Dr. Don sits down with Dr. Kelly Holt, the president of the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, to explore his transformative journey in chiropractic education during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk about into the innovative integration of wearables and data-driven approaches in chiropractic care, enhancing patient outcomes and community impact. Additionally, we highlight the inspiring story of a chiropractic outreach program in Rarotonga and discuss the upcoming lyceum event in Calgary, focusing on research and innovation in the field.

In this episode:

• Why strategic pivots were necessary to maintain educational standards amid pandemic lockdowns.


• How the college prepares students for effective communication in a post-pandemic world.


• Why integrating wearables and practice-based data is transforming chiropractic care.


• How tracking health markers like heart rate variability enhances patient outcomes.


• Why data-driven approaches boost credibility and confidence in new chiropractors.


• How the chiropractic outreach program in Rarotonga transformed over 2,500 locals' lives.


• Why community outreach initiatives benefit both students and local communities.


• Why supporting the New Zealand College of Chiropractic's Research Foundation is crucial to Dr. Holt.


• How modern chiropractic practices incorporate polyvagal theory for improved nervous system regulation.


• How strategic planning during COVID-19 positioned the college for post-pandemic growth.


• Why increasing chiropractic care utilization in New Zealand is a focus for the college.


• How research advancements at the college are poised to change the chiropractic narrative.

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