Are you practising the good self-care you recommend to your patients? In this conversation with Dr. Laura Dobrinksy we discuss the importance of courageously getting clear on your goals for your life and practice, and why taking time for introspection and mindfulness is just as important for Chiropractors as nurturing our physical health. We also discuss how to avoid burnout, why being involved in your community is a consistent strategy for business growth, and her new programs about the neuroscience of play.

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Resources:

Episode #73: Dr. Laura Foster

Episode #96: Dr. Josh Wagner

About Our Guest:

Dr. Laura Dobrinsky has been practicing in Waterdown, Ontario for 6 years as the owner of Kinstruct Health.  Dr. Dobrinsky is an member with the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and Holistic Pediatric Alliance, and has post doctorate training in functional neurology, pediatrics and perinatal care. Advocating for Brain care as a fundamental form of self care, Dr. Dobrinsky now participates regularly as a mentor for adolescents and young athletes.

What are the current trends in Chiropractic in Canada, why are some provinces facing controversy, and where is the profession headed? In this discussion with Dr. David Fletcher and Dr. Craig Hazel we discuss the current political climate of Chiropractic in Canada, how diversity within the profession is beneficial, and why it’s crucial to maintain a neurologically based model of care to support optimal outcomes for patients.  

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About our guests:

Dr. David Fletcher is a renowned Chiropractor who practiced in Toronto for over 30 years. He and his associates had a thriving, cash-based family practice that served hundreds of patients weekly. Currently as the owner of the Chiropractic Leadership Alliance, David oversees our clinical, technological and practice development strategies while mapping a future vision for both CLA and the chiropractic profession.

Dr. Craig Hazel’s mission is to help families THRIVE. After graduating from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education, he went on to earn a Doctor of Chiropractic degree and a Bachelor of Science in Anatomy from Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas Texas. He is passionate about seeing children and families in his private practice at Synergy Chiropractic in Kanata Ontario. A sought after speaker, he has been featured regularly on TSN Team 1200, CTV and Rogers TV. He is also the Chairman of the Alliance for Chiropractic.

Would you travel across the globe to a new country and start a practice? Dr. Shara Downey‘s sense of adventure took her to Singapore and in her thirteen years in Asia she has built 3 offices, started a coaching practice, and had 4 children! Listen to how she navigated cultural differences, hired associates, and created her practice around her family life. We also discussed how to be fearless,  live a life of adventure, and why she believes true success is having meaningful connections. 

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About Our Guest:

Since 1998, Dr. Shara Downey has had the honour of helping people achieve positive results in their health and promote natural healthy living. As founder of Asia Chiropractic Health Services, they were awarded Singapore Quality Brands Award for 2013-2014. As a contributing author to “You Can Expect a Miracle With Chiropractic” 2013 edition, she’s had the pleasure of working with Dr. David Jackson and Dr John Hinwood.

As an international speaker, Dr. Shara Downey has had the privilege of working with prominent global companies such as; Citibank, Standard Charter Bank, Lucas Films, Knowledge To Action-London, Success Resources, Dasani, Body Shop Corp. and Singapore Ministry of Defence.

She has new projects for women in business in the works, be sure to connect with her to find out more.

What are some of the best ways to grow your practice in 2019? Listen to this compilation show from some of the guests in 2018 for new ideas or great reminders about how to best impact your community in the year ahead. 

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What are some of the secrets to building a successful partnership and practice with your sibling? Dr. Jennifer Rozenhart shares her tips from working with her sister for the past 21 years, as well as her best tips for managing family life, practice and coaching with CloseForChiro. We also talked about how to shift your focus when you’re having a rough day, staying inspired and engaged by the clinical results people experience, and some of the ways she teaches Chiropractors to ‘get the yes with less stress’.

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About Our Guest:

Dr. Jennifer Rozenhart helps health care practitioners redefine their communication about what they do to radically enhance their bottom line. She is able to share not only from challenging experiences but also from the place of power, femininity and expansion. She and her partners at CloseForChiro help train and coach hundreds of doctors from around the world.  Dr. Jennifer Rozenhart’s  presentations leave her audience with a restored view of their businesses and a new found hope for the future. She also provides explicit steps to take so her audience can make immediate adjustments to create thriving businesses. She has been in private practice for 21 years with her sister, Dr. Stephanie Rozenhart, in San Jose, CA. She has 2 teenage sons and a fantastic husband who are her biggest fans in all her endeavors.

Are you staying engaged in your practice? Dr. Josh Handt shares his experiences from practicing with his father for the past 12 years and why he believes “stagnation kills everything”. We also discussed how his personal definition of success has changed over time, why challenges can create amazing opportunities, and the top biohacking tips for Chiropractors from guests on his successful podcast The Lifestyle Locker.

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Check out these podcast episodes we referred to:

Episode #79 Dr. Billy DeMoss

Episode #99: Dr. Monika Buerger

Episode #92 Dr. Kevin Christie

About Our Guest:

Dr. Josh Handt firmly believes that a life worth living is a life worth living in abundance. Dr. Josh Handt finds the need to share the importance of the intimate relationship between lifestyle and an abundant life.  Abundance in everything from health to finances, to relationships, and even spirituality.  He’s the CEO of Lifestyle Locker Inc. and a partner at The New York Chiropractic Life Center. 

Are you leading with intention, positivity, and a clear vision? Dr. Gena Bofshever shares her tips for building great relations with Associates and office team, and the one thing required for consistent practice expansion. We also discussed why vacations are good for personal growth, the importance of attending seminars and the variety of  practice experiences that are good for different stages of a Chiropractic career.

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About our Guest:

What’s holding you back from creating the practice you really want? Dr. Walter Salubro discusses the experiences that eventually helped him move forward and build his private practice, why he believes “mindset is everything” and why knowing yourself is crucial when choosing the right practice environment.  Dr. Salubro has also built a successful YouTube channel that is teaching people about Chiropractic throughout the world, and he shares 3 tips to help you get started to create greater impact in your community

Resources:

Episode #14: Do Your Business Values Line Up With Your Actions?

Episode #75: Dr. Kresimir Jug

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About Our Guest:  

Dr. Walter Salubro is a husband, father, and family wellness chiropractor. He is the owner of Back To Health Chiropractic Centre in Maple, Ontario, and the author of Back to Health by Choice.

Dr. Salubro graduated from York University in 1996 and from the National College of Chiropractic in 1999. He has been practicing chiropractic and serving his community of Maple and Vaughan for over fifteen years.

Dr. Salubro provides chiropractic care to people of all age groups.  He is trained in applying specific chiropractic techniques that are just as suitable for children as they are for adults. In addition to offering specific spinal adjustments and posture corrective techniques, Dr. Salubro offers an extensive lineup of health seminars, exercise classes, and a run/walk club to his patients. Dr. Salubro and exercise enthusiast who has completed multiple marathons and half marathons.

Do you need to align and amplify? Dr. Laurence Tham shares why he believes these two principles can lead many Chiropractors towards success in both life and practice. We also discussed how ‘frameworks’ can help with communications more than ‘scripts’, why he believes Chiropractic needs a rebranding, and why letting go of expectations and having the courage to fail can create powerful shifts in our lives.

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About Our Guest: 

Dr. Laurence Tham is an international Wellness Expert and Speaker. His passion and focus is on the psychology of human behaviour and motivation when it comes to health and wellness. He believes in the “lead by example” approach as the solution to creating greater health and wellness for our kids and our future generation.

He is the co-founder of ‘The Wellness Guys’, a weekly podcast show dedicated to bringing “wellness” into people’s lives. The show is a phenomenal hit reaching #1 in Australia on iTunes in less than 4 months. He is also the co-founder of ‘The Wellness Couch’, creators of a string of Top 10 health podcasts including “Up for a Chat”, “That Paleo Show” and “Inside the Champion’s Mind” of which Dr. Laurence is also the host of this #1 Self-Help podcast on iTunes.

Dr. Laurence is the founder of “Drive Your Practice”, a coaching program focused on getting chiropractors out of ‘survival’ into ‘sustainability’ and success. His programs – Ignition, Turbo and Nitro are designed to build certainty, communication and credibility.

He has created several successful Wellness programs to help people shift from ‘sickness’ into ‘health’ using the latest technology and strategies. “The Wellness Blueprint” and “The 30 Days to Wellness” are programs that help people create a compelling future not only for themselves but for the entire family.

Dr. Laurence used to practice as a Wellness Chiropractor and Coach in Perth, Australia. He is married to his wife, Karen, and has two beautiful children, Kaia and Christian.