Rockstar Doctor Life| Chiropractic Life & Practice

Hosted by Dr. Melissa Longo, each episode you’ll hear about real life, real struggles, real successes, and real practice tips from Dr. Melissa Longo and her guests so that you can feel great, grow your business, raise happy families, and rock your life as an Chiropractor.

RDL #181: Bharon Hoag | Disrupting & Defending The Rights Of Chiropractic Clinical Practice 05/16/2023

RDL #181: Bharon Hoag | Disrupting & Defending The Rights Of Chiropractic Clinical Practice What are some of the current threats to practising as a licensed Chiropractor? In this special feature episode, Dr. Melissa Longo sits down with Bharon Hoag, Executive Director of One Chiropractic, to hear about the work he is doing with the Chiropractic Defense Council. In our conversation we discuss the types of cases they are representing, from advertising issues and regulatory body misconducts, to health care mandates and items that infringe on the scope of practice Chiropractors currently hold. Bharon shares the success of their work, why it is increasingly important, and why he has made it his mission to defend the rights to practice regardless of the style of practice, or individual differences between practitioners. Find out more about Dr. Melissa Longo and the work she does with Health Care Professionals here: Connect with her at: Listen to Rockstar Doctor Life here: Listen to Work, Play, Hustle & Heal here: About our guest: Bharon is currently serving the profession as the Executive Director of OneChiropractic. OneChiropractic is chiropractic’s most disruptive advocacy organization that is driven to challenge the status quo in the profession. He considers himself chiropractic’s biggest groupie having served in the profession for 24 years. He has developed a unique “non-doctor” approach through ownership and management of numerous clinics. As a former consultant specializing in coding, documentation & compliance, Bharon has counseled over a thousand healthcare facilities and employers, evolving a profound understanding of the professional environment. His onsite method of consulting gave him the ability to diagnose and develop systems that most consultants miss. His management and consulting experience coupled with a strong background in psychology and communications has made him a compelling speaker, addressing many major events and earning accolades as “the most entertaining but educational speaker in the profession.” Not only has he become known for his speaking style but also his ability to work with all factions of the profession to bring unity and clarity of purpose. He also served as the Executive Director of The Ohio State Chiropractic Association (OSCA) for six years. This experience enabled him to facilitate a new model of State Association management. In his first year with the OSCA saw a 26% increase in membership. He developed a hands on approach to member benefits. Working with the members in their offices and helping them develop long term change and success. At the conclusion of this time with the OSCA the association saw a significant increase in membership, revenue and influence in the state of Ohio. Hoag’s venture with OneChiropractic has ignited his passion and purpose. The mission of this organization is to protect the rights of practicing chiropractors all over the world, to create cultural authority and ensure the world has access to chiropractic. Achieving these goals will make chiropractic the #1 healthcare choice in the world. Connect with Bharon and find out more about the Chiropractic Defense Council: /episode/index/show/rockstardoctormoms/id/26858238

RDL #180: FINAL EPISODE | What Does It Mean To Live A Rockstar Doctor Life? Previous Guests Share Their Thoughts 10/11/2022

RDL #179: Vanessa Locicero | Is Your Practice Legally Lit? 09/26/2022

RDL #178: 9 Questions To Shift Your Life & Practice This Fall 09/12/2022

RDL #177: Sarah Covey | Taking Imperfect Action & Boldly Making Changes 08/29/2022

RDL #177: Sarah Covey | Taking Imperfect Action & Boldly Making Changes Do you have the courage to make a change? In this conversation with Psychotherapist Sarah Covey we hear about her story of boldly making a career change after 15 years as a teacher, and the three stages she guides her clinical clients through when they feel their own evolution calling them. Sarah also shares the value of embracing being a beginner, how to take imperfect action, and her top five suggestions to avoid burnout as a health care professional. Contact Dr. Melissa Longo to find out about mentoring, group programs or just to offer your ideas Find all the amazing Rockstar Doctor Life Content and some cool free resources for you at About Our Guest: is a Registered Psychotherapist who is open to working with a wide variety of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, caregiver fatigue, burnout, existential questions, parenting, career and work challenges, life transitions, and interpersonal/relationship concerns, among others. She has an extensive background working with teens but also an ongoing passion to work with adults of all ages and couples who are seeking support to restore intimacy and learn healthy conflict resolution. She offers electronic counselling services to provide convenience to those who are seeking help at a distance or for whom in-person appointments are a challenge to schedule and/or keep. While she uses CBT and other common therapies regularly, she has a special enthusiasm for narrative and existential work and the incorporation of spirituality in clinical practice. Specifically, Sarah is keen to support those with a Christian-faith background and is able to provide support for spiritual growth and connection. Sarah is keen to offer psychoeducational courses and psychotherapeutic groups and open to working in alternate locations to accommodate particular group needs. She is also a competent speaker and workshop leader and welcome such opportunities with enthusiasm. /episode/index/show/rockstardoctormoms/id/24166104

RDL #176 : 3 Reasons Why Being Different Can Be Better Than Being Better 08/15/2022

RDL #175: Dr. Brian Dower | Bringing Mindfulness Into Your Life & Practice 08/01/2022

RDL #174: Dr. Kerri Elston Doherty | Curiosity & Constant Reinvention 07/11/2022

RDL #173: Dr. Alan Chong | Mastering The Business & Lifestyle Of Practice 06/20/2022

RDL #172: Dr. Michelle Whitney | Align With Yourself, Grow Your Business 06/06/2022

RDL #171: Dr. Cornell Cornish | Living In A State of AWEsome 05/23/2022

RDL #170: Dr. Neema Moore | From Burnout To Bliss 03/01/2022

RDL #170: Dr. Neema Moore | From Burnout To Bliss Are you heading towards burnout or closer to bliss? In this conversation with we hear about her story in business for the past 20 years as a Chiropractor, and how she has learned to focus on her physical and mental health through preventative strategies she now teaches. We also discuss how becoming a mother to twins helped her appreciate the seasons in life and shift her focus, some great tips for working alongside your spouse, her top 3 lifestyle habits for entrepreneurs, and why we always need to be evolving. Contact Dr. Melissa Longo to find out about mentoring, group programs or just to offer your ideas Find all the amazing Rockstar Doctor Life Content and some cool free resources for you at About Our Guest: Dr. Neema T. Moore is originally from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, she is a chiropractor, speaker, and author. She is mom to amazing twins and wife to an entrepreneur husband. She holds a Biology Secondary Education degree, from Elizabeth City State University. After graduating from ECSU she was a High School Biology teacher for 3 years in PG County, MD , and Newport News, VA. In her heart, she always wanted to work in the health field, so a career change was evident. After teaching for several years, she applied and was accepted to the prestigious Palmer College of Chiropractic where she obtained her Doctorate of Chiropractic degree. She opened, and owned her own solo practice for over a decade. Her focus is on helping women entrepreneurs, and professionals create their vision, gain confidence, and optimize their health. She has been in practice for over a decade, and currently owns two offices in Dallas, TX, and Richmond VA both focus on combining physical and mental health. Dr. Neema is still in practices Chiropractic, In Northern, VA where she resides. Most importantly she believes every woman deserves love, health and happiness. Connect with Dr. Neema Moore: /episode/index/show/rockstardoctormoms/id/22290866