Taproot Conversations

Interview with Dr. Martin Rosen

Dr. Jake Hansen is husband to the girl of his dreams, father to three crazy awesome boys, a chiropractor, entrepreneur, speaker and influencer. Dr Hansen’s core values are Family, Faith and Freedom. He is an expert in mental health, creating and attracting wealth through an abundance mindset.

He has overcome a life altering traumatic brain injury, and a multitude of physical and psychological setbacks that he now leverages to benefit and bless mankind.

Dr. Jay Komarek is a 1977 graduate of Western States Chiropractic College. He has dedicated the past 45+ years of practice to caring for humans and animals alike. The focus of his care centers on restoring mental, emotional and physical well-being in order to optimize human potential. Dr. Jay believes that the role of Chiropractic is one of restoring balance in the human body so that the inherent-intelligence-within may function without interference. Dr. Jay has had the opportunity to take care of thousands of people and animals, and is privileged to witness the benefits of this type of approach. Dr. Jay teaches programs on adjusting and the Chiropractic philosophy of healing at universities throughout the U.S.

Animal chiropractic care has also been an integral part of Dr. Jay’s practice since 1977. He has worked with Veterinarians nation-wide, providing care for equine, canine and feline clients. His Veterinary Chiropractic work has been featured on the “Today Show,” on various podcasts and radio programs, and in multiple magazine articles. In addition to delivering care to his clients, he teaches animal adjusting and the philosophy of animal Chiropractic care at colleges world-wide and speaks to groups on the natural health care of animals. He is a founding member of the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, and has received multiple awards in recognition of his success in advancing the field of veterinary chiropractic. Dr. Jay’s work with animals has been most recently chronicled in the award-winning documentary, Life, Adjusted.

Life university graduate and chiropractor for 35 years, Dr. Sharon Gorman, joined us this week for an interview. Sharon has ran 2 to 4 practices, sometimes simultaneously, and has served on the board of trustees for Life University.

Dr. Neil Cohen is a 1986 graduate of Life Chiropractic College. For more than 28 years Dr. Cohen served his community by cultivating a remarkably successful family practice alongside his loving wife Randi. It was their dedication and commitment to the chiropractic principle, combined with perseverance and a strong faith, that were the fundamental values which gave them the opportunity to make a deep rooted impact in their practice, and in their community.

Holding the position as the Senior Vice President for Presidential Affairs at Sherman College of Chiropractic, Dr. Cohen’s speaking engagements have taken him around the United States and internationally, influencing and empowering others to preserve, protect and perpetuate pure unadulterated chiropractic. Dr. Cohen is truly humbled to be a leader serving our beloved chiropractic profession, and to remain a courageous sentry guarding our sacred trust.

Married for 38 years, he prides himself on his wonderful and loving family. His loving wife Randi and three incredibly talented children: Brian a successful entrepreneur and businessman who currently lives in Orlando, Florida; Dr. Sarah a 2017 graduate of Sherman College is practicing in Denver, Colorado; and Dr. Michael a 2018 graduate of Sherman College who owns his own private practice in South Florida with the help of devoted wife, Jennilin, who has blessed the Cohens with their first grandson, Grayson James.

Do you want to know the secret to leading your team into greatness? Hailey started as a Chiropractic Assistant at Wellness Choice, a highly successful high volume practice where she then discovered her greater purpose to transform chiropractic offices. After watching many doctors suffer from lack of consistency in their teams, she decided to dedicate her life to providing the solution for chiropractors around the world. Hailey then founded Inspired Practice Solutions. Inspired Practice Solutions is known for its 100% success rate in inspiring and enabling teams to transform and successfully and efficiently meet and exceed the goals of the practice. Hailey has helped transform over three dozen chiropractic offices in international immersions and served thousands of chiropractors, chiropractic assistants, and chiropractic students.

After spending years in and out of doctor’s offices, Dr. Mel started to feel like just a number in her health journey. Pills, restrictive diets, and numbing emotions just weren’t cutting it anymore. After discovering the powerful healing benefits of Network Spinal Chiropractic Care, Dr. Mel has radically overcome her own personal health challenges, moving from menstrual cycle dysfunction and emotional trauma to more power and strength in both her body and mind. 2016 graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University, Dr. Mel founded Inspire Life Chiropractic Center in 2017. Dr. Nicole, Dr. John, and Dr. Mel discuss the importance of finding mentors to help propel chiropractic students in their success, opening a practice after graduation, utilizing the 33 chiropractic principles as a foundation for all aspects of living, Dr. Mel's bodybuilding journey, and so much more.

"Chiropractic is not what I do, chiropractic is who I am." 1984 graduate of NYCC, Adam Del Torto has recently retired as a practicing chiropractor. Adam is the founder and developer of a specialized “balloon assisted” cranial adjusting technique called Cranial Facial Release (CFR), which has made a significant impact on many lives. Tune in as we discuss Dr. Adam's annual convention, Chiropractic Rocks, and its importance to the chiropractic profession, and much more!

Chiropractic students and first-year doctors have a lot to consider when planning to open up their first practice. In this episode, Dr. Nicole and Dr. John discuss the pros and cons of opening up a practice in your hometown. 

Joined by Dr. David, a Spiritual Guide, Meditation Teacher, Author, Doctor, Transformational Coach, and Speaker, Dr. Nicole and Dr. John discuss how David became inspired to become a chiropractor, where he went to school, his spiritual journey, and MORE!

In our latest episode of Taproot Conversations, Dr. Nicole was joined by Dr. Marcus Chacos for an incredible interview! Chiropractor, speaker, and author, Marcus shared with me his journey to fulfilling his purpose through chiropractic school. Marcus shares the unique story of how he found his passion for chiropractic. We also discuss the differences in chiropractic philosophy in Australia compared to the US, the biggest challenge for students coming out of chiropractic school, and MORE! Check it out and let us know what you think.

New grads and first-year doctors have a lot to consider when planning to open up their first practice. Today Dr. Nicole and Dr. John discuss the process of choosing the right technique for you. The technique a doctor chooses to use will illustrate their uniqueness in the chiropractic profession. Using their own personal experiences, Nicole and John explore how to determine which technique works physically, spiritually, and emotionally for you. 

New grads and first-year doctors have a lot to consider when planning to open up their first practice. Today Dr. Nicole and Dr. John discuss hiring a coach Vs. hiring a marketer to help start up your business and bring in new patients. In this episode, Nicole shares a story from when she opened up her first practice and her experience with hiring a coach to help her. 

1997 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic West, Jack Bourla, has been serving his community for the past 24 years through vertebral subluxation chiropractic care. Tune in to hear the journey of how Jack became the incredible chiropractor that he is today. In addition, Jack shares his biggest pieces of advice to students currently in chiropractic school!

Life University graduate and second-generation Upper Cervical Chiropractic Specialist, Dr. Keith Crowe, is certified in NUCCA, Advanced Orthospinology, and has completed special courses in x-ray technology as well as Atlas Orthogonal Percussion Instrument Adjusting. Look out for golden nuggets in this episode such as his biggest piece of advice for chiropractic students!

Join us in this brand-new episode where we discuss Dr. Frank's journey to where he is today. Dr. Frank has been in the chiropractic profession for 17 years! His vision is for every man, woman, and child on the planet to become educated about the benefits of chiropractic. As a Board of Trustee for Sherman College of Chiropractic, his advice offers great value to chiropractic students and practicing chiros. 

Welcome back to our mini episodes, where we answer YOUR most frequently asked questions! New grads and first-year doctors have a lot to consider when opening up a practice. We explore important topics to help prepare students and new docs to run their own practice. Dr. Nicole and Dr. John sit down to discuss their own experiences with paper visits and automated payments. 

International speaker, chiropractor, entrepreneur, business coach, and one of the top 100 Entrepreneurs under 30 years of age in America, it's safe to say that Dr. Irum is a powerful woman. Irum grew up in a home where medicine was the top priority. Her search for a more natural approach to healing sparked the beginning of her journey as a chiropractor. We discuss how she overcame her struggle though chiropractic school, her life-changing mission trip, and much more!

Welcome to our first mini episode, where we discuss the pros and cons of accepting insurance as a chiropractor! New grads and first-year doctors have a lot to consider when  thinking about opening up their first practice. Dr. Nicole and Dr. John sit down to discuss their different perspectives on accepting insurance. 

Fellow woman chiro Jodi Dinnerman joined us this week for a ROCKSTAR interview! Jodi has been in practice for 21 years and runs not one, but TWO, practices here in New Jersey. Jodi knew she was meant to be a chiropractor moments after she received her first adjustment, describing the feeling as "bringing her life from black and white, to color." We discuss important concepts for students to understand before graduating and opening a practice, and Jodi shares her philosophy on the human experience, toxicity, and using rituals to ground yourself. She gets even deeper with us to explain how these rituals can play a role in the chiropractic student experience. 

Dr. Jeff Ludwick always knew he had a passion for teaching. After spending 13 years as a high school educator, Jeff's interest in the chiropractic philosophy led him to Life University, where he found his purpose as a chiropractor. He now runs a successful family wellness center in Pennsylvania! We discuss the biggest chiropractic myths, the culture of his office, his biggest piece of advice for students and first-year doctors, and so much more!

Today's episode brings a different perspective of chiropractic onto the show.  Are x-rays necessary for optimal chiropractic care? Dr. Nicole and Dr. John interviewed Dr. Cliff Tao, chiropractic radiologist and owner of a private radiology practice in Orange County. Dr. Cliff explains his very interesting journey about how he got to where he is today. He also gives his one piece of advice to incoming and active chiropractic students. 

On today's episode we have special guest, Dr. Lisa Geiger! Life West graduate, Lisa, has experience practicing in three different continents, wow!  The docs discussed some do's and don'ts for students and first-year doctors, including advice on how to choose the right school and practice for you.

Although Dr. Adam had been involved in chiropractic since he was very young, he pursued a degree in Business right out of high school. Little did he know that one day he would go back to school to become a doctor. After a near-death experience, Adam realized his purpose in life. He now owns a successful practice in Georgia where he specializes in Upper Cervical Chiropractic. This episode is beneficial for students who are still on their journey to becoming a Chiropractor as well as doctors and others with interest in chiropractic!

Dr. Noel can recall the exact moment he realized that his life purpose was to be a chiropractor. How amazing is that? Noel starts off the interview with a bang. He explains the childhood illness that lead to a life-changing adjustment, his experience as a Palmer student, the one piece of advice he would give to a practicing student, and MORE!

We appreciate and LOVE our women chiros! We were so lucky to be joined by Dr. Janelle Whitehead, Parker University graduate and passionate chiropractor.

Chiros, you're going to love this episode! Welcome to Taproot Conversations, where we tap into the root of chiropractic! Dr. Jim tells us about his journey of becoming a doctor, finding his "niche", and more! 

The real question is... what IS chiropractic? Dr. Nicole and Dr. John discuss the true meaning of chiropractic with Dr. Richelle Knowles, owner of Network Family Wellness Center in Boulder, Colorado! Mile high, subluxation, and MORE!

Fellow New Jersey chiropractor Dr. Liam Schubel joined us for an interview! Tune in to Taproot to listen!

This episode is great for new grads and experienced chiros! Dr. John had an AWESOME solo interview with New Jersey chiropractor Dr. Larry! Larry ended up at a local chiropractor due to high school sports injuries. This ignited his passion for healthcare and kicked off his career as a chiropractor. Tune into Taproot to find out more about Larry's journey. 

Hey chiros and friends! We are BACK with an awesome interview that we did with Bergen County, NJ chiropractor Dr. John McHugh! Logan graduate, Dr. John, has been in practice for 28 years after discovering his passion for the profession. Tune in to hear his story and find out how he became the amazing DC that he is today.

Dr. John and guest Dr. Anita start off the episode with explaining the "wind down" of being in the chiropractic profession for so long. Students and doctors, this episode is for you! 

In this exciting episode we had Illinois Chiropractor Dr. Gregg Gerstin! Tune in to find out how the chiropractic philosophy changed his life. He tells us about his experience switching from one chiropractic school to another, personal advice to students, and more!

This week's special guest is Dr. Shawn, who has been in practice for over 18 years! We chatted about his non-traditional journey to chiropractic school, the pharmaceutical industry, life-changing adjustments, the future of chiropractic and more! 

Finding your life's purpose can be a long and difficult journey. Kallie tells us about HER journey with Chiropractic and how she found her inner light during dark times. Tune in to this week's episode to hear more abut Kallie's experience and how she found her purpose!

Tune in to find out how Chiropractic is changing humanity, what students can do to enhance their Chiropractic knowledge even after graduation, what it means to be heart-centered, and more! Thank you, Dr. Patty, for telling us a little bit about you and your story!

Welcome to this Friday's episode! Today we had special guest Pat McMahon tell us about his journey into the Chiropractic profession. He goes into detail about a powerful story of the experience he had with his first adjustment, how he found his passion for Chiropractic, how he turned his vision into a business, and MORE!

Tune in to listen to our brand new episode of Taproot Conversations with guest star Dr. Lisa Tacke! Lisa tells us about her journey of becoming a Chiropractor, Chiropractic school, and more!

Welcome to this week's episode with special guest, Dr. Christopher Kent! Dr. Kent has had many interesting experiences that he so kindly shared with us in this interview, including the story of how he became a chiropractor, an attorney, and a professor! Tune in to find out how he got into these very different professions and what he is doing now!

Thank you for joining us for our 10th episode of Taproot Conversations! Dr. Justin Brown tells us about his childhood experience with a local Chiropractor that changed his life, opening his first practice, and more!

Welcome to our new episode with our guest Shawn Powers!

Welcome back to this week's episode where we interviewed one of our own, Dr. Nicole Bonner! She opens up about her childhood and her journey to becoming a Chiropractor, how she found her passion for coaching, etc.!

Welcome to our new episode where we were joined by the amazing Stew Bittman! As a retired Chiropractor, he gave us some awesome insight on how to switch career paths after being out of school, what to do and what NOT to do when opening a practice, and what he decided to do after retiring. 

Welcome to TapRoot Episode 6: it's a good one! Dr. Judd Nogrady talks about how he got to run a high volume practice of his own, advice for aspiring Chiropractics and students, and more!

Welcome to our new episode with special guest, Dr. Caitlin Reimer! Caitlin gives us an insight into her story and gives a few pieces of advice to aspiring Chiropractic students, including how to choose a school and how to make the most out of your education!

Tap into our new episode with Dr. Kate, who gives us some insight about a whole different side of Chiropractic: adjusting animals!

Dr. Nicole and Dr. John interview Life University graduate Dr. Laura in this new episode. She talks about her unique experience of being a mom while going through Chiropractic school,  helpful advice for students, tips for running a practice and communication within a team, and more!

Dr. Nicole Bonner and Dr. John D'Ambrosio interview guest, Dr. Brian Dooley, who has been practicing Chiropractic for about 15 years. Find out why he chose to become a Chiropractor, how it was going back to school after taking years off, etc.

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