CHIROPRACTIC: Can anyone tell me the positives and negatives of the profession?

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I am a 30 yr old returning student and I have recently decided to apply to chiropractic school and I am getting a few jitters.
I have looked at National, Northwestern, and I am flying out to visit Logan in two weeks. Any advice on schools?
Also, please tell me it is feasible to pay back the high cost of tuition!??!

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3 thoughts on “CHIROPRACTIC: Can anyone tell me the positives and negatives of the profession?”

  1. I have worked for three doctors…one from Palmer (super successful), one for Logan (decently successful), and one from CCLA (Cleavland in LA)…and she is still an associate. I like the philosophies and gentler touch from the doctor who attended Logan, the doctor who went to Palmer is very forceful (adjustments). All three doctors have not seem to be hurt financially by the high cost of tuition. I say GOOD LUCK to you and I hope you pursue your hopes and dreams in the chiropractic world 🙂

  2. I have been a Chiropractor for 11 years. I have recently again left the US because the profession has gotten so tough there. If you have large student loans and a family to support it is very hard these days to make enough money due to extremely aggressive insurance companies, abusive work comp laws and nickel and dime HMO policies. If you are single or your partner works that is a big plus.
    Chiropractic is still a great profession, and there are good jobs out there. You may have to seriously consider leaving your State if the opportunities aren’t there (check job listings at Colleges or especially at planetchiropractic.com. This is a great website with job postings.
    The best opportunities are overseas, in Europe, South America and Asia. You can pretty easily make over a $100K in any of those areas if you find a good job. Don’t let people discourage you too much – I enjoy my job very much.

  3. I’m a chiropractor in florida. My practice is 70% cash, and only 30% insurnace. The hardest part of the profession is educating people to the many benefits we have to offer. Teaching people about how the nervous system controls all bodily functions, and that maintaining a chiroprctic lifestyle helps you stay healthier is sometimes tough, but well worth it in the end. My practice grosses over $650k year and I bring home in the range of $300K…..If you can’t live on that, you have problems….And by the way, go to Life in Marietta Georgia, or Palmer in Florida….

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