Catch up with ChiroTouch

Welcome to Catch Up with ChiroTouch with Dr. Ronnie Simms, the educational and inspirational podcast series with chiropractic’s most influential speakers. This episode is graced with the esteemed guest, Dr. Guy Riekeman, Life University Chancellor Emeritus. As a second-generation chiropractor, Dr. Reikeman recounts the adversity chiropractors faced throughout the years including his own journey from wandering college student to practicing doctor and finally, academic leader. Listen in for Dr. Reikeman’s inspirational and colorful commentary on: His chiropractic journey through the decades The future of chiropractic and why doctors need to address today’s mobile lifestyle Why chiropractic needs to modernize its technology to better manage patient care and keep pace with health care expectations The importance of chiropractors filling the healthcare information void in lieu of turning patients to the internet

Welcome to Catch Up with ChiroTouch with Dr. Ronnie Simms, the educational and inspirational podcast series with chiropractic’s most influential speakers. In this episode, Dr. Tracy Wilson of Global Health Chiropractic, dives into his philosophy of how the lens through which you look at your chiropractic purpose, shapes all that you do to build your practice. He shares that his lens is the knowledge that people in this world are unnecessarily suffering because they do not know that chiropractic can help. This lens comes from his personal experience how of chiropractic eased his severe asthma as a child and helped his infant daughter thrive when traditional Western medicine fell short. Through the telling of his inspirational journey, you will hear: Why becoming a phenomenal and prolific storyteller is one of the best ways to advocate for yourself and for chiropractic How to apply the What You Love vs. What You’re Good At matrix to identify your practice’s staffing needs The importance of “redipping” your team into the practice culture often and how recognition, rewards, and social gatherings strengthen that culture bond Why reverse engineering a financial strategy that works for you is vital to building a balanced life

Welcome to Catch Up with ChiroTouch with Dr. Ronnie Simms, the educational and inspirational podcast series with chiropractic’s most influential speakers. Dr. David Fletcher, president of the Chiropractic Leadership Alliance, joins this episode to share his methods for explaining chiropractic care to patients in a way that resonates and positively impacts retention. Tune in for the elements of his Listening Doctor Method, including: The mindset shift that chiropractic is for everyone How to speak chiropractic truths a layperson can understand Technology’s place in patient care The rule of 12 in setting expectations for results or reevaluation

Welcome to Catch Up with ChiroTouch with Dr. Ronnie Simms, the educational and inspirational podcast series with chiropractic’s most influential speakers. In this episode, we explore and celebrate women’s role in chiropractic. Featuring guest Dr. Cathy Wendland, principle of Colby Family Chiropractic and League of Chiropractic Women board member, this conversation is centered on the important and expanding role women play as care providers in the predominately male-dominated chiropractic field. While only about 20% of employed chiropractors today are women (1), around 40% of chiropractic students, up from 22% a decade ago, are women (2). As the gender make up of practitioners shifts to more closely reflect that of their patients (about 60% of chiropractic patients are women (3)), there needs to an equal shift in the tools and support offered to women in the profession. Dr. Cathy discusses the physical and mental challenges women face as chiropractors and the support and resources available to help them thrive. 1. According to 2020 statistics from U.S. Department of Labor 2. According to 2020 statistics from Palmer College and the Illinois Chiropractic Society 3. According to a 2012 Journal of Chiropractic Education article

Welcome to Catch Up with ChiroTouch with Dr. Ronnie Simms, the educational and inspirational podcast series with chiropractic’s most influential speakers. In this episode, we flip the script and put our series host, Dr. Ronnie, in the interview seat. Joined by stand-in host Dr. Brian Blask, in this episode we hear more about Dr. Ronnie’s chiropractic journey from patient to practice owner and everything in between. Dr. Ronnie shares the struggles and wins he’s encountered while building his business and the important role chiropractic coaching has played in getting him to where he is today.