The Staffless Practice Podcast

In this episode of the Staffless Practice Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Aaron LeBauer, a physical therapist who has built his entire career around a cash-based practice model.

Aaron started as a massage therapist more than 25 years ago and eventually became a physical therapist but one thing never changed: he never took insurance. Instead, he built a practice centered on giving patients the time, attention, and problem-solving they often don’t get in traditional healthcare systems.

In our conversation, we talk about why insurance-driven care often forces practitioners to rush through visits, and how stepping outside of that system can restore something many providers feel they’ve lost: clinical freedom, deeper connection with patients, and the ability to truly solve problems.

Aaron also shares how he now helps other physical therapists, chiropractors, and wellness practitioners build cash-based practices that are both profitable and sustainable.

We talk about:

• Why the traditional insurance model can limit patient outcomes
 • How focusing on results — not services — changes everything
 • The importance of listening, connection, and hands-on care
 • Systems and automation that help practitioners run lean practices
 • Why working smarter matters more than working harder

If you're a chiropractor, PT, or wellness practitioner who has ever wondered whether a cash-based model could work for you, this conversation will give you a lot to think about.

At the end of the episode, Aaron also shares how you can get a free copy of his book and learn more about his work.

What does it really take to build a successful practice without losing yourself in the process? 

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jennifer Politis, an educational psychologist, licensed professional counselor, and the founder of Wellness Counseling, a multi-location group practice serving New Jersey and beyond.

With over 20 years in the field, Jen shares her honest journey from solo practitioner to CEO of a 30-person team, including the burnout, boundary-setting, and mindset shifts that changed everything. Together, we explore what it means to build a joy-filled, value-aligned practice, why listening to yourself and your patients matters so much, and how systems like SOPs, delegation, and intentional leadership can create freedom instead of resentment.

This conversation is for chiropractors, therapists, and wellness practitioners who want to grow sustainably without sacrificing their health, family, or joy.

In this episode, we cover:

• Early signs of burnout in helping professions
• Why boundaries are non-negotiable (and how to set them)
• Scaling from solo to group practice - what no one tells you
• SOPs, delegation, and removing yourself from day-to-day chaos
• Trusting your inner voice in business decisions
• How joy can be a compass, not a destination
• Matching patients with the right practitioner for real results

If you’ve ever thought, “There has to be a better way to do this,” this episode is for you.

In this episode, I sit down for a powerful conversation with Jason Stein—acupuncturist, business coach, and founder of Wellness Renegades—to talk about what really happens after we answer the call to become a healer.

We explore the tension so many practitioners feel between loving the medicine and struggling with the business. Jason shares his journey from hospital-based care to building a fully booked practice in a rural town, and why profitability, visibility, and systems are not in conflict with heart-centered care—they’re essential to it.

We talk about burnout, nervous system regulation, flow state, core values, and what it means to practice in alignment without losing yourself in the process. This conversation is for chiropractors, acupuncturists, PTs, and all healers who want to build a sustainable, profitable practice while staying connected to their purpose.

In this episode, I sit down with one of my greatest mentors in chiropractic, Dr. Peter Kevorkian, President of Life Chiropractic College West. Peter has been a guiding force in my life for decades, and this conversation is one that feels deeply personal, timely, and important for our profession.

We talk about his 42 years in family practice with his wife, Dr. Patty Giuliano, the power of community and mentorship, and what it truly means to stay grounded in service while navigating the realities of business, education, and leadership. From philosophy groups and professional alliances to student debt, practice models, and the future of chiropractic education, Peter shares wisdom that only comes from lived experience.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Why no chiropractor should ever feel alone in practice
• What thriving practices consistently have in common
• How fear, debt, and overwhelm can pull doctors out of alignment
• Why chiropractic is about the “tick, not the tour”
• What it takes to lead with integrity in a complex healthcare system
• Why the right coaching and systems can truly unsubluxate a practice

This episode is for students, new docs, and seasoned chiropractors who want to build a practice—and a life—rooted in authenticity, service, and long-term impact.

As always, my hope is that this conversation reminds you why you chose this profession and helps you take your next step with more clarity, confidence, and support.

What if real healthcare didn’t start with prescriptions but with lifestyle, time, and actually being heard?

In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Anthony Maciello, founder of Lifestyle Telemedicine, to talk about what’s broken in the conventional medical system and what’s emerging to replace it.

After losing 160 pounds and reclaiming his own health, Anthony shifted his work from personal coaching to building a telemedicine platform that connects patients with board-certified lifestyle medicine physicians. These doctors take a lifestyle-first, root-cause approach to care, offering longer appointments, individualized plans, and the kind of attention most people never experience in traditional healthcare settings.

We talk about:

• Why rushed, insurance-driven medicine leaves people frustrated and unwell
• What lifestyle medicine really is (and what it’s not)
• How telemedicine can create deeper, more personalized care
• Deprescribing, inflammation, and chronic disease
• Why wellness practitioners are often ahead of the system
• How patients play a critical role in shaping the future of healthcare

This conversation is for wellness practitioners, healthcare professionals, and anyone who feels called to step outside the system and take a more empowered role in their health.

To learn more about Anthony and the work he’s doing, visit https://lifestyletelemedicine.com/

What if your practice didn’t require grinding harder but instead worked with your natural energy?

In this episode of the Staffless Practice Podcast, Dr. Jodi Dinnerman sits down with Dr. Ericka Lupardus, chiropractor, founder of Empower Her Business and the Empowered Life Collective, to explore how human design, boundaries, and automation can radically change the way healthcare providers build their practices.

Dr. Ericka shares how understanding your innate energy patterns can help you:

• Design office hours that prevent burnout
• Market your practice in a way that feels authentic
• Stop forcing cookie-cutter systems that don’t fit
• Use workflows and automation without losing the human connection
• Create a practice that supports family life, not competes with it

If you’re a chiropractor or healthcare provider who feels tired, boxed in, or stretched thin, this conversation will help you rethink what’s possible when your practice is truly aligned.

What does it truly mean to be a chiropractor and how do you build a practice that feels ethical, aligned, and sustainable?

In this episode, Dr. Jodi Dinnerman sits down with Dr. Jack Bourla, President of Sherman College of Chiropractic, for a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation on chiropractic identity, professional integrity, and building a practice you actually love.

Drawing from over 25 years in private practice and his current role guiding future chiropractors, Dr. Bourla addresses common misconceptions about chiropractic education, the purpose of the adjustment, and why clarity of identity matters more than ever in today’s healthcare landscape.

Together, Dr. Jodi and Dr. Jack Bourla explore:

• What chiropractic is—and what it was never meant to be
• Why the title “doctor” can unintentionally create confusion
• Ethics, integrity, and mindset as the foundation of sustainable success
• The importance of relationships, kindness, and diplomacy in practice
• How environment, systems, and sensory experience build trust
• When coaching helps, how to choose the right coach, and why conversation matters
• What a truly “staffless” (or right-staffed) practice can look like

This episode blends philosophy, real-world experience, and practical wisdom offering a powerful reminder that your practice should give you energy, not drain it.

🎧 Whether you’re a chiropractic student, a seasoned practitioner, or a wellness professional rethinking your next step, this conversation with Dr. Jack Bourla will meet you exactly where you are.

What if healing more people wasn’t about doing more—but about getting out of your own way?

In this deeply soulful episode, Dr. Jodi sits down with Dr. Aura, chiropractor, mission leader, coach, and lifelong advocate for joy-centered service. After 25 years in private practice and over 30 international chiropractic mission trips, Dr. Aura shares her journey of healing thousands—while learning when it was time to heal herself.

Together, they explore:

• Why chiropractors and practitioners often get in their own way
• How chiropractic mission trips transform both the giver and the receiver
• Why one adjustment can truly change a life
• The importance of chiropractic philosophy and the Green Books
• Knowing when it’s time to pivot, rest, or let go of a practice you love
• Healing the healer through presence, joy, and daily self check-ins
• Why “doing nothing” can be the birthplace of your next chapter

This episode is a powerful reminder that you don’t need to apologize for joy, rest, or choosing a life that lights you up. Whether you’re a chiropractor, healthcare provider, business owner, or someone standing at a crossroads, Dr. Aura’s wisdom will bring you back to your why.

✨ In the nothing is the everything.

Learn more about Dr. Aura and her work:
https://www.dr-aura.com/
https://chiromission.com/

In this heart-centered and high-energy episode, Dr. Jodi Dinnerman sits down with longtime friend, coach, and master storyteller Roberto Monaco. Together they explore the magic of authentic communication, why storytelling matters now more than ever (especially in the age of AI), and how chiropractors can plant their flag, own their message, and truly connect with the communities they serve.

Roberto shares his journey from Brazil to the Tony Robbins organization, to becoming one of chiropractic’s most influential communication coaches. Dr. Jodi opens up about how Roberto has shaped Staffless Practice and her own creative process — from calming the chaos in her brain to helping her articulate her big ideas in a way that activates action.

If you’re a chiropractor who wants more clarity, confidence, and connection in your message, this conversation will be a game-changer.

In this heart-centered conversation, Dr. Jodi sits down with Dr. Justin, a second-generation chiropractor, teacher, and leader in the ICPA community, to explore what it really means to build a sustainable, family-focused practice rooted in trust, adaptability, and presence.

Justin shares his origin story, the wisdom he inherited growing up in a chiropractic household, and the evolution of opening a practice without debt, without a front desk, and with nothing but faith, paper schedules, and community. Together, they dive into why pregnant women and babies benefit from chiropractic care, how adaptability is the true language of the body, and why empowerment must replace fear in today’s family wellness culture.

You’ll also hear Justin break down:
 ✨ How to connect with patients who arrive with a wall up
 ✨ Why attraction—not promotion—is the most powerful leadership principle
 ✨ The increasing movement of teens and young adults choosing trust over fear
 ✨ How certainty, presence, and humanity shape reputation more than any marketing strategy

This episode is a grounding reminder that the body is intelligent, birth is powerful, and true chiropractic care is about supporting families—not fixing them.