Condition
True or False: 6 in 10 patients who see a chiropractor are male.
FALSE: 6 in 10 patients who see a chiropractor are women!
How long should an expecting mother & kids (5 & under) have for a New Patient Appointment time?
30 minutes!
What Chiropractic Schools did our Doctors graduate from?
Palmer College of Chiropractic - Dr. Bryce
Life University - Dr. Johnny, Dr. Joshua, Dr. Emma, and Dr. Nghia
How early should a New Patient be back to a consultation room ready for the doctor?
10 minutes ahead of time for the doctor to see them given a 7-minute video prior to consultation, and 2-3 minutes for Right Place Promise and next step explanation!
What does IST mean?
Intersegmental Traction
What is the technique that some of our doctors use specifically for pregnant women?
Webster
What is the goal for each month for each category?
(Patient Visits, Wellness Visits, New Patients, Reactivations, Wellness 3)
Patient Visits (1600), Wellness Visits (840), New Patients (60), Reactivations (30), Wellness 3 (40)
What year did Koelling Family Chiropractic open in Fulton and Jefferson City?
Fulton - 1999
Jefferson City - 2019
What are all of the things that we do during a wellness exam?
Weight balance, Heel walk, Toe walk, Lumbar ROM, Cervical ROM, Grip Strength, and Insight Scans (NeuroTHERMAL & NeuroCORE)
The movement of the spine generates what percentage of the essential stimulation and nutrition to the brain.
Bonus: What does the remaining percentage equate to?
90%
Last 10% = Pain
Why is there a "popping" sound when a joint is adjusted?
It is from a subluxation! An adjustment (or manipulation) of a joint may release a gas bubble between the joints, which makes a popping sound.
What demographic of care does our practice strive to serve 80% of?
WELLNESS CARE!!!
In what year was the first chiropractic adjustment performed?
Bonus: Date and Location
September 18, 1895
In Davenport, Iowa
Our chiropractors typically follow a "care plan" for patients, which may include specific milestones for recovery. What is the term for the phase in which a patient’s symptoms are addressed and reduced?
The ACUTE or RELIEF phase of care!
How much does it cost for a cash patient using IST + Adjustment + Exam?
BONUS: Same pricing for UHC & Anthem (deductible plan - that hasn't been met)
Cash = $85 (IST $10 + Adj. $55 + Exam $20)
Anthem = $55 (IST $5 + Exam ^ $50 - Adj.)
UHC = $55 (IST $10 + Adj. $45 + Exam $0)
A patient calls and says, "I have been in so much pain and have had multiple spine surgeries, including a rod and a couple of fusions." How do you respond?
I am so sorry to hear you are in so much pain! Let's get you in for a consultation with one of our doctors to see how we can best help...
What is the difference between an adjustment visit and a maintenance visit?
Adjustment Visit = someone that has not pre-scheduled a plan - they are calling as they go or called the day of to get in
Maintenance = someone who has pre-scheduled a Maintenance AMS plan prior to the current visit
How many hours of classroom, laboratory, and clinical internship are required in the 4 year DC program?
Minimum of 4,200 instructional hours over 3-4 years
With two doctors how many NP/Reacts, Reports, and adjustments/exams can you have in an hour?
BONUS: What are the times we can schedule them?
16 PV/hour (with 2 NP, 2 Reports, 12 adjustments/exams)
BONUS: NP/React (:00 & :30), Report (:15 & :45), Adj/Exam (:30-:45 & :00-:15)
The chiropractic profession primarily focuses on treating the spine, but it also helps improve the function of this critical system in the body. Which is?
The Nervous System
Name five conditions that we see or have seen! (excluding lower back, mid-back, neck, and headaches)
Bonus: Name 10 total conditions for bonus points
Sciatica, shingles, plantar fasciitis, scoliosis, constipation/IBS, bed-wetting, earaches, colic, sinus congestion, etc.
What percentage of low-back pain treatment by a medical doctor is more expensive than by a chiropractor?
40% more expensive to have low-back treatment from an MD instead of a DC!
What are the Five components of the Gonstead Technique?
X-rays, Palpation, Instrumentation, Visualization, & Case Management
Scenario: You have two doctors in the building. It is 2:54 pm on a Monday. They both have their rooms full, three people in the lobby are early for their appointment, you have another 4 visits coming in the next few minutes for their scheduled appointment, and a patient walks in and would be an NP, but we don't have a spot for another hour. What do you do?
No answer is wrong! We have to be sure that we communicate as a team and know what we can take on TOGETHER! We must always know our next few moves and be ahead of them!
What is the estimated amount of Americans (adults and children) who are treated by a Chiropractor annually?
Bonus: If you know how many Koelling Family Chiropractic saw last year at both clinics!
Over 280 million annually! 2 million of those are children.
We had 31,279 visits in 2024!