Does your life or practice feel stagnant? Are you willing to take a risk to try something new? Dr Jennifer Anacker shares her adventures in Chiropractic and how she merged her lifestyle desires with her business goals. From starting as an Associate to now operating two private family wellness practices, her 18 years of experiences, challenges and successes are inspiring. Dr. Anacker discusses her top tips for practice growth, why she believes boredom is destructive and how to turn your greatest challenges into your biggest successes. 

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About Our Guest:

Dr. Jennifer Anacker is a 2002 Palmer College of Chiropractic graduate. She has gone on to start two successful practices in the Boise, Idaho area, where she has been at the forefront of pregnancy and pediatric chiropractic care for the last 18 years. She has been a featured speaker for various chiropractic panels and organizations, as well as an expert guest on podcasts, radio programs, and the nightly news.

Can you embrace being a little rebellious to create the life and  practice you want? In this week’s show Dr. Tamara MacIntyre shares her experiences from private practice, teaching, and being a college administrator and the lessons and gifts in staying curious about personal growth. We also discussed how our ego and work can get intertwined and the importance of making time for the other parts of life that fulfil us so that we can stay grounded and connected to our passion for health care. Gaps in the current clinical education system for Chiropractors, the importance of choosing great mentorship, taking responsibility for your choices, working with your spouse, and so much more rounded out this powerful conversation with an inspiring woman. 

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About Our Guest:

Dr Tamara MacIntyre is both a Chiropractor and a Doctor of Natural Medicine with a Master’s degree in neuroscience.  She is a gifted doctor, educator and mentor known for her power, grace and intelligence.  She is an internationally recognized authority in chiropractic and functional medicine who serves as a clinical consultant for Chiropractors.  She was the former Dean of Clinical Education at an accredited chiropractic college & has been touted as a “clinical genius” in her profession and has been acclaimed as a role model for female practitioners in the field of integrative medicine.  She is the co-founder of The Prana Foundation (www.thepranafoundation.org) offering educational, personal and professional opportunities to health care professionals as well as chiropractic focused clinical and practice ready mentorship programs. 

How Is Being Different Valuable In Your Practice? In this episode Dr. Chad Mykietiuk shares his ideas on why embracing being distinct is an asset in business, and the importance of an open-minded attitude for professional collaboration and growth. As the President of the Canadian Alliance For Chiropractic he also discussed the value of diversity in the profession, how he maximizes his time, and the gifts of running a private practice with your spouse while also nurturing four young children. 

About Our Guest

Dr. Chad is a chiropractor and a strong advocate of natural, non-invasive healthcare options as a first line of defense in the battle for wellness and improved quality of life. Dr. Chad also believes that achieving true wellness can only happen through a multi-faceted approach; consisting of exercise, proper nutrition, mental health, a healthcare support team and a clearly defined healthcare philosophy. His dedication to the chiropractic profession is steadfast and unwavering, advocating for Canadians of all ages to have access to regular chiropractic care.

Find Out More About The CNAC: https://mycnac.ca/en/

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Are you intentional with how you are designing your life and business? Dr. Kristina Stitcher shares her ideas about staying focused on creating what you want, the importance of delegation and building a support team for your life, and why sometimes timing really is everything! Dr. Stitcher also discusses what helps her rise through challenges, how she manages her time to coach, run a full-time practice and mother 4 children, and the biggest struggle she observes with her clients.  

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About Our Guest:

Dr. Kristina Stitcher is a sought after international speaker, consultant and advocate for family wellness care through chiropractic. Dr. Kristina is the clinic director of Family First Chiropractic in Salt Lake City, Utah and is the chiropractic coach and owner of Practice Evolution, which focuses on creating extraordinary family chiropractors. With her husband Craig, she raises 4 children, all destined to change the world and spread the chiropractic message.

Find out more about the Practice Evolution Program here: http://practiceevolution.com/

Listen to episode #76 with Dr. Devin Vrana: https://rockstardoctorlife.com/rdl-76-dr-devin-vrana-no-link/

How can embracing diversity and difference of opinion strengthen us as individuals? Dr. Derrell Pratt-Blackburn shares some of his insight based on recent classes he has taught, along with how it can help liberate our thinking, lower our stress response, and expand our abilities! We also discussed his tips for working with your spouse, what keeps him inspired, and the value of being open, vulnerable and supporting one another professionally. 

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Downloads for this episode:

Using What We Already Know
Biopsychosocial Model
Racism and Health I
Racism and Health II

About Our Guest:

Dr. Derrell Blackburn is a chiropractor, educator, and thought leader on a mission to create a positive impact. In addition to opening and running a high volume, membership-based practice in the S.F. Bay Area, Dr. Blackburn was also a professor at Life Chiropractic College West teaching Embryology, Social Entrepreneurship and Philosophy prior to joining The Joint Corporate as Senior Manager of Chiropractic, in Scottsdale, AZ. Along with his experience in chiropractic and entrepreneurship, Dr. Blackburn also served on multiple boards including the St. Rose Hospital Foundation Board. Dr. Blackburn holds an MBA in Health Administration as well as his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Parker University in Dallas, TX.

How are you spending your days in lockdown? It’s not easy to navigate the emotions Doctors are facing within their homes right now, or the unique stresses that businesses are facing during the Covid-19 pandemic. In fact, it’s been quite challenging for most people in all professions. Although there are many things outside our control, Dr. Melissa Longo shares some ways we can choose to care for our businesses, physical and mental health, and the people around us to find some strength and purpose during this unusual time. 

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Find Out More About The Email & Copywriting Masterclass Series here

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Do you do house calls? Dr. Christina Padilla does! In fact she has created a great practice that aligns with her personal priorities, clinical expertise, and brings her tremendous joy. If you’re curious what this style of practice looks like, you’ll want to tune in! Dr. Padilla shares her story of how she launched her mobile practice, what makes her business model succeed, and the logistics of what makes it all work. We also discussed the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, how to confront fear when making changes in your life, and why she believes taking care of ourselves as Doctors is crucial to our consistent growth and happiness.

Contact Dr. Melissa Longo to find out about mentoring, group programs or just to offer your ideas here

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Check out The Simple Practice and register for our April 27 session here: https://rockstardoctorlife.com/the-simple-practice/

About Our Guest:

Dr Cristina Padilla is a Puerto Rico native who completed her Chiropractic studies at NYCC and continued her post-graduate studies with the ICPA to certify herself as a prenatal and pediatric specialist. Relocating from NY to Florida in 2015, she began working to promote wellness care in the Jacksonville, FL region and in 2017, she decided to open Thrive Family Chiropractic, a mobile/house call Chiropractic practice that serves Northeast Florida by providing individualized and patient-centered care to families from preconception to post partum and for their children from birth until adulthood.

Connect with Dr. Padilla https://www.jaxmobilechiropractor.com/

Can You Be Rigid, Yet Flexible? In this conversation with Dr. Paul Reed we discuss why he believes being self aware and congruent with your values is paramount to success, but how he has learned that adaptability to change is also key! In the 22 years since he graduated he has built multiple practices, expanded his business, coached, and created a massive event for Chiropractors while staying anchored to his family and working through many obstacles. Listen, learn & get inspired!

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Episode # Dr. Ben Lerner: https://rockstardoctorlife.com/rdl-133-dr-ben-lerner-build-your-business-around-your-family/

About Our Guest:

Dr. Paul Reed has been serving the families of Greater Clark County since 1998. In 2008 Dr. Reed opened is 2nd location. This has been follow by two more in 2015. In December 2019 his clinics were acquired by a larger group, and he is now a practice development coach for them overseeing a large territory in Western Washington.

Dr. Reed, his wife of 26 years, and their two children live the Above-Down-Inside-Out lifestyle. Dr. Reed feels that it is essential to walk this walk, in order to have the practice of your dreams. This blessing has enabled him to bring this message to the chiropractic community through coaching and seminars, helping other chiropractors and their teams reach their inborn God-given talents to become all that he has called them to be.

In 2011 Dr. Reed began and hosted ChiroFEST! Which, to date, has become one of the Chiropractic’s biggest philosophy gatherings in service to chiropractic by: “Honoring our past and preserving our future”! We average 600 attendees, 48 exhibitors and 24 speakers.

Find Out More About Chirofest: https://chirofest.org/