Send us a textWhy you should listen to this episode:You will get tips on where to start when assessing a headache patient, and how to communicate with your headache patients for the best results.You will also get to know more about medication overuse headaches, and how to talk with the patient's primary care physician about it. Our special guest, Aleksander Chaibi, is a distinguished chiropractor and senior researcher. Alexander takes us through his journey from earning a PhD at the Uni...

Send us a textEver wondered what it takes to master multiple disciplines in healthcare and then turn that knowledge into a thriving clinic? Meet Aleksander Chaibi, a chiropractor, physiotherapist, and PhD holder whose journey is inspiring. From studying physiotherapy in the Netherlands to an unexpected detour in Belgium, and finally landing in Australia to pursue chiropractic, Alexander's story is filled with serendipitous twists and turns. He opens up about his evolving fascination with the ...

Send us a textJoin us in this episode with Carine Tobiasson from Praksisliv, who's spent over 20 years working with chiropractors and therapists. She's here to share her tips on how to make the most of your career in chiropractic care. If you are physiotherapist, massage therapist, osteopath or any other therapist, everything in this episode is relevant to your practice as well.We'll talk about what makes a chiropractor stand out from the crowd. It's all about passion, learning from your expe...

Send us a textLearn and get inspired by how to solve financial partnerships in chiropractic practice. In this episode Kristoffer Nordrum Hansen tells openhearted about what he and his partner Marius Riiber Eikeland did and how it works. As he returns on this podcast he tells how they worked on creating fair and effective income agreements. Discover a model that shuns internal competition, enabling chiropractors to focus on what truly matters—patient care and collaborative success. We tackle t...

Send us a textDo you have a dream of opening your own clinic? In this episode you will meed Kristoffer Nordrum Hansen, a chiropractor with a vision, followed his dream and opened his own clinic, "The Chiropractic Buddies" or Kiropraktorkameratene i Norwegian, together with his colleague Marius Riiber Eikeland in Asker, Norway.In this episode you will hear about their journey transforming a shared ambition into reality—with strategic planning, financial wisdom, and a touch of...

Send us a textAre you struggling to share your message with the world due to a fear that you can't quite define? Are you afraid of being judged by your peers or being called out for not having enough knowledge? Join me, Elisabeth, as we explore how to find out what might be stopping us, and how we can step beyond our fear. In the studio with me, I have Inger Beate Botheim, a coach who works with leadership development. In this episode, Inger Beate Botheim will invite us to understand our fear...

Send us a textTo lead others or yourself, you have to start with yourself first. But where do we start? Leading others and self-leadership turns out to have a lot in common. Get on board on a journey of self-discovery with leadership coach Inger Beate Botheim and myself, as we discuss the transformative power of self-leadership and authenticity. Looking into the complexities of inner growth, this episode promises to shed light on how your personal quest for self-awareness can dramatically imp...

Send us a textBuilding a Fulfilling Practice: Dr. John Cox on Availability, Empathy, and Genuine Connections when first starting in practice. Here, he will share his story of opening his practice in an area where he knew no one. Right out of school. In depth. A newly married. Patients did not just come knocking at his door because his father was a great chiropractor. And no one could care less about him being a Gonstead practitioner.In this episode, we get to listen to the insights...

Send us a textWhat are the benefits of being good at collaborating with other healthcare professionals? You become part of the big puzzle and have much more exciting practice. You get invited to events and find possibilities and openings that you didn't know existed among other things. In this episode, we get to meet Hege Herstad from Oslo, Norway. She is a graduate of PCC West. She has practiced for almost 20 years and collaborated extensively with other specialists from day...

Send us a textWelcome to the third and final episode of our podcast series with Bård Fossli Jensen, Ph.D., in patient communication. In this episode, we dive into the challenging realm of communicating with "difficult" patients—those who have grown weary of healthcare practitioners unable to address their concerns or perhaps the quiet fifteen-year-old who seems impossible to engage in conversation.Navigating these interactions requires a unique set of skills and insights, and Bård Fossli Jens...

Send us a textIn the ever-evolving world of healthcare, one constant remains: the need for effective communication between healthcare providers and their patients. Join us on this episode of The Practice Gap as we dive further into the science of patient communication with Bård Fossli Jensen. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just beginning your journey in the field, these proven strategies will help you build stronger connections, provide better care, and leave a lasting, positi...

Send us a textWelcome to another episode of The Practice Gap! In today's engaging and enlightening conversation, we're thrilled to introduce you to an extraordinary guest making a profound impact on medicine and patient communication. Dr. Bård Fossli Jensen is not your typical pediatrician; he's a medical doctor with a Ph.D. in patient communication based in the city of Oslo, Norway. But that's just the beginning of his impressive journey.But what sets Dr. Jensen apart is his invaluable role ...

Send us a textIn this podcast, you will get tips and reflections on transitioning from being an intern to building a practice. You will have a second meeting with Jørund Imislund. He is a young chiropractor practicing just outside Stavanger in Norway. He graduated from Anglo European College of Chiropractic in Bournemouth.Who inspires you? How can you build self-confidence? Where do you start? This and more are themes in this podcast. I hope you will enjoy this episode, and if you are a new p...

Send us a textStarting as a new practitioner may be very challenging. In this podcast, you will meet Jørund Imislund. He is a young chiropractor practicing just outside Stavanger in Norway. He graduated from Anglo European College of Chiropractic in Bournemouth.He will share with you how hard it can be and how much fun it is when things work out. He will also give you insights into the things he has done to get known in his area. I hope you will enjoy this episode, and if you are a new practi...

Send us a textWhere you practice affects you. Not just the people you work with, but the country you live in. It affects how you practice and your practice itself. In this podcast you will hear reflections about practicing in Denmark, your identity and visions of the future. You will also hopefully get inspired to keep a healthy life work balance, and why that may be important. Meet Hans Kristian Hvam, a Norwegian chiropractor residing in Denmark. With 28 years of experience, ...

Send us a text"The next adjustment should always be better than the one before." Tips on improving your skills, becoming an even better chiropractor, a better adjustor, and getting more satisfied patients. Meet Hans Kristian Hvam, a Norwegian chiropractor residing in Denmark. With 28 years of experience, he graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport. Hvam was pivotal in establishing the first chain of multidisciplinary clinics in Norway, Klinikk for Alle.Presently, h...

Send us a textIn this episode, we will dive into the topic of passion and its impact on our professional lives. We all yearn to discover the thing that sets our souls on fire. What transforms the "I have to do this" mentality into a heartfelt "I love doing this." We are talking about finding your passion.Throughout this episode, you will find tips and insights on uncovering your passion. When you align your work with your deepest interests and talents, it no longer feels like work at al...

Send us a textVisualization is the key to building a successful practice. Any practice. Before going on your journey, there are big benefits of being able to envision your future practice in your mind. As the saying goes, "If you don't know where you are going, it doesn't matter which road you take.”One striking similarity among successful individuals, products, and companies is their shared foundation. These episodes shed light on the importance of visualization – imagining how your cre...

Send us a textPlayful Messy Beginnings, sustainability and 25 years of K8 industrial DesignIn this episode, you'll gain valuable insights into the world of design and innovation as we introduce Marius Andresen from K8 industrial design. K8 is behind the industry-changing Stokke Xplory baby stroller, bbhugme, and other award-winning products. Enthusiasm, passion, and creativity are contagious. In this episode, you will catch inspiration from Marius. Why should you tune in to th...

Send us a textBbHugMe is a pregnancy pillow brand that has become an international success, with sales in 80 markets worldwide. The idea for the pillow originated 11 years ago in Oslo, Norway, and was developed by three chiropractors: Hilde Sjo Tavares, Ann Kristin Homdrum, and Elisabeth Aas-Jakobsen.In this podcast episode, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the journey from the initial idea to the creation of the BBHugMe pregnancy pillow, including the challenges and obstacles along the wa...