The Family Practice Podcast

In this episode, Jacqui Jakubowicz discusses the critical role of front desk interactions in influencing the success of chiropractic practices. She stresses that the biggest threat to a practice's growth is not clinical skills or marketing, but the uncertainty and lack of conviction exhibited by the staff. The episode introduces the Expert Care Advocate system, which transforms team members i...

In this episode, Dr. Allie Wright interviews Dr. Abby Splittstoesser from Rochester Chiropractic in Minnesota. Dr. Abby shares her journey from wanting to be a pediatrician to becoming a pediatric chiropractor following a car accident. She discusses the early days of her practice, the importance of care plans, and how intentional scheduling helps balance motherhood and work. They dive into buildin...

Dr. Tony Ebel presents an in-depth discussion on the critical importance of pediatric chiropractic care, focusing on the role of subluxation and nervous system dysfunction in chronic childhood illnesses. Drawing on his extensive experience and the neuroscience underpinning chiropractic practice, Dr. Tony pushes for a deeper focus on subluxation as a primary cause of various health issues from birt...

In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel AND his wife Kristina discuss the challenges and triumphs of running a pediatric chiropractic practice together while balancing family life. They share their journey from the early days of opening their practice with a newborn to becoming a thriving, multi-faceted business with a focus on pediatric and family chiropractic care. The episode provides insights into the...

In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel discusses the critical role of core values in establishing and maintaining a successful chiropractic practice. The conversation includes Dr. Matt Hill, Jacqui Jakubowicz, and John Price and dives into the importance of core values in guiding business decisions, creating a strong team culture, and ultimately achieving long-term financial success. The episode also emph...

In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel emphasizes the importance of prioritizing family experiences over technology distractions. He shares personal strategies for maintaining boundaries between work and home life to ensure quality time with family. Dr. Tony discusses challenges faced by those passionate about their work and how to stay present in various aspects of life. He encourages listeners to make c...

In this episode, co-host Jacqui Jakubowicz features Dr. Nikki Coburn, a passionate and dedicated chiropractor specializing in pediatric and family care. The conversation highlights Dr. Nikki's inspirational journey, from overcoming her personal health challenges to pursuing a chiropractic career. Dr. Nikki discusses the importance of staying committed, the impact of pediatric-specific neurolo...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Matt Hill breaks down one of the most overlooked and essential elements in building a thriving neurologically-focused family practice: proactive and predictive communication. You’ll quickly see—chiropractic isn’t just about what you adjust. It’s about how confidently, clearly, and consistently you communicate the path to healing before, during, and after the adjustmen...

In this episode,  Dr. Allie Wright is joined by Dr. Chandler and Dr. Rachel Boggs to dive into the importance of fostering community connections to build a successful perinatal chiropractic practice. They share their experiences and strategies, including collaborating with doulas, lactation consultants, and local gyms, participating in community events, and engaging with social media and local bus...

In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel introduces the podcast's mission to focus on chiropractic care for kids and families. This episode covers referral networks, clinical protocols, and the importance of specialized care plans for pediatric patients. Dr. Tony emphasizes the need for deep neuroscience knowledge, the use of advanced clinical tools like CLA INSiGHT scans, and the importance of individ...

In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel emphasizes the importance of mastering pediatric chiropractic care, specifically highlighting the unique power of chiropractic adjustments. He focuses on achieving world-class clinical results while building an exceptional family practice. The episode features 'Sebastian's story,' illustrating the profound impact of chiropractic adjustments alone on se...

In this episode, Dr. Matt Hill and Dr. Dylan Roy dive into the paradigm shift within chiropractic careers, discussing the increasingly popular path of becoming an associate chiropractor rather than owning a practice. Dr. Dylan Roy joins the podcast to share his personal journey from practice owner to associate, highlighting the pressures and challenges of ownership and the fulfillment he found as...

In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel emphasizes the critical importance of building a strong, cohesive team for business success. Addressing chiropractors and chiropractic students, Dr. Tony contrasts the significance of investing in product, branding, and marketing with team building, asserting that a talented team drives lasting impact.  The episode dives into the attributes of A+ players, the importa...

In this inaugural episode of the Neuro Age Conversations , Dr. Tony Ebel sits down with chiropractic legend Dr. David Fletcher to unpack the history, evolution, and explosive relevance of neurologically focused, subluxation-based chiropractic care. Together, they chart the path from chiropractic’s vitalistic roots to today’s practice climate—where nervous system-focused family care isn't just...

In our previous episode, we zoomed out and walked through the 3 stages of practice growth and the leadership shifts required at each level to scale to a 7-figure practice without burnout or breakdown. This week, we're diving DEEP into Stage 1 & 2 —where most docs are right now:   You’ve hustled your way from 0 to 300 visits a week… so why does it feel harder , not easier? Because the skil...

In this quick-hit episode, Dr. Tony Ebel is back with another raw and unfiltered edition of “Thoughts from the Trenches”—his monthly mini-episode straight from the heart of practice. No script. No fluff. Just real-time lessons he’s learning right now inside a busy, high-impact family practice. This time, Dr. Tony pulls back the curtain on what true leadership looks like as you scale your practice...

In this episode of The Family Practice Podcast, Dr. Allie Wright interviews Dr. Paige Roth, one of Dr. Allie’s biggest mentors. Dr. Paige shares her inspiring journey from opening her chiropractic practice right out of school to balancing the demands of being both a successful business owner and a mother. She elaborates on overcoming fertility challenges, setting up her practice to function effici...

In this episode, Dr. Matt Hill focuses on the brain age versus body age concept in pediatric chiropractic care. The podcast emphasizes the importance of understanding and effectively communicating how neurological development may progress differently from physical growth in children, leading to significant changes during chiropractic treatment. Dr. Matt discusses the potential initial signs of wha...

Today, Dr. Tony Ebel is joined by Dr. Steph Masek to discuss her journey from a chiropractic student to a thriving family practice owner and leader. Dr. Steph shares personal anecdotes about overcoming health struggles, embracing faith for resilience, and the importance of community in personal and professional growth. They dive into the initial challenges faced when joining a high-impact chiropra...

In this episode of The Family Practice Podcast, Dr. Allie Wright discusses the crucial role of social media in converting potential patients into actual patients for family and pediatric chiropractic practices.  She provides comprehensive tips on improving social media presence, starting from establishing an aesthetic brand, to creating varied content like reels and patient testimonials, and empha...

In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel welcomes Drs. Jodi and Lucas Wiechman, who share their journey of building a thriving pediatric and family chiropractic practice in Florida.  They discuss their experiences in transitioning from doing everything themselves to creating a team-driven practice. Key topics include the importance of hiring and empowering the right team members, establishing a strong team...

In this episode of the Family Practice Podcast, Dr. Tony Ebel introduces a new monthly format titled 'Thoughts from the Trenches'— a quick, raw, unfiltered, and short (just 10–15 minutes) episodes of lessons he’s learning right now in practice straight from his notepad to your ears. No editing. No overthinking. Just the real stuff you can immediately use to grow your systems, your team,...

In this episode of The Family Practice Podcast, Dr. Tony Ebel dives into a comprehensive strategy for launching a successful, pediatric and family-oriented chiropractic practice. Dr. Tony emphasizes the importance of investing in coaching and Care Advocates to speed up the growth process. He outlines six essential steps: developing a clear vision and mission, achieving clinical excellence, deployi...

In this episode of The Family Practice Podcast, Dr. Tony and Kristina Ebel share their journey of building a thriving family chiropractic practice while balancing a fulfilling family life.  They delve into overcoming obstacles, staying focused on pediatric and perinatal care, and making critical decisions that prioritize their purpose over profit. The episode covers the importance of mentorship, l...

This episode, hosted by Dr. Allie Wright, dives into the importance of monitoring Heart Rate Variability (HRV) in pregnant patients. Dr. Allie explains the significance of a regulated nervous system and how HRV can act as an indicator of the body's adaptability to stress. She shares insights on how HRV affects both the mother’s and baby’s health, discussing its impact on perinatal care. Stori...