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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 41 MIN

Polyvagal Chiropractic: The 5 Pillars That Change Patient Outcomes

from The Informed Chiropractor Podcast · host Dr. Don MacDonald

Today I’m sharing everything I’ve learned over the last few months, including 5 crucial pillars for changing patient outcomes. I’ve been attending seminars and speaking across more than 52 time zones, while keeping busy with the process of handing off the practice over the next nine months to our young Docs. From recent podcast guests to speaking events in Australia, Windsor, and Calgary, here are the top takeaways on chiropractic care I’ve been reflecting on. In this episode: What we’ve been up to since the last episode aired. What made the previous episode with Heidi Haavik so great? The importance of using objective measurements in chiropractic care. What I spoke about in Australia recently and why it matters. Why the time frame of chiropractic care makes a significant difference in outcomes. How movement acts as a summer switch, and why we need optimal movement. How mapping and helping a body identify its position in space are so critical. The way our nervous systems are wired to be in a protective state. How supporting a state of ease in the global system actually changes lives. What is the goal of initial chiropractic care for dysregulated people? What the “window of tolerance” is and how you can increase it. Where we went in Australia and what made it an especially exciting visit. How the Calgary event brought chiropractors together in a positive and impactful way. Why opening more chiropractic schools is so important, especially now. What we have planned for the summer, including ways you can get involved. 📖 Related Article https://drdonmacdonald.com/polyvagal-chiropractic-the-5-pillars-that-change-patient-outcomes/ Join us in Calgary or Toronto by visiting our website https://www.theinformedchiropractor.com/    Join The Informed Chiropractor mentorship waitlist: https://www.theinformedchiropractor.com/the-informed-chiropractor    Free “Intro to the Polyvagal Lens” (for Chiropractors): https://www.theinformedchiropractor.com/introduction-to-chiropractic-through-a-polyvagal-lens    We just made the top 10 Podcasts on Polyvagal theory. Check it out, we are number 2 https://www.millionpodcasts.com/polyvagal-therapy-podcasts  

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