
In this 3rd and final episode, we'll wrap up my epic interview with Gordy Ainsleigh. In true Gordy form, we'll hear some crazy stories about his time in school with professors who have only just retired from Western States. He tells the legendary tale of the chainsaw, why he started a Carnivore Club, and the Goat Doctor. He also gives a few pieces of advice for current and future chiropractic students, such as how to adjust a rib and why you shouldn't start a practice right out of school.
In this second installment of my interview with Gordy Ainsleigh, we learn a bit about the early influences in the life of the man who started the Western States 100 Endurance Race. You’ll hear his opinion on chiropractic philosophy & science, why he chose to attend Western States, and some interesting medical theories to say the least. Stay tuned for part 3 for more hilarious stories about his time in school.
The Western States ® 100-Mile Endurance Run is the world’s oldest 100-mile trail race. Starting in Squaw Valley, California and ending 100.2 miles later. Following the historic Western States Trail, runners climb more than 18,000 feet and descend nearly 23,000 feet before they reach the finish line at Placer High School in Gordy’s hometown of Auburn, California. It is held on the last weekend of June each year. I got to volunteer at the race and witness this spectacle of endurance last year, and was lucky enough to meet up with Gordy a couple of days later. In the next few episodes, you’ll hear my extended interview with Dr. Gordon Ainsleigh, which I recorded just after last year’s Western States 100. Part 1 In this portion of my interview, Gordy tells the story of how it all started, how the horses actually held him back, and why caffeine is a recipe for disaster in ultra runs.
Most students don’t attend NCLC until their 3rd year. To be honest, most people don’t know about NCLC until the end of their 2nd year, so to be at NCLC before taking your first finals in chiropractic school is rare! Urvi Khare shares her experience lobbying on Capitol Hill, attending the SACA Specialty Council Round Table, and shares why she’s so ahead of the game. Be sure to check out DC2017, a massive conference combining NCLC, The ACC, and the WFC Biennial Conference, to be held in Washington DC next March. http://dc2017.org
The Millennial Think Tank is a group of former SACA members anxious to continue their work as leaders in the chiropractic profession. It stems from design thinking and business principles, including brainstorming, with the goal to further the chiropractic profession. It is open to recent graduates who are ACA members.
Stephanie Halloran is a 9th Quarter student at University of Western States and chair of her chapter of SACA (Student American Chiropractic Association). She shares her experience preparing for #NCLC2016, explains legislation impacting the Veterans Affairs health system, and describes the joys of winning chapter of the year and participating in SACA's Got Talent!
Jonathan Parham Palmer West, 11th Quarter National Legislative Vice Chair, Student American Chiropractic Association Jonathan Parham recently returned from the headquarters of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners in Greeley, Colorado for the Annual Student Leadership Forum. The forum consisted of 10 hours of meetings in a single day covering topics such as: Why do we have the board exam? Urban Myths associated with board exams, including who writes this blasted questions and why do they cost so much?? Upcoming SACA events: NCLC. If you’re attending and would like to be on the podcast, sign up for an interview here: Exploring Chiropractic @ NCLC
Thoughts at Graduation Stay fit, make health a priority Be Bold - don’t feel like you must accept dogma, ask questions Don’t Make Enemies Take advantage of club meetings. Minimize your student loans. Don’t lock yourself out of opportunities - Get familiar with techniques, even if you don’t plan to use them Hold on to your passions From Brendan McCann “Remember why you came - write it down. Not something huge, something that truly personally brought you here. Maybe it’s what’s in your application essays. But remember it. Write it down once per year. Choose if you want to keep with that, or if it changed.” Check out more thoughts from Brendan McCann over at his Hands in Training blog: Making an Entrance: Answers for new student questions Advice to New Chiropractic Students
Apply Research is the result of 5 years of seeing patients, reading research, polishing writing skills, developing communication strategies, learning website building, decoding the secrets of social media and tapping into the psychology of successful branding and marketing. And then figuring out how to shape it all into a clinical swiss army knife for young musculoskeletal practitioners. Guests Martin Bonnevie-Svendsen is a chiropractor and a current medical student. He teaches musculoskeletal diagnostics at the Institute of Clinical Medicine at the University of Oslo while maintaining a growing clinical practice on the side. In this interview we discuss 6 significant steps to jump start your clinical career, the importance of research in clinical practice, and the differences between chiropractic and medical school. Be sure to check out ApplyResearch.com, Like them on Facebook, and follow them on Twitter.
World Spine Care is a global charity on a mission to improve lives in under-served communities through sustainable, integrated, evidence based, spine care. Their aim is to create a world in which everyone has access to the highest quality spine care possible. In this interview the Director of Clinics, Dr. Geoff Outerbridge, and I discuss: How is WSC different than a mission trip? What is the core mission of world spine care? How can chiropractic students get involved? What’s the connection with Elon Musk? Can you share an inspiring story of success? Be sure to check out World Spine Care and follow them on Twitter and Like them on Facebook.
The National Chiropractic Legislative Conference took place February of 2015 with Student ACA members attending from all over the country. NCLC is the premier national conference for doctors of chiropractic (DCs), chiropractic assistants (CAs) and chiropractic students that sets the direction for the future of chiropractic in America. It involves: * More than 20 hours of clinical professional development * Leadership coaching and business management seminars * World-class industry partner expo * Federal advocacy briefings and Capitol Hills visits
Jacqueline Falcomer is the author of Forget Me Not, which features locations in Mexico, the United States, Spain, the United Kingdom, Morocco and Italy. Alex, the storyteller, unfurls the multicolored banner that is his family history. In vivid and rich narration, from his grandfather’s bull fighting ranch in Mexico and his father’s chiropractic education in Iowa, to his own search for self and the women he cannot forget, Alejandro is both guide and lost soul.
Circle of Docs One Community For Everything Chiropractic Dr. Beau Pierce- Founder and CEO As a second generation DC, Dr. Pierce has been exposed to the idea of total wellness for over three decades. Dr. Pierce represents an emerging digital generation that has proved social networking and online connectivity translates into growth and strength. The idea to meld Chiropractic with a custom engineered social network was made possible by the unique circumstances of life long professional exposure and the generation he was born into. Dr. Pierce believes a digital element will be critical to remedy industry problems and advance the profession. Dr. Pierce serves as the CEO and Chief Innovator and works to continually develop and enhance value added digital functions that will facilitate global member interactions, awareness and resource sharing. Questions • How important is social media to the progress of the profession? • What is Circle of Docs and why did you found it? • Why did you start podcasts? Rapid Fire • Finish this sentence: “Chiropractic is…” • Where do you see chiropractic in 10 years? • Describe your ideal patient in 1 sentence. • If you could only use 3 treatments for the rest of your career, which would they be? • What was the best time you had in practice? • If you were to do it all over again, which school would you choose? • What is the most important thing students can do when choosing a school?
Guests Andy Cook Trimester 8 Chiropractic Intern from St. Paul, MN Twitter Melissa Makranyi Tri 8 Chiropractic Intern from Sault St. Marie, MI Twitter Topics Administrative fluctuations Life in Minnesota Radiology Residency EMT elective ‘Tic Picks Nathan: Katy Bowman, Move Your DNA on Amazon, Alignment Matters on Amazon Andy: The Clinical Compass Melissa: Chiro Resources
Students from NYCC join me to discuss their evidence-based curriculum, living on campus in dorms with required meal plans, clinic life, and more!
Dr. Langmaid is a chiropractic physician of the Florida Orthopedic Institute and treats patients as part of the Orthopaedic Total Wellness program. He is beginning a new position at the Laser Spine Institute. Dr. Langmaid assists other chiropractors around the world build relationships with medical doctors in their communities through his company The Evidence Based Chiropractor. He is considered the leading authority on interdisciplinary outreach and communication.
Episode 12: University of Johannesburg, S. Africa. This show is not sponsored by any chiropractic institution. Anything shared in our discussion is the opinion of the guests and host based on personal experience and does not reflect the policies of the educational institutions mentioned. Guests Gareth Hardie - 4th Year Devlin Randal-Smith - 4th Year 'Tic Picks Nathan: World Spine Care Gareth: Just Tic Dev: ChiroExcellence YouTube Channel
Mark Crislip, MD has been a practicing Infectious Disease specialist in Portland, Oregon, since 1990. He is responsible for the Quackcast, a skeptical review of Supplements and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (SCAM), three time winner of best health podcast; The Persiflagers Annotated Compendium of Infectious Disease Facts, Dogma and Opinion, a guide to infectious diseases; the Persiflagers Infectious Disease Puscast, a podcast review of infectious diseases, and Rubor, Dolor, Calor, Tumor, an Infectious Disease blog. Oh yeah. And A Gobbet ‘o Pus, a podcast repeat of Rubor, Dolor, Calor, Tumor. He also has iOS app and his ID blog entries have been collected and are available on the Kindle as Puswhisperer. A Year in the Life of an Infectious Disease Doctor. Part II Topics Have you ever been to a chiropractor? Placebo effect The importance of risk vs. benefit and comparing alternative and traditional medicine What is your favorite microbe? The Society for Science-Based Medicine The difference between education and critical thinking and the prevalence of gullible-$h!7s. Evidence-based chiropractic & NCCAM What advice would you give to a student pondering chiropractic school? (Hint: Learn how badly you think and apply it to yourself.)
Recording in the boarding lane in Santiago, DR, students give their thoughts on a Chiropractic Humanitarian trip to Haiti and the Dominican Republic
Mark Crislip, MD has been a practicing Infectious Disease specialist in Portland, Oregon, since 1990. He is responsible for the Quackcast, a skeptical review of Supplements and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (SCAM), three time winner of best health podcast; The Persiflagers Annotated Compendium of Infectious Disease Facts, Dogma and Opinion, a guide to infectious diseases; the Persiflagers Infectious Disease Puscast, a podcast review of infectious diseases, and Rubor, Dolor, Calor, Tumor, an Infectious Disease blog. Oh yeah. And A Gobbet ‘o Pus, a podcast repeat of Rubor, Dolor, Calor, Tumor. He also has iOS app and his ID blog entries have been collected and are available on the Kindle as Puswhisperer. A Year in the Life of an Infectious Disease Doctor. Part I Topics What is it about chiropractic - or alternative medicine in general - that has you concerned? Bias of an Infectious Diesease doctor versus chronic disease, surgery How do you do it all? Blogging, podcasting, parent, doctor, editor... If you had to limit yourself to one topic of debate - homeopathy, vaccines, reiki, aliens - which would it be?
The Subluxation - The displaced bones of any luxated joint may impinge upon a nerve, or by their displacement cause a nerve to be stretched, thereby creating inflammation. Palmer, D.D. (2007-09-03). The Chiropractor (p. 48). These conditions may be relieved by adjusting the displaced vertebrae which impinge against the nerves. Palmer, D.D. (2007-09-03). The Chiropractor (p. 62). …but A displacement displaces vertebrae, spreads them apart, does not draw them together. Palmer, D.D. (2007-09-03). The Chiropractor (p. 69). Do you not see that the long, wide gap between the atlas and axis affords no possible chance for nerve compression—no more than there is between the atlas and occiput? If you think the first or second spinal nerves can be pinched, compressed or squeezed by the approximation of the atlas and the axis or the drawing together of the occiput and the atlas, just try to explain such a condition to your next prospective patient. Palmer, D.D. (2007-09-03). The Chiropractor (p. 50). The intervertebral disks are not compressed, made thinner, the nerves are not occluded, pinched or impinged upon. We, as chiropractors, have no use for such unscientific terms as “The spinal windows are occluded, closed up.” Palmer, D.D. (2007-09-03). The Chiropractor (pp. 89-90). The importance of bone pressure, nerve impingement, nerve tension, the all important fact that the position of the osseous frame, the neuroskeleton of the human body, has all to do with the amount of nerve tension, normal or abnormal, known as nerve strain, the amount of heat, is never mentioned, in fact, is never thought of by the teachers of medical or chiropractic schools. Palmer, D.D. (2007-09-03). The Chiropractor (p. 107). but then… Knowing the structure of bones and nerves, the names of each and all their surfaces, the descriptive terms, nomenclature and classification, their location and functions, do not inform us of the importance which chiropractors should attach to the position of bones. Palmer, D.D. (2007-09-03). The Chiropractor (p. 108). Why remain satisfied with a meager knowledge of the science, art and philosophy of chiropractic? Why not advance onward and upward toward perfection[…] Palmer, D.D. (2007-09-03). The Chiropractor (p. 16).
In a new video series, I will be presenting research papers I find interesting in a presentation format.
First up is a paper by Drs. Matthew McCoy and Christopher Kent of The Foundation for Vertebral Subluxation Research.
Better late than never. This is another After School special with the most active chiropractic students on social media. We talk about why you should be on social media, all the big players, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and blogging. I stir up controversy over the Germ Theory of Disease, and we share our ‘Tic Picks including a brand new social network specifically for chiropractors. Excuse the poor connection on my end, and enjoy! Guests Dave Tran – LuxTV YouTube Channel Facebook: http://fb.me/dhtran Twitter: http://twitter.com/dhtran Instagram: http://instagram.com/davidhtran Interviews with Big Name Chiropractors: Liam Schubel Patrick Gentempo Billy DeMoss Alicia Smith – Chiropractic Students Facebook Community Brian Lanoue – Our Extraordinary Lives Blog @LA_Franchise Brendan McCann - @StudentACA @BHMcCann and Hands in Training
D.D. Palmer made some bold claims. Here are a handful that have alternative medical explanations, or were just hard to swallow.
This show is not sponsored by any chiropractic institution, including UWS and BCC. Anything shared in our discussion is the opinion of the guests and host based on personal experience and does not reflect the policies of the educational institutions mentioned. Guests Max Gregor-Smith 3rd year at Barcelona Chiropractic College and involved in WCCS Questions BCC is a recently established school. Began in 2009 with help from Universitat Pompeu Fabra and Universitat de Girona First class will graduate in 2014!! 5 year program Facilities: uses other school campuses?
Quasi-Religious "The knowledge and philosophy given me by Dr. Jim Atkinson, an intelligent spiritual being, together with explanations of phenomena, principles resolved from causes, effects, powers, laws and utility, appealed to my reason. The method by which I obtained an explanation of certain physical phenomena, from an intelligence in the spiritual world, is known in biblical language as inspiration." Palmer, D.D. (2007-09-03). The Chiropractor (p. 5). Referring to Richette’s (Ricket's Disease) "A natural insight of your teacher, untrammeled by superstition or education, assisted by revelation and an investigation from a chiropractic viewpoint has enabled him to throw an illuminating light on the etiology of this heretofore mysterious disease." Palmer, D.D. (2007-09-03). The Chiropractor (p. 37). "It was quite mindful and generous of those who framed the California Medical Act to coincide with the Constitution of the United States in not allowing the Medical Act to conflict with the Constitution of the United States nor interfere with the religious duty of chiropractors, a privilege already conferred upon them. It now becomes us as chiropractors to [assert] our religious rights." Palmer, D.D. (2007-09-03). The Chiropractor (p. 1). vs… "I do not propose to change chiropractic, either in its science, art or philosophy, into a religion." Palmer, D.D. (2007-09-03). The Chiropractor (p. 6). "Physicians deal with the physical only; chiropractors with both the physical and the spiritual." Palmer, D.D. (2007-09-03). The Chiropractor (p. 9).
Dr. Lona Cook is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison as well as Northwestern Health Sciences University for her Doctorate of Chiropractic. She is the author of the book “Just Tell Me Where To Start - Insight on Blasting into Chiropractic Practice” in which she details how she paid of all of her student loans in exactly 2 years. In my interview with her we talk about: How did you manage to pay off $150,000 of loan debt in 2 years? Why weren't you content just doing what everyone else does and sticking to the 10 year plan? What was the feeling like that month after you had paid off your loans? You had an extra $10,000 in expendable income! What should students do right now to prepare for practice? How do you manage to afford technique seminars and extra courses while in school? How did you provide for yourself during those 6 months post graduation? Is paying off your loans early dependent on a high volume principle based practice?
School has really picked up and I haven't had time to edit the 3 or so interviews I have in the feed. eek In the meantime, I'll be sharing some thoughts on one of my 'Tic Picks. The ebook version of D.D. Palmer's first book, "The Chiropractor" is available on Amazon Kindle for just $3.99. It's full of interesting tidbits that inspire and may surprise even the most philosophically minded chiropractor or student. This is Part 1.
Life University has the largest student body, a beautiful, forested campus, and loves sharing their vitalistic philosophy of chiropractic.
RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) Episode 5, February 1st, 2014 This show is not sponsored by any chiropractic institution, including UWS and RMIT. Anything shared in our discussion is the opinion of the guests and host based on personal experience. NOTHING shared on Exploring Chiropractic should be construed as the official opinion, policy, or branding of any of the educational institutions mentioned. Guests: Mark Harasimiuk Canadian/Australian and living in Australia since 2003. An Orthotist for 20 years and three years ago decided that it was time for him to fulfill a life long journey to becoming a chiropractor Currently 3rd year student and works full time, running his own clinical practice traveling to school a couple of days per week Ashley Burian 3rd Year Chiropractic Student 26 years old born and raised in Melbourne Originally completed a commerce degree and worked in finance for 3 years full time About to commence the third year of our five year chiropractic program 'Tic Picks Mark's: Spinal Column Radio Ash's: World Congress of Chiropractic Students Nathan's: MPI - Motion Palpation Institute
We've got an awesome show this time, all about Sherman College of Chiropractic. We had so much to talk about we ended up going a bit longer than usual, but I hope you can find time to tune in and hear about what fried chicken and B.J. Palmer impersonators have to do with straight chiropractic. Joining me in this episode of Exploring Chiropractic are five wonderful ladies at Sherman in Spartanburg, South Carolina: Anna Elkins 12th Quarter Chiropractic Intern Virginia Voyles 5th quarter student, originally a native of Illinois. She has an undergraduate degree in business and worked in advertising sales and as a financial consultant for a period before becoming a chiropractic assistant. Rachel Leskosky 4th quarter student from Pennsylvania, with an undergraduate background in Neuroscience Ginny Gross 6th/7th quarters transfer student from National University and then Life in Atlanta, Georgia. Robin Heaton 4th & 5th Quarter student. An "older" student who been in the alternative health care field for over 20 years. Attended two other chiropractic schools in the past (2000) and chose Sherman over returning to the chiropractic other schools. Note: The ideas and opinions offered in this discussion are those of the host and guests and do not reflect the institutions discussed. Topics What's it like living in Spartanburg, South Carolina? Wikipedia: Spartanburg Vitalistic Philosophy and focus on Vertebral Subluxation Wikipedia: The doctrine that "living organisms are fundamentally different from non-living entities because they contain some non-physical element or are governed by different principles than are inanimate things." Southern Fried Friday Talk the Tic www.facebook.com/talkthetic New president Dr. Cordero Sherman's Annual Lyceum New Beginnings Seminars Dynamic Essentials Seminars 'Tic Picks Anna's: League of Chiropractic Women Virginia Voyles: "The Peaceful Warrior" Robin: International Federation of Chiropractors & Organizations Ginny: International Chiropractic Pediatric Association Rachel: "Palmer's Law of Life Vol 36." Nathan's: "The Chiropractor" by D.D. Palmer, 1914
Brian Lanoue is a 3rd year student at New Zealand College of Chiropractic in Auckland, New Zealand. Brian has worked with the Spinal Column Radio podcast as their New Zealand correspondent, interviewing influential chiropractors including the two most recent presidents of NZCC. He and his partner, Thea, both attend the school while running a produce business on the side and maintaining a popular blog on personal wellness and chiropractic. Check it out at OurExtraordinaryLives.com. In this episode we talk about what it's like to live in beautiful New Zealand, what's changed at NZCC since the induction of a new president, how chiropractors can take advantage of social media, and more. Be sure to look for us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and ExploringChiropractic.com to hear about upcoming hangouts. This episode is also available on iTunes as an audio podcast.
Angel Ochoa is a 10th Quarter student at Life Chiropractic College West who transferred from University of Western States. He posted a video almost exactly 1 year ago that has hit nearly 2000 views on YouTube and is still getting responses nearly everyday. In it, Angel describes the feeling of despair while attending a school that didn't match his philosophy of chiropractic, and the renewed excitement and love for the profession he has gained since transferring. You can find a link to his video in the show notes for this episode, or search for "My Chiropractic Story" on YouTube. The full video of this Google Hangout can be viewed in the Podcasts section of ExploringChiropractic.com.
Logan University is located in Chesterfield, MO and offers multiple programs including Doctor of Chiropractic, Masters in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Masters in Nutrition and Human Performance. The campus is beautiful - check out their Virtual Tour! I especially like the sports field and wellness center. Scott is from the west, but thinks St. Louis is a great place to live - despite the lack of mountains - and has a lot to offer for young families. Listen to this episode, or watch the recording on our website to learn more about life as a student at Logan University.