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Saturday, May 31st, 2008By Michael Dorausch, DC
Dr. James Von Hipple, a graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College in Los Angeles, California, opened an office this month in the town of Murrieta, which is part of Southern California’s Inland Empire. I attended chiropractic school with the new Murrieta Chiropractor and I asked him to take some before and after photos [...]
Chiropractor Prepares for Grand Opening near Temecula
Saturday, May 31st, 2008By Michael Dorausch, DC
The city of Murrieta California has a new chiropractor. Dr. James Von Hipple recently moved back to the state after practicing for several years in the area of northern Washington. Dr. Von Hipple and his family chose the 92562 area for a place to raise their two children and build a chiropractic practice.
(photo: front entrance to the new Murrieta Advanced Chiropractic Center, located on 41539 Kalmia Street)
This new Murrieta Chiropractor is no stranger to the California area. He attended Cleveland Chiropractic College (CCCLA) in Los Angeles and graduated in 1999. He met his wife in Southern California and they moved to northern Washington, where he developed and maintained a thriving practice in the city of Bellingham. Missing the California sunshine, the couple and their two children decided to make it a go back in California. They chose the southwestern area of Murrieta, which borders on the city of Temecula, known for its wineries and festivals.
A large number of Murrieta residents commute to jobs in San Diego and Orange County, and the area has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the state of California. Interstate 15 passes through both Murrieta and Temecula and the 215 (Escondido Expressway) begins in the same area, connecting other Riverside, California cities such as Sun City, Perris, and Moreno Valley.
Dr. Von Hipple’s Advanced Chiropractic Center is located on Kalmia Street, just off of Jefferson Avenue. It’s nearby both the 15 (Temecula Valley Freeway) and the 215, and I’m told there’s plenty of parking available. The new chiropractic center is located less than a half a mile away from Lowe’s hardware on Madison Avenue and it’s just around the corner from City Hall, which is at One Town Square on Jefferson Avenue. Contact information is as follows…
Dr. James Von Hipple, D.C.
Murrieta Advanced Chiropractic Center
41539 Kalmia Street, Suite 118, Murrieta, CA 92562
951-461-7166
Planet Chiropractic congratulates this fine chiropractor on the opening of his new practice. If you’re a resident in Riverside County, or commute to the area from either San Diego or Orange counties, be sure to drop by and introduce your spine to Dr. James Von Hipple.
Shaped Rubber Heels from 1908
Friday, May 30th, 2008By Michael Dorausch, DC
Shoes have been a hot item for quite some time. There are running shoes, walking shoes, hiking shoes, calf muscle strengthening shoes, shoes that encourage better posture and balance, and a custom shoe style for nearly every type of activity. I discovered a number of interesting advertisements when browsing through a newspaper [...]
Simple yet Effective Chiropractic Ad Placement
Thursday, May 29th, 2008By Michael Dorausch, DC
Chiropractors and others doing business within the industry of the chiropractic profession post classified ads seven days a week on the Planet Chiropractic classified ad pages. I noticed an advertisement posted yesterday that utilized a few of the features I’ve spoken about numerous times when making suggestions on going granular with ones [...]
Some of the Fringe Benefits of Participation
Thursday, May 29th, 2008By Daria Belov
Earlier today chiropractor Michael Dorausch posted a chiropractic blog piece regarding simple and effective ad placement for those using the classified ad system on Planet Chiropractic. The post highlighted something a chiropractor was doing right when placing an employment wanted ad for their office. Dr. Dorausch spoke about information he called “granular” and stressed the importance of using local (and even hyper local) information in ad postings. After viewing the post, I noticed some hidden benefits of participation.
The advertisement being highlighted in the post is going to receive much more attention than the chiropractor may have anticipated. There’s a possibility the information may even come in handy for someone seeking chiropractic care in the North Park area of downtown San Diego. Reading the post I was reminded that it was only earlier this month when the chiropractors post was made, allowing chiropractors from across the planet to post their office information among the comments, and receive an opportunity to have a featured article written about their practice. That’s a nice fringe benefit.
As of today, that particular post has more than 65 responses from chiropractors in areas such as Lancaster California, Bolingbrook Illinois, Weatherford Texas, Huntington Beach California, Tustin California, Seattle Washington, Lima Peru, Lantana Florida, San Clemente California, Manhattan Beach California, Sacramento California, Provo Utah, West Virginia, Encinitas California, Cincinnati Ohio, Connecticut, Palm Beach Florida, Union New Jersey, Melbourne Australia, Newmarket Ontario, and the number of other locations throughout the US, Canada, and other countries.
The articles will feature male chiropractors, female chiropractors, chiropractors that have been in practice more than two decades, chiropractic offices open less than two months, chiropractors that grew up receiving care from their parents, graduates of Palmer, Life University, CCCLA, and other chiropractic colleges.
So what kinds of fringe benefits are available? While there are no guarantees, little steps like community participation can sometimes result in a top story in the press. It certainly wouldn’t be the first time.
Focus on Chiropractic Fellowship
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008By Michael Dorausch, DC
An e-mail from one of my favorite chiropractors practicing in Pennsylvania provided a reminder that chiropractors can’t focus enough on building relationships with one another and developing interprofessional fellowship activities and events. Chiropractors from Pennsylvania, Michigan, Florida, New York, New Jersey, and most recently California, often times host meetups and other related gatherings, so that chiropractors can get together and discuss the things they have in common.
(photo: three chiropractors attending a chiropractic event in Orange County, California - circa April 2008)
Yes, there are seminars, like the June Parker event taking place in Italy and the Schofield Chiropractic Training June event taking place in carefree Arizona, a many chiropractors don’t consider them as such. In many ways these events are more about rubbing elbows with others in the industry than they are about gaining continuing education credits. Pure education only events are typically more focused on technique in office practices, such as the CCA Chiropractic License Renewal Seminars going on in Riverside, California.
Events like Sharon Gorman’s Focus Philosophy Nights are much more about fellowship than they are anything else. I’ve had the pleasure to attend a number of Focus related events in Pennsylvania and I’d recommend them to any chiropractor seeking greater wisdom, interaction with others, and some fired up chiropractic spizzerinctum.
According to the e-mail, the June 7 Focus event is the last before summer starts in Pennsylvania. They are almost always held that the Howard Johnson Hotel Route 611 in Bartonsville in the event begins at 7 p.m. There’s an optional dinner at 6 p.m. which I recommend attending if only for the prime rib. Chiropractors needing more information can contact Dr. Jennifer Finn at (570) 586-3440. Focus is a place where you can get real about the reality of practice and get answers to the questions that shape your life. I highly recommend the Focus events to anyone that can attend.
So these events are intended to develop fellowship and help keep one focused on their intended direction in chiropractic.
While Pennsylvania is a hot bed for chiropractic evangelism and fellowship, opportunities to meetup exist in communities throughout the world. California events like DCS are only one example of what happens when dedicated groups of chiropractors get together continuously.
Be transcribed audio recordings from chiropractor Ian Grassam highlighted the importance of not only fellowship, but leadership, when it comes to moving the chiropractic message forward.
If you know about a chiropractic meet up others should be attending, send me a message so we can share the information with the rest of the planet.
No More Ugly Ears
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008By Michael Dorausch, DC
I recently found what I’d consider an old wellness advertisement in a newspaper from the early 1900s. It was an ad for something called the Claxton Ear-Cap and it was intended to keep kids from developing “ugly” ears. I found the marketing sales pitch language really interesting and I’ve transcribed most of [...]
Chiropractor Giving Away Nintendo Wii Fit
Friday, May 23rd, 2008by Daria Belov
Nintendo released their Wii Fit in the U. S. on Wednesday, which was followed by a ton of press about computer games and fitness, and a ginormous amount of social chatter from consumers just crazy to get their hands on this latest addition to the Wii Console. Chiropractor Michael Dorausch, (founder of Planet Chiropractic) ordered a Wii Fit back in early April, and just yesterday he decided to give it away. That’s right, the crazy chiropractor is giving away his brand-new, still in the box, ready to be shipped, Wii Fit.
With all the discussion going on about using the Wii Fit for exercise, developing better posture, and improving balancing techniques, Dr. Mike figure he’d purchase a unit for the Planet Chiropractic office. But when it arrived on Wednesday, there was so much chatter going on inside various online communities from people wondering where and when they were going to be able to get a Wii Fit for themselves, that Dr. Mike decided to give his away to one lucky blog commenter.
There’s nothing to register for, there’s no purchases to be made, it’s all pretty simple really, the Wii Fit will be given to the individual offering the best comment on how they would use the unit for exercise and to improve their health. Complete details are available here… Win a Wii Fit and there are already a number of impressive comments displayed. Visitors to the blog have until June 6, 2008 to post a comment, and the winner will likely be announced around June 9, of the following week. Be sure to check the blog post for rules and details.
Planet Chiropractic first tech coverage on the Wii Fit and its potential use in chiropractic offices back in July of 2007, when the unit was showcased for a Westside Los Angeles audience attending the E3 Media & Business Summit.
There’s no doubt these units will begin appearing in physical therapy centers, doctors offices, and the number of other locations. It’s reportedly loads of fun but not intended as a replacement for regular exercise. The types of games available on the unit include balance games, aerobics, yoga, and strength training. What’s neat, is the Wii Fit software keeps track of your exercise and rewards your efforts by unlocking new games. The units should be available at most major electronics retailers as well as online retailers (like Amazon.com). Here is to health, fitness, and electronic gadgetry!
On the Road with Guy Riekeman and the Power of One
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008By Michael Dorausch, DC
Chiropractic patient education and motivational events are coming to Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver, Canada during the months of June and July, 2008. The inspiring and motivational presentations featuring world renowned speaker and chiropractor, Dr. Guy Riekeman, titled Make Your Life Extraordinary!, focus on helping people achieve the life of their dreams and learn more about the benefits of chiropractic care. The events are ideal for doctors of all chiropractic schools, as well as their families, friends and patients.
These events are part of Dr. Guy Riekemans The Power of One World Tour and they’re being held in front of large audiences. The July 17 event at the Westin Calgary has seating for 400, and the event is expected to be a total sellout. During the months of June and July, Dr. Reikeman will be speaking at the following locations…
Thursday, June 12, 2008
The Westin Ottawa — 11 Colonial By Drive — Ottawa, Ontario K1N9H4 Canada
Friday, June 13, 2008
The Westin Harbour Castle — 1 Harbour Square — Toronto, Ontario, M5J1A6 Canada
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Buffalo Marriott Niagara — 1340 Millersport Highway — Amherst, NY 14221
Thursday, July 17, 2008
The Westin Calgary — 320 4th Avenue SW — Calgary, AB T2P2S6 Canada
Friday, July 18, 2008
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver — 900 West Georgia Street — Vancouver, BC V6C2W6 Canada
There are also dates scheduled in August, September, and October, taking place throughout the United States. Featured cities include Kansas City, St. Louis, Worcester, Boston, Portland, Albany, and Burlington Vermont.
The Power of One World Tour is an event with an inspiring, universal message about finding the power to achieve your full potential. Dr. Guy Riekeman has taken this message to thousands of people during the Power of One World Tour. His message will point you toward a more fulfilling future by teaching you the tools to realize and achieve your goals. The evening is comprised of two events, one being a doctor’s VIP reception and the other being a Make Your Life Extraordinary Presentation.
These events are not the sign to ask for money, or push others to send potential chiropractic students to Life Chiropractic College. The event is designed to help motivate you toward living your life to the fullest and gaining a better understanding as to the benefits of chiropractic care.
For more information specifically regarding the July 17 event in Calgary Alberta, you can contact Dr. Danny Desaulniers at 403-995-0855. For more information regarding these events at the other listed locations, contact Brenda Boone at 770-426-2808. That is also the number to call if you want to organize an event and have this extraordinary chiropractor speaking in your community.
Win a Wii Fit from Planet Chiropractic
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008By Michael Dorausch, DC
You may or may not have noticed that I ordered a Wii Fit early in April and received one via FedEx just the other day. It’s very cool and apparently there’s quite a bit of concern that there won’t be enough units to go around. Wouldn’t it be great to Win one [...]