57. Not Rushing the Dream: Drs. Allie & Jonah on Growing Before Owning
In this episode, Dr. Matt Hill sits down with Drs. Allie and Jonah Wright, a husband-and-wife duo passionate about pediatric, perinatal, and family chiropractic care. They share their unique journeys into chiropractic, the challenges and rewards of working together, and their transition from associates to opening their own practice.------ Links & Resources: Free Training: The Proven Path to a Thriving Family PracticeJoin the PX MembershipAttend a Neuro-Tonal Training & Adjusting Seminar (CE's & Certificate Included!)Follow Soul Full Chiropractic on Instagram Follow Dr. Allie Wright on InstagramFollow Dr. Jonah Wright on Instagram------ Key Timestamps:00:00 Taking a step of faith in practice and life01:17 Meet Drs. Allie & Jonah Wright: backgrounds and unique stories06:39 Associate vs. ownership: deciding your path after graduation09:49 Lessons learned from working in a pediatric office11:07 What chiropractic school doesn’t teach you (marketing, systems, real-world practice)15:56 Balancing marriage, family, and business as a chiropractic couple24:40 The journey into pediatric & perinatal chiropractic27:55 Defining success: goals for practice, family, and community31:40 Overcoming fear with faith, planning, and resilience33:41 Encouragement and advice for new grads and young couples
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56. Do Hard Things Happily | Thoughts From the Trenches with Dr. Tony
In this episode of The Family Practice Podcast, Dr. Tony Ebel dives into the key factors that contribute to building a world-class chiropractic family practice. He discusses the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, building a strong brand through consistent marketing efforts, and the significance of energy management to maintain a balanced life. Dr. Tony also emphasizes the importance of clinical mastery, effective leadership, and staying committed to chiropractic principles in order to make a big impact. He shares personal insights and experiences, highlighting how doing hard things happily and consistently can lead to joy, fulfillment, and extraordinary success.------ Links & Resources: Free Training: The Proven Path to a Thriving Family PracticeJoin the PX MembershipAttend a Neuro-Tonal Training & Adjusting Seminar (CE's & Certificate Included!)------ Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:17 Monthly Extra Episode: Dr. Tony's Thoughts03:32 Upcoming Events and Travels06:36 The Hard Things Happily List14:44 Building and Maintaining a World-Class Brand19:51 Taking on Tough Cases20:10 Avoiding Cruise Control in Practice21:40 The Importance of Leadership25:10 Balancing Energy and Family27:26 Staying Physically Active29:55 Speaking Out on Conventional Medicine32:11 The Truth About Holistic Health34:59 The Value of Consistency39:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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55. What You Should Never Say on a New Patient Call
In this episode of The Family Practice Podcast, 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 into confident and knowledgeable advocates for neurologically focused chiropractic care. By following this proven 10-step system, practices can amplify their impact, improve patient trust, and foster a thriving, family-oriented environment. Action steps include auditing staff communication, prioritizing character in hiring, and committing to ongoing team training and development. The ultimate goal is to create a movement where every team member is passionate about nervous system optimization, resulting in transformational outcomes for families and communities.------ Links & Resources:The Pediatric Experience MembershipThe Pediatric Experience Adjusting SeminarTeam + Leadership Training Event ------ Key Moments: 00:17 Welcome to the Family Practice Podcast01:37 The Biggest Threat: Front Desk Sabotage02:49 Transforming Your Team into Care Advocates03:28 A Real-Life Example of Team Sabotage04:58 The Power of Care Advocates06:13 Steps to Develop Expert Care Advocates09:11 Building a Strong Foundation16:50 Creating Exceptional Patient Experiences17:58 Financial Conversations as Investments19:03 Promoting Family Care19:42 Amplifying Your Practice's Impact20:23 Community Involvement and Team Unity22:22 Commitment to Continual Growth23:27 Action Steps and Homework23:36 Conclusion: The Power of Expert Care Advocates32:16 Closing Remarks and Additional Resources------ Want more of The Family Practice Podcast? Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Follow The Pediatric Experience on InstagramFollow Jacqui Jakubowicz on Instagram
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54. Against the Odds: Why Midwives in “Med City” Call Dr. Abby Before the Pediatrician
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 building a perinatal and pediatric-focused clinic, connecting with community providers, and the challenges of managing skeptical parents. Dr. Abby emphasizes the importance of passion in specializing in perinatal care and shares advice for chiropractic students and new practitioners.------ Links & Resources: The PERINATAL ExperienceFree Training: The Proven Path to a Thriving Family PracticeJoin the PX MembershipAttend a Neuro-Tonal Training & Adjusting Seminar (CE's & Certificate Included!)------ Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:12 Dr. Abby's Journey to Chiropractic04:50 Balancing Motherhood and Practice08:38 Building a Perinatal and Pediatric Practice12:52 Creating a Mission-Driven Team16:14 Connecting with Patients and Community18:02 Ensuring Family Care Continuity19:06 Complimentary Visits and Care Planning20:54 Handling Skeptical Patients23:18 Advice for Internships and Specialization25:17 Impact of PX on Practice28:28 Care Planning for Pregnant Patients33:34 Passion for Perinatal Care------ Want more of The Family Practice Podcast? Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Follow The Pediatric Experience on InstagramFollow Dr. Allie Wright on InstagramFollow Dr. Abby Splittstoesser on InstagramFollow Rochester Chiropractic on Instagram
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53. Breaking Down the Neuroscience of Subluxation in Children (and Why It Matters for World-Class Results)
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 birth trauma to neurological disorders. The session highlights the impact of chiropractic care on improving children's health and advocates for a widespread adoption of these practices. Dr. Tony also shares personal anecdotes and empirical evidence to underline his points and calls for unified action within the chiropractic community to amplify this message.------ Links & Resources:A Review on the Vagus Nerve and Autonomic Nervous System During Fetal Development: Searching for Critical WindowsIncidence of Somatic Dysfunction in Healthy NewbornsThe Cerebellum, Sensitive Periods, and AutismParasympathetic Functions in Children with Sensory Processing Disorder------ Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction and Mission00:33 The Hidden Cause of Chronic Illness in Kids01:27 Dr. Tony Ebel’s Chiropractic Journey04:55 The Perfect Storm Presentation08:25 The Shift in Pediatric Chiropractic10:54 The Importance of Nervous System Health13:53 Understanding Subluxation and Its Impact15:58 The Role of Chiropractic in Pediatric Health20:35 Sending the Perfect Storm Papers21:02 Understanding Somatic Dysfunction in Infants21:36 The Overlooked Impact of Birth Trauma22:07 Toxins and Chronic Illness in Children22:54 Subluxation and Neurological Impact25:26 Vagus Nerve and Sensory Processing27:41 Clinical Practices and Pediatric Care31:46 Miraculous Recoveries and Chiropractic Success Stories32:27 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action------ Want more of The Family Practice Podcast? Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Follow The Pediatric Experience on InstagramFollow Dr. Tony Ebel on Instagram
Welcome to The Family Practice Podcast, the podcast for students + chiropractors seeking to ignite and scale a pure principled, successful, and WILDLY fulfilling Family Chiropractic Practice Join your host, Dr. Tony Ebel, founder of The Pediatric Experience, as he shares insights and wisdom gained from 15+ years running the world’s leading Family & Pediatric Chiropractic practice and mentoring thousands of chiropractors to build the family practices of their dreams too. Dr. Tony is joined by co-hosts Dr. Matt Hill, Dr. Allie Wright, Jacqui Jakubowicz, and incredible guests—chiropractors, associates, and CAs—making a massive impact around the world.We take the gloves off, have fun, and get in some laughs while discussing the step-by-step strategies to level up your clinical and adjusting skills, communication, marketing, systems, leadership, and practice growth like never before! Moms, dads, and families need us now more than ever—let’s make sure we’re ready for them.