The Next Wave of Chiropractic Evidence: Dr. Kelly Holt on AI-Driven Insights

Dr. Kelly Holt, President of the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, joins Dr. Don MacDonald to discuss the future of chiropractic education, research, and innovation. Together, they explore how the profession is evolving through evidence-based practice, artificial intelligence, wearable technology, and practice-based data collection. Dr. Holt shares how the college navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic while continuing to train confident, adaptable chiropractors. We also discuss how tools such as heart rate variability (HRV) tracking, nervous system measurements, and modern research methods can help chiropractors better understand patient outcomes and communicate value in a changing healthcare landscape. The conversation also highlights the remarkable chiropractic outreach program in Rarotonga, the growing role of Polyvagal Theory in clinical practice, and why research and innovation are critical to the future of chiropractic. Read the companion article 📖 The Future of Chiropractic: AI, Research, and Better Patient Care https://drdonmacdonald.com/future-of-chiropractic-ai-and-research/ In this episode: Why the New Zealand College of Chiropractic made strategic pivots during the COVID-19 pandemic. How chiropractic education is adapting to meet the needs of a changing healthcare landscape. Why effective communication is becoming one of the most important skills for modern chiropractors. How AI, wearable technology, and practice-based data are influencing the future of chiropractic care. Why heart rate variability (HRV) tracking can provide valuable insights into nervous system regulation. How evidence-based chiropractic can strengthen patient outcomes and professional credibility. Why Polyvagal Theory is becoming an important framework for understanding patient adaptation and recovery. How the Rarotonga chiropractic outreach program has positively impacted thousands of lives. Why community service and chiropractic outreach create meaningful learning experiences for students. How the New Zealand College of Chiropractic Research Foundation is advancing chiropractic research. Why increasing chiropractic utilization remains a key focus for the profession. How current research initiatives may help reshape the public understanding of chiropractic. Resources 🎟 The Informed Chiropractor Super Conference — Toronto https://www.theinformedchiropractor.com/toronto 📋 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 Related Articles 📖 The Future of Chiropractic: AI, Research, and Better Patient Care https://drdonmacdonald.com/future-of-chiropractic-ai-and-research/ 📖 Why Chiropractic Communication Matters More Than Technique https://drdonmacdonald.com/why-chiropractic-communication-matters-more-than-technique/