Providing information that new and established chiropractors can use to begin, maintain, and run a smooth, productive chiropractic practice.

Congratulations on having gotten through school and maybe you've even gotten your license. Or maybe you're a seasoned professional in practice for a lifetime. The big question is... now what? Remember all those courses you had in school about starting, marketing, staffing, locating, equipping, designing, financing, computerizing your office? Oh, you say you didn't have any of those courses? Well, this section is for you! We hope you will find this information on how to to begin, maintain and run a smooth, productive office useful.

Chiropractic Student? Future Student? You may also enjoy the Chiropractic Assistant Page

Got a burning question or problem? Need help with that special situation?
Then check out the following articles.

Thanks to all the experts who have made contributions to this web site!

We welcome articles from famous practice consultants, as well as from any DC with a good experience to share!   If there's a topic you'd like to see covered, for questions, answers, or to donate information, please email Frank at the Contact Us page.

Chapters from Dr. Richard C. Schafer's best-selling book:

Developing A Chiropractic Practice

• Chapter 7:   Patient Education and Motivation



• Chapter 8:   Getting Known Within the Community

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Chapters from Dr. Richard C. Schafer's best-selling book:

The Chiropractic Assistant

• Chapter 3:   The Health-Service Role of the Doctor of Chiropractic



• Chapter 7:   Responsibilities of an Administrative Assistant

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Excerpts from Dr. Ivan Delman's book:

The Business of Chiropractic

• How to Prosper AFTER Startup...



• Methods To Advance Your Practice



• A Secret Weapon: Your Business Card

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Associate or Independent Contractor?

• To Be or Not to Be An Associate Doctor



• The Independent Contractor Trap



• Selecting Your Practice Mode



• Associate or Employee?



• The IRS, Independent Contractors, and You!



• How To Win At The Associate Game

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Personal Growth

• Your Adversity Quotient



• Who Do You Think You Are? Your Perception Creates Your Reality

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Marketing Tips

• Organizing Your Marketing



• Build Your Practice With Internal Marketing



• New Practice Marketing

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Office Setup and Management

• Location is Key



• Before You Sign That Lease



• Leasing vs. Buying



• Hiring Your Staff



• Introduction To Basic Office Procedure
•   The Consultation
•   New Patient Procedure - First Visit
•   Sample Telephone Script

• Take The Giant Leap To A Cash Practice



• Office Forms



• How To Win Loyal Employees And Influence Productivity

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Buying or Selling A Practice

• Saving Money In the Office



• Things To Consider When Selecting Office Space



• Good Buy?....or Goodbye!



• Transition Protocol



• How I Opened My New Office For Under $5000!



• Starting From Scratch



• Choosing a Location



• Furnishing Your Office

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What's really happening when you attend a patient?   Read... How Does It Work? ..and get in touch with the healer in you!

This section was orginally developed by Phil Mancuso, D.C. It is currently being updated by Frank M. Painter, D.C.

Since 1-06-1997

Updated 1-11-2012