AI in Healthcare vs. Human Hands: What’s Worth Saving? Dr. Ti Pence

Remember to follow and leave us a review. We love feedback.What if everything you thought you knew about chiropractic — and healthcare itself — is built on a Foundation of tests, tech, and theory, not trauma-tested touch?In this explosive episode of Crackin’ Backs, we sit down with Dr. Ti Pence, DC — a fearless chiropractor and with a degree in healthcare administration he is disrupting conventional wisdom on manual therapy education, clinical skills, and the future of hands-on medicine. With decades of real-world experience and a sharp eye for systemic flaws, Dr. Pence pulls no punches:Why are top-tier schools producing weaker clinicians despite record-breaking board exams—now up to five national tests?Is private chiropractic education doomed within a decade? And what does that mean for physical therapy and massage too?Will AI replace the healer’s hands, or can traditional chiropractic endure like timeless martial arts?Should all manual therapy training merge into one master discipline? Who wins—and loses—in that unified field?What lessons can healthcare learn from the martial arts model—where a black belt signals only the start of mastery?Buckle up — this isn’t your average health podcast. Expect provocative insight, passionate debate, and a clear-cut blueprint for how chiropractors and manual therapists can not just survive, but thrive in an AI-driven world. Whether you’re a practitioner, educator, patient, or curious listener, this episode will challenge your beliefs and redefine what future-ready healing looks like.Tune in to discover:The danger of test-driven trainingWhy private schools may vanishHow human touch combats automationDon’t miss this bold, controversial deep dive into the evolution of chiropractic, physical therapy, massage therapy, manual therapy, healthcare education, and AI in medicine.Learn more about our guest, Dr. Ti Pence:Stanford Hospital & Clinics provider pageGentle Bend Chiropractic (Los Gatos) on LinkedInBe sure to subscribe, leave a rating, and tell us what challenged you most in this episode.We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies. Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast