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 declining, patient volumes and reimbursement pressures impact income, opportunities are shifting toward employed roles, and the need to better educate patients on the value of chiropractic care.

Hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini close out a three-part series on chiropractic by focusing on philosophy — the "why" behind the profession. This episode explores the art, science, and vitalistic versus mechanistic approaches to care, debates the nature of subluxation, and examines how education, technique diversity, and insurance pressures shape practice.

Dr. Mark Davini joins Paul to share personal insights, historical quotes, and practical examples (including upper cervical vs full-spine approaches, supportive therapies, and analysis methods). They discuss the balance between letting the body heal itself and when to intervene, plus how schools and carriers influence philosophical direction.

Expect a lively, reflective conversation that clarifies key distinctions between symptom-based and philosophically based chiropractic, highlights takeaways for practitioners and patients, and encourages choosing and maintaining a guiding principle that balances philosophy, art, and science.

Hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini continue their three-part series on the art of chiropractic, exploring why so many approaches exist within the profession and how technique, intuition, and experience shape care.

Topics include palpation and observational skills, manual vs. instrument-based adjustments, the role of clinical reasoning and customization, evolving techniques over generations, and the importance of communication, bedside manner, business skills, and ongoing hands-on learning.

Key takeaways: understand your chosen techniques and why you use them, prioritize patient-centered care and connection, avoid shortcuts driven by convenience, and strive to become a master of your own chiropractic art.