Noel Lloyd, DC

Dr. Noel Lloyd graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1971 and became the youngest practicing chiropractor in Washington. He is the founder and head coach of Five Star Management, a professional training, coaching and consulting service based in Seattle, Wash.

Previous Articles

8 Ways to Avoid Losing Patients
7 Keys to Building a Perfect Team
Building the Right Team: Hiring and Firing Do's & Don'ts
The 7 Secrets to Flawless Delegation
How to Eliminate the Five Most Destructive Practice Stresses
5 Secrets for Developing the Best-Ever Front-Desk CA
How to Get Effortless Control Over Your Income Streams
Associates: Done Wrong, Done Right
How to Find Your Ideal Patient – and Help Your Ideal Patient Find You
October 1, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 19)
Marketing Matters: Top 5 Modern Strategies to Expand Your Patient Base
June 15, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 12)
One and Done: Keeping Patients From Vanishing After Just One Appointment
April 15, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 08)
A Guilt-Free Vacation: Leave Your Practice in Good Hands
Common Mistakes That Keep Patients From Ever Coming to Your Office
January 15, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 02)
Want More New Patients? Here's How to Get Them
Management Consulting
May 20, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 11)
Died and Gone to Heaven, or Just Plain Dead?
August 9, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 17)
It's a Whole New Ball Game
February 8, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 04)
Trending
Billing / Fees / Insurance
Should You Be In-Network or Out-of-Network With Insurance?
Should You Be In-Network or Out-of-Network With Insurance?

It’s a new year and many chiropractors are evaluating what will enhance their respective practices, particularly as it relates to their bottom line. One of the most common questions I get is: “Do I need to be credentialed to bill insurance, and what are the best plans to join?” It’s a loaded question – but one every DC ponders. Whether you're already in-network or pondering whether to join, here's what you need to know.

Samuel A. Collins
Pediatrics
Clinical Considerations: Infant Tongue Tie / Tethered Oral Tissues
Clinical Considerations: Infant Tongue Tie / Tethered Oral Tissues

The term tongue tie or ankyloglossia is well-known to all pediatric-focused chiropractors. In the past 15-20 years, the prevalence of this diagnosis has skyrocketed. What this means to the pediatric chiropractor is that we are seeing breastfeeding babies in much greater numbers in our offices. Parents are seeking our help with this mysterious “tongue tie,” as are lactation consultants, pediatric dentists and many other members of the breastfeeding care team. Let’s look at some clinical aspects of this scenario that are well within the chiropractic scope.

Lynn Gerner, DC, FICPA, IBCLC
Senior Health
7 Exercises to Square Off the Geriatric Curve
7 Exercises to Square Off the Geriatric Curve

The first article in this series discussed the chiropractic approach to squaring off the geriatric aging curve: the steps to reduce the steady decline in vitality that occurs with aging. The research is clear that strength, agility, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness are all synonymous with longevity. Now let’s discuss seven low-tech exercises to promote lifegevity – squaring off the geriatric curve.

Donald DeFabio, DC, DACBSP, DABCO