Dr. Heidi Haavik is back on the podcast for the second time in today’s episode. With a PhD in neurophysiology, Dr. Haavik is one of the most renowned researchers in chiropractic and is also the Founder of Haavik Research. During the episode, she discusses the latest research in chiropractic (including the most cutting-edge studies), how the research is catching up with the long-appreciated benefits of chiropractic care, and why it’s such an incredible time to be in this industry.

In this episode:

• How chiropractic care changes the brain through nervous system safety.
• What is now being measured in real time and how it impacts the patient experience.
• How touch supports the body in learning to be in a regulatory state.
• What your team can do to support patients so they feel seen and heard.
• What the recent research is saying about chiropractic and the immune system.
• Why it’s such an exciting time to be a chiropractor right now.
• How our bodies protect us from overwhelming stress (and how chiropractic helps).
• How an adjustment can impact the salience network depending on your state.
• Why some chiropractors might refuse to embrace this model of care.
• The ways Dr. Haavik’s perspective on chiropractic has changed over time.
• The limiting beliefs prevalent in the industry and how they’re shifting now.
• How the positive outcomes of an adjustment are being strengthened through research.
• The difference that regular, long-term chiropractic care can make (versus intermittent).
• The cutting edge research bio-engineers are doing right now related to muscle testing.
• Ideal changes that could be made to the way patient records are handled today.

Donate to the NZCC Research Centre to support the actual research being done: https://chiropractic.ac.nz/research/support-our-research

Heidi’s upcoming online masterclass on the latest chiro-neuro-immune connection (will be recorded in case you cannot make the live session): https://heidihaavik.com/masterclass

Heidi’s online resource libraries (both for chiropractors who want to learn the science, and for your patients/practice members): https://chiroshub.com

Join The Informed Chiropractor mentorship waitlist: https://www.theinformedchiropractor.com/the-informed-chiropractor

Free “Intro to the Polyvagal Lens” (for Chiropractors):

https://www.theinformedchiropractor.com/introduction-to-chiropractic-through-a-polyvagal-lens

In this episode our guest is The CEO and President of the Australian Chiropractic College (ACC), Dr. Patrick Sim. There’s so much more to chiropractic than the practice: there’s also philosophy, politics, and core values. In this episode, Dr. Sim gives his unique view of the chiropractic industry through the lens of his knowledge and experiences in these specific areas. He also lets us in on what to expect at the upcoming Concordia 2026 event in Australia.

In this episode:

• How the philosophy of chiropractic care resonated with and influenced Dr. Sim early on.
• What inspired him to get into the political side of chiropractic practice and why it matters.
• How the political side of chiropractic impacts chiropractors (whether they acknowledge it or not).
• What it really takes to reach your next level and to experience growth in business and life.
• Why having an association to protect the public is important in this industry.
• The uniquely broad view Dr. Sim has of the chiropractic industry and what it allows him to see.
• What happened when he realized he did something wrong with regard to the values of chiropractic care.
• The people who joined on the academic journey with Dr. Sim immediately.
• The milestones they’ve met at their school thus far (in just a few short years).
• How many students they take in every year and the significance of it.

Join The Informed Chiropractor mentorship waitlist: https://www.theinformedchiropractor.com/the-informed-chiropractor

Free “Intro to the Polyvagal Lens” (for Chiropractors):

https://www.theinformedchiropractor.com/introduction-to-chiropractic-through-a-polyvagal-lens

Register for Concordia 2026: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/concordia-2026-you-havent-come-this-far-to-only-come-this-far-tickets-1318294627719

Australian Chiropractic College: https://acc.sa.edu.au/

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Peter Kevorkian as he walks through how chiropractic technique develops over time and why analysis matters as much as force. He explains how his background shaped his early focus, what led him to study many systems, and how indicators guide decisions in real moments. He talks about nerves, biomechanics, and how different models look at the same spine. He also explores when not to adjust, how timing changes outcomes, and why connection between two people affects results.

In this episode:

• Dr. Kevorkian’s head start on chiropractic through engineering, measurements, angles, and biomechanical reasoning.
• What drew Dr. Kevorkian’s attention toward upper cervical work and indicator-based adjusting approaches.
• How exposure to non-biomechanical methods expanded his understanding beyond structural models.
• The influence of SOT and algorithm-driven indicators on clinical decision processes.
• How meeting Dr. Donny Epstein reframed technique as relationship and nervous system engagement.
• Why technique became viewed to Dr. Kevorkian as a best-guess application of force.
• The distinction between biomechanical change priorities and neurophysiological change priorities.
• How every chiropractic technique reflects a defined analytical window and force strategy.
• The shift within education toward force application over analytical development.
• What artistry in adjusting looks like beyond rigid protocol execution.
• How experience, repetition, and body awareness shape adjusting proficiency over time.
• The limits of technology and data in replacing human connection during care.
• Plans for campus partnerships, relocation, and expanded educational sites.

The WAVE Chiropractic Conference: https://wave.lifewest.edu

Join The Informed Chiropractor mentorship waitlist: https://www.theinformedchiropractor.com/the-informed-chiropractor

Free “Intro to the Polyvagal Lens” (for Chiropractors):

https://www.theinformedchiropractor.com/introduction-to-chiropractic-through-a-polyvagal-lens