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In this rich episode of What Chiropractic Doesn’t Cure: Stories of Innate, host Jenna Quentin speaks with Dr. Mark Styers, an American chiropractor practicing in Germany. Dr. Styers shares the story of how a life-altering spinal injury in his youth led him into chiropractic and a lifetime of exploring healing, energy, and function. From working with surgeons to understanding frequencies, his insights challenge the boundaries of dogmas. He also shares powerful stories from practice — including one about an autistic boy whose transformation highlights the power of tuning a persona in and innate intelligence.

From Spinal Injury to Purpose: Just before he turned 12, Dr. Styers suffered a traumatic L5 vertebra injury that would become the turning point of his life. When he began chiropractic care, he described it as a “beautiful horror.” The adjustment itself was painful, confusing, and scary — no one explained what was happening — and he remembered crying all the way there. Yet it changed everything. That experience not only helped him to heal physically, but shaped how he would one day care for others. As he trained to become a chiropractor, he held onto one question: Can I remove the horror part? His goal became to deliver the power of the adjustment with presence, clarity, and compassion — helping people feel safe, even in their most vulnerable moments.

Questioning the Standard of Care: As a student and new graduate, Dr. Styers was never content with surface-level explanations. He delved deeper into what “standard of care” really means — both in practice and principle — and sought to understand the “rules of engagement” when it came to assessing people and choosing how to care for them.

Training Surgeons & Honoring Their Hands: With 25 years of experience as a chiropractor, Dr. Styers has also spent time training surgeons — not because they lack ability, but because they already have incredible hands. He emphasizes that many surgeons are burnt out from carrying the weight of life-and-death decisions, day in and day out. What he offers them is a different lens — one that focuses on restoring function without the pressure of high-risk procedures. He acknowledges the seriousness of what they do with a scalpel. But there are other ways to help the body reconnect, self-regulate, and heal through precise, intentional input.

Function on a 0–100 Scale: Dr. Styers describes function not as “sick or well,” but as a spectrum — with 0 being in a box (death) and 100 being fully optimized. Chiropractic, he believes, should be about moving people up that scale.

Creating Our Own Standard of Care: Dr. Styers encourages doctors to define their own standard of care — one that reflects their personal values and the outcomes they’re truly aiming for. He questions what we’re actually measuring: posture? pain? X-rays? blood flow? For him, it comes down to oxygen content and neurological activity — two core indicators of function and longevity.

He’s clear that the outcome isn’t entirely up to the practitioner. “The meaning comes from your outcome,” he says, “but that’s not up to me.” Healing happens through the nervous system’s response, not just the doctor's intention. Ultimately, he believes the technique matters far less than the human who’s applying it.

Using Frequencies During Adjustments: Dr. Styers doesn’t just talk about frequencies—he applies them. He uses music with specific frequencies as part of his adjusting process, aligning the body with the tones it needs to shift. But the frequency isn’t the main thing — chiropractic is. The adjustment is central, and the use of frequency is one of many ways to support the body’s tuning. This isn’t about belief — it’s about anatomy. The body responds to tone, to vibration, and even to the sensory environment. What we hear, see, and smell can all influence us. We can create an environment that helps the nervous system reconnect, reset, and rise to a higher state of function.

In their conversation, Jenna and Dr. Styers reflect on Helen Keller’s 1924 letter to the New York Symphony Orchestra, where she described feeling Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony through the vibrations of a radio. Deaf and blind, Keller experienced the music not with ears or eyes, but with her body — and wrote, “I felt the delicate harmonies trembling about me and surrendering all the enjoyment of my body to the unseen spirit of beauty.” Her words capture the same truth Dr. Styers brings into his practice: that tone is not just heard — it is felt, deeply and physically, by the body’s innate intelligence.

The Role of Pediatric Chiropractic & Unwavering Parents: In one of the most moving stories of the episode, Dr. Styers recalls working with an autistic immigrant boy. After detox support with glutathione and gentle adjustments, the boy began to emerge from his shell — months later, he was playing, interacting, and engaging with joy.

Dr. Styers speaks to the importance of early care and the parents who don’t give up— even when the journey is long. He emphasizes finding a healthcare provider who is a security guard who refuses to lose.

Connect with Dr. Mark Styers: Practice Website: Chiropraktik Hamburg - Café of Life https://www.chiropraktik-in-hamburg.de

Jenna Quentin and Adjust Your Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adjustyourmedia Website: https://jennaquentin.com/

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For listeners interested in reading Helen Keller’s full letter, you can find it here: Helen Keller's Letter to the New York Symphony Orchestra https://www.afb.org/HelenKellerArchive?a=d&d=A-HK02-B223-F08-004

5 Things I Wish Ever Human Knew

Tim Young - When I realized that folks often say yes.

Tony Ebel - So much fun and full of energy.

Ryan Dopps - Such a raw and vulnerable conversation.

Peter Amlinger - I got a glimpse of the Sacred Silence where all spirits dwell.

Denise Dopps - Sharing her heart on Episode #1, just months before her death.

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5 Things I've Learned from Hosting a Podcast

5 Reflexions Going Forward - Reach out with thoughts to [email protected]

Closing quote from Dr. Denise Dopps: Treating our bodies for a symptom and trying to target that is so unfair to our potential for wellness. Our innate will take us where we need to go when we are in alignment.

In this thought-provoking conversation, I sat down with Dr. Drew Henderson, a chiropractor at Murrayville Family Chiropractic in Georgia, who is also a board member of Dynamic Essentials and vice president of the Georgia Chiropractic Council. Dr. Drew is passionate about helping people experience true health by restoring the body’s natural ability to heal. In this episode, we dive into the powerful intersection of mental health, nervous system function, and chiropractic care, and why protecting the integrity of chiropractic is more important than ever.

A Soldier’s Journey with PTSD & Chiropractic Healing Dr. Drew shares the powerful story of a soldier battling PTSD, how trauma dysregulates the nervous system, and how chiropractic adjustments played a key role in his healing. This story highlights the profound impact of nervous system balance on mental and emotional well-being.

The Chemistry of Mental Health: How the Nervous System Regulates Our Emotions We explore how mental health is deeply connected to neurotransmitter balance and nervous system function. Dr. Drew breaks down the science of stress, anxiety, and depression, explaining how spinal misalignments (subluxations) interfere with the body's ability to regulate essential brain chemicals and hormone regulation.

Love & Connection: The Heart of Healing Beyond the science, we discuss why healing isn’t just about adjustments—it’s also about love, trust, and human connection. When people feel genuinely cared for, their bodies respond. We talk about the importance of being present for patients, building relationships, and fostering true community in healthcare.

What is Principled Chiropractic? Dr. Drew explains the core philosophy of principled chiropractic, which focuses on correcting nervous system interference rather than chasing symptoms or relying on drugs. He shares why this approach is different from traditional medicine and why chiropractors must remain committed to their roots.

Montana HB500: A Threat to Chiropractic’s Future? A critical discussion on Montana HB500, a proposed bill that would have expanded the scope of chiropractic to include prescription drugs. We break down why this is a slippery slope and how such legislation could shift chiropractic away from its foundational principles. Should chiropractic remain unique in healthcare?

Why Marketing & Storytelling Matter in Chiropractic Many people still don’t fully understand what chiropractic is, and that’s why it’s essential to share our stories. Dr. Drew discusses how consistent education, community involvement, and online presence help break misconceptions and bring more people to understanding their health and how their body functions. Chiropractic isn’t just about what happens inside the office—it’s about making an impact in the community and online. We talk about the power of social media, public events, and outreach to grow awareness and help more people experience the benefits of chiropractic care.

Resources & Links

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Dynamic Essentials (DE): https://www.lifede.com

Georgia Council of Chiropractic: https://www.gachiropractic.org/

Dr. Drew Henderson – Murrayville Family Chiropractic: 📍 Website 📘 Facebook 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.drewhenderson/

In this episode of What Chiropractic Doesn't Cure: Stories of Innate, host Jenna Quentin welcomes Dr. Andy Kamerman, a pediatric chiropractor at Radiant Life Chiropractic in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Andy shares his personal journey from struggling with focus and anxiety in school to becoming a chiropractor dedicated to helping children with sensory processing challenges. They discuss how chiropractic care impacts brain function, how to measure progress, and the importance of persistence in a child's healing journey.

🔹 Dr. Andy’s Story: From 7th Grade Struggles to Chiropractic – Dr. Andy shares his childhood experiences with focus issues, emotional struggles, and being labeled, misunderstood and verbally abused by teachers. His challenges led him to discover chiropractic’s impact on the brain, which changed the course of his life and career.

🔹 The Moment It Clicked: The Brain Controls Everything – While studying to become a reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Andy attended a chiropractic talk. One simple sentence changed everything: The brain controls the body, and when there is interference, the body struggles. This realization led him to chiropractic as a way to help kids like him.

🔹 Measuring Success with CLA INSiGHT Scans – Dr. Andy emphasizes the importance of tracking progress objectively. He explains how CLA INSiGHT scans measure neurological function, helping parents and chiropractors see improvements over time.

🔹 Stories from the Practice & The Win Journal – Dr. Andy shares remarkable patient stories, including a boy who struggled with emotional outbursts, a child kicked out of multiple schools, and a nonverbal toddler who showed immediate improvement. He also discusses the Win Journal, a simple but powerful tool at the front desk where patients write down their successes. This encourages a culture of positivity and allows new patients to see real-life proof of transformations happening in the office every day. (Beyond celebrating wins, the Win Journal is a genius marketing idea.) Patients naturally share their positive experiences, creating a visible, authentic collection of testimonials. It’s also a conversation starter, helping prospective patients feel confident in their decision to begin care.

🔹 Mom Squad Events: Building Community Around Chiropractic – Dr. Andy and his team organize exclusive events for their most engaged chiropractic moms. These gatherings foster connection, allow parents to ask deeper questions, and create a strong referral network. By pouring into their most loyal patients, Radiant Life Chiropractic turns satisfied parents into passionate advocates.

🔹 Neuroplasticity & Chiropractic for 2-12 Year Olds (and beyond!) – The brain is adaptable! Dr. Andy explains how chiropractic care supports neuroplasticity, making it especially effective for children in their developmental years.

🔹 What Dr. Andy Wants Every Parent to Know – If your child is struggling, don’t give up. The loving, brilliant child you see glimpses of is who they really are. Their behaviors are a response to overwhelm, not their true identity. The brain can regulate and heal—keep searching for answers.

If you’re looking for strategy and support for telling your chiropractic stories, head over to https://www.adjustyourmedia.com/ to learn all about my membership, Adjust Your Marketing Blueprint.

Connect with Dr. Andy Kamerman: https://www.instagram.com/andykamerman/ https://www.instagram.com/radiantlifeomaha/ https://radiantlifeomaha.com/

In this episode of What Chiropractic Doesn't Cure: Stories of Innate, host Jenna Quentin sits down with Dr. Lona Cook, a chiropractor, speaker, author, and coach from Wisconsin. They discuss trusting the body, patient engagement, and the deeper energetics of chiropractic care. Dr. Lona shares powerful patient stories, insights on communication, and reflections on the chiropractor’s role in healing.

🔹 The Teacher with a Chronic Cough – A teacher struggled with a chronic cough, which disrupted her daily life and teaching. After chiropractic adjustments targeting subluxations in her neck, the cough disappeared. However, under stress, it briefly returned, showing the connection between the nervous system and healing.

🔹 Trusting the Body & Taking the Driver’s Seat – Dr. Lona and Jenna discuss how symptoms are the body's way of communicating. Jenna shares her own journey with childhood-onset migraines and how shifting her mindset, hydration, and nutrition helped reduce them. Recognizing the body's intelligence allows patients to take ownership of their healing.

🔹 Childhood-Onset Vertigo & Emotional Triggers – Dr. Lona shares the story of a patient who experienced vertigo from a young age. Through chiropractic care and reflection, they discovered the symptom’s onset coincided with a traumatic family event. This highlights how physical symptoms can be tied to emotional experiences.

🔹 What It Means to Hold an Adjustment – Holding an adjustment is key to long-term results. Dr. Lona explains how chiropractors assess when a patient needs an adjustment and how well their body maintains it over time. Understanding these patterns helps determine care frequency and effectiveness.

🔹 Engaging Patients in Their Healing Process – Chiropractic care isn’t passive. Dr. Lona discusses the importance of patients actively participating in their healing through lifestyle choices, mindset shifts, and consistency in care.

🔹 Energetics & Building Rapport – A strong doctor-patient connection and clear communication are crucial for effective care.

🔹 Understanding the Chiropractor’s Role vs. the Patient’s Role – Chiropractors provide the adjustment, but true healing happens within the patient. Dr. Lona reflects on the importance of setting clear expectations and allowing patients to take responsibility for their health.

🔹 Mirroring & Reflecting the Energy We Put Out – Dr. Lona discusses how the energy we bring to situations shapes our experiences. Whether in patient care or personal life, what we put out is often what we receive back.

If you’re looking for strategy and support for telling your chiropractic stories, head over to https://www.adjustyourmedia.com/ to learn all about my membership, Adjust Your Marketing Blueprint.

Connect with Dr. Lona Cook: https://www.drlonacook.com/ https://www.facebook.com/drlonacook https://www.instagram.com/drlonacook/

Reclamation: The Evolution of a Hot Mess https://www.drlonacook.com/reclamation-the-evolution-of-a-hot-mess/

Coaching with The Remarkable Practice: https://www.drlonacook.com/remarkable-practice-coaching/

In this episode of What Chiropractic Doesn't Cure: Stories of Innate, host Jenna Quentin welcomes Dr. Rebecca Yaun, a chiropractor from Rome, Georgia. As a continuing education speaker and an adjunct professor at Life University, Dr. Rebecca shares her passion for chiropractic technique, philosophy, and patient care. Together, they dive into the power of mastery in chiropractic, the importance of effective communication, and the life-changing impact of a chiropractor who truly understands their craft.

🔹 The Nurse’s Journey to Healing – Dr. Rebecca shares the story of a nurse who suffered from severe back pain and struggled to find relief. After a disappointing experience with another chiropractor, she found true healing through Dr. Rebecca’s caring approach, technical expertise, and deep understanding of chiropractic principles. This story highlights why a patient-centered, principled approach makes all the difference.

🔹 Mastering Chiropractic Technique & Communication – Chiropractors should aim to master at least one technique while continuing to learn many. Dr. Rebecca explains why being proficient in technique is just as important as clearly communicating chiropractic philosophy to patients. When patients understand the 'why' behind their care, they are more engaged and committed to their healing journey.

🔹 How to Find a Good Chiropractor – Not all chiropractors practice the same way. Dr. Rebecca shares practical tips on finding a chiropractor who prioritizes nervous system health, uses effective techniques, and aligns with patient-centered values. Some of her recommendations include:

Calling the office and asking the assistant what technique the chiropractor uses.

Visiting the chiropractor’s website to see if they have real photos of their practice or just stock images of auto accidents.

🔹 Advice for Young Chiropractors – If you’re new to the profession, Dr. Rebecca shares invaluable insights on what every young chiropractor should focus on. She emphasizes the importance of doing a Doctor’s Report with new patients to educate them on chiropractic principles. Additionally, she highlights the need for having a clear protocol to determine when a patient is clear and when they need to be adjusted. These foundational practices set the stage for confidence, consistency, and better patient outcomes.

🔹 Telling the Story of Chiropractic – Dr. Rebecca’s favorite ways to communicate chiropractic include using office whiteboards, educational slideshows, and social media to engage and educate patients. She believes these tools help bridge the gap between philosophy and real-life application.

Connect with Dr. Rebecca Yaun: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccalapham/ https://www.instagram.com/liebermanchiropractic/

We hear a lot of information these days about the nervous system, especially in mental health circles. Hopefully, you've heard about how nervous system dysregulation affects your physical health as well. Before you address some different symptoms like gut health, or even headaches, it can be extremely beneficial to make sure that your nervous system is able to regulate between sympathetic, “fight or flight” response and parasympathetic, which is your “rest and digest” response.

In this episode of What Chiropractic Doesn’t Cure: Stories of Innate, we have a really cool story about a young child who was stuck in sympathetic overdrive. He and his parents were struggling so much, and he was so wild that both sets of grandparents had moved in to help his parents with him. Dr. Huslebus identified an atlas subluxation and adjusted - the result was immediate and dramatic! Now this child is on his way to engineering school.

Today’s guest is a third-generation chiropractor in Illinois, Dr. Brant Hulsebus. He is also President of the Illinois Prairie State Chiropractic Association (IPSCA) and board member of the ICA Council on Fitness & Sports Health Science, as well as a Fellow of the ICA, previously Legislative & Medicare Chairman and currently the Illinois delegate.

We also talk about the power of community when we’re in a state of healing. We need a support system and chiropractors can play an important role in a healthcare team!

Dr. Hulsebus is also passionate about supporting chiropractors in business. The IPSCA supports chiropractors in philosophy, technique and business. These are great events for both new and established chiropractors. Dr. Hulsebus shared some thoughts on how doctors can prepare their practice before selling. He encourages chiropractors to update their tables and buildings, as well as modernize their systems so that they have a beautiful practice and exit strategy to pass on their legacy.

Updating your social media is a necessity in today’s world, ESPECIALLY if you’re considering selling your practice. I recommend that at a minimum, you set up:

A fresh website with good SEO (talk to www.cherrypickedwebco.com)

A Google Business Profile with your website, hours etc.

A Facebook Page linked to a Meta Business Account and Instagram

An Instagram account

I recommend spending a few years adding blog posts to your website and posting regularly to social media to build up a healthy digital footprint for your successor.

If you’re looking for strategy and support for telling your chiropractic stories, head over to https://www.adjustyourmedia.com/ to learn all about my membership, Adjust Your Marketing Blueprint.

Connect with Dr. Brant Huslebus: https://hulsebuschiropractic.com/rockford-chiropractic/

Email: [email protected]

Illinois Prairie State Chiropractic Association: https://illinoischiropractors.org/

International Chiropractors Association: https://www.chiropractic.org/

What takes a man out of a successful career in BioTech and leads him to be a chiropractor, and then all the way to being the president of a chiropractic college?

Today on What Chiropractic Doesn’t Cure: Stories of Innate, we share TWO stories. One is about what got Dr. Jack Bourla into chiropractic and the second story is about what has kept him here.

He is a great speaker and storyteller, blending humor with deep truth. I asked him how he manages to share personal stories without making it about him. How does one share chiropractic with personality and purpose?

He responded, “I think when you have a certain reverence for the work that you do, and you understand how important it is. It no longer becomes about you, it becomes about other people.”

We also dig into the layers underneath the stories into the Chiropractic principle. What are the 33 Principles of Chiropractic? Why does this philosophy matter for a doctor's certainty, confidence, and competence?

Dr Jack Bourla has been the president of Sherman College of Chiropractic since December of 2022. He practiced for 25 years in California and has been involved in the chiropractic community in many easy including, including serving as the Dean of Clinics at the Life Chiropractic College West Health Center, and as an active member of the International Federation of Chiropractors and Organizations (IFCO). He speaks around the country and internationally about chiropractic, inspiring leaders and students alike.

If you’re looking for strategy and support for telling your chiropractic stories, head over to https://www.adjustyourmedia.com/ to learn all about my membership, Adjust Your Marketing Blueprint.

Stephenson’s 33 Principles: https://www.chiropractic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/33-Principles.pdf

Connect With Dr. Jack Bourla: Text him at: (650) 465-3889

Sherman College of Chiropractic: https://www.sherman.edu/

The International Research and Philosophy Symposium (IRAPS) https://www.sherman.edu/iraps/

Can we really and truly get healthy? Can we BE healthy? And what does that even mean?

Is our goal to just be physically healthy? Or can we also be healthy in all seven areas: financial, social, spiritual, mental, vocational, and in our family? Let’s talk about a definition of health that is more about fulfilling our individual potential to its highest level, that is beyond what we look like, what we sound like, or even what we feel like.

Today’s guest on What Chiropractic Doesn’t Cure: Stories of Innate is Dr. Steve LaFay. He practices in Stratford, Ontario. He is an author, speaker and a great communicator of the chiropractic principle.

He shared a story of a woman in her late 50s, who came in with neck pain and headaches. After a thorough assessment and evaluation, she started care. At her re-exam, she filled out a questionnaire that surprised Dr. LaFay with the number of areas of improvement she had seen, especially in her emotional regulation and health.

We discuss the important idea of the body healing innately and in priority, meaning it knows what is most important to address and in what order.

Dr. Steve says, “The big idea that we talk about in chiropractic is bigger than gender. It's bigger than race. It's bigger than politics, it's bigger than nationalities. It's bigger than it's bigger than anything.

“The big idea is that every man, woman and child would be checked for interference in the expression of their life. Right? And so that every chiropractic's the most inclusive of anything I've ever read.”

If you’re looking for strategy and support for telling your chiropractic stories, head over to https://www.adjustyourmedia.com/ to learn all about my membership, Adjust Your Marketing Blueprint.

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Connect with Dr. Steve LaFay: https://www.lafaychiropractic.com/

We've all experienced a difficult child. Maybe we have one, (maybe we were one) or maybe you've seen one at the grocery store. Now imagine that 10 times more in one small 3-year-old.

The child in this story could be called a menace. She was kicked out of all the preschools, and before she went to a chiropractic appointment, the whole room had to be prepped for her outbursts! Today’s episode of What Chiropractic Doesn’t Cure: Stories of Innate Podcast tells how her life changed when she is clear and connected, better able to self-regulate and become the amazing human that she was designed to be.

I met today’s guest speaker, Dr. Tom Preston, in Toronto and after talking for a moment, he encouraged me to “lead with your story.” It was such powerful simple advice that I’ve tried to follow since and it has made such a difference.

He is a chiropractor, and head consultant at Full Circle Coaching and Consulting, but he is also, as his friend Dr. Peter Amlinger described, an “awesome spirit-guided chiropractor.”

I asked how he developed “unshakable certainty in the power that each individual can be, do and have absolutely anything that their heart truly values and their mind can visualize.”

Dr. Tom shared that beyond believing in something, there is KNOWING, and how experience trumps belief every time.

I bring up the topic of burnout, asking his advice for a person, chiropractor or student who is burned out, looking at other ways to earn money, who feels blocked into their current situation.

We discuss how we can find a North Star in our purpose, mission and values that guides us and leads us from where we have been, to where we are, to where we're going.

If you’re looking for strategy and support for telling your chiropractic stories, head over to https://www.adjustyourmedia.com/ to learn all about my membership, Adjust Your Marketing Blueprint.

Connect with Dr. Tom Preston: Full Circle Coaching and Consulting https://www.fullcirclecoachingandconsulting.com/ Email: [email protected]