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Practicing chiropractic is one of the greatest thrills I have. I am honored to serve patients; helping them re-gain and maintain their health is both a challenge and a joy. Utilizing Activator Methods for over 30 years has allowed me to help thousands reach their goals of decreased pain and increased activity. Recently, I was [...]

In my recent travels, I’ve been engaging in dialogue with students, doctors and instructors, and a common question has emerged: Why is it important to continue training on a technique? The question has reminded me of a journey to Ireland that I took several years ago to teach at a seminar. During my visit, it [...]

I’ve often told the story of how I became a volunteer for the Neighborhood Christian Clinic, located in South Phoenix. It was seven years ago that I heard a medical doctor at our church do a presentation for the Neighborhood Christian Clinic. I went up to him after the presentation and asked him who was in [...]

In response to requests from doctors who wish to plan their continuing education calendars well in advance, Activator Methods is introducing its full year seminar schedule for 2011. The complete schedule offers seminars in cities across the U.S. and in Canada, and provides doctors with flexibility to choose the training level – Basic, Intermediate or [...]

When I arrived in Arizona more than two decades ago, the state did not require continuing education for its chiropractors.  At the time, it was a very controversial subject between the two state associations, with one in favor of requiring continuing education, and the other opposed.  The issue became a hot topic at the Arizona [...]

An editorial published a few years ago has always stayed on my mind. The column cited some examples of what traditional media is reporting about chiropractic. At the time, Forbes had recently indicated that chiropractic is not cost-effective, the Wall Street Journal had offered less-than-favorable comments, and US News & World Report questioned the effectiveness [...]

“The American Veteran,” a public affairs show produced by the U.S. Veterans Administration in support of veterans’ programs and initiatives, recently featured Activator Methods CEO and developer Dr. Arlan W. Fuhr and his relationship with the Phoenix VA Medical Center.   The video can be viewed on YouTube by searching “American Veteran Fuhr” or by clicking [...]

As a follow up to my commentary earlier this week about “In House” marketing, let’s address “Out House” marketing, which has evolved in process but not in concept. “Out House” marketing requires active communication on a regular basis with patients, especially with those who may visit your practice less frequently. Decades ago, we were the [...]

At one point in my career, I served as a motivational lecturer at the Parker seminars.  In fact, the opportunity to offer words of encouragement and professional insight to my peers inspired me to become a Parker Associate Lecturer.  In many of those lectures, I imparted information about what we were doing successfully in our [...]