More New Patients = More Revenue (The Biggest Lie in Chiropractic)

Most chiropractors are stuck in a hamster wheel chasing one "sexy" metric: new patients.

But what if that was the most expensive, least profitable way to grow?

In this episode of the ChiroX podcast, Dr. Savy Ford of Blossom Family Chiropractic dismantles the myth that more new patients automatically means more revenue. She argues that clinic owners should obsess over patient retention instead.

Dr. Ford breaks down the simple math:

• Practice A (The Grinder): 50 new patients staying for 12 visits ($60/visit) = $36,000.

Practice B sees half the new patients but makes almost double the revenue, all while lowering patient acquisition costs and preventing team burnout.

So, how does she do it?

The secret is a fundamental shift: Stop treating patients like transactions and start building a community.

Dr. Ford shares her complete playbook for creating a "community-driven" practice that keeps churn below 3%. This includes auditing every patient touchpoint, implementing strategic gifting, and creating a "wow factor" that makes patients feel like family.

We also do a deep dive into her "Women, Wine, and Wellness" event strategy—a community event that cost $700 to host but resulted in nine new high-value patients, generating $27,000 in lifetime value.

If you're tired of the endless churn and want to build a more stable, profitable, and fulfilling practice, this episode is a must-listen.

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