Join Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey on her latest podcast episode where she talks about other unique clinical and business aspects of being an animal chiropractor. She provides guidance on how to write your business systems down so that you can enjoy and maintain the quality of the product or service at the end, as well as preserving the patient experience for your customers.

Topics covered in this episode: 

• “E-Myth” by Michael Gerber
• Learning to automate and delegate in your business
• Effective strategies to help serve your patients and clients well

Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic Links and Resources:

• Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic website
• Visit our Facebook Page
• Visit our Instagram Page 

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic
• iPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHR
• The Evidence Based Chiropractor

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Join Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey on her latest podcast episode where she talks about the unique clinical and business aspects of being an animal chiropractor. She provides guidance on determining what success means for you as an entrepreneur, how to set appropriate prices for your services, and identifies the specific areas you need to focus on.  Dr. Lackey reminds us that while our vision may change, our ultimate goal should be to feel like we're making a difference, earning a fair income, serving the right type of clients, having the desired level of time freedom, and building a successful practice that meets our personal definition of success.

Topics covered in this episode: 

• Define your success and work towards achieving it. 
• Choose the right clients who align with your values and goals. 
• Determine your worth and confidently charge for your services. 
• Create a schedule that works for you and allows you to reach your goals. 
• Identify and pursue what’s meaningful to you.

Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic Links and Resources:

• Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic website
• Visit our Facebook Page
• Visit our Instagram Page 
• Visit the FAIR Health Consumer website. Use CPT code 98941

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic
• iPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHR
• The Evidence Based Chiropractor

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Join Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey on her latest podcast episode where she provides expert advice on identifying and attracting the right patients and clients. She guides you through the process of narrowing down your scope and focusing on your ideal client. By implementing these strategies, you can effectively avoid attracting incompatible clients so you can cultivate a fulfilling practice you love.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Overcoming the desire to help everyone
• Differentiating between Customer Confusion Syndrome and Branding
• Streamlining your focus to serve your preferred audience
• Embracing the power of saying "no"
• Identifying the clients you genuinely enjoy working with in your practice

Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic links:

• Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic website
• Visit our Facebook Page
• Visit our Instagram Page 

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic
• iPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHR
• The Evidence Based Chiropractor

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Join Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey on her latest podcast episode where she encourages you to look for opportunities to show up professionally in veterinary practices. Using her coaching experience, she invites you to shift your mindset and challenge yourself to speak up, offer your help, and share your expertise. Dr. Lackey believes that there's always a pet in need, and your help can make a difference. She encourages you to remove any roadblocks from your mind so that you can have a successful business treating animal patients with animal chiropractic.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Simple tips to help veterinarians see the value you can provide to patients
• Using Facebook groups to help locate your ideal clients
• How to separate yourself from the layperson and show up professionally
• Approaching conversations with curiosity 

Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic links:

• Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic website
• Visit our Facebook Page
• Visit our Instagram Page 

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic
• iPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHR
• The Evidence Based Chiropractor

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Join Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey on her latest podcast episode as she explores her personal growth journey this year and aims to engage in meaningful conversations with all of you about her offerings. Expect an exciting shift in her podcast's content, focusing more on business-related topics and mindset shifts. Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey will also share behind-the-scenes insights on what has worked best for her, as she continues to cultivate a warm, positive, and motivational environment for fellow animal chiropractors to learn and grow in their practices. 

Topics covered in this episode:
- Reasons behind the podcast's new direction 
- Encouraging listeners to share their ideas 
- Cultivating a welcoming and inspiring community 
- Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey's unique approach to owning a business 
- The importance of authentic practice ownership 
- How she can assist in making subtle improvements to your practice and enhancing the value of your appointments 
- The benefits of her online courses 

Links and Resources:  

• Get my free calculator to learn how to know what to charge for your services

Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic links:

• Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic website
• Visit our Facebook Page
• Visit our Instagram Page 

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic
• iPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHR
• The Evidence Based Chiropractor

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Dr. Heart grew up in the western suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts. She graduated from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec with a BSc. in Biology in 1985. She went on to Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine located in Grafton, Massachusetts, receiving her DVM in 1991. Her career since graduation has been dedicated to working with sport horses all over the United States. In 2001 Dr Heart left the track to focus on other disciplines in the equine industry – a move motivated by the birth of her daughter Camille in 2000. She spent 6 years at a busy equine referral clinic in Illinois where she focused primarily on lameness. This move exposed her to the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques available in the sport horse industry. She was able to refine her skills in all imaging modalities and attend clinics devoted to lameness diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Heart began her training in Acupuncture at the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine in 2003 with Dr Huisheng Xie DVM, MS, PhD. She completed her certification in Veterinary Acupuncture in 2005. She is currently working on her Masters in Chinese Herbal Medicine at the Chi Institute. She obtained her certification in Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy (Also known as Animal Chiropractic) from the Healing Oasis Wellness Center in 2007 where she was trained by Pedro Rivera DVM. Rachel became certified by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) in 2008. She is currently completing a series of seminars on Postural Rehabilitation in Horses with Judith Shoemaker VMD and Karen Gellman DVM. She has also trained with Marvin Cain DVM (Acupuncture), Jean-Michel Boudard (Osteopathy), and Carl J. DeStephano (Applied Kinesiology/Functional Neurology).

It is the integration of this career path that has led Dr. Heart to the concepts of restorative healing. Success with cases has demonstrated the obvious synergy that occurred when problems could be treated in relationship to the rest of the animal. Each year brings more opportunities to further learn about and refine the techniques used to help the animals and their owners.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Dr. Heart’s journey and how she integrated her career path
• How chiropractic changed Dr. Heart’s mindset
• Dr. Heart’s opinion on the current status quo of equine lameness
• Some things we should be looking for before jog a horse 
• What is and where do you check for spinal extension in a horse
• Body lameness versus limb lameness
• How do we come together for the benefit of the horses we treat?
• Fostering curiosity

Links and Resources:  

• Visit the Heart Equine Veterinary website
• Connect with Dr. Heart on Facebook
• Connect with Dr. Heart on Instagram 

Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic links:

• Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic website
• Visit our Facebook Page
• Visit our Instagram Page 

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic
• iPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHR
• The Evidence Based Chiropractor

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Dr. Kristen is a graduate of the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. She has practiced veterinary medicine in California, Arizona, and New Mexico. She started in California doing general practice, with an emphasis on breeding, and made her way to the racetracks of Arizona and New Mexico where she expanded upon her love of sports medicine. While striving to help athletes perform at their best, she was exposed to animal chiropractic. Dr. Kristen attended ACES (Animal Chiropractic Education Source), in Meridian, TX where she obtained the specialized training necessary to become an animal chiropractor. Upon completion of this course, she then passed the certification test through the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. Dr. Kristen remains up to date on new techniques through continuing education courses so that she may bring quality care to you and your animals.

Dr. Kristen has 2 horses of her own, that she trains for barrel racing. She also has 2 dogs and a cat to round out her animal menagerie!

Topics covered in this episode:

• Dr. Christensen’s journey to becoming an equine sports medicine veterinarian
• How chiropractic care adds to her sports medicine practice and the results she sees
• The ortho-neuromuscular caseload and why the Clinical Essentials Course will be helpful
• An overview of Module 1 of the Clinical Essentials Course- Musculoskeletal Basics
• An overview of Module 2 of the Clinical Essentials Course- C-Spine, jaw and forelimb
• An overview of Module 3 of the Clinical Essentials Course- The thoracic spine, lumbar spine and the pelvis
• An overview of Module 4 of the Clinical Essentials Course- Hip and pelvic limb

Links and Resources:  

• Check out my courses to help you start building your dream practice!

Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic links:

• Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic website
• Visit our Facebook Page
• Visit our Instagram Page 

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic
• iPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHR
• The Evidence Based Chiropractor

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On today's podcast, Dr. Katie shares with us part of her journey to having her own business. Entrepreneurship is filled with many highs and lows, and the ability to persist through difficulties is crucial. Celebrating small victories, staying focused on long-term goals, and maintaining a positive mindset have been key components of Dr. Katie's approach to navigating the challenges of running her own business and helping others to start theirs.

As the new year begins, Dr. Katie hopes that sharing these insights will inspire and guide others on their entrepreneurial journey, helping them navigate the path to success with fewer setbacks and more confidence.

Topics covered in this episode:

• It’s not about me; How can I serve other people with what I offer?
• How to know what to charge for your services
• Helping people see the value of chiropractic
• Building a practice around your life instead of building a life around your practice

Links and Resources:  

• Check out my courses to help you start building your dream practice!

Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic links:

• Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic website
• Visit our Facebook Page
• Visit our Instagram Page 

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic
• iPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHR
• The Evidence Based Chiropractor

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Dr. Jenna has served the Rapid City/Black Hills area since 2021. She attended North Dakota State University, and Northwestern Health Sciences University and is a Board-Certified Doctor of Chiropractic. Dr. Jenna grew up in Minnesota and spent several years in North Dakota before deciding to raise her family in South Dakota. In addition to being a Chiropractor, Dr. Jenna is a Nationally Registered Paramedic and has served in the military for over 13 years. She loves to expand her training and knowledge to meet her client's needs and exceed their expectations.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Dr. Jenna’s life update since she was last on the podcast
• Quality vs. quantity in your practice
• Refining your ideal client
• The patient-centric mindset
• Focusing on retention vs. new patients
• Obstacles when growing and building your practice
• Parenting and owning a practice
• Dr. Katie’s Business Basics Course and how it helped Dr. Jenna structure her practice

Links and Resources:  

• Visit the Western Edge Chiropractic website
• Follow Dr. Jenna on Facebook
• Follow Dr. Jenna on Instagram

Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic links:

• Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic website
• Our Black Friday sale ends on December 31st, 2023 and January 2nd, 2023 for current course members.  Use code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout!
• Visit our Facebook Page
• Visit our Instagram Page 

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic
• iPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHR
• The Evidence Based Chiropractor

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Dr. Seely specializes in chiropractic care for animals. Formerly an exotic veterinarian, practicing chiropractic became so rewarding and busy that she shifted her focus to only chiropractic- making sure that all her patients could align themselves with health.

Her education began in Wolfville, Nova Scotia where she earned her Bachelor of Science with Honors in Biology in 1986 from Acadia University. Dr. Seely went on to earn a Master of Science degree in Wildlife Biology in 1991 from the University of Guelph and graduated from Ontario Veterinary College with her DVM in 1995. She studied Animal Chiropractic under the auspices of the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association in Moline, Illinois.

She has published her first book, One Bone at a Time: Tales of an Adventurous Animal Chiropractor, chronicling her journey as a veterinarian, marine biologist, and animal chiropractor. Dr. Seely is very active, running marathons and usually competing in one Ironman triathlon a year. She enjoys cross-country skiing, swimming, kayaking, and horseback riding- anything that gets her outside. Most of all she is a passionate mother who loves cheering her son on from the bleachers at his basketball games and participating in triathlons or running races with her daughter and husband.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Going from mixed animal practice to chiropractic only
• Responses she got from peers when she switched from traditional medicine to doing chiropractic full-time
• Marketing
• Showing people vs. telling them about chiropractic care
• Success stories
• What governs your motives in chiropractic care and why it matters
• The quality of satisfaction in the work-life balance between veterinarians and animal chiropractors 
• Dr. Seely’s book, One Bone at a Time: Tales of an Adventurous Animal Chiropractor

Links and Resources:  

• Visit the Pembroke Animal Hospital website
• Find Dr. Seely’s book, One Bone at a Time: Tales of an Adventurous Animal Chiropractor, on Amazon

Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic links:

• Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic website
• Our Black Friday sale ends on December 31st, 2023 and January 2nd, 2023 for current course members.  Use code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout!
• Visit our Facebook Page
• Visit our Instagram Page 

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic
• iPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHR
• The Evidence Based Chiropractor

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Claire grew up in Iowa and now lives in North Texas.  She has been around horses all her life and competes in AQHA/APHA/NSBA Ranch All Around events.  She has been an Animal Health Representative with Boehringer Ingelheim and is now an RX Software Trainer for Chewy Health. She never thought she would be an Insurance Agent until she came across Globe Life’s Accidental Policy and realized how many people in the equine industry could benefit from it. She has seen several loved ones get hurt by horses, from her father being a veterinarian, her mother being a colt starter, and her husband being a farrier.  Her biggest draw to repping Globe Life is that every policyholder can get 100% of their money back. That never happens with insurance!

“When it comes to horses, it’s not if you get hurt but when and how bad”

Topics covered in this episode:

• The importance of insurance and being prepared
• The different types of insurance and what they cover
• How Globe Life Insurance is different from other companies
• The reality of getting hurt on the job as an animal chiropractor
• The process of getting paid out after processing a claim
• Things we should consider as a self-employed business owner
• The monthly cost of a plan through Globe Life Insurance
• How to sign up for a policy

Links and Resources:  

• Visit the Globe Life Family Heritage Insurance website
• Email Claire with any questions
• Contact Claire via phone at 641-895-5817

Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic links:

• Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic website
• Visit our Facebook Page
• Visit our Instagram Page 

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic
• iPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHR
• The Evidence Based Chiropractor

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Dr. Susan Roecker graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in 2007 with a double major in Pre-Professional Zoology and Animal Science, with a minor in Biochemistry. From 2008 to 2012, she worked at HSMO, and in December 2011, Dr. Roecker graduated from Logan University. She worked as a human chiropractor from 2012-2017. In June 2017, Dr. Roecker graduated from Options for Animals College of Animal Chiropractic.

Topics covered in this episode:

• What prompted Dr. Susan to embark on this legislative journey and the team that was part of the process
• The original animal chiropractic laws in Missouri
• Some of the board issues they ran into
• Changes to the law and their impact on animal chiropractors
• The process of events to change the animal chiropractic laws in Missouri 
• Unique obstacles along the way and relationship-building
• The final verbiage of the bill that was passed
• Dr. Susan’s advice for starting on this journey

Links and Resources:  

• Visit the American Medical Center of Mid-America website
• Email Dr. Susan 

Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic links:

• Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic website
• Visit our Facebook Page
• Visit our Instagram Page 

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic
• iPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHR
• The Evidence Based Chiropractor

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Join Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey on today’s podcast where she gives a sneak peek into her two-part presentation at the upcoming 2023 AVCA Conference in Dallas, TX on November 10th-12th.  Dr. Katie will be presenting on “Musculoskeletal Compensation Patterns in the Canine Patient”. Today, you’ll get to learn about why she chose this topic and learn a little more about how the content will help fill some gaps for you so can be more successful and able to serve patients to the best of your ability!

Topics covered in this episode:

• Why I chose this topic for the AVCA Conference
• The systematic approach
• Observing our patients prior to palpation
• Evaluating for compensation
• The importance of fascia
• Clinical Essentials Course
• Information about the AVCA Conference and a private dinner on Friday evening

Links and Resources: 

• Learn more or register for the AVCA Conference
• Sign up for the AVCA conference informal dinner on Friday, November 10th.  There are only 24 spots available so reserve your seat today! 

Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic links:

• Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic website
• Visit our Facebook Page
• Visit our Instagram Page 

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic
• iPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHR
• The Evidence Based Chiropractor

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Join Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey on today’s podcast where she gives you a small peek into some of her new courses and delves into what’s included in her existing course, Business Basics. She has designed these courses with the goal of helping serve you better in your animal chiropractic businesses. Today, you’ll get to learn about two new courses that will soon be released that will help you have success in your life and business. In this podcast, you’ll find all the steps you need to take to serve your patients well. So, what new courses are coming? Come join today’s podcast to find out!

Topics covered in this episode:

• What’s in the Business Basics Course and how it can help you grow your practice
• Marketing Mini Course; how to tell people that chiropractic is a viable solution for their problem
• Clinical Essentials for the Canine Chiropractor
• Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic Newsletter  
• How to join the free provider directory
• Group Coaching

Links and Resources: 

• Learn more about the Business Basics Course

Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic links:

• Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic website
• Visit our Facebook Page
• Visit our Instagram Page 

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic
• iPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHR
• The Evidence Based Chiropractor

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Dr. Morgan McCaskill grew up in the foothills of North Carolina on her family's dairy farm. She got her first horse at 5 years old and has continued to ride and be a part of the industry ever since. She continued her path in the animal industry by attending North Carolina State University and receiving a B.S. in Zoology with minors in both Animal Science and Nutrition. During her senior year at NCSU, she was introduced to animal chiropractic in one of her equine science courses and decided to pursue the career. She received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree for humans from Sherman College of Chiropractic in South Carolina and continued with post-graduate training in animal chiropractic in Texas. Following this training, she became a certified animal chiropractor by the Animal Chiropractic Certification Commission (ACCC) of the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA).

Dr. Morgan moved to Wisconsin following her graduation from Sherman College where she ran her own practice for 2 years. Following the birth of her daughter, Dr. Morgan decided to move back to North Carolina to be closer to family and the Blue Ridge Mountains that have always been home. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking with her husband, Brett, her daughter, Sadie, and their two dogs, Zoe and Ace. She also enjoys riding her horses, Dixie and Drifter, and working on her family’s farm.  

Topics covered in this episode:

• Dr. McCaskill’s journey through school knowing she wanted to work on animals full-time
• How she balances a farm and running a business
• Why she chose to see mostly large animal patients only
• What brought Dr. McCaskill to the Business Basics Course
• How she reestablished a patient base after a big move during Covid
• The benefit of knowing other chiropractors in your area
• Dr. McCaskill’s takeaways from the Business Basics Course
• Efficiency in a mobile practice
• Addressing the needs of the pet owner
• Dr. McCaskill’s advice to new chiropractors

Links and Resources: 

• Visit the BackCountry Chiropractic website
• Visit BackCountry Chiropractic on Facebook
• Visit BackCountry Chiropractic on Instagram

Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic links:

• Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic website
• Visit our Facebook Page
• Visit our Instagram Page 

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic
• iPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHR
• The Evidence Based Chiropractor

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Dr. Angelo Marinakis is passionate about health, fitness, and wellness. He is originally from Canada where he completed his undergraduate work at the University of Toronto. After completing his undergrad Dr. Angelo entered the chiropractic program at Life University in Atlanta, Georgia, and graduated in June of 2000.

Dr. Angelo moved to Vermont after graduation and practiced family wellness chiropractic in the snowy Green Mountain State for 14 years before moving to Texas in June of 2014. After taking a one-year break from active practice (when he worked to develop a training program for a local dog facility), Dr. Angelo returned to chiropractic in August of 2015 and now operates practices in Round Rock, TX, and San Marcos, TX.

Dr. Angelo resides in San Marcos with his wife Paige and their 5 dogs Vinnie, Hilda, Vito, Niko, and Gertie.

Topics covered in this episode:

• What motivated Dr. Angelo to take on the task of changing Animal Chiropractic laws in Texas
• Taking the first steps to assemble a team and the key roles you need
• Writing the language of the bill
• Setting up a political action committee (PAC) and bank account
• Common hurdles when going through the process
• What happens during a committee hearing
• The emotional toll that trying to get a bill passed can take on the committee
• What are the next steps for Texas?

Links and Resources: 

• Visit the Active Life Chiropractic website
• Find Active Life Chiropractic on Facebook

Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic links:

• Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic website
• Visit our Facebook Page
• Visit our Instagram Page 

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic
• iPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHR
• The Evidence Based Chiropractor

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**DISCLAIMER: I am not affiliated with Bharon Hoag or the Chiropractic Defense Council. I do not benefit personally or monetarily from having him on my podcast. This podcast today was designed for your information ONLY. Do your own research should you choose to donate any money to this cause.

Bharon is currently serving the profession as the Executive Director of OneChiropractic. OneChiropractic is a coalition of concerned individuals and organizations advocating for the preservation and advancement of a drugless chiropractic.

He has been a leader in the business aspect of healthcare for almost two decades. He has worked in the chiropractic profession for eighteen years and taught for sixteen, developing his unique “non-doctor” approach through ownership and management of numerous clinics. As a former consultant specializing in coding, documentation & compliance, Bharon has counseled hundreds of healthcare facilities and employers, evolving a profound understanding of the professional environment.

Hoag’s venture with OneChiropractic has ignited his passion and purpose. The mission of this organization is to protect the rights of practicing chiropractors all over the world, to create cultural authority, and ensure the world has access to chiropractic. Achieving these goals will make chiropractic the #1 healthcare choice in the world. 

Topics covered in this episode:

• How OneChiropractic came to be and what its purpose is in advocating for chiropractors worldwide
• A front-row seat to watching his daughter go through animal chiropractic training
• The power of organizing a large group of people to move towards one goal at the same time
• Where the finances go with the OneChiropractic organization
• Building relationships to communicate our message as chiropractors 
• How to get involved in the Chiropractic Defense Counsel and what to expect when you get involved

Links and Resources: 

• Learn more and get involved in the Chiropractic Defense Counsel
• Sign up to receive updates from the CDC here
• Learn more about OneChiropractic 
• Find OneChiropractic on Facebook
• Find OneChiropractic on Instagram
• Find OneChiropractic on YouTube

Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic links:

• Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic website
• Visit our Facebook Page
• Visit our Instagram Page 

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic
• iPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHR
• The Evidence Based Chiropractor

Dr. Calle Miller is a December 2021 Graduate of Sherman College of Chiropractic where she earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic. She is a third-generation chiropractor! While in her last year of school, she completed training in Animal Chiropractic at ACES in Texas. Once receiving her certificate at ACES, she sat for the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association exam. Being certified by the AVCA means that Dr. Miller can provide the quality care that your animals deserve.

After graduation, Dr. Miller and her family moved to beautiful Arizona.

In Dr. Miller's free time, she loves to go horseback riding and explore the great outdoors with her husband, son, and dog.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Starting a practice from scratch in a new state
• Dr. Calle’s shift from human to animal chiropractic
• Dr. Calle’s concerns about starting out her new business 
• Some of the things Dr. Calle learned in her first 2 years of practice that she wishes other people had known
• Balancing being a mom, business owner, and mobile practitioner
• Dr. Calle’s experience with the Business Basics Course
• Asking for help when you need it
• What Dr. Calle found the most impactful about the Business Basics Course

Links and Resources: 

• Visit the Trailblazer Chiropractic website
• Find Trailblazer Chiropractic on Facebook
• Find Trailblazer Chiropractic on Instagram

Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic links:

• Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic website
• Visit our Facebook Page
• Visit our Instagram Page 

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic
• iPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHR
• The Evidence Based Chiropractor

Dr. Alisha Barnes received her bachelor’s degree in zoology at Colorado State University and her Chiropractic Doctorate degree from the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon. She then attended the rigorous and well-known animal chiropractic program at Parker University in Dallas, Texas. The curriculum centered around the identification of common veterinary conditions, canine and equine anatomy, and chiropractic condition identification and proper treatment. Dr. Alisha is certified by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA). The AVCA is the premier national animal chiropractic association, where members are held to the highest standards in knowledge and care.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Dr. Alisha’s path to becoming an animal chiropractic business owner
• Burnout and boundaries
• Sitting in the fear of the unknown and limiting beliefs
• Shifting from solopreneur to a multi-site, multi-doctor practice
• What the structure of a business looks like when veterinary referrals are no longer needed
• Building relationships with local veterinarians
• Advice when you’re starting to grow your team

Links and Resources: 

• Visit the Tails Animal Chiropractic Care website
• Email Dr. Alisha with questions
• Find Tails Animal Chiropractic Care on Facebook
• Find Tails Animal Chiropractic Care on Instagram

Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic links:

• Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic website
• Visit our Facebook Page
• Visit our Instagram Page 

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic
• iPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHR
• The Evidence Based Chiropractor

Zack Geist founded Student Loan Tutor in 2015 and has helped thousands of borrowers save more than $300 million in student loans. Through its partnership with Holistic Finance, the company also provides holistic financial planning for both those who have a considerable amount of money in the market as well as those who still have unsecured debt, including high-balance student loans. He and his organization also advise more specifically about student loan financial planning and provide all document preparation. They are the largest and most reputable organization in the student loan advisory profession.

Topics covered in this episode:

• New graduate debt and trends in student loans
• What to expect when your student loans repayment hits
• What are our options when it comes to repaying our student loans?
• Types of repayment plans: Balanced Based vs. Income-Driven repayment
• How investing in yourself or your business instead of student loan repayment is doable
• How you can financially plan for your own business and future
• How forbearance may affect us once it lifts
• Why you should not refinance your student loans with a private lender
• Zack’s biggest tip for everyone with loans

Links and Resources: 

• Learn more about Student Loan Tutor (Let them know, Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey referred you!)
• Find Student Loan Tutor on Facebook
• Find Student Loan Tutor on YouTube

Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic links:

• Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic website
• Visit our Facebook Page
• Visit our Instagram Page 

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic
• iPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHR
• The Evidence Based Chiropractor

Dr. Monique Andrews is a teacher and scholar in Embodied Neuroscience who leads seminars and workshops around the world.

As a long-time student of neuroscience, chiropractic, and Eastern spiritual practices, she presents from a unique perspective, blending modern tools with ancient wisdom. Drawing on years of intensive study and teaching, she has become an expert in embodied somatic practices and is an international award-winning speaker in the areas of Neuroscience, Polyvagal theory, and Nervous system regulation.

Through her work with The PRANA Foundation, she is a powerful guide and mentor for those drawn to evolving their own wisdom and easing the path for others. Dr. Mo’s vision is to elevate the consciousness of humanity.

Topics covered in this episode:

• The premise of embodied neuroscience
• Why chiropractors may be struggling to have a viable practice
• Sharing the value of chiropractic in authentic ways
• Advice on how to still share a valuable service while we have gatekeepers to our patients
• Burnout, compassion fatigue, and imposter syndrome
• How you can be principled and evidence-informed at the same time in service of our patients
• “Healing Hands, Heal Horses”  retreat in Costa Rica

Links and Resources: 

• Learn more about Dr. Monique Andrews 
• Learn more about the Healing Hands, Heal Horses retreat
• Find Dr. Mo on Facebook
• Find Dr. Mo on Instagram
• Find Dr. Mo on YouTube

Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic links:

• Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic website
• Visit our Facebook Page
• Visit our Instagram Page 

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic
• iPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHR
• The Evidence Based Chiropractor

Ben received his training in orthotics and prosthetics at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. As a Certified Orthotist-Prosthetist on the human side, his work experience includes a stint at Shriners Hospitals for Children-Greenville. Ben’s personal experience with osteosarcoma bone cancer and amputation feeds his drive to help others.

When introduced to Dr. Robert Taylor of Animal Planet’s Emergency Vets show, Ben was asked to consult on a project for a dog named Triumph. Ben learned of the limited options available for animals with limb injuries and deformities, inspiring the founding of Hero Braces.

Ben focuses his efforts on helping animals and continues to consult in human orthotics and prosthetics. He has been invited to speak at conferences on both human and animal orthotics and prosthetics, including the annual meetings of the 2011 American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association and the 2008 International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Ben’s story and how he uses it today to help others
• The differences in working in the human field versus the animal field
• Conditions that may be good candidates for a brace in dogs vs. surgery
• How the stifle brace affects the dogs and their outcomes
• Padding or no padding on a knee brace, what is the best method
• Why a prosthetic leg is not always beneficial for a three-legged dog
• What the process looks like for those interested in a brace

Links and Resources: 

• Learn more about Hero Braces
• Find Hero Braces on Facebook
• Find Hero Braces on Instagram

Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic links:

• Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic website
• Visit our Facebook Page
• Visit our Instagram Page 

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic
• iPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHR
• The Evidence Based Chiropractor

Established in 1999, Christa has been a registered massage therapist in 3 Canadian provinces with over 60 000 career treatments completed. Her focus is equine rehabilitation and treating high-performance athletes including world cup and Olympic horses in almost every FEI discipline.

She specializes in advanced Lymphatic Drainage and Craniosacral therapies and was the 1st Canadian to study Equine Kinesiology Taping. She is a respected clinician, published author, and course developer.

A fierce advocate for teamwork, Christa aims to support other therapists by providing them with a premium quality kinesiology tape so they can enhance the lives of the horses they treat.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Localized, regional, and systemic edema
• The primary function of the lymphatic system
• Identifying and correcting a blockage
• Viscosity
• Kinesiology tape and how it can benefit lymphedema patients
• Hestaband Cotton, Satin, or Lymph tapes and how to use each one 
• Work with the patient in front of you

Links and Resources: 

• Learn more about Hestaband 
• Find Christa Veinotte, International Equine Massage Therapist on Facebook
• Find Christa Veinotte on Instagram

Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic links:

• Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic website
• Visit our Facebook Page
• Visit our Instagram Page 

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic
• iPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHR
• The Evidence Based Chiropractor

Dr. Haak provides the best care possible to the Ridgefield, Battle Ground, Woodland, La Center, Vancouver residents. He attended Cleveland University Kansas City where he received his Doctor of Chiropractic and Kansas State University getting his B.S. in Animal Science along with a minor in business. He has expanded his services to animals with chiropractic care since he has had a passion for our furry, four-legged companions from the very beginning. He is certified by the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA) and completed his schooling through Options for Animals. His goal in practice is clear, to help everyone get back to doing what they love!

Topics covered in this episode:

• Dr. Katies Business Basics Course
• The common fears of growing a practice and what brought Dr. Haak to the Business Basics course
• The common fears a chiropractor may face when shifting their practice to treating animals in addition to humans
• Finding your ideal client, even as an introvert
• Dr. Taylor’s advice for new animal chiropractors

Links and Resources: 

• Visit the Haak Chiropractic website
• Find Haak Chiropractic on Facebook
• Find Haak Chiropractic on Instagram

Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic links:

• Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic website
• Visit our Facebook Page
• Visit our Instagram Page 

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic
• iPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHR
• The Evidence Based Chiropractor

We have an amazing topic that we’re going to be discussing today that you won’t want to miss!  Today, Dr. Katie talks with Dr. Petra Sullwold!  She graduated from Life West Chiropractic College in 2007 and received her Animal Chiropractic Certification through Options for Animals in 2008. She has been an avid equestrian since age four. Before becoming a Chiropractor Dr. Petra was an Equine Sports Massage Therapist for 10 years.

She currently operates two businesses: Mancos Chiropractic, a three-doctor chiropractic practice for humans and small animals, and Equus Chiropractic which solely focuses on equine chiropractic. She travels all over the state of Colorado adjusting Top Level Competition horses to Backyard ponies. She loves the variety of her work and has a deep passion for chiropractic history and philosophy as it pertains to animal chiropractic. She has spent countless hours at the Palmer Davenport Archives to gain a deeper understanding of animal chiropractic’s past.

What many chiropractors don’t understand is that animal chiropractic may not be covered under your human chiropractic statute in your place of residency. With this knowledge, Dr. Petra started to gain traction in the state of Colorado to help change the laws so animals could have access to well-qualified, certified, and licensed professionals. She and many others worked tirelessly to change these laws between the veterinary medical association and the Colorado Chiropractic Association. After a full year of negotiations, their Chiropractic Practice Act was passed allowing Doctors of Chiropractic to adjust animals! 

 So join us today to learn how you can start navigating change where you live to help animals have access to chiropractic care!

Topics covered in this episode:

• How Dr. Petra has helped change the laws in Colorado, so animals have more access to well-qualified, certified, and licensed providers
• The benefits of working with your chiropractic association to bring about change in your state
• The different strategies you can use to help you get started
• The barriers that may be holding your bill back and how to overcome those challenges along the way
• The importance of knowing your audience
• How the laws in Colorado were before and after the bill passed, and how it has changed Dr. Petra’s practice
• How B.J. Palmer helped pave the way for animal chiropractic
• Dr. Petra’s Animal Chiropractic CE course 

Links and Resources: 

• Visit the Equus Chiropractic website
• Visit the Animal Chiropractic CE website
• Equus Chiropractic on Facebook
• Animal Chiropractic CE on Instagram

Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic links:

• Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic website
• Visit our Facebook Page
• Visit our Instagram Page 

Thank you to our sponsors!

• Academy for the Advancement of Animal Chiropractic
• iPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHR
• The Evidence Based Chiropractor