Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic
Our podcast is specifically designed to cater to the business and clinical practice of animal chiropractic. We are a safe space for practitioners (and students) to explore best practices for serving their animal patients and their growing business. You can find more about us at makingstridesforanimalchiropractic.com
Episodes
169 episodes
Find Your Voice: How Confident Communication Elevates Chiropractic Care; Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DC
Dr. Katie of Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic discusses the importance of effective communication in building rapport and confidence in animal chiropractic practices. She shares personal stories highlighting the significance of understand...
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Scaling with Success: Efficient Strategies for Hiring an Assistant; with Dr. Kaityln Lackey, DC
Dr. Katie of Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic discusses the vital role of hiring an assistant for your animal chiropractic practice. This podcast covers when to know it's time to hire an assistant, the steps to successfully onboard and se...
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Harnessing AI: Transforming Your Animal Chiropractic Practice with Expert Darcy Sullivan
Dr. Katie from Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic discusses the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the animal chiropractic profession with guest Darcy Sullivan from Propel Marketing and Design. This episode covers what AI is, how it ...
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Empowering Change: Dr. Laura Colman’s Fight for Animal Chiropractic
Dr. Laura Colman is a passionate chiropractor with roots in both medicine and horsemanship. Growing up on a farm with a physician father, she was drawn to healing from an early age. After studying Humanities and gaining leadership experience in...
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Navigating the Journey: Pros and Cons of Different Chiropractic Practice Models; Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DC
Listen to the podcast: https://pod.link/1493136789Navigating the Journey: Pros and Cons of Different Chiropractic Practice ...
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Interview with Dr. Jerry Kennedy, DC Boosting Your Online Presence: Websites and SEO Tips for Animal Chiropractors
A few years after closing his practice, Dr. Jerry Kennedy started Black Sheep DC (now Rocket Chiro). His original goal was to create a resource for new chiropractors. His journey from ignorant new graduate to competent chiropractor was a rough ...
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Beyond Hands-On Care: The Real Business of Animal Chiropractic; Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DC
In this episode of the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic podcast, Dr. Katie discusses the often-overlooked but crucial aspect of being an animal chiropractic provider: the importance of building relationships. She shares her initial miscon...
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Setting Boundaries: Why Not Every Client Is the Right Fit; Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DC
In this episode of the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic podcast, Dr. Katie discusses the importance of not serving every client that is referred to you or that you meet to ensure career longevity and personal well-being. She emphasizes th...
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Dark Side Energy: Fueling Your Animal Chiropractic Dream; Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DC
In this episode of the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic podcast, Dr. Katie discusses the challenges and misconceptions of starting an animal chiropractic business. She emphasizes that business ownership is complex and often requires using...
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Interview with Dr. Laurie McCauley, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRT, CVA, CVC; Embracing Neurodivergence
Dr. McCauley has dedicated her career to improving pets' quality of life. After graduating from Colorado State University, she spent six years in general practice before pioneering the field of Veterinary Rehabilitation. In 1998, she opened the...
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Interview with Dr. Francisco Maia, PT, DPT, CCRT; Navigating the Business Aspects of Canine Rehab and Animal Chiropractic
In this episode of the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic podcast, Dr. Katie talks with Dr. Francisco Maia. He is originally from Brazil, moved to the U.S. in 2005, and earned a B.S. in Exercise Science from IUPUI in 2009, graduating with t...
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From Lone Wolf to Team Player: Linking Patients and Practitioners; Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DC
In this episode of the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic podcast, Dr. Katie discusses the importance of building strong relationships with veterinarians to offer the best care for animal patients. She shares her journey as an introvert in ...
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Interview with Bharon Hoag: Navigating the Legislative Landscape for Animal Chiropractic
Bharon is currently serving the profession as the Executive Director of OneChiropractic. OneChiropractic is a coalition of concerned individuals and organizations advocating for preserving and advancing drugless chiropractic.He has been ...
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Kindness in Practice: Building Better Boundaries in Animal Chiropractic; Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DC
In this episode of the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic podcast, Dr. Katie explores the critical distinction between being a kind business owner versus a nice one. She shares insights inspired by Alex and Layla Hermosi on setting professi...
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Financial Growth in Animal Chiropractic: Three Proven Ways; Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DC
In this episode, Dr. Katie from Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic discusses essential business and mindset strategies for animal chiropractors. She shares her journey from a high-volume insurance-based human practice to a successful mobile...
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Interview with Dr. Laurie McCauley, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRT, CVA, CVC; The Transformative Power of Fascia
Dr. McCauley has had a lifelong passion for helping as many pets as possible live an optimal quality of life. After graduating from Colorado State School of Veterinary Medicine she spent six years in general practice and quickly became a pionee...
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Interview with Dr. Chelsea Jones, DC; Growing a Thriving Mobile Animal Chiropractic Practice
Dr. Jones attended Weber State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion in 2014. After working in the health field for 3 years she decided to return to school. She graduated with her Doctorate of Chiropractic from...
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Animal Chiropractic Realities: Pain is Mandatory, Suffering is Optional; Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DC
In this episode of Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic, Dr. Katie delves into the emotional and professional challenges faced by animal chiropractors, emphasizing that while pain in the profession is inevitable, suffering can be avoided thro...
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Creating a Lasting Impact: Retention Strategies for Chiropractors: Phase 3 and Phase 4 Guide; Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DC
In this episode of Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic, Dr. Katie discusses essential strategies for providing a luxury experience that clients won't find elsewhere. She shares practical tips on how to understand and meet client expectations...
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From Cold Leads to Raving Fans: The Customer Journey: Phase 1 and Phase 2 Guide; Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DC
In this episode of Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic, Dr. Katie discusses strategies to improve client retention by building value and optimizing patient experiences. She explains the importance of understanding the customer journey from i...
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Beyond Adjustments: Enhancing the Client Experience; Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DC
In this episode of Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic, Dr. Katie addresses new graduates and established docs on how to build value in their practices. She shares her insights on creating an exceptional patient journey, using a relatable an...
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The Backbone of Success: Key Considerations for Service-based Animal Chiropractic Businesses; Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DC
In this episode, Dr. Katie from Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic discusses key strategies for animal chiropractors to grow their business. She shares valuable insights for aspiring and current animal chiropractors, and emphasizes the impo...
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Building Value As An Animal Chiropractor; Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DC
In this episode, Dr. Katie from Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic shares her journey from human chiropractic to full-time animal chiropractic practice. She outlines critical steps for starting and running a successful animal chiropractic b...
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Interview with Dr. Casie Ogden, DC, cAVCA: Balancing Human and Animal Chiropractic
Dr. Casie Ogden, D.C., is a passionate chiropractor who offers animal chiropractic committed to the well-being of our beloved animals. After graduating from Texas A&M for undergrad (Whoop!) and obtaining a Doctorate in Chiropractic from Par...
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Beyond the Certification: Hard Work Behind Animal Chiropractic Success; Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DC
In this episode, Dr. Katie from Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic shares her journey and insights into the clinical and business aspects of being an animal chiropractor. She discusses the misconceptions about running a successful animal ch...
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