Host, Dr. Don MacDonald speaks to a returning podcast guest, Dr. Alison Young from Queensland, Australia. Alison shares important lessons she learned from constantly attending seminars and committing herself to lifelong learning. These are principles you can implement in your practice and toward your personal development. Alison reflects on the core philosophy of who she is, what she believes in, and how her beliefs have shifted.    

During this episode, you’ll hear about why paying attention to the business side of your practice will keep you and your practice healthier, the state of chiropractic in Australia and how the chiropractic community there came together, and the results of shifting into the vitality model.  

Key Takeaways:

• Ali explains the changes she has made that have led to the massive growth of her practice and her personal development work. [2:22]
• Ali recommends pre-planning business expenses and performing a profit analysis that includes the cost per visit. [7:46]
• How Ali finds peace during her off hours and connects with her family. [12:14]
• Shifting to the life model allowed Ali to better relate to her practice members who are parents. [25:36]
• The Chiropractic Assistant (CA) in Ali’s office takes care of many aspects of the practice member’s visit leaving Ali more time to spend connecting with her practice members. [33:04]
• The current state of chiropractic in Australia. [36:35]

Learn More:

Dr. Alison Young — Looking After Yourself Podcast

Innate Chiropractic Gladstone

Vitality Shift Website

True Concept Seminars

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