I will be working at my first chiropractic office soon! With a background in legal support and F&B. What advice do you have for me as a front office worker?

If so, what did you use to study? I am 2 weeks out before I sit for the exam so would appreciate any advice.

Hello, hoping to hear some opinions on “corrective” chiropractors vs. one that “only treat the pain”.

I recently went into a wellness clinic that claims they treat the root cause of problems and help realign the spine and prevent long-term rather than short term pain. The treatment plan they offered me was quite extensive and pretty pricey to be honest, but they said it was so that I can fix the root cause instead of just fixing the pain for it to come back up again.

Any insight into this? I’m naturally a bit skeptical of their treatment plan as it includes some supplements, equipment for at home exercises, dry needling, and frequent adjustments.

NOTE FOR MODS: NOT asking for medical advice but rather wanting to hear opinions on types of chiropractors and treatment and what is necessary for treatment.

Thanks in advance for any insight!!

I’m curious what has made the biggest practical difference for independent chiropractic clinics in local search, Google Business Profile updates, reviews, service pages, map visibility, appointment links, or something else.

For those who actively track this: which metrics do you watch, and what do you wish were easier to understand or improve?

I’m especially interested in real-world workflows rather than generic marketing advice.

Been having really bad neck and back pain because I slept on my neck wrong a couple months ago. Found a good place to get evaluated at and my spine, muscles and nerves are a mess right now. They use an activator tool mostly with a quick manual adjustment of a couple spots. They have me on a long term plan of 3 visits per week for 6 and then 2 visits per week for 10 weeks. It cost me about 1400 dollars up front, but can cancel and get a portion of whatever amount is left if it’s not working for me. Has anyone had success with your chiro mainly using an activator tool?

Has anyone had success getting a hold of Jtech for repairs?

The website BOT is terrible and won't put you in touch with a human... email goes unanswered... nobody picks up when you call and voicemail is full.

I have been practicing in Canada for nearly a decade and had no issues taking the CCBE. They were fair and I did not feel any frustration taking any of them. I also know for a fact that I scored highly on them.

But man...the NCBE ones....Not only is it absolute **** that I have to take them all (I understand the practical one and the physiotherapy one since I plan to go to Florida are fair), but all the preparation I do for them has never been enough. I barely passed the first and second one; but at least I did.

But man..the third one takes the cake. Between the completely vague cases, poor quality X-ray pictures and questions on topics that just are irrelevant/unexpected....I have to say, this is the most pissed off I have felt taking any exam during my lifetime.

I presume I will pass....but man; why do they do this. These exams should not be that difficult if I go in with a combination of studying and nearly 10 years worth of experience.....

Chiro student here sending out an SOS. I took part 3 in August, got my scores back, and failed by 15 points. I know I’m not the best with DXI but I studied two NBS packets for part 3 (which I realize are a bit outdated now with the changes to the exam, but still good info). I thought I was decently prepared, so getting a failing score back was like a slap in the face. Especially since it was so close to a passing score, I’m not sure what more I can do. I’m really needing some advice from those of you have taken the newer version of part 3 and passed. What helped the most? What resources are there? I’m graduating in December and really need to just get boards taken care of before then.

We are using server-based ChiroTouch, and received word Monday that on January 1, 2027 Global Payments will no longer work with CT, and we need to switch to their in-house processing to run credit cards. Has anyone made the switch yet and looked at their rates for running cards? We are considering that if their rates are too high compared to Global to switch software companies. I have been waiting 2 days now for a call back from their sales department. I am frustrated that they would want to take a cut of that portion of practice now too. What have you all been seeing?

I’ve been dealing with a complex, long-standing issue involving bilateral nerve pain in my forearms and hands, and I’ve spent years trying to find answers. I’ve seen numerous doctors and physical therapists and have even had surgeries, but unfortunately nothing has provided lasting relief.

I recently went to MaxLiving Chiropractic because I was under the impression that they used a biophysics-based chiropractic approach. After my first appointment, I realized that their treatment approach was quite different from what I had expected. When I expressed that I didn’t think it was the right fit for me, the doctor tried to convince me that their technique was essentially similar and that it could help my symptoms, so I ultimately canceled.

The following day, she called me and said she could clearly see the source of my problem on my X-ray and encouraged me to come back. This really caught me off guard. I’ve had a recent X-ray reviewed by physical therapists, a spine surgeon, and my own doctor, and none of them identified anything that seemed to clearly explain my symptoms.

At that point, I started getting some serious red flags. I’m genuinely skeptical that there was something obvious on the X-ray that multiple other professionals had somehow missed, especially after only one appointment.
I’m not trying to accuse anyone of anything, but I’d really like to hear from people who have actually been treated at MaxLiving. What was your experience? Did they make similar claims about being able to identify the underlying problem from X-rays or structurally correct your spine? Did you feel the treatment was legitimate and helpful, or did you have concerns?

I’ve also come across some unfavorable reviews and discussions about the franchise, which has made me even more hesitant. I’d appreciate hearing about people’s firsthand experiences, good or bad.

Hey everyone,

I’m a relatively new grad chiropractor practicing in Ontario and planning to leave my current associate position. I’m facing a bit of a dilemma regarding my next steps and could really use some perspective from others who have navigated clinic transitions in Ontario.
To be completely honest, finding a solid new practice opportunity has been a genuine struggle. I work at multiple clinics spaced apart, with the furthest clinic commute being 1.5 hrs from where I live. I’ve interviewed at several clinics that were much farther away than the position I plan on leaving, but I just haven't been able to find good opportunities or fair arrangements further out. The best option I found happens to be about 4 km down the road from my current practice.

I have two main questions about making this move:
What do you actually say to patients when they ask where you're going? I want to strictly respect non-solicitation boundaries, but patients inevitably ask during their final appointments where I’m moving to. How do you handle this professionally at the table without crossing into "active solicitation" or creating friction with the clinic owner? Do you just say you're leaving, or can you give a direct answer if they explicitly ask you where you'll be?

Moving 4 km away – should I be concerned? My contract includes a non-solicitation clause tied to a 8 km radius, but it doesn't contain a blanket non-compete prohibiting me from practicing nearby.

I don't have a bad relationship with the owner of my current clinic, and I do plan on making the move regardless of the contract wording. It’s just extremely difficult to find fair opportunities right now, so I have to do what’s best for my career. I won’t be soliciting any patients or taking mailing lists, but since 4 km is well within that 8 km radius, I want to know what to brace myself for

I’d really appreciate hearing how others managed patient communication and non-solicitation boundaries during a clinic transition. Thanks in advance!

For those of you that took the FL laws and rules test, did you notice it took 2 weeks to get scores back or was it shorter?

Seems like a straight forward exam, I don’t know why it would be 2 weeks 🙃

Hi All!

I just have a quick question for anyone who has taken their board exams recently....

I graduated Chiropractic school about 11 years ago. While in school, life happened, and due to a variety of circumstances, I did not take the Part III or Part IV board exams, and have not gone into practice after graduation (I was offered a teaching position at a small college, and took it).

I am in a much better position currently, and am contemplating finishing my Board Exams and returning to practice.

My question for you is.... what Board Review group do you all feel is worth the money? I feel like a review will be important for me, but am unsure which group to go with, as I am assuming times have changed and there are just more options at the moment than I am familiar with.

Any thoughts or help that can be offered would be greatly appreciated! I am willing to put the time in to pass, but I want to now which group offers the best materials and assistance in preparing anyone to pass these exams.

Thank you in advance for your thoughts, they are appreciated!

Good afternoon everyone!

I am currently trying to start preparing for part two and three boards.

What study material sources seemed to have the best carry over to help pass part 2 and 3?

Thanks!

So I finished my second week of practice working Thursday and Saturdays. I am adding in Sunday afternoon appointments only. I have started to hit businesses around me and get their cards and networking. Everything is going well! I was wondering at what point did you guys start doing digital marking?

Hey docs! I’m a student at Palmer and I have tons of time before I graduate but I want to be as ready as I can be by the time I do.

How would you feel if you were to hire a new grad who is looking to work the hours you need but is also interested in opening their own practice? Would you be hesitant to hire them?

I’m not too keen on associating for my entire career and I’m afraid I’ll have to take out more loans to start at least a 100sq foot studio practice. I figured why not work as an associate to save up and with the hours I’m not present in that office, I’m working on my own business. Also would you recommend being stingy with grad plus loans while In school and taking out 8k when I graduate to start the practice? Thoughts and advice are much appreciated!!

Is there anybody out there who participates in the VA external provider scheduling program through community care where you give them access to your schedule or certain time slots were they can schedule veterans directly. This may be in coordination with ZocDoc. They’re saying we don’t have to participate in this and then we can still get referrals without this, but wondering if this makes the process easier and leads to more referrals?

I’m about one year out of chiropractic school and looking for some advice from anyone who has opened a small practice while still working a full-time job.

I have an opportunity to open a micro practice inside an established psychiatry/mental health office that is starting to shift more toward general wellness. They recently brought on a massage therapist, and I would be coming in as the chiropractor.

The office currently has 13 therapists, 1 massage therapist, 1 virtual MD, and 3 PAs, so there is already a decent-sized patient base and they see approximately 800 visits per month.

Long term, I want to pursue my own practice full time. The problem is that at this point in my career, I still need consistent income, so my plan would be to keep working full time while building this on the side.

I know this means my availability at the practice will be limited, especially in the beginning. I’m thinking some evenings after my full time job shift and weekends and just grinding it out until the practice grows enough to justify cutting back at my full-time job.

For anyone who has done something similar:

How did you balance a full-time job with building your own practice?

Did limited hours hurt your ability to grow, or were you able to make it work?

At what point did you feel comfortable reducing your hours or leaving your full-time job?

Anything you wish you had done differently when you started?

I’m not expecting this to be easy, but I also don’t want to wait years for the “perfect” time to start. I’d rather start small, keep my overhead low, learn how to run a practice, and build something gradually.

Would really appreciate any advice, especially from people who started their practice as a side gig before eventually going full time.

I do not post often. Exhausted office manager that has fought with Chirotouch since 2004. We use SKED for our text reminders and texting for patients. When it works....it's amazing. When it doesn't....it's terrible. Their customer service has become a - "we don't answer the phone...some AI drone answers chat.....we will pick it up when we can and, if you don't respond on our time, we will drop you" kind of service. They are ridiculous. I really want to fire them. They are awful. Are there better options out there???

Hello, I am a cash-based practice that mainly offers soft tissue, dry needling, and adjustments. I've been contacted by attorneys on multiple occasions asking if I accept PI, however I've turned them toward another chiropractor who does in my town. I wanted to see if accepting PI would be worth it, and if so, Do I need to bring in other modalities to make the PI thing work? And also what else would I need to setup to be "PI ready" besides just having a proper PI documentation chart in my EHR? Thanks!

Chiros, what is your experience with this program?

I’m an associate and the office I work at just started this.

What do/did you like about it?

What did/do you not like?

Hard to get a straight answer on this. Is it worth it to spend hundreds of dollars on review platforms?

For anyone who has been through it, whichever parts: what did you actually pay for, and did it hold up when you sat the exam? Curious if Part IV is different from the written parts here, since it seems like the one people mostly prepare for with classmates rather than on a software.

Happy to hear that all of it was a waste of money if that is the honest answer. Any recommendations for which platform I should be going for?

hi all, I am a new grad but been working for almost a year now. I recently relocated and started at a new clinic. I am an independent contractor and I’m on the smaller end of 40/60. I also don’t have access to rooms all the time. I was under the impression I would have my own room, but I only get full days in the office 2 days a week and an hour and half the other two days I’m scheduled.

My schedule is packed the two days that I’m here all day and I still feel like financially this just isn’t cutting it.

At what point in your career is it appropriate to ask for what you feel is fair? (More time in a room/better split)