The Intersection of Pain, Grief and Wellness: Insights From Dr. Amir Rashidian

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Dr. Amir A. Rashidian, founder of Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Centers. The conversation explores Dr. Rashidian's journey from aspiring surgeon to chiropractor, rooted in his experiences growing up in Iran and witnessing his father's health challenges. Dr. Rashidian explains the principles of chiropractic medicine and emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of health issues rather than just symptoms. He discusses the impacts of stress and grief on physical and mental health, highlighting the physiological changes they cause and offering strategies for managing these stressors.Bio and Contact InformationHolding Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemistry and Human Biology and a Doctorate in Chiropractic, Amir A. Rashidian is the founder of the Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Centers. Established in 2006 and serving over 20,000 patient visits annually in two locations, the Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Centers focus on high-tech diagnostics to detect and correct disturbances in the nervous system. The doctors at the Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Centers, promoting drugless health solutions, work with patients to eliminate the causes of disease and not merely the suppression of symptoms. As a consultant, Dr. Rashidian has worked with 18 chiropractic practices, 16 of which were startup businesses that all reached profitability within the first 3 months of a business launch. A very active speaker at corporate events, conventions, and churches, he is also frequently interviewed by the local TV, radio, and newspaper. Additionally, Dr. Rashidian served for six years on the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity and is a major financial supporter of their local building projects. Furthermore, Dr. Rashidian also serves as the chairman of the Elder Leadership Team at Grace Community Church in Frederick, Maryland. He has won multiple honors and awards including Business Leader of the Year and Philanthropist of the Year. He has been happily married since 2005 and together they have three sons.Speaking: https://drrashidian.com/speaking/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amir-rashidian-a0b3a67/Author Website: http://www.drrashidian.com/Clinic Website: http://www.midatlanticclinic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/midatlanticclinic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RealChiropracticAMAZON BOOK: Cracking the Stress Secret amzn.to/3TGlySBAMAZON BOOK: The StressProof Life amzn.to/40d637pInstagram: @midatlanticcctiktok.com/@realchiropracticmaccTo find out more about Dave go to davidrobertsmsw.com and his author page psychologyprofessorandminister.com