Exploring Chiropractic

Episode 57: Health Informatics with Dr. Brian Coleman

About Brian Coleman, DC Brian completed his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering at the University of Connecticut and later attended the University of Bridgeport to complete his Doctor of Chiropractic degree. While at the University of Bridgeport, he began diverging from the traditional path of a chiropractor of clinical practice towards academia and research. To combine his interest in medical research and background as an engineer, Brian completed a postdoctoral fellowship stud...

Episode 56: Chiropractic Odyssey with Dr. Leonard Faye

Dr. Leonard John Faye graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1960. He has had an unusual professional career associating, practicing in three countries, a founder and teacher at the Anglo-European Chiropractic College, clinician at CMCC, and technique instructor at Cleveland Chiropractic College in Los Angeles. He was the first chiropractor appointed by the Canadian Track and Field Olympic Committee in 1984, he was one of the first three honorary fellows of the Royal C...

Episode 55: Changing Course with Geronimo Bejarano

Geronimo Bejarano is a former chiropractic student at Palmer College of Chiropractic - Florida, whose recent Twitter thread announcing his withdrawal from chiropractic school went viral. Geronimo is now a hopeful 2022 PhD applicant. He is a self-described research nerd, with interests in social determinants of health (SDoH), community based interventions, physical activity promotion and non-communicable diseases. Twitter: @gero5 Instagram: @geronimo10 LinkedIn: Geronimo Bejarano Researc...

Chiropractic & Coronavirus

There's no reason to assume that getting adjusted by your chiropractor will help you prevent the disease or decrease your symptoms. Here’s the state of the research and what we know about chiropractic and the immune system.

Episode 54: Chiropractic & Coronavirus

There's no reason to assume that getting adjusted by your chiropractor will help you prevent the disease or decrease your symptoms. Here’s the state of the research and what we know about chiropractic and the immune system.

Episode 53: The Master Student with Dr. Noah Volz

Dr. Noah Volz is the creator and host of DC2BeRevolution, a podcast and YouTube channel with over 100 interviews with the most influential people in chiropractic. He started the channel as a student and is distilling the lessons learned in a 3 part book series called The Master Student. Book 1, focusing on Mindset, is available now on Amazon.

Episode 52: Chiropractic Development International with Dr Anthony Nicholson

Episode 51: @destination.dc with Brooks Cadenhead

Episode 50: Universidad Central del Caribe - the new Chiropractic School in the Caribbean!

UCC was the first non-profit private medical school incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. During its history, UCC has evolved into a health-sciences university with fully accredited academic programs in Medicine, Medical Images Technology, Biomedical Sciences, and now, Chiropractic. Francisco and Laura are students in the first cohort of chiropractic students, which began in August of 2018. Guests: Francisco Green & Laura O'Farrill Discussion Topics: What did yo...

Episode 49: Placebo Effect in Manual Therapy with Brian Fulton, RMT

Brian Fulton is a massage therapist in Ontario, Canada. He is passionately interested in manual therapy and continuing education, with twenty years of experience in massage therapy. In addition to hands-on experience, he has written hundreds of health articles and has led seminars on health, wellness, ergonomics, and the role of psychosocial factors in manual therapy. He has served on the board of directors of my professional association, both at the provincial and regional levels. Brian is...

Episode 48: Diversity in Chiropractic with Drs. William Foshee and Rebecca Warnecke

Dr. William Foshee currently serves as the American Chiropractic Association Commission on Diversity Chair and on the Next Gen ACA committee. He is a 2017 graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University where he was recognized as a Diversity Leadership Scholar and was named a PFund Foundation Scholar for his contributions to the LGBTQ community. Dr. Foshee practices in Dallas, Texas and endeavors to positively impact culturally competent delivery of chiropractic care both locally and nat...

Episode 47: Must Read Books for Pre-chiropractic Students

The most successful people in the world have one thing in common: they read. And they read a lot. Warren Buffett, the richest man in the world, continues to read up to 500 pages per day. Bill Gates has reportedly read a book a week since high school. Elon Musk devoured books of all genres when he was a kid, and has credited physics and engineering textbooks with getting him up to speed on rocket science - literally. Dr. Scott Haldeman, DC, PhD, MD, a reknowned spine specialist, thinks yo...

Episode 46: Documenting your journey through chiropractic school

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Episode 45: Dynamic Disc Designs with Dr. Jerome Fryer

Dr. Jerome Fryer is a chiropractor in Nanaimo, British Columbia and the creator of Dynamic Disc Designs. He obtained his bachelor of science degree in biopsychology from the University of British Columbia in 1995. He then obtained his doctorate degree in chiropractic, graduating with honors, from the University of Western States in 1999. He is currently in private practice while also making room for conducting spine research and crafting spine education models. He lectures on the topics of d...

Episode 44: What You Don't Expect When You're Expecting, with Dr. Brandie Nemchenko

About Dr. Brandie Nemchenko Dr. Brandie Nemchenko is the owner of a large multi-doctor practice in southeastern Pennsylvania and is the Clinical Director of Bloom Holistic Care for Pregnancy. She has been certified by the ICPA in Webster Technique and with their Pregnancy and Pediatrics program since 2002. A former college athlete herself, Dr. Brandie is trained as a sports chiropractor. After almost losing her daughter in 2007 and not being able to practice, she extrapolated the procedures...

Update: I'm not done yet!

Exploring Chiropractic has been on hiatus as Dr. Cashion adjusts to life as a stay-at-home-dad, but new episodes have been recorded and will be in your feed soon! Up next is an interview with Dr. Brandie Nemchenko, author of "What You Don't Expect When You're Expecting," her harrowing personal story of a close call with her second pregnancy that led her to specialize in pre-natal car. Also, Dr. Jerome Fryer joins me for a fascinating look at how he founded Dynamic Disc Designs and creates ...

Episode 43: Chiropractic Millennials with Dr. Michele Maiers

Dr. Maiers recently published an article titled "Our future in the hands of Millennials in the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. We discuss her journey through chiropractic, her research, and her vision of the future based on her experience with the upcoming generation of chiropractors.

Episode 42: VA Residency with Steven Huybrecht

Dr. Steven Huybrecht is a graduate of Northwestern University of Health Sciences. After 2 years in private practice, he earned a spot as the chiropractic resident at the VA St. Louis Healthcare System. Dr. Huybrecht’s professional interests include chronic pain management for veterans, organizational leadership, and state and national advocacy. His recent article, A Typical Week at the St. Louis VA Medical Center, is part of a new series of blogs from current VA Residents on the American Chir...

Episode 40: University of Bridgeport with Aric Frisina-Deyo

Coming from a science heavy undergraduate program and working in a neuroscience laboratory, with a masters degree in health education, he knew that an evidence-based program would be the best fit. He chose University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic after long deliberations. The school's relationship and clinical rotations within the Veteran's Administration really brought it home. We discuss the UBCC and VA residency programs, life in Connecticut, and why he chose an evidence-based sch...

Episode 39: Student Loan Forgiveness with Travis Hornsby

Travis Hornsby founded Student Loan Planner after helping his physician fiancée navigate ridiculously complex student loan repayment decisions. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst and brings his background as a former bond trader trading billions of dollars. He brings that same intensity to analyzing the best repayment paths for graduate degree professionals with six figures of student debt. He's helped hundreds of clients save millions of dollars on their student loans, and he lives in St. L...

Episode 38: Careers in Chiropractic with Dr. Cheryl Hawk

Cheryl Hawk, DC, PhD, CHES, has published more than 100 publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals. She received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the National University of Health Sciences and practiced full time for 12 years. In 1991, she earned a doctorate in preventive medicine from the University of Iowa. She is the author of two new books: Careers in Chiropractic Health Care and The Praeger Handbook of Chiropractic Health Care.

Episode 37: Chiropractic Radiology with Dr. Matt Skalski

Dr. Skalski completed his radiology residency at Southern California University of Health Sciences, and a research fellowship at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. Some think of him as the next Frank Netter - his medical illustrations have been featured in research articles and at Radiopaedia.org, including some hilarious April Fools jokes. We discuss his journey to chiropractic, digital illustration, and he give his tips for studying radiology.

Episode 36: The Chirosation with Dr. Ben Whelan

About Ben Whelan Dr. Benedict Whelan is a graduate of the New Zealand College of Chiropractic and practices in Auckland, NZ. He is the host of The Chirosation Podcast, where Chiropractors share their stories and the lessons learnt in practice. The intention of The Chirosation is to provide resources and a community that will help Chiropractors realize their innate potential. Discussion Topics We have a casual conversation about choosing chiropractic before ever being adjusted, overcoming se...

Episode 35: Chiropractic Science with Dean Smith

Dr. Dean Smith is the host of the Chiropractic Science podcast and clinical faculty member in the Department of Kinesiology and Health at Miami University and a practicing chiropractor in Eaton, Ohio at Essence of Wellness Chiropractic Center. Dr. Smith shares his journey through chiropractic, his post-graduate education, and how he is able to connect with the profession's most influential researchers.

Episode 34: Primary Spine Care with Dr. Donald Murphy

Donald Murphy, DC, FRCC, DACAN, is Clinical Director of the Rhode Island Spine Center and the Director of Primary Spine Care Services for the Care New England Health System. He also serves as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Professor at Southern California University of Health Sciences, and Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Research at New York Chiropractic College. He shares his personal backg...

Episode 33: International Volunteerism with Dr. Stephen Laski

Guest: Stephen Laski NYCC December 2016 Graduate Hometown: Long Island, NY Dr. Stephen Laski graduated from New York Chiropractic College and finished his clinical rotation at the esteemed Rhode Island Spine Center with Dr. Don Murphy. He is preparing to head to the Dominican Republic to volunteer as the clinical supervisor for World Spine Care at their Moca Clinic. In this episode we discuss his time at NYCC, active participation in SACA and chiropractic politics, the concept of a Primary S...

Episode 32: University of Western States with Stephanie Halloran

Stephanie Halloran is a 3rd Year Chiropractic Intern from Aurora, Illinois. She is currently on preceptorship at the VA Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. We discuss her experiences at school in Portland, OR, how she learned to study like a diagnostician, her crazy travel schedule over the past year, and what it's like to work at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital.

Episode 31: Anglo-European College of Chiropractic with Charlie Bertoia

Charlie Bertoia, a 2nd Year Chiropractic Intern from Toronto, Canada, joins me to discuss the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic in Bournemouth, England. We discuss the AECC statement on EU referendum, and how it affects immigration rules for EU students in the UK as well as: • Choosing AECC for international experiences • Old England architecture with modern facilities • The first patient adjustment in clinic • Why the pace of curriculum is manageable and could even be more strenuo...

Episode 30: Cleveland University Kansas City

Cleveland University student Leslie Reece joins us to discuss her experience at one of the oldest chiropractic colleges in the US. She is a 7th Trimester student from Manhattan, Kansas and actively involved in the Student American Chiropractic Association.

Episode 29: The Father of Ultra Trail Running, Part 3

In this 3rd and final episode, we'll wrap up my epic interview with Gordy Ainsleigh. In true Gordy form, we'll hear some crazy stories about his time in school with professors who have only just retired from Western States. He tells the legendary tale of the chainsaw, why he started a Carnivore Club, and the Goat Doctor. He also gives a few pieces of advice for current and future chiropractic students, such as how to adjust a rib and why you shouldn't start a practice right out of school.

Episode 28: The Father of Ultra Trail Running – Part 2

In this second installment of my interview with Gordy Ainsleigh, we learn a bit about the early influences in the life of the man who started the Western States 100 Endurance Race. You’ll hear his opinion on chiropractic philosophy & science, why he chose to attend Western States, and some *interesting* medical theories to say the least. Stay tuned for part 3 for more hilarious stories about his time in school.

Episode 28: The Father of Ultra Trail Running, Part 2

In this second installment of my interview with Gordy Ainsleigh, we learn a bit about the early influences in the life of the man who started the Western States 100 Endurance Race. You’ll hear his opinion on chiropractic philosophy & science, why he chose to attend Western States, and some *interesting* medical theories to say the least. Stay tuned for part 3 for more hilarious stories about his time in school.

Episode 27: The Father of Ultra Trail Running

Dr. Gordon Ainsleigh is a Western States graduate practicing in Auburn, California. More remarkably, he is the father of the sport of trail ultra-running, being the first to finish the 100-mile Western States Endurance Run in 1974. The Western States ® 100-Mile Endurance Run is the world’s oldest 100-mile trail race. Starting in Squaw Valley, California and ending 100.2 miles later. Following the historic Western States Trail, runners climb more than 18,000 feet and descend nearly 23,000 feet...

Episode 26: Lobbying on the Hill, #NCLC2016 Part 4, A Fresh Perspective

1st quarter UWS student, Urvi Khare, shares why she jumped into an event normally reserved for your upper quarters of chiropractic school. Most students don’t attend NCLC until their 3rd year. To be honest, most people don’t know about NCLC until the end of their 2nd year, so to be at NCLC before taking your first finals in chiropractic school is rare! Urvi Khare shares her experience lobbying on Capitol Hill, attending the SACA Specialty Council Round Table, and shares why she’s so ahead of ...

Episode 25: Lobbying on the Hill, #NCLC2016 Part 3, The Millennial Think Tank

Dr. Brendan McCann, NYCC grad, explains a new initiative launched at NCLC this year. The Millennial Think Tank is a group of former SACA members anxious to continue their work as leaders in the chiropractic profession. It stems from design thinking and business principles, including brainstorming, with the goal to further the chiropractic profession. It is open to recent graduates who are ACA members.

Episode 24: Lobbying on the Hill, #NCLC2016 Part 2

Episode 23: Lobbying on the Hill, #NCLC2016 Part 1

Stephanie Halloran is a 9th Quarter student at University of Western States and chair of her chapter of SACA (Student American Chiropractic Association). She shares her experience preparing for #NCLC2016, explains legislation impacting the Veterans Affairs health system, and describes the joys of winning chapter of the year and participating in SACA's Got Talent!

Episode 22: NBCE with Jonathan Parham

Jonathan Parham Palmer West, 11th Quarter National Legislative Vice Chair, Student American Chiropractic Association Jonathan Parham recently returned from the headquarters of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners in Greeley, Colorado for the Annual Student Leadership Forum. The forum consisted of 10 hours of meetings in a single day covering topics such as: Why do we have the board exam? Urban Myths associated with board exams, including who writes this blasted questions and why ...

Episode 21: Thoughts at Graduation

Thoughts at Graduation Stay fit, make health a priority Be Bold - don’t feel like you must accept dogma, ask questions Don’t Make Enemies Take advantage of club meetings. Minimize your student loans. Don’t lock yourself out of opportunities - Get familiar with techniques, even if you don’t plan to use them Hold on to your passions From Brendan McCann “Remember why you came - write it down. Not something huge, something that truly personally brought you here. Maybe it’s what’s in your applic...

Episode 20: After School with Apply Research

Apply Research is the result of 5 years of seeing patients, reading research, polishing writing skills, developing communication strategies, learning website building, decoding the secrets of social media and tapping into the psychology of successful branding and marketing. And then figuring out how to shape it all into a clinical swiss army knife for young musculoskeletal practitioners. Guests Martin Bonnevie-Svendsen is a chiropractor and a current medical student. He teaches musculoskele...

Episode 19: After School with World Spine Care

World Spine Care is a global charity on a mission to improve lives in under-served communities through sustainable, integrated, evidence based, spine care. Their aim is to create a world in which everyone has access to the highest quality spine care possible. In this interview the Director of Clinics, Dr. Geoff Outerbridge, and I discuss: How is WSC different than a mission trip? What is the core mission of world spine care? How can chiropractic students get involved? What’s the connection ...

Episode 18: After School with NCLC

The National Chiropractic Legislative Conference took place February of 2015 with Student ACA members attending from all over the country. NCLC is the premier national conference for doctors of chiropractic (DCs), chiropractic assistants (CAs) and chiropractic students that sets the direction for the future of chiropractic in America. It involves: * More than 20 hours of clinical professional development * Leadership coaching and business management seminars * World-class industry partner ex...

Episode 17: Chiropractors in Literature, After School with Jacqueline Falconer

Jacqueline Falcomer is the author of Forget Me Not, which features locations in Mexico, the United States, Spain, the United Kingdom, Morocco and Italy. Alex, the storyteller, unfurls the multicolored banner that is his family history. In vivid and rich narration, from his grandfather’s bull fighting ranch in Mexico and his father’s chiropractic education in Iowa, to his own search for self and the women he cannot forget, Alejandro is both guide and lost soul.

Episode 16: After School with Circle of Docs

Circle of Docs One Community For Everything Chiropractic Dr. Beau Pierce- Founder and CEO As a second generation DC, Dr. Pierce has been exposed to the idea of total wellness for over three decades. Dr. Pierce represents an emerging digital generation that has proved social networking and online connectivity translates into growth and strength. The idea to meld Chiropractic with a custom engineered social network was made possible by the unique circumstances of life long professional expos...

Episode 15: Northwestern Health Sciences University

Guests Andy Cook Trimester 8 Chiropractic Intern from St. Paul, MN Twitter Melissa Makranyi Tri 8 Chiropractic Intern from Sault St. Marie, MI Twitter Topics Administrative fluctuations Life in Minnesota Radiology Residency EMT elective ‘Tic Picks Nathan: Katy Bowman, Move Your DNA on Amazon, Alignment Matters on Amazon Andy: The Clinical Compass Melissa: Chiro Resources

Episode 14: New York Chiropractic College

Students from NYCC join me to discuss their evidence-based curriculum, living on campus in dorms with required meal plans, clinic life, and more!

Episode 13: After School with The Evidence Based Chiropractor

Dr. Langmaid is a chiropractic physician of the Florida Orthopedic Institute and treats patients as part of the Orthopaedic Total Wellness program. He is beginning a new position at the Laser Spine Institute. Dr. Langmaid assists other chiropractors around the world build relationships with medical doctors in their communities through his company The Evidence Based Chiropractor. He is considered the leading authority on interdisciplinary outreach and communication.

Episode 12: University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Episode 12: University of Johannesburg, S. Africa. This show is not sponsored by any chiropractic institution. Anything shared in our discussion is the opinion of the guests and host based on personal experience and does not reflect the policies of the educational institutions mentioned. Guests Gareth Hardie - 4th Year Devlin Randal-Smith - 4th Year 'Tic Picks Nathan: World Spine Care Gareth: Just Tic Dev: ChiroExcellence YouTube Channel

Episode 11: After School with Dr. Mark Crislip, The Quackcast - Part 2

Mark Crislip, MD has been a practicing Infectious Disease specialist in Portland, Oregon, since 1990. He is responsible for the Quackcast, a skeptical review of Supplements and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (SCAM), three time winner of best health podcast; The Persiflagers Annotated Compendium of Infectious Disease Facts, Dogma and Opinion, a guide to infectious diseases; the Persiflagers Infectious Disease Puscast, a podcast review of infectious diseases, and Rubor, Dolor, Calor, Tu...

Episode 11: After School with Dr. Mark Crislip – Part 2

Mark Crislip, MD has been a practicing Infectious Disease specialist in Portland, Oregon, since 1990. He is responsible for the Quackcast, a skeptical review of Supplements and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (SCAM), three time winner of best health podcast; The Persiflagers Annotated Compendium of Infectious Disease Facts, Dogma and Opinion, a guide to infectious diseases; the Persiflagers Infectious Disease Puscast, a podcast review of infectious diseases, and Rubor, Dolor, Calor, Tu...