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This week's conversation in upper cervical chiropractic covers various topics, including celebrating graduations, recognizing powerful women in the profession, podcast launches, the staffless practice model, the Diplomate Program enrollment, supporting and building the profession, a message to students, and finding fulfillment in helping others. a Health Uncovered with Dr. Mercedes Cook on App...

Dr. Bagley and Dr. Schurger are both Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractors, and together host The Blonde and The Bald Podcast. On this podcast collision course, we discuss: How and why to start a podcast as a chiropractor Tips for breaking out of your comfort zone as a speaker How to juggle family, practice, and side projects like podcasting and more. Check out The Blonde and the Bald Podcast here: h...

In this conversation, Dr. John Stenberg discusses various topics related to the upper cervical field. He provides a status update on recent events, including the Epic conference and the announcement of the fourth class of the DCCJP program. Dr. Stenberg shares his motivation for participating in the program and the benefits he expects to gain. He also discusses the Dunning-Kruger effect and impost...

Dr. Carita De Jong is graduate of the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, and was recently certified in the Blair Upper Cervical Technique. Her story exemplifies what can happen when courage, fate, and action converge. In this WIDE-RANGING episode, we discuss: Dr. Carita's background and how she got into upper cervical chiropractic The struggles of learning Blair Technique in a country with l...

As I've attended conferences and seminars, networked, learned from instructors and mentors - I've observed certain thought patterns that highly effective clinicians exhibit. In this solo show, I share my observations of these thought patterns in two categories of upper cervical chiropractors Rule Breakers Rule followers ...as well as the thought patterns that they share. Enjoy!

Dr. Evan Katz is a practicing chiropractor in Boulder, Colorado. He practices the Chiropractic Biophysics Approach (CBP), and has participated in an published multiple research articles in the chiropractic field. Today we discuss one of his most recent publications, "Non-Surgical Management of Upper Cervical Instability via Improved Cervical Lordosis: A Case Series of Adult Patients" In this episo...

Dr. Gordon Elder is a practicing chiropractor, DCCJP, advanced Blair Technique instructor, and all around amazing person. On this episode, I invited Dr. Elder on to answer listener questions about the Blair Technique assessments, and how to manage patients using these checkup procedures. In this episode, we discuss: The daily Blair checks The scientific validity of the Blair checks How to prioriti...

The Society of Chiropractic Orthospinology (SOCO) held their annual technique symposium in Clearwater Beach, FL Oct 13-14, 2023. Dr. Cameron Bearder and Dr. Jane Brewer both attended the conference with me, and on this episode we recap our key takeaways from the weekend. To learn more about Orthospinology, listen to these interviews with Orthospinology Doctors: Orthospinology, patient-centered-car...

Ruth Elder is an upper cervical advocate, patient, and doctor's wife. Her experience with Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractic goes back to the early 1990's when she worked side by side with Dr. Weldon Muncy, a legend in the Blair community. Ruth brings a unique perspective that Doctors and students alike can learn from. As a patient and non-chiropractor, Ruth has a deep understanding and app...

In this episode, Dr. Cameron Bearder and DC student Paul Adams share our key takeaways from the 2023 Blair Technique Annual Conference including: Hightlights from Dr. Dan Murphy's presentations Student engagement, certification, and perspective Dr. Bearder's vestibular presentation and it's application to practice the future of the Blair Technique and interesting research in progress a...

Dr. Chad Billiris is an upper cervical chiropractor in South Jersey, in private practice at Summit Chiropractic. He's a practicing Orthospinologist, and volunteers on the board for the Orthospinology organization. Dr. Billiris, Dr. Bearder, and Dr. Stenberg all attended chiropractic school together and became interested in upper cervical care around the same time. It was really fun to catch up...

On this rapid research review, we break down a recent publication titled: "Translational and Rotational Postural Aberrations Are Related to Pulmonary Functions and Skill-Related Physical Fitness Components in Collegiate Athletes" J Clin Med.  2023 Jul; 12(14): 4618.Published online 2023 Jul 11. doi:  10.3390/jcm12144618 Download the full text article here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pm...

Luca O'Brien is an upper cervical chiropractor, graduating from Palmer Florida in September 2023. Luca I have attended a few conferences together this year, and have engaged in some thoughtful discussions regarding the past, present, and future of upper cervical chiropractic. As a chiropractic student, Luca has made a consistent effort of networking, showing up to events, and making connection...

Dr. Michelle Speranza is a NUCCA practitioner, DCCJP, and all around excellent human being. We recently sat down to recap her experiences as an upper cervical chiropractor including her research conducted during her DCCJP training regarding the reliability of the clivo-axial angle measurements on XR and CT. In this episode, we discuss: Dr. Speranza's path to upper cervical care Experiences as...

Dr. Cameron Bearder and Dr. John Stenberg recap their recent trip to San Diego to attend the 35th annual ASAP Conference. American Syringomyelia and Chiari Alliance Project is an organization focused on increasing awareness and research related to Chiari malformations and syringomyelia. Each year, the ASAP organization hosts top neurosurgeons, neurologist, doctors, and patients together to present...

Dr. Taylor Goldberg is a chiropractor who's unique health experiences have led her to a niche within the hypermobility community. In this episode, we discuss: how hypermobile EDS patients experience the healthcare system creating clarity with terms for hypermobile patients clinical and symptomatic manifestations of hypermobile connective tissue disorders best practices for comanaging hypermobile p...

In this episode, Dr. Cameron Bearder summarizes his key takeaways regarding a recent event hosted by the Carrick Institute. The Carrick Institute is center for Neuroscience Research and Education founded by Dr. Ted Carrick. Their course curricula includes post graduate training in functional neurology, concussion/brain injury, vestibular rehabilitation, neurochemistry, and so much more. Dr. Carric...

Dr. Bill Lordan is an upper cervical chiropractor practicing in Branford Connecticut. He recently completed his diplomate in chiropractic craniocervical junction procedures, and we connected at the ICA Council on Upper Cervical Care Forum in Dallas in June 2023. Dr. Lordan's work in the DCCJP program opened a door to run trials in office with pupillometry, a novel technology that uses pupillar...

Dr. Dania Tamimi is an oral maxillofacial radiologist with wide range of interests related to imaging, health, and fitness. Dr. Tamimi was first introduced to our Blair Upper Cervical community as a keynote presenter at the annual Blair Conference in Charlotte, NC in 2022. She has taught CE courses for dentists, chiropractors, and other healthcare providers in the interpretation of cone beam compu...

https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/6/2169 - Follow this link to access the full text article On this episode, we briefly explore a recent publication that surveyed chiropractors for their opinion of how plain radiography of the spine should be utilized in chiropractic practice. I break down the survey responses, limitations, and some interesting insights into decision making for chiropractors using...

Dr. Ankur Tayal has a unique background in chiropractic education and practice, and has spent time in both the academic and clinical worlds. In this episode, we explore: staying involved in the profession and finding opportunities to serve chiropractic understanding both the clinical and academic worlds in order to be a better teacher/mentor to chiropractic students exploring chiropractic philosop...

Each year, the ICA Council on Upper Cervical Care hosts a forum presenting on the latest updates, research, and advancements in the upper cervical chiropractic field. This year also included the graduation of the third class of DCCJPs (Diplomates in Chiropractic Craniocervical Junction Procedures), which culminated nearly four years of post doctoral study for this cohort of Drs. In this episode, D...

On this episode, Dr. Chris Slininger and Dr. John Stenberg discussed some important topics related to communication, including: the importance of translating chiropractic philosophy into language that the public can understand in order to reach a wider audience. the importance of having conversations with people who challenge you in order to bring out the best in yourself. the importance of market...

Cervicogenic dizziness is one of those conditions that responds VERY well to upper cervical adjustments, and is common side effect up upper cervical subluxation. Even with a track record of success, a lot of doctors and patients are still confused about some of the distinguishing features of cervicogenic dizziness and other conditions with similar symptoms. This episode is an excellent overview of...

Dr. Heidi Haavik is a chiropractor, a researcher, and a curious Doctor who seeks to answer the questions about "WHY" chiropractic works. She has a team of researchers at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic and is actively researching and publishing work exploring the physiology behind the successes of chiropractic care. In this episode, we discuss: Dr. Haavik's path to becoming a chiropractic...