Forward - The Podcast of the Forward Thinking Chiropractic Alliance

In this episode, Dr. Bobby Maybee sits down with marketing consultant, StoryBrand Certified Guide, and fractional CMO Sean Garner to discuss how chiropractors and other healthcare business owners can simplify their marketing and attract the right patients. Sean outlines a practical three-step framework — Build, Fill, Optimize — that helps business owners focus on the right priorities in the right...

Dr. Kevin Christie is a chiropractor, speaker, entrepreneur, and educator known for helping evidence-informed chiropractors build stronger businesses without sacrificing clinical integrity. He is the founder of Modern Chiropractic Mastery , a coaching and business development company focused on marketing, systems, leadership, and sustainable practice growth for chiropractors. Through years of owni...

Dr Andrew Bruns of Portland Health Supply outlines the company’s growth from a chiropractor’s garage startup to an FDA‑compliant device supplier and explains shockwave therapy—how radial and focused waves differ, strong evidence for tendinopathies, and the multimodal mechanisms behind pain relief and tissue remodelling. He offers practical guidance on dosing, hands‑on technique, safety, training,...

Patient Experience Masterclass — one‑day event in London on 20 June 2026 hosted by Chiropractors Chris Chippendale and Kevin Christie — offers evidence‑informed, clinic‑ready strategies to align ethical, patient‑centred care with a healthy, profitable practice; register via FTCA website or Forward Thinking Chiropractic Alliance Facebook group. Learn to reframe “sales” as patient‑centred conversati...

A discussion of DD Palmer, the founding of chiropractic, and spiritualism in the late 1800's.

Beth Lachance, CEO of Global Medical Virtual Assistance (GMVA), outlines how HIPAA‑certified medical virtual assistants (MVAs)—mostly nurses or staff with medical/insurance experience—handle front‑office, clinical/back‑office and revenue‑cycle tasks. Recruited mainly from the Philippines and rigorously trained with immediate HIPAA compliance, MVAs integrate in real‑time with practices, reducing cl...

Dr. Bobby Maybee returns to the FTCA podcast to introduce the Chiropractic Success Academy (CSA), aimed at early-career chiropractors seeking clarity in practice management. He announces the upcoming "Thrive" event in January 2027 in Atlanta, focusing on seven key principles of chiropractic success. Sharing his personal health journey with a germ cell tumor, he emphasizes the importance of trust i...

Dr. Bobby welcomes Dr. Naota Hashimoto to discuss his journey from aspiring dentist to chiropractor, sparked by a personal car accident. The conversation explores the authenticity of chiropractors' narratives, the slow acceptance of chiropractic care in the medical field, and the critical importance of patient retention. Dr. Hashimoto introduces TrackStat software for efficient practice management...

Dr. Patrick Battaglia, Chiropractic Physician and Assistant VP of Community-Based Clinical Education at University of Western States, brings extensive experience in integrating chiropractic care into diverse healthcare settings, including community-health centers. He is a board-certified chiropractic physician with special training in chiropractic radiology and is dedicated to providing immersive...

Dr. Tim Bertelsman is the co-founder of ChiroUp. He graduated with honors from Logan College of Chiropractic and has been practicing in Belleville, IL since 1992. He has lectured nationally on various clinical and business topics and has been published extensively. Dr. Bertelsman has served in several leadership positions and is the former president of the Illinois Chiropractic Society. He also re...

After 11 years in the run and outdoor specialty retail space Brian Beckstead worked to create Altra Footwear. Built a sales team and program as VP of Sales in pioneering the early years of Altra before becoming President where he had a wide variety of responsibilities including managing revenue, margin, P&L, and a team of Directors in the departments of Operations, Sales, Marketing, Product, a...

FTCA Podcast #103 - Dr. Brandon Steele - ChiroUp Matters Bobby Maybee DC Download Dr. Steele began his career with a post graduate residency at The Central Institute for Human Performance under Dr. Clayton Skaggs. During this unique opportunity he was able create/implement rehabilitation programs for members of the St. Louis Cardinals, Blues, and Rams. Dr. Steele also had the distinction of workin...

FTCA Podcast #102 - Dr. Mark King - Motion Palpation Institute Bobby Maybee DC Download Mark A. King, DC is a 1982 honors graduate and student athlete of Florida Southern College and a 1986 cum laude graduate of Life Chiropractic College in Marietta Georgia. Dr. King opened the Mt. Lookout Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center with his wife, Dr. Donna Moloney, in February, 1987. Together, they run...

Dr. Greg Adams is a chiropractor and physical therapist who has been a B3 Sciences Certified BFR provider and educator for 4 years. In this podcast we discuss why BFR matters, and what it can do for patients and your practice. Check out B3 Sciences at b3sciences.com.

FTCA Podcast #100 - Dr. Bill Tortoriello - Why DNS Matters Bobby Maybee DC Download Dr. Bill Tortoriello graduated from the National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) in  2006 as a Chiropractic Physician. Soon after, Dr. Bill opened his own private practice in Chicago, Integrative Chiropractic , where he still treats patients today.  From 2014 to 2020, and again in 2022, Dr. Bill serv...

Join us for a conversation with Matt Morrison of clinicsites.co. Matt answers key questions about your practice website and some best practices. Go to the website and spin yourself up a website in just a few seconds! Check it out. Clinic Sites can pull in your date from Jane App if you are a Jane user.

The FTCA Podcast is back with a great episode!! It is true, we don’t produce as many episodes as others, but when we do, they are worth a listen. Please review our podcast at your favorite listening source, and support us by being a member a www.forwardthinkingchiro.com . FTCA Podcast #98 - Dr. Kevin Christie - A Love Letter to the Young Chiropractor Bobby Maybee DC Download Join the FTCA Podcast...

FTCA Podcast #97 - John Falardeau Bobby Maybee DC Download This episode features an American Chiropractic Association Legislative Update with Mr. John Falardeau. John is the Senior Vice President for Public Policy and Advocacy for the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) located in Arlington Virginia and is responsible for monitoring legislation, formulating policy, and carrying out the overall...

FTCA Podcast #96 - Kris Anderson Bobby Maybee DC To apply for the ACA Healthcare Policy Fellowship - Visit the ACA members section and go to the volunteer opportunities link: https://www.acatoday.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Syllabus.pdf Dr. Kris Anderson graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Davenport campus with his DC degree in 2007. He followed that with a master’s Fellowship in Cl...

FTCA Podcast #95 - Crystalynn Shelton Bobby Maybee DC Download Licensed CPA 3X Amazon Bestseller QuickBooks Top 100 ProAdvisor Crystalynn Shelton is a licensed CPA and QuickBooks Top 100 ProAdvisor helping startups, small businesses, and million-dollar companies alike take control of their finances through accounting software training and consulting. Crystalynn’s number-crunching interest was spar...

Patient Centered Chiropractic with Chris Chippendale

FTCA Podcast #93 - Dr. Cameron Gholampour Bobby Maybee DC Download Dr. Cam was a Chiropractic Resident at the Bigfork Valley Chiropractic Clinic at the Bigfork Valley Hospital located in northern Minnesota.  Among the issues, he is most experienced in treating neck pain and back pain; sports and accident-related injuries; weight lifting injuries, and extremity injuries. Dr. Cam takes pri...

Dr. Kippenberger is a long time friend, colleague, and FTCA family member. What do we talk about in this podcast? A little bit of everything. Rest assured, no holds are barred and the conversation is guaranteed to be authentic. Dr. Curt founded Focus On Health with his wife, Krista, in 2010. The two enjoy spending time with their two daughters. Kaydence and Matti fit quite well into their lives, a...

Jon Morrison understands that, for most chiropractors, marketing is not an area of expertise. Jon is a Co-Founder or Clinic Sites, a company dedicated to empowering Clinic Owners with the tools and resources they need to do outstanding marketing. Jon is the author of Now Start With Who, a TEDx speaker, and an alumnus of Oxford University. Jon is a lifelong friend of the FTCA and Evidence-Based chi...

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