All Things Chiropractic

Attorney Jennifer Herlihy joins hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini to discuss chiropractic malpractice and board defense. Topics include trial preparation and strategy, depositions, juror vetting, common board allegations (including stroke and inappropriate touching), the impact of social media and billboard marketing, and the rise of high-stakes catastrophic claims. Attorney Herlihy shares real-world stories from her 25+ years...

Join Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini on All Things Chiropractic as they explore how to identify high‑quality continuing education for chiropractors. This episode covers why CE exists, how times (and techniques) are changing rapidly—post‑COVID and with AI—and what to look for when vetting courses and presenters.

Paul and Dr. Davini discuss the regulatory perspective, minimum safety standards, scope‑of‑practice issues, and the diffe...

Join hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini with special guest Dr. Heidi Haavik as they explore the latest science behind chiropractic care. Dr. Haavik, a chiropractor and PhD in human neurophysiology, explains how subluxations affect paraspinal muscles and brain function, why precise adjustments produce widespread changes, and how chiropractic care can influence sleep, blood pressure, digestion, tinnitus and more.

The episode cove...

In this episode of All Things Chiropractic, hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini welcome special guests Dr. Christopher Proulx and Jacob Currier (MedCor) to discuss advanced clinical tools and an upcoming hands‑on workshop. The conversation covers Dr. Proulx’s journey into chiropractic care and how modern modalities complement traditional adjustments.

Dr. Proulx explains Shockwave therapy—how acoustic, high‑pressure sound waves s...

Hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini dive into why chiropractors get pulled away from patient care and how to get back to what you love. They cover generational motivations for entering the profession, the realities of running a practice, declining insurance reimbursement, pricing strategies, delegation, time management, and the pros and cons of network participation.

Key takeaways include scheduling patient-focused time, minimiz...

In this episode of All Things Chiropractic, hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini welcome Dr. Peter Kevorkian, newly appointed president of Life Chiropractic College West. Dr. Kevorkian shares his 42-year journey from engineering student to chiropractic practitioner, educator, and leader, including founding the Massachusetts Alliance for Chiropractic Philosophy and transitioning into academic leadership.

The conversation covers co...

Join hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini as they explore the question: What would life be like without chiropractic care? Dr. Davini shares his personal motorcycle-accident story and how chiropractic relieved chronic headaches, redirected his career, and shaped his purpose.

The episode covers generational shifts in chiropractic education, the diagnostic value of in-office X-rays, catching hidden pathologies, and the broader ripp...

Hosts Dr. Mark Davini and Paul Andrews celebrate the podcasts first anniversary and dig into the art of confrontation in clinical practice. They discuss why "not receding" is essential for chiropractors and CAs, and how clear communication prevents misunderstandings with patients, staff, and payers.

In this episode of All Things Chiropractic, hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini tackle the uncomfortable but essential skill of con...

Hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini dive into emotional intelligence — what it is, why it’s hard, and how it impacts chiropractic practices. They cover the five key components (self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills), generational differences, the effects of social media and AI, and real-life examples from their own lives.

The episode explores practical applications for chiropractors: leadership,...

Join Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini as they break down why monitoring practice numbers — not guesswork — is essential for every chiropractor. This episode covers accounts receivable and aging by financial class, overhead and payroll, collections and profit-per-patient, in‑network vs. out‑of‑network decisions, staff efficiency, appointment cancellations/broken visits, patient retention and case averages, plus referral tracking and...

Hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini tackle the central question: can you bill for every service rendered in your chiropractic office? This episode unpacks the difference between documenting care and reporting codes on claims, and why clinical necessity and complete notes are always essential.

They dig into common coding pitfalls—modifiers like 25 and 52, NCCI bundling versus AMA CPT guidance, manual therapy/neuromuscular re‑educ...

Hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini explore the fast-moving technology shaping chiropractic care, from clinical devices to workflow software and ethical questions around AI.

Topics covered include AI integrations and regulatory concerns, shockwave and laser therapies, computerized axial decompression, digital posture analysis, wearable tech, digital X‑ray, advances in training and assessment, EHR challenges, and opportunities to...

Hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini walk through a concise year‑end and New‑Year preparation plan for chiropractic practices. They discuss scheduling dedicated year‑end time with your team, goal‑setting across personal, professional, spiritual and financial areas, and turning goals into actionable plans.

The episode covers practical business topics including Medicare PAR vs non‑PAR decisions, potential fee‑schedule changes and r...

Join hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini for a holiday special of All Things Chiropractic focused on the practice and staff side of the season. In this episode they share real-world stories and practical advice about running a clinic through Christmas, New Year and other year-end holidays.

Topics include setting clear expectations for holiday schedules and call-ins, documenting sickness, managing staff stress, handling gift exch...

Hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini discuss how to navigate the holiday season in a chiropractic practice, covering greetings (Merry Christmas vs. Happy Holidays), decorations, Festivus, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and ways to make patients feel welcome.

They explore clinical and communication topics such as emotional “inside-out” subluxations, connecting adjustments to nervous-system benefits, handling decreased compliance or tighter bud...

Hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini explore why new patient volume varies by region and how to balance capacity with retention. They cover in-house referral strategies, gratitude and thank-you practices, networking with other health professionals, structured patient education programs, and the importance of consistent, congruent messaging throughout your office.

Expect practical tactics — asking for referrals, scripting, family ...

Join hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini as they explore the Certified Chiropractic Clinical Assistant (CCCA) credential, the FCLB’s national standard, and the Tools of Practice CAP training that prepares assistants to sit for the exam.

Topics include the clinical and administrative scope of certified CAs, career-path advantages, return on investment for practices, malpractice and standard-of-care implications, continuing educat...

Join hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini for a Thanksgiving special of All Things Chiropractic focused on gratitude. They discuss personal anecdotes Thanksgiving, the mental-health and professional benefits of gratitude, forgiveness, and reframing challenges as growth opportunities.

Topics covered include expressing thanks to patients and staff, practical ways gratitude improves patient relationships and office culture, and simp...

Join hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini as they unpack the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners' five‑year practice analysis.

Topics covered include practitioner demographics, practice settings (solo vs. group), income and patient‑volume trends, education and licensing differences, technology and AI, diagnostic imaging, techniques, and the surprising omission of chiropractic assistants.

Key takeaways: solo practices are dec...