42. It's Time to Ditch the Spine! | NeuroAge Conversations with Dr. David Fletcher

In this inaugural episode of the Neuro Age Conversations, Dr. Tony Ebel sits down with chiropractic legend Dr. David Fletcher to unpack the history, evolution, and explosive relevance of neurologically focused, subluxation-based chiropractic care. Together, they chart the path from chiropractic’s vitalistic roots to today’s practice climate—where nervous system-focused family care isn't just the future... it's the NOW.

They break down:

• The ages and stages of chiropractic and how we got here
• How the nervous system is finally center stage in both science and society
• The fatal flaw of spinal-centric chiropractic communication
• Why today's marketplace is primed for a neuro-focused revolution
• The must-have mindset shift: from relief-based to release-based care
• How to ditch the spine (visually and verbally) to finally build the practice you were born to lead
• What real clinical certainty looks like—and how to back it up with scanning, tech, and communication
• And why this moment is the easiest and most important time to fully step into your calling as a family chiropractor

This isn’t just an episode—it’s a chiropractic manifesto for those ready to lead the neuro age.

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Attend a Neuro-Tonal Training & Adjusting Seminar (CE's & Certificate Included!)

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Key Moments: 

00:24 Welcome to the Family Practice Podcast

01:16 Meet Dr. David Fletcher

01:48 The Neuro Age of Chiropractic

03:49 Vitalism and the Evolution of Chiropractic

05:57 Historical Context and Relevance

10:30 Operationalizing Chiropractic

21:29 The Clinical and Business Models

24:52 The Nervous System's Learning Process

25:43 Pathology vs. Performance

26:10 The Rise of Neurologically Focused Practices

28:28 Business and Marketing in Chiropractic

29:01 The Role of Personal Brands in Health and Wellness

32:10 The Importance of Authority and Compassion in Practice

33:47 Challenges and Opportunities in Modern Chiropractic

36:32 The Future of Family Practice

40:18 Action Steps for Chiropractors

41:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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