Chen Yen

Chen Yen, an author, national speaker and founder of Fill My Holistic Practice, is an expert at helping introverted, visionary DCs grow fulfilling 6- and 7-figure practices that run on their own. She can be reached at mentor@fillmyholisticpractice.com with questions or comments regarding this article.

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Growth by Hiring: Strategy Over Stress
November 1, 2025 (Vol. 43, Issue 11)
Starting Practice: Tips for New Grads in the New World
October 1, 2020 (Vol. 38, Issue 10)
How to Address the "Do You Accept Insurance?" Question
September 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 09)
Power of the Talk: A Simple Way to Attract New Patients
February 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 02)
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NBCE-FCLB Merger Approved
NBCE-FCLB Merger Approved

The proposed merger of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards was approved by NBCE delegates and FCLB members at their respective annual meetings, held jointly in Atlanta, Ga., this year. Per the new bylaws, the new entity takes the NBCE name, with FCLB continuing as a department within NBCE. The federation will continue to enjoy Board of Directors representation on what will be a single, expanded board.

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When Radiculopathy Isn’t Radiculopathy: A Clinical Series (Pt. 3)
When Radiculopathy Isn’t Radiculopathy

Before introducing subscapularis syndrome as an upper extremity analog, it is essential to revisit piriformis syndrome as a well-established example of myogenic pseudo-radiculopathy. Piriformis syndrome has long served as a clinical exception to disc-centric models of lower extremity pain and provides an important framework for understanding how deep muscular dysfunction can mimic radiculopathy in the absence of nerve root compression.

Ken Kaufman, DC
Healthcare / Public Health
From Pain Scores to Performance Metrics
From Pain Scores to Performance Metrics

Pain has become the dominant language of musculoskeletal healthcare. Numeric pain-rating scales and symptom reports are routinely used as primary indicators of clinical success. But while pain reduction is meaningful, it is an incomplete and often misleading representation of recovery. This has real consequences for patient adherence, long-term outcomes, and how conservative care is perceived within the broader healthcare system.

Christopher Proulx, DC, PhD(ABD), CSCS