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Chiropractical
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Episodes
ChiropracticalS6E8: The 2% Reality: How We Close Chiropractic’s Widest Gap
Recorded live at the NCMIC booth during FCA’s The National in Orlando, host Jon Kec sits down with Dr. Shereffa Clarke, president of the American Black…
ChiropracticalS6E7: What Chiropractors Want to Know
In this “Ask Jon Anything” episode of Chiropractical, host Jon Kec answers listener questions ranging from his lack of a preshow ritual to barriers…
ChiropracticalS6E6: How to Break Into Sports Chiropractic (Without a Job Listing)
In this episode of the Chiropractical Podcast, host Jon Kec sits down with Dr. Jason Levy—the team chiropractor for the New York Jets, New Jersey Devils…
ChiropracticalS6E5: What Today's Chiropractic Patient Wants
It’s not your clinical skill or your adjustments—it’s your patient experience. In this episode of Chiropractical, Host Jon Kec sits down with…
ChiropracticalS6E4: Chiropractic's Blind Spot ... and How to Fix it
What if the biggest thing holding chiropractic back isn’t philosophy, technique, or insurance—but technology? In this episode of Chiropractical…
ChiropracticalS6E3: AI Search is Here: What DCs Need to Know
Most chiropractic patients now start their search online, and increasingly, AI tools are shaping their decisions before they even reach Google results. So how…
ChiropracticalS6E2: A New DC's Guide to Starting a Practice
On this episode of Chiropractical, Jon Kec talks with Dr. Abigail Riutta, a recent chiropractic graduate who bravely opened her own practice in Northern New…
ChiropracticalS6E1: 80 Years That Shaped Chiropractic With Dr. Lou Sportelli
Join host Jon Kec for a truly meaningful episode that honors 80 years of standing shoulder to shoulder with the chiropractic profession. In this special…
ChiropracticalS5E12: 2025 in Review: Chiropractical's Can't Miss Moments
Happy Holidays! Thank you for being part of an unforgettable year of Chiropractical. From our conversations to taking the show live to The National by FCA in…
ChiropracticalS5E11: Serving Those Who Served: How Chiropractic Supports Veterans
Join host Jon Kec for a powerful conversation about chiropractic care in the Veterans Affairs system, where serving those who served takes on new meaning. In…
ChiropracticalS5E10: Claims From the Crypt: When a Routine Adjustment Turns into a Nightmare
In this spine-tingling episode of Chiropractical, Host Jon Kec opens NCMIC’s “Claims Crypt” to uncover three true stories where everyday…
ChiropracticalS5E9: What's it Like Being an NFL Chiropractor?
Join Host Jon Kec as he dives into the world of NFL chiropractic care with Dr. Alan Sokoloff, team chiropractor for the Baltimore Ravens. Discover the vital…
ChiropracticalS5E8: Chiropractical Live: What's Next for Chiropractic?
This episode of Chiropractical was recorded in front of a LIVE audience at The National by FCA in Orlando, FL on August 22nd. Host Jon Kec is joined by Dr…
ChiropracticalS5E7: 3 Things Every Chiropractor Should Do to Avoid Burnout
Burnout is a growing concern in chiropractic care, with one in three DCs having considered leaving the profession entirely. In this episode of…
ChiropracticalS5E6: Why Your Patients Aren't Sticking to the Plan
Host Jon Kec explores a critical question in chiropractic care: Why do nearly 1 in 5 patients start treatment but don't follow through? Jon is joined by Dr…
ChiropracticalS5E5: Women in Chiropractic: Battling Bias and Building Balance
In this episode of Chiropractical, Host Jon Kec is joined by two prominent women in chiropractic, President of the American Black Chiropractors Association Dr…
ChiropracticalS5E4: Crisis or Opportunity? Top 3 Risk Management Challenges for DCs
In this episode of Chiropractical, Host Dr. Jon Kec discusses the evolving landscape of chiropractic risk management with Mike Whitmer, who is retiring after…
ChiropracticalS5E3: Patient Onboarding Secrets You Need to Know
In this episode of “Chiropractical”, Dr. Jon Kec is joined by the author of the “The Manual for the Chiropractic Entrepreneur”, Dr…
ChiropracticalS5E2: Cracking the Code of A.I.
How will AI benefit your practice? In this episode of Chiropractical, host Jon Kec discusses the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in chiropractic…
ChiropracticalS5E1: Is Your Patient Spying on You + More Tales from the Claims Crypt
In this Halloween episode of Chiropractical, host Jon Kec explores chilling real cases from the chiropractic world with guests Shanna Patrick and Jamie Eibes…
ChiropracticalS4E2: Covering Your Bases: Is Malpractice Insurance Enough?
In this episode of Chiropractical, host Mike Whitmer hands over the reins to Dr. Jon Kec from NCMIC, offering a deep dive into the nuanced insurance needs of…
ChiropracticalS4E1: Retirement Reality Check
In this episode of "Chiropractical," host Mike Whitmer is joined by Crystal Misenheimer from Progressive Practice Sales to discuss the critical aspects of…
ChiropracticalS3E13: Another listen to View from the Top
In August, we had the opportunity to attend The National, presented by the Florida Chiropractic Association. This is one of the largest gatherings of…
ChiropracticalS3E12: 2023 in Review: From Active Shooters to Case Studies
Listen Now and Amplify Your Practice Join us on a journey through 2023 as we revisit the most impactful and insightful moments of Chiropractical. Host Mike…
ChiropracticalS3E11: Small Patients, Big Records. Documenting Care for Kids.
Welcome to Chiropractical, the show that delves into the intricacies of chiropractic risk management and practice care. Today, we're talking about pediatric…
ChiropracticalS3E10: Tales from the (Chiropractic) Claim Crypt
Join us in the exciting world of chiropractic risk management as we explore two spine-tingling cases with surprising outcomes that are bound to captivate your…
ChiropracticalS3E9: View From the Top: Conversations at the FCA National
Recently, we had the opportunity to attend The National, presented by the Florida Chiropractic Association. This is one of the largest gatherings of…
ChiropracticalS3E8: Preventing Financial Fallout
You work hard for your money, and you don’t want to lose it by becoming a victim of financial mismanagement or worse, embezzlement. Join us in this informative…
ChiropracticalS3E7: How to go from student to success
This episode is all about the future of chiropractic. Five of our Starting Into Practice Student Ambassadors submitted questions and we invited practicing DCs…
ChiropracticalS3E6: Anatomy of a Claim
A stranger walks in the door and hands you an envelope. You've been served. What do you do next? Find out in this episode of Chiropractical. This can be a…
ChiropracticalS3E5: Your CA Can Make or Break Your Practice
An American Express study says 56% of people tell others about a poor customer service experience, and they tell 33% more people about a negative experience…
ChiropracticalS3E4: Talking Patient Apps with Dr. Guy Riekeman
In 2022, there were 1 billion telehealth visits in the US. That's astounding. In fact, one in five healthcare sessions happened via technology. Clearly, this…
ChiropracticalS3E3: Your Role in the Opioid Crisis
Opioids are the biggest crisis facing healthcare today, and chiropractors have an important role to play. On this episode of Chiropractical, we're going to…
ChiropracticalS3E2: An active shooter enters your practice. What do you do?
If the unthinkable happens in your practice or workplace, you need to be prepared to act quickly. NCMIC’s Chiropractical podcast talks to Crisis Management…
ChiropracticalS3E1: Hiring & Retaining Talent in the New World
Hiring post-COVID is a whole different animal. We talk to Dr. Mark Sanna about how to find & keep great chiropractic employees in this new world. And in our…
ChiropracticalS2E11: Patient Mental Health: What's Your Responsibility?
Your job as a DC goes way further than spinal health – but chiropractors aren’t trained to treat mental health. So, what do you do when you have…
ChiropracticalS2E10: The 12 Months of Chiropractical
Summary: We may not have pipers piping or lords a-leaping, but we do have 12 months of lessons learned from the experts on our Chiropractical podcast. Are you…
ChiropracticalS2E9: Digital Dangers for Chiropractors
Innovation in chiropractic communication can spark trouble, and chiropractors need to recognize the digital dangers that can lead to disaster. On this episode…
ChiropracticalS2E8: Spine-Tingling Tales From the Claims Crypt
This month, we'll look at some cases that had our claims team spooked for a variety of reasons — from a patient who went to a shocking extreme in an…
ChiropracticalS2E7: These things can make a simple malpractice case not so simple
The bad news: Disc herniation claims are very common. The good news: They’re also highly defensible – if you follow some basic steps. In this…
ChiropracticalS2E6: Whoops – I went on a date with my patient. Now what?
“Want to grab coffee sometime?” Even that seemingly innocent inquiry can result in a board complaint or lawsuit. On this episode of Chiropractical…
ChiropracticalS2E5: Diversity: Growing the power and energy of chiropractic
“You must get involved. You must start to take ownership of your profession. Let your voice be heard. We are at a crossroads” It's estimated that…
ChiropracticalS2E4: Pros & Cons of EHR, and 3 things you can do today to prevent cyberattacks
We look at the pros & cons of Electronic Health Record systems and talk about three ways you can protect yourself from a cyber attack right now. We have two…
ChiropracticalS2E3: We’re talking about sports!
On this episode, Dr. Kelley Humphries leads a conversation on the topic of “sports chiropractic." Sports chiropractic is not all sidelines at the Super…
ChiropracticalS2E2: Let's talk about surprises in chiropractic imaging
We’re talking about chiropractic imaging! On this episode, we talk to Dr. Steven Gould. Dr. Gould is a board-certified chiropractic radiologist and…
ChiropracticalS2E1: Let's talk about employees + COVID-19!
On this episode, we talk to attorney Ben Roach of the Nyemaster Goode law firm about employee issues related to COVID-19. What is the status of the paid leave…
ChiropracticalS1E7: Let's talk about money. Yours!
On this episode of Chiropractical, we’re talking about money. Your money, more specifically. Financial expert Trent Burley talks with Chick about: What…
ChiropracticalS1E6: Section 179 creates a win + win even during a stressful year
On this episode of Chiropractical, we're joined by Becky Fluegge from NCMIC who will share information about a lesser known tax deduction called Section 179…
ChiropracticalS1E5: Let's talk about the risks in risk management.
In Episode 5 of Chiropractical, we talk about different types of risk and how to manage it. Keith Henaman, VP of Claims at NCMIC, talks with Melissa about…
ChiropracticalS1E4: Let’s talk about research and why it matters
On this episode of Chiropractical, we dive into research. We talk with Dr. Heidi Haavik about her work in the time of COVID-19, and Dr. Brent Leininger…
ChiropracticalS1E3: Let’s talk about managing the unexpected and staying resilient
On this episode of Chiropractical, we look at resilience – first from the perspective of two DC students, and then as a leader, partner, and coworker…
ChiropracticalS1E2: Let’s talk about patients – finding them and keeping them
Today’s episode is all about patients. Finding them, building relationships with them, and eventually, enlisting them to help grow your practice. (2:35)…
ChiropracticalS1E1: Welcome to Chiropractical = practical info for chiropractors
2020 is the year that just keeps giving. If you’re feeling a little (a lot?) unsure, you’re not alone. Welcome to our first episode! Whether…
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