S:03 Ep:08 - Dr. Jonathan Chung - Upper Cervical Chiropractic?! Part 2

What if the way you were taught to think about movement is actually limiting your patients' ability to heal?Dr. Yuji Suzuk (@yujgains) never set out to challenge the rules, but the more he studied, the harder it became to ignore how many of them weren't built on solid ground. Now as the founder of Kintsugi Performance and Rehab, he's asking a different question entirely: not "how do we fix this broken part?" but "how do we give this person more ways to move, so they can handle whatever their environment throws at them?"In this conversation, David and Yuji go deep on ecological dynamics, the constraints-led approach, and what it actually looks like to build humans who are resilient instead of fragile. They challenge traditional movement rules, take a hard look at what pain management is really for, and make the case for why variability in movement isn't something to correct. It's something to train.Connect with the ChiroShift Podcast hosts, David & Taylor;Follow David Newton on IG: @⁠dr.david.newton⁠Follow Taylor Goldberg on IG:  @⁠thehypermobilechiro⁠Learn about PRIMED, their clinical mentorship program inside @⁠thehoneybadgerproject⁠Do your views on healthcare align? Sign up for this newsletter for more insights - ⁠The Healthcare Rebellion Newsletter

What if the thing holding most young chiropractors back isn't their knowledge — it's the black and white thinking school drilled into them?Dr. Donald Mull never saw a chiropractor before going to chiropractic school. He came in without the bias most clinicians carry in, and that turned out to be one of the greatest advantages he could have had. Now he's building something at Kinetic Impact that the profession desperately needs more of — a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team where PTs, chiropractors, and strength coaches work together so seamlessly that patients can't tell who's who.In this conversation, David and Donald go deep on what it actually takes to evolve as a clinician, why freedom is the defining characteristic of great practice, and what it looks like to build a team that functions more like a championship locker room than a healthcare practice.Connect with the ChiroShift Podcast hosts, David & Taylor;Follow David Newton on IG: @dr.david.newtonFollow Taylor Goldberg on IG:  @thehypermobilechiroLearn about PRIMED, their clinical mentorship program inside @thehoneybadgerprojectDo your views on healthcare align? Sign up for this newsletter for more insights - The Healthcare Rebellion Newsletter

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kimbra (@dr.kimbra.runyan)  to talk about what happens when clinicians realize the traditional model isn’t sustainable and decide to build something better.We dive into the realities of burnout in high-volume care settings, the pressure to produce over truly serve, and the moment she knew there had to be another way. Dr. Kimbra shares how she transitioned from operating inside a system that left her drained to creating a practice model rooted in intention, outcomes, and long-term patient relationships.We also unpack the mindset shifts required to step outside the “mill” mentality, build confidence in your clinical voice, and design a career that aligns with both your values and your life. From evidence-based care to entrepreneurship, motherhood, and redefining success, this conversation is equal parts honest and empowering.If you’ve ever questioned whether the way things are done is the way they have to be done, this episode will challenge you to think bigger.Connect with the ChiroShift Podcast hosts, David & Taylor;Follow David Newton on IG: @dr.david.newtonFollow Taylor Goldberg on IG:  @thehypermobilechiroLearn about PRIMED, their clinical mentorship program inside @thehoneybadgerprojectDo your views on healthcare align? Sign up for this newsletter for more insights - The Healthcare Rebellion Newsletter

What if doing meaningful work in healthcare meant redefining what “sustainable” actually looks like?This episode of ChiroShift is one of our most honest conversations yet. Taylor sits down with Dr. Susie "Squats" Spirlock (@dr.susie.squats) a physical therapist, barbell rehab coach, business owner, and human navigating chronic illness in real time.Susie gets deeply real about the not-so-pretty side of being a clinician and entrepreneur while managing HEDS, long COVID, gut issues, and the constant identity shifts that come with them.She shares her journey from traditional clinic life to building a values-aligned business that actually supports her health instead of destroying it.They unpack the identity crisis so many clinicians face, the pressure to perform online while dealing with real limitations, and how chronic illness reshaped the way Susie coaches, leads, and shows up for her clients. This conversation challenges hustle culture, toxic positivity, and the idea that your worth as a clinician is tied to how much you can produce.If you’ve ever loved this profession but questioned whether it can love you back, this episode will land hard... in the best way.Connect with the ChiroShift Podcast hosts, David & Taylor;Follow David Newton on IG: @dr.david.newtonFollow Taylor Goldberg on IG:  @thehypermobilechiroLearn about PRIMED, their clinical mentorship program inside @thehoneybadgerprojectDo your views on healthcare align? Sign up for this newsletter for more insights - The Healthcare Rebellion Newsletter

This episode kicks off a brand new ChiroShift series focused on clinicians who are doing things differently, and starting with the identity behind the title. Taylor sits down with Dr. Hannah Sadowsky (@hsadowsky) physical therapist, strength coach, former high-level gymnast, and clinician at Old Bull Athletics, to explore how blending coaching, rehab, and performance can reshape both patient outcomes and professional fulfillment.Hannah shares her journey from competitive gymnastics to physical therapy school, hospital-based care, and ultimately finding her home at Old Bull, where one-on-one, outcome-driven care replaces high-volume, insurance-based models. She opens up about the identity shift that comes with stepping outside traditional PT roles, learning to sell outcomes rather than time, and gaining confidence through repetition, education, and lived experience.The conversation dives deep into gymnastics-specific rehab and performance, including return-to-sport decision-making, managing extreme forces, working with hypermobile athletes, and applying principle-based care in the absence of formal clinical guidelines. Hannah breaks down how strength, load management, and positional training are essential for reducing reinjury risk, particularly in populations like gymnasts, cheerleaders, and dancers, and why movement and training must extend far beyond the treatment table.Taylor and Hannah also explore broader themes relevant to all clinicians: informed consent, navigating imposter syndrome, collaborating with medical teams, ethical decision-making, and redefining what “enough” care really means. From adult gymnastics and inner-child movement to working with athletes with neurological differences, this episode highlights what’s possible when clinicians lead with principles, clarity, and confidence instead of rigid systems.This conversation is for physical therapists, chiropractors, and healthcare providers who feel constrained by traditional models and are curious about hybrid care, strength-based rehab, and building a career that aligns with both their values and their expertise.Connect with the ChiroShift Podcast hosts, David & Taylor;Follow David Newton on IG: @⁠dr.david.newton⁠Follow Taylor Goldberg on IG:  @⁠thehypermobilechiro⁠Learn about PRIMED, their clinical mentorship program inside @⁠thehoneybadgerproject⁠Do your views on healthcare align? Sign up for this newsletter for more insights - ⁠The Healthcare Rebellion Newsletter

What if the biggest thing holding chiropractors back isn't skill, it's identity?John Flagg (@john.rebuild_stronger) returns to ChiroShift to tackle how to confidently own who you are, what you do, and why it matters. This isn't about finding the perfect program. It's about understanding that your credential is just the starting point, and everything after that is up to you.John and David explore why introducing yourself as "just a chiropractor" immediately puts you in a box. They dive into the dangerous trap of "programming as entertainment" and why constantly changing exercises undermines results. John shares how Mike Tuchscherer's approach of changing nothing until weights stop going up challenges everything we think about programming. The conversation gets real about injury and resilience. The most resilient athletes aren't the ones who avoid setbacks, they're the ones who've learned to navigate them. John doesn't hold back on a hard truth: we're under-serving patients by under-loading them, and they get re-injured when we're not around to blame.John breaks down his approach to teaching movement categories instead of individual exercises so clients have options when things don't feel right. He reveals the most underrated tool in training: creating a fun, challenging environment.If you've ever felt stuck between what you were trained to do and what you know your patients actually need, this episode will reset your entire approach.Link to John's book can be found here.Connect with the ChiroShift Podcast hosts, David & Taylor;Follow David Newton on IG: @dr.david.newtonFollow Taylor Goldberg on IG:  @thehypermobilechiroLearn about PRIMED, their clinical mentorship program inside @thehoneybadgerprojectDo your views on healthcare align? Sign up for this newsletter for more insights - The Healthcare Rebellion Newsletter

ChiroShift is back with a new season, and we’re kicking it off by revisiting one of the core themes of the podcast: redefining what it means to be a chiropractor. In this episode, David Newton is joined by returning cohost Taylor Goldberg to share her full story, from competitive cheerleading and chronic injury, to chiropractic school, burnout in a high-volume practice, and ultimately building a successful, non-traditional career as a hypermobility-focused coach.Taylor walks through the identity crises that shaped her path, including leaving pre-med, navigating a chiropractic education that didn’t align with her values, and a pivotal injury that forced her to question the safety and role of adjustments, especially for hypermobile patients. Her experience ultimately led her to challenge traditional chiropractic models and prove that high-value, evidence-based care does not have to revolve around volume, manual therapy, or outdated philosophies.The conversation expands into what evidence-based care actually means today, why clinical practice guidelines matter, and how chiropractors can ethically build thriving practices without sacrificing their integrity. David and Taylor discuss the limitations of manual-only care, the importance of outcomes over dogma, and how technology, coaching, and hybrid or virtual models allow clinicians to create real, lasting change in patients’ lives.This episode sets the tone for the new season of ChiroShift, highlighting clinicians who are breaking the mold, choosing their own path, and reshaping healthcare from the inside out. If you’ve ever questioned your role in the profession, felt misaligned in practice, or wondered if there’s another way to be a chiropractor, this conversation is for you.Connect with The HoneyBadger Project:Follow The HoneyBadger Project on IG: @thehoneybadgerprojectBook a call with us if you feel inspired to explore what reimagining your skillset or practice could look like:  https://calendly.com/mission-driven/5

In this episode of ChiroShift, David and Taylor welcome back their very first guest, Frank Benedetto, for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about the mission driving his work to transform healthcare. Frank shares how losing his father to a preventable healthcare failure shaped his relentless pursuit of change and why he believes chiropractors are uniquely positioned to lead a health-span revolution. Together, David, Taylor and Frank explore the identity crisis within chiropractic, the role of personal values in reshaping clinical practice, how to break free from outdated professional labels, and why remarkable, affordable, and profitable care must coexist for the future of healthcare to thrive. Frank also opens up about his own experiences with grief, purpose, and urgency and lays out a compelling vision for a hyper-personalized, connection-driven model of care that empowers clinicians to step out of the broken system and into the work they were meant to do.Connect with Dr. Frank Benedetto on IG:@thehoneybadgerproject@frank_benedetto

In this episode of ChiroShift, Dr. Chung joins Dr. Taylor Goldberg to discuss the intersection of upper cervical chiropractic and evidence-based practice. He addresses misconceptions within the chiropractic community, the role of imaging in treatment, and the significance of strength training for overall health and psychological well-being. The conversation highlights the need for collaboration in chiropractic and the future directions of the profession.Dr. Jonathan ChungIG: @drjonathanchung

In this conversation, David and Jacob discuss the importance of challenging misinformation in healthcare, the responsibility of professionals to stay updated with clinical practice guidelines, and the evolving nature of education in the field. They also explore the need for a biopsychosocial approach and the challenges faced by new graduates in building confidence. The discussion emphasizes the importance of engaging with broader perspectives and philosophical ideas to enhance understanding and practice in healthcare. Also touched on are the challenges of applying theoretical knowledge in real-world settings and the significance of continuous learning and adaptation in the healthcare profession.Dr. Jacob Templar's InfoIG: @strengthinevidence_physioOnline Course: https://contextualhealth.org/professional-education/lbpaz/