Beyond the Adjustment is a podcast presented by the Canadian National Alliance for Chiropractic (CNAC), exploring the people, principles, and ideas shaping the chiropractic profession today. Hosted by Dr. Chad Mykietiuk, the show features conversations with chiropractors, educators, leaders, and innovators discussing practice, philosophy, leadership, nervous system health, personal growth, and the impact chiropractic can have on individuals, families, and communities. These are the conversations that go beyond the adjustment.
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Beyond The Adjustment Ep. 001 | Dr. Tim Young on Simplicity, Certainty & Building a Purpose-Driven Practice
Épisode 1
vendredi 22 mai 2026 • Durée 01:24:25
What does it take to build a thriving chiropractic practice while staying grounded in principle, purpose, and service?
In Episode 1 of Beyond The Adjustment, Dr. Chad welcomes Dr. Tim Young — chiropractor, speaker, mentor, and founder of Focus OKC — for a powerful conversation on the heart of chiropractic and the mindset required to create lasting impact.
Dr. Young shares stories from his journey into chiropractic, the lessons he learned building a high-volume family practice, and why he believes chiropractors often overcomplicate both practice and communication.
Together, they explore:
The importance of chiropractic certainty
Why connection matters more than perfection
Simplicity in practice and communication
Leadership within the profession
Staying grounded in service and principle
The role of chiropractic in helping people adapt and function at a higher level
The conversation also dives into the emotional and philosophical side of practice — including burnout, authenticity, mentorship, and how chiropractors can reconnect with the deeper “why” behind what they do.
Whether you’re a chiropractic student, seasoned practitioner, or simply curious about the philosophy that drives the profession, this episode sets the tone for what Beyond the Adjustment is all about.
Key Topics Discussed:
Chiropractic philosophy and purpose
Building certainty as a chiropractor
Patient communication
Practice growth and leadership
Simplicity vs. complexity in healthcare
Mentorship and professional development
Nervous system-focused care
Service, authenticity, and impact
Guest Bio
Dr. Tim Young is a chiropractor, speaker, coach, and founder of Focus OKC and Focus Foundations. With decades in practice, Dr. Young has become known for his passionate communication style, high-energy seminars, and emphasis on simplicity, certainty, and principled chiropractic care. He has mentored chiropractors around the world through speaking, coaching, and leadership development.
Learn more about Dr. Tim Young, Focus OKC, Focus Foundations, and upcoming seminars:
The Canadian National Alliance for Chiropractic (CNAC) exists to support chiropractors who want to grow strong, successful practices while protecting the unique identity of chiropractic in Canada.
CNAC members gain access to:
Continuing education and professional development
Practice growth and communication resources
Community and mentorship opportunities
Advocacy for adjusted centered, neurologically focused chiropractic
Exclusive member events and networking
Patient education tools and resources
A national community committed to the growth and advancement of chiropractic in Canada
Whether you’re a student, new graduate, or experienced chiropractor, CNAC provides connection, support, and resources designed to help you grow personally and professionally.
Beyond The Adjustment Ep. 002 | Dr. David Fletcher on Leadership, Service & the Future of Chiropractic
Épisode 2
mercredi 24 juin 2026 • Durée 51:01
What does true leadership in chiropractic look like?
In Episode 2 of Beyond the Adjustment, Dr. Chad welcomes Dr. David Fletcher for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about leadership, service, professional responsibility, and the evolving future of chiropractic.
Dr. Fletcher shares insights from his years in practice and leadership within the profession, discussing the importance of staying grounded in principle while adapting to the changing healthcare landscape. Together, they explore the challenges chiropractors face today — from communication and public perception to mentorship, certainty, and creating meaningful connections with patients and communities.
Throughout the episode, Dr. Fletcher emphasizes the importance of service-based leadership and reminds listeners that chiropractic is ultimately about helping people function, heal, and express life more fully.
Topics discussed include:
Leadership within the chiropractic profession
Chiropractic philosophy and certainty
Service and impact
Communication and public trust
Mentorship and professional growth
The future of chiropractic in Canada
Building stronger communities through chiropractic care
Remaining grounded in purpose and principle
This episode offers valuable perspective for chiropractors, students, and anyone passionate about the future direction of the profession.
Key Topics Discussed:
Chiropractic leadership
Professional responsibility
Communication and connection
Beyond The Adjustment Ep. 004 | Dr. Peter Kevorkian on Chiropractic Philosophy, Healing & Human Potential
Épisode 4
mercredi 8 juillet 2026 • Durée 45:39
What if chiropractic is about far more than pain relief?
In Episode 4 of Beyond the Adjustment, Dr. Chad welcomes Dr. Peter Kevorkian for a deep and thoughtful conversation on chiropractic philosophy, healing, adaptability, and the body’s innate capacity for health.
Dr. Kevorkian shares insights from decades in practice and reflects on the principles that continue to guide his work — including the importance of nervous system function, human connection, and helping people reconnect with their body’s ability to heal and adapt.
Throughout the episode, the conversation explores the deeper meaning behind chiropractic care and the role chiropractors can play in supporting physical, emotional, and personal transformation. Dr. Kevorkian also discusses communication, authenticity, and why certainty and presence matter so much in patient care.
Topics discussed include:
Chiropractic philosophy and principle
The body’s innate healing capacity
Nervous system adaptability
Authentic communication and connection
Personal transformation through chiropractic
Leadership and mentorship
Human potential and wellbeing
Purpose-driven chiropractic practice
This episode offers a reflective and inspiring look at the philosophical heart of chiropractic and the impact principled care can have on individuals, families, and communities.
Key Topics Discussed:
Chiropractic philosophy
Innate healing and adaptability
Nervous system-focused care
Communication and certainty
Beyond The Adjustment Ep. 003 | Dr. Amy Robinson on Pediatric Chiropractic, Purpose & Serving Families
Épisode 3
mardi 30 juin 2026 • Durée 47:27
How can chiropractic support children and families beyond pain or symptoms?
In Episode 3 of Beyond the Adjustment, Dr. Chad welcomes Dr. Amy Robinson for an inspiring conversation about pediatric chiropractic, family wellness, communication, and the powerful role chiropractors can play in supporting healthy development and adaptability in children.
Dr. Robinson shares her journey into chiropractic and her passion for serving families through neurologically focused care. Together, they discuss the growing awareness around pediatric chiropractic and why more parents are seeking proactive approaches to health and nervous system function for their children.
The conversation explores the importance of educating parents, building trust within communities, and helping families better understand the connection between the spine, nervous system, adaptability, and overall wellbeing.
Topics discussed include:
Pediatric chiropractic care
Nervous system-focused health
Supporting healthy childhood development
Family-centered chiropractic practice
Communication with parents
Chiropractic philosophy and purpose
Building trust and connection
The future of family wellness care
This episode offers valuable insight for chiropractors, students, parents, and anyone interested in a proactive, family-centered approach to health and wellbeing.
Key Topics Discussed:
Pediatric chiropractic
Family wellness
Nervous system function
Communication and trust
Beyond The Adjustment Ep. 007 | Dr. Brian Ferguson: Preserving What Makes Chiropractic Unique
Épisode 7
mercredi 29 juillet 2026 • Durée 42:39
What makes chiropractic distinct—and what happens when the profession loses sight of it?
In Episode 7 of Beyond the Adjustment, Dr. Chad Mykietiuk sits down with Dr. Brian Ferguson for a candid, passionate and occasionally fiery conversation about the identity and future of chiropractic.
A 1992 graduate of Northwestern College of Chiropractic, Dr. Ferguson has spent more than three decades developing his craft, studying chiropractic technique and building a practice centred around the adjustment. He describes his approach as a hybrid model: incorporating complementary services when they benefit the patient while ensuring that chiropractic philosophy, analysis and the adjustment remain at the heart of care.
Dr. Ferguson explains why he believes chiropractic must preserve the qualities that distinguish it from physiotherapy, osteopathy and other healthcare professions. He identifies three essential components of excellent chiropractic care: a clear philosophy, a thorough system of analysis and exceptional force application.
The conversation also explores the responsibility of chiropractors to continue developing beyond graduation, the challenges facing newer practitioners, the importance of mentorship and why every chiropractor must take ownership of mastering their craft.
This is a direct and thought-provoking conversation about honouring chiropractic’s history while ensuring the profession has a meaningful and distinctive future.
Topics discussed include:
· What Dr. Ferguson believes is wrong with chiropractic today
· Why the adjustment must remain central to chiropractic practice
· Dr. Ferguson’s introduction to chiropractic and his decision to enter the profession
Beyond The Adjustment Ep. 006 | Dr. Devin Vrana: The Chiropractor Must Be Adjusted First
Épisode 6
mercredi 22 juillet 2026 • Durée 01:09:42
What separates a good chiropractor from a great one?
For Dr. Devin Vrana, it starts with getting out of the way.
Dr. Devin shares her belief that the greatest chiropractors are not focused on being great themselves—they become conduits for something bigger. They check their egos, stay connected to the person on the table and genuinely live the principle that the power that made the body heals the body.
The conversation explores why chiropractic may still fall short of its full potential, why the profession must stop trying so hard to fit in, and why the future of chiropractic begins with chiropractors themselves.
Dr. Devin also opens up about an issue that affects many chiropractors but is not discussed nearly enough: exhaustion. When the chiropractor is tired, the message becomes tired. The adjustments become tired. The energy of the practice changes.
Her message is simple: we cannot give what we do not have.
From getting adjusted ourselves and reconnecting with our purpose to learning when to say no, protecting our families and finding a healthier rhythm between practice and life, this conversation challenges chiropractors to look inward.
Dr. Devin also shares her own evolution as a mother and chiropractor. After years of building a high-volume practice and serving hundreds of people each week, she began asking harder questions about the legacy she was creating at home. Her perspective on success, balance and service has continued to evolve—and her honesty will resonate with chiropractors at every stage of practice.
This episode is a reminder that the revival of chiropractic does not begin somewhere else.
Beyond The Adjustment Ep. 005 | Dr. Gilles LaMarche - The Chiropractor Who Defied a Terminal Diagnosis
Épisode 5
mercredi 15 juillet 2026 • Durée 01:13:06
What happens when a chiropractor - someone who has spent decades teaching the principles of health - is suddenly told he has less than two years to live?
In Episode 5 of Beyond the Adjustment, host Dr. Chad Mykietiuk sits down with Dr. Gilles LaMarche for one of the most powerful conversations in the series. Dr. LaMarche shares his remarkable personal journey from receiving a terminal diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension and an enlarged heart to reclaiming his health and returning to competitive athletics later in life.
The conversation explores much more than his recovery. Dr. LaMarche reflects on the philosophy of chiropractic, servant leadership, purpose, resilience, education, and what it truly means to help people discover their potential.
Whether you're a chiropractor, chiropractic student, healthcare professional, or simply someone looking for inspiration, this episode is a powerful reminder of the body's incredible capacity to heal and the importance of living with purpose.
In This Episode
Dr. LaMarche's early introduction to chiropractic
Building one of Canada's successful chiropractic practices
Receiving a life-changing terminal diagnosis
The lessons learned from becoming a patient himself
How chiropractic principles shaped his recovery
Leadership, mentorship, and developing future chiropractors
The philosophy of innate intelligence and personal responsibility
Returning to competitive track and field in his late sixties
Why purpose and service continue to drive his life today
Guest Bio
Gilles LaMarche is a chiropractor, educator, executive coach, author, and internationally respected speaker. After practicing chiropractic for more than 25 years in Timmins, Ontario, he transitioned into chiropractic education and leadership, serving in executive roles at both Parker University and Life University.
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Dr. David Fletcher is a chiropractor, speaker, mentor, and longtime leader within the chiropractic profession. He is the Founder & CEO of the Chiropractic Leadership Alliance (CLA), an organization focused on advancing chiropractic through technology, communication, research, and practice development. Under Dr. Fletcher’s leadership, CLA and Subluxation.com have become influential platforms for chiropractors seeking to better measure, communicate, and understand nervous system function and vertebral subluxation.
Known internationally for his work in chiropractic leadership, communication, and practice growth, Dr. Fletcher has spent decades mentoring chiropractors around the world. He previously owned and operated one of Canada’s leading family chiropractic practices and has become widely recognized for helping doctors build principled, neurologically focused practices centered on certainty, connection, and objective assessment.
Through CLA’s INSiGHT technologies, educational programs, and research initiatives, Dr. Fletcher has helped shape conversations around objective measurement, patient communication, and the role of chiropractic in optimizing human adaptability and function.
Join the CNAC
The Canadian National Alliance for Chiropractic (CNAC) exists to support chiropractors who want to grow strong, successful practices while protecting the unique identity of chiropractic in Canada.
CNAC members gain access to:
Continuing education and professional development
Practice growth and communication resources
Community and mentorship opportunities
Advocacy for adjusted centered, neurologically focused chiropractic
Exclusive member events and networking
Patient education tools and resources
A national community committed to the growth and advancement of chiropractic in Canada
Whether you’re a student, new graduate, or experienced chiropractor, CNAC provides connection, support, and resources designed to help you grow personally and professionally.
Life Chiropractic College West President Dr. Peter Kevorkian is a chiropractor, educator, speaker, and internationally respected leader within the chiropractic profession. In 2025, he was appointed the fourth President of Life Chiropractic College West, where he now leads one of the world’s most recognized chiropractic institutions with a vision centered on principled chiropractic, service, leadership, and student success.
Prior to becoming President, Dr. Kevorkian served as Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Life West and spent more than four decades in active family practice alongside his wife, Dr. Patti Giuliano, building one of the most respected family chiropractic practices in the profession.
Dr. Kevorkian has also held numerous influential leadership roles throughout chiropractic, including serving as President of the Board of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), former Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Sherman College of Chiropractic, and former President of the Massachusetts Alliance for Chiropractic Philosophy.
Known for his heart-centered leadership, philosophical depth, and passion for mentorship, Dr. Kevorkian has become widely recognized for inspiring chiropractors to remain grounded in chiropractic principles while expanding the profession’s impact around the world.
The Canadian National Alliance for Chiropractic (CNAC) exists to support chiropractors who want to grow strong, successful practices while protecting the unique identity of chiropractic in Canada.
CNAC members gain access to:
Continuing education and professional development
Practice growth and communication resources
Community and mentorship opportunities
Advocacy for adjusted centered, neurologically focused chiropractic
Exclusive member events and networking
Patient education tools and resources
A national community committed to the growth and advancement of chiropractic in Canada
Whether you’re a student, new graduate, or experienced chiropractor, CNAC provides connection, support, and resources designed to help you grow personally and professionally.
Dr. Amy Robinson is a chiropractor passionate about pediatric and family wellness care. Known for her compassionate, neurologically focused approach, Dr. Robinson has dedicated her work to helping children and families thrive through chiropractic care centered on nervous system function and adaptability.
Through education, communication, and community outreach, she has become a strong advocate for family-centered chiropractic and empowering parents to better understand the role of the nervous system in health and development.
Join the CNAC
The Canadian National Alliance for Chiropractic (CNAC) exists to support chiropractors who want to grow strong, successful practices while protecting the unique identity of chiropractic in Canada.
CNAC members gain access to:
Continuing education and professional development
Practice growth and communication resources
Community and mentorship opportunities
Advocacy for adjusted centered, neurologically focused chiropractic
Exclusive member events and networking
Patient education tools and resources
A national community committed to the growth and advancement of chiropractic in Canada
Whether you’re a student, new graduate, or experienced chiropractor, CNAC provides connection, support, and resources designed to help you grow personally and professionally.
· Graduating during the aftermath of the Wilk antitrust case
· The historical straight-versus-mixer debate
· Why chiropractic philosophy creates professional distinction
· Dr. Ferguson’s hybrid approach to patient care
· Incorporating complementary therapies without diminishing chiropractic
· The danger of chiropractic becoming indistinguishable from other professions
· The importance of analysis before delivering an adjustment
· Why specificity and force application matter
· Developing confidence and certainty as an adjuster
· The responsibility of chiropractors to continue learning after graduation
· Finding mentors and investing in technique seminars
· Why mastery requires lifelong practice
· Concerns about chiropractic education, regulation and research
· Where the profession may be headed over the next decade
· The difficult choices facing graduates who feel unprepared for practice
· Why chiropractic cannot simply be redefined to match a practitioner’s education
· The business lesson Dr. Ferguson wishes he had learned earlier
· Understanding the true cost of delivering an adjustment
Guest Bio
Dr. Brian Ferguson graduated from Northwestern College of Chiropractic in 1992 and has spent more than three decades in practice.
Throughout his career, he has pursued extensive continuing education in chiropractic analysis, adjusting techniques, rehabilitation and complementary approaches to patient care. His practice combines adjustment-focused chiropractic care with additional services designed to address the broader needs of his patients.
Despite incorporating a range of tools and approaches, Dr. Ferguson remains committed to ensuring that chiropractic philosophy, careful analysis and a skilled adjustment remain the foundation of every patient’s care.
He is also actively involved with the Canadian National Alliance for Chiropractic as the current board chair and is a strong advocate for preserving the distinct identity of the chiropractic profession.
Key Takeaway
Chiropractic’s future depends on chiropractors who understand what makes the profession unique—and who are willing to invest the time, effort and resources required to become exceptional at delivering it.
As Dr. Ferguson emphasizes, graduation is not the end of a chiropractor’s education. Developing mastery requires mentorship, repetition, continuing education and a lifelong commitment to improving the quality of every adjustment.
It begins with the chiropractor.
Topics discussed include:
· What separates a good chiropractor from a truly great one
· Why the greatest chiropractors learn to get their ego out of the way
· Living chiropractic as a way of being—not simply a profession
· Why the gap between chiropractic’s potential and its current impact begins with chiropractors themselves
· The danger of trying too hard to fit in or gain acceptance
· Why chiropractic has historically been a profession of renegades and disruptors
· The importance of embracing what makes chiropractic unique
· Why fear, fatigue and playing it safe may be holding the profession back
· How exhaustion can affect your message, your adjustments and your entire practice
· Why chiropractors need to receive the same care they encourage their patients to receive
· The importance of congruency between what we teach and how we live
· Dr. Devin’s evolving perspective on motherhood, practice and balance
· Why learning to say no can bring your life back into alignment
· The difference between building a successful practice and building a meaningful life
· The challenges facing women in chiropractic
· Why working more hours is not always the answer
· The importance of mentorship, humility and curiosity
· How to reconnect with the fire that originally brought you into chiropractic
· Why asking deeper questions can create profound personal and professional change
· The power of chiropractors gathering together in person
· Why community, connection and shared stories matter
· The importance of putting yourself back “in the room” when your passion begins to fade
Guest Bio:
Dr. Devin Vrana is a philosophy-driven chiropractor, speaker, teacher and mother of five with a deep passion for chiropractic, family wellness and helping people reconnect with their God-given capacity to heal and thrive.
Her work is rooted in a belief that chiropractic is about far more than pain relief. Through her practice, speaking, teaching and mentorship, she challenges chiropractors to reconnect with the foundational principles of the profession, do the inner work required to serve at a higher level and become more congruent with the message they share.
Dr. Devin is the founder of The LightHouse in Wichita, Kansas, where her work emphasizes nervous-system-centred care for families, mothers, babies and children. She also teaches and mentors chiropractors through her work with Adjust the Adjustor, encouraging the profession to reconnect with its philosophy, purpose and inner fire.
Above all, Dr. Devin describes herself as a servant to the mission of chiropractic—and someone committed to passing that fire forward.
The Canadian National Alliance for Chiropractic (CNAC) exists to support chiropractors who want to grow strong, successful practices while protecting the unique identity of chiropractic in Canada.
CNAC members gain access to:
Continuing education and professional development
Practice growth and communication resources
Community and mentorship opportunities
Advocacy for adjusted centered, neurologically focused chiropractic
Exclusive member events and networking
Patient education tools and resources
A national community committed to the growth and advancement of chiropractic in Canada
Whether you’re a student, new graduate, or experienced chiropractor, CNAC provides connection, support, and resources designed to help you grow personally and professionally.
Today, Dr. LaMarche serves as Vice President of University Advancement at Life University in Marietta, Georgia, where he helps advance the university's mission of educating principled leaders in chiropractic and natural health. Throughout his career, he has authored numerous books, spoken around the world on leadership and chiropractic philosophy, and mentored thousands of chiropractors. His personal story of overcoming a terminal diagnosis and returning to elite Masters athletics has inspired healthcare professionals and patients alike.
The Canadian National Alliance for Chiropractic (CNAC) exists to support chiropractors who want to grow strong, successful practices while protecting the unique identity of chiropractic in Canada.
CNAC members gain access to:
Continuing education and professional development
Practice growth and communication resources
Community and mentorship opportunities
Advocacy for adjusted centered, neurologically focused chiropractic
Exclusive member events and networking
Patient education tools and resources
A national community committed to the growth and advancement of chiropractic in Canada
Whether you’re a student, new graduate, or experienced chiropractor, CNAC provides connection, support, and resources designed to help you grow personally and professionally.
