What does evidence-based chiropractic look like today?
How can you identify an evidence-based chiropractor?In this episode of The PTCH Podcast, Dr. Jason Young and Dr. Kathy Lynch sit down with Dr. David Newton — chiropractor, clinical educator, and host of the ChiroShift Podcast — to talk about patient-centered care, collaboration with physical therapists, and the future of modern healthcare.David isn’t your average chiropractor. From challenging outdated ideas like subluxation theory to promoting n=1 individualized care, he’s part of a growing wave of providers using evidence-based practice to solve today’s healthcare crisis. They explore clinical mentorship, healthcare education, and why collaboration across disciplines is essential to meet the needs of real people—not just their spines.
And yes… it ends with a completely unhinged round of Mad Libs.
In this episode:
• Evidence-based chiropractic & physical therapy
• Clinical mentorship and modern healthcare education
• n=1 approach to patient care
• Debunking chiropractic myths & subluxation theory
• Humor in healthcare & building connection• Innovative practice models & collaboration across professions
Follow Dr. David Newton:Instagram: @dr.david.newton
ChiroShift Podcast: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more
Clinical Concepts: https://clinicalconcepts.co
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests
02:01 Revolutionizing Chiropractic Care
06:01 Clinical Concepts and Evidence-Based Practice
09:48 The n=1 Approach
16:09 The Role of Education in Chiropractic
20:02 The ChiroShift Podcast and Its Purpose
23:58 Innovative Practice Models in Chiropractic
28:06 Balancing Patient Care and Practitioner Well-Being
30:19 The Healthcare Crisis: A Call for Collaboration
33:08 Chiropractic's Historical Context and Future Directions
38:01 The Importance of Evidence-Based Practice in Chiropractic
41:35 Chiropractic Mad Libs Game
46:56 Final Thoughts: Redefining Chiropractic Care
