69 - VIP Syndrome: Maintaining Your Chiropractic Standards

69 - VIP Syndrome: Maintaining Your Chiropractic Standards

Hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini explore "VIP syndrome" in chiropractic — the tendency to change protocols for high-profile patients. Through anecdotes about celebrities, sports figures, board experiences, and treating fellow chiropractors, they define the problem and explain why deviation from standard care is risky. The episode covers practical topics including informed consent, documentation, HIPAA, scheduling and special requests, referrals and patient experience, bartering, and malpractice risk. The hosts emphasize maintaining consistent exams, X-rays, records, and communication regardless of a patient's status. Key takeaways: stick to your protocols, protect patient privacy, treat every patient as a VIP by delivering consistent, complete care, and have the confidence to push back when shortcuts are requested.

68 - Massage to Chiropractic & Acupuncture: Dr. Richard Snow’s Path from Headaches to Healing

In this episode of All Things Chiropractic, hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini welcome Dr. Richard Snow to discuss his unconventional journey from massage therapy to chiropractic and acupuncture. Dr. Snow shares personal health struggles that led him to alternative care, his training path, and how he integrates acupuncture, microcurrent, moxibustion (moxa), cupping, and chiropractic adjustments in practice. Topics covered include the relationship between subluxations and meridian imbalances, Eastern and Western acupuncture approaches, needle alternatives for needle-phobic patients, and practical clinical tips for chiropractors considering acupuncture training. Dr. Snow also reflects on business insights from his pre-chiropractic career and offers advice on proper education and scope-of-practice awareness across states. Listeners can expect clinical anecdotes, analogies explaining acupuncture concepts, guidance on co-treating with other practitioners, and resources for further training and contact information for Dr. Snow’s clinic, Choice of Health in Overland Park, Kansas.

67 - Trust but Verify: Avoiding Insurance Headaches in Chiropractic Care

In this episode of All Things Chiropractic, hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini discuss the critical importance of verifying patient insurance benefits to avoid billing disputes and patient conflicts. Topics include practical verification workflows, using clearinghouses and provider portals, the No Surprises Act requirements for advance good faith estimates, handling Medicare and Medicare Advantage complications, and strategies for documenting patient financial responsibility. The hosts share real-world examples, common pitfalls (like outdated patient records and unauthorized patient-initiated claims), and step-by-step recommendations for streamlining verification, communicating costs to patients, and reducing board complaints related to money.

66 - From Napkin Sketch to TLC: Drs Jen & Dean DePice

On this episode of All Things Chiropractic hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini sit down with Dr. Jen and Dr. Dean DePice to trace their personal chiropractic stories and the origins of TLC. Guests share how early life experiences, patient care with brain-injured children, and faith filled marriage and family led them to create a coaching community focused on long-term care plans, philosophical integrity, and mentorship. The conversation covers practice essentials—legacy-driven models, associate pay scales, the law of four-to-six for sustainable growth—plus the role of faith, community accountability, and education reform for new graduates. Expect real-world takeaways about mentorship, compliance with clinical grit, and practical next steps for chiropractors seeking community and longevity in practice.

65 - Imposter Syndrome vs. Overconfidence

In this episode of All Things Chiropractic, hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini explore the balance between imposter syndrome and overconfidence within the chiropractic profession. They discuss common signs of imposter feelings, how chiropractic education and practice structure contribute to these phenomena, and how new graduates often lack a residency-style support system. The conversation covers stages of competence, the importance of clinical rationale, peer connection, and continuing education — as well as risks posed by both under-confidence and overconfidence in patient care. Dr. Davini shares personal anecdotes from practice, expert testimony experience, and reflections on how clinicians can ground their credibility. Listeners will hear practical takeaways: seek peer dialogue, articulate your clinical reasons, continue learning, and aim for balanced confidence rooted in competence. Tune in for candid stories, professional advice, and a thoughtful look at building authentic confidence in chiropractic care.