Chiropractic isn’t losing clients because of “bad adjusting” — it’s losing them because the why isn’t being communicated clearly.
In this episode, Dr. Danny Scahill sits down with Monique Andrews (Dr. Mo) — chiropractor, neuroscientist, educator — to break down how chiropractors can translate neuroscience into real-world communication that improves retention, trust, and results.
You’ll hear why polyvagal theory matters for chiropractors, how stress states impact healing, and how to explain care plans using neuroplasticity (attention, action, repetition) without sounding scripted or stale.
Monique’s path from research neuroscience to chiropractic
Reggie Gold and a principled shift from mechanistic to human-first care
Polyvagal theory explained simply: ventral vagal vs fight/flight vs freeze
Why the last 5 years stressed everyone out — and what chiropractors can do about it
What the research says about chiropractic and the neuroendocrine-immune axis
HRV, breathwork, and practical tools to shift state fast (4-7-8 breath)
The retention killer: repeating the principle, but sounding like a broken record
Why people really leave: failing to communicate why they must keep coming
How to use science as a differentiator, not a weapon
Objective measures: outcome tools, stress indices, HRV, and wearables
Social: @DrMoniqueAndrews (Instagram + Facebook)
Training community: drmoknows.com
Chiropractic Research Review: chiropracticneuroscience.com
Website: drmoniquekandrews.com
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