Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic

Interview with Dr. Alisha Barnes: Growing and Nourishing Your Animal Chiropractic Business From Solopreneur to a Multi-Doctor Practice

July 31, 2023 Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DC
Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic
Interview with Dr. Alisha Barnes: Growing and Nourishing Your Animal Chiropractic Business From Solopreneur to a Multi-Doctor Practice
Show Notes

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

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