BQ25-EFE4: "What is a chiropractor anyway?" - with Emma Scaro

In this episode of Extreme Fringe Enthusiasts Health & Wellness from Better Questions, Kevin Hohe sits down with Dr. Emma Scaro, a former Division I and professional soccer player turned sports chiropractor, to explore her journey from the pitch to running a practice of her own.

Emma shares how repeated injuries and surgeries led her to discover chiropractic care and ultimately inspired her to reshape the profession from within. She opens up about the challenges of starting a clinic with her husband during COVID, the difficulties of navigating an industry divided between outdated practices and evidence-guided care, and the steep learning curve of entrepreneurship.

Together, Kevin and Emma dive into the realities of modern chiropractic, from misconceptions and controversies to the importance of mentorship, communication and building trust with patients. They also discuss broader themes of health, business, and resilience, offering candid advice for both aspiring chiropractors and anyone striving to take ownership of their wellbeing.

Key Takeaways:

• How Emma’s soccer career, cut short by injury, became the catalyst for her path into sports medicine
• The divide between subluxation-based and evidence-guided chiropractic care — and why clarity matters
• Why nearly 50 percent of new chiropractors leave the profession within five years
• The realities of starting and running a clinic, from cash-based care to client acquisition
• Leadership, mentorship and the role of community in keeping practitioners engaged and patients supported
• How entrepreneurship in healthcare demands grit, adaptability and a willingness to keep learning

This is a conversation about passion, perseverance and building a profession that serves both patients and practitioners better.

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