A day in the life of a chiropractor

I hear from patients (as well as my father and others that know my "work schedule") "Man, I'd like to only work 23 hours per week" While it's true that I only see patients 23 hours per week, my work never stops. I am either reading to continue educating myself, trying to educate others, marketing or dreaming about work...yes, frequently dreams revolve around work.

Yesterday I had the most fun I've ever had at a marketing event. I simply took with me a spine, a few articles to give to people, my bio cards and my business cards and I walked into a local daycare to be part of their Open House for summer camp. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was fantastic. I was one of only 4 "vendors" at the open house and talked with many parents about chiropractic care for children. I would always start of with, "Hi, I'm Dr. Lindsay Sneyd, a chiropractor who focuses on chiropractic care for children." And then I'd wait for the response. Typically it's a "Is this lady crazy?" look or the standard, "Why would a kid need chiropractic care? They don't have back pain." And then I'd educate.

I had articles regarding ear infections, GI disorders, backpack safety, scoliosis, behavioral problems, respiratory conditions such as asthma, and my favorite, 5 Reasons Why Every Child Needs Chiropractic Care. I talked with parents about how these conditions can be helped with care and what care is and is not for children. I explained that children typically respond very quickly and how gentle adjustments are for children.

My favorite part of the night was when one mother came up to me and after I introduced myself she replied, "Ohhh chiropractic is great for children! I took little Erica to a chiropractor when I had her scheduled for tubes to be inserted in her ears. I just figured there had to be a better way. One adjustment and the ear infections have never come back." We talked for a few minutes and the conversation ended with "Well, even though you aren't in network with my insurance, I'd like to bring her in for a checkup, just to make sure she's doing well--it's been a while since she was checked."

Finally, a mother who "gets it." It was such a great evening and I look forward to not only going to do some seminars for the staff at the daycare, but also writing articles that go home in the children's folder each week on healthy living for the entire family.

I just finished my first "Chiropractic Wellness Visits for Children" presentation that I present on Monday and am just about to head to bed to rest before "Healthy Kids Day" at the YMCA in the morning.

Here's to education!