Philling the Gaps

In this bonus episode, Dr. Phil Dieter discusses spinal decompression therapy, its effectiveness for back pain, and the anatomy of spinal discs. He emphasizes the importance of disc health and introduces the SpineMed system as a solution for patients suffering from back pain.

At Almaden Chiropractic and Wellness, we have a deal for three spinal decompression sessions in our $200 bundle (retail value $1,600). So make sure to take advantage of it if SpineMED sounds like the solution for you!

In this episode of Philling the Gaps, Dr. Phil Dieter interviews Dr. Ryan Hewitt, who shares his journey in chiropractic practice, resilience through personal injury, and insights into peptide therapy and functional medicine. The conversation emphasizes the importance of systems in business and personal growth, as well as the evolving landscape of peptide use in healthcare.

Dr. Phil Dieter talks with Dr. Monique Andrews about how chiropractors can use neuroscience to explain their care to patients. They also went over neuroplasticity, why repeated adjustments matter, educating patients from the first contact, polyvagal theory, and using outcome assessments to show results.

Dr. Andrews' website:

https://www.drmoknows.com/

Dr. Phil sits down with Sammi Van Ausdle from Injury Institute to talk about relationship-building in the PI space. They cover building trust with law firms the right way, how NorCal and SoCal law firms differ, and how you should stay authentic while growing your network.

Connect with Sammi:

Email: [email protected]

Phone Number: 510.759.6936

In this episode, Dr. Phil Dieter sits down with Dr. TJ Gudilin, DC, owner of Chiropractic First in Campbell, CA and the new president of the Santa Clara County Cal Chiro chapter.

Dr. TJ Gudilin shares the whirlwind of grief, debt, and grit that shaped his chiropractic career; with lessons on burnout, staying grounded, and giving back to the profession.

Dr. Phil sits down with Justin Lam of Cool Blue VA to talk about the game-changer that freed up his front desk: chiropractic-trained virtual assistants who answer phones, verify insurance, and handle admin work for under $10/hr; and you can test it out with a 2-week free trial linked below:
https://campaigns.coolblueva.com/2wk-free-trial-5277

Or you can call them at 714-695-8000

Bonus: win 2 LA Kings tickets from Cool Blue VA at the CalChiro Pediatric Conference in San Diego.

Dr. Phil Dieter talks with Dr. Jodie Sung (they/them) about leaving the associate path to build a practice rooted in community — and how providers can create safer, more welcoming care for queer and trans patients.

Guides to being an LGBTQ+ inclusive provider:

Trevor Project: Understanding Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

PFLAG Guide to Being An Ally to Trans and Nonbinary People

PFLAG Guide to Being An Ally to LGBTQ+ People

What Gender Affirming Care for Youth Actually Is

University of Michigan: LGBTQ+ Communication Best Practices

Neurodivergence and the Nervous System:

Neurodivergent Affirming Care: Therapeutic Lens

Nervous System Regulation

Link Between Neurodivergency and Joint Hypermobility

Nervous System Dysregulation and the Chiropractic Connection

Extra Episode:

Philling the Gaps - Pediatric Chiropractic with Dr. Kim Thor Adams

In this bonus episode, Dr. Phil talks with second-generation chiropractor Dr. Kim Thor Adams about pediatric chiropractic care: analyzing and adjusting babies, bringing whole families into practice, and what she's learned in 17 years of seeing kids as young as a few hours old.

They also discuss her upcoming Brave, Bold & Badass event in Fort Lauderdale (Nov 6-7) and her Summer Bravery Series for chiropractors.

Promo code PHIL gets you the first session FREE.

In this episode, Dr. Phil interviews Dr. Paul Reed about maintaining presence in growing practices, systematization, and leadership in chiropractic. They explore practical strategies for practice growth, team communication, and staying in flow to deliver exceptional care.