On today’s episode, Dr. Don is joined by Dr. Michelle Ariette to offer a little bit of inspiration and positivity, especially to those clinics about to re-open. Dr. Michelle graduated in 2002 from Life West and has had 3 separate practices, all seeing consistent growth. Based in Rockland, California, she began her journey to the chiropractic profession after suffering an injury in high school. How has she kept her upbeat approach during the pandemic?
Dr. Michelle takes us through her journey from school to discussing her experiences setting up 3 practices. She then tells us how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting her current practice and mindset along with what she is doing to talk openly with her clients during this time.
How are you preparing for your practice to re-open if the pandemic closed it? Dr. Michelle recommends looking at your mindset and focusing day to day on your goals. What can you do to help your returning clients?
Key Takeaways:
How Dr. Michelle Ariette came to chiropractic medicine. [2:20]
What led her to choose Life West and her experience there. [6:34]
Building her first, second and third practice. [9:34]
How she has weathered the storm during COVID-19. [11:53]
The importance of having a growth energy and mindset. [13:40]
The regulations for practices open during the pandemic in California. [19:45]
Being open with clients about the pathogenic model. [21:44]
Seeing how lockdown has affected client’s health habits. [27:00]
Tips on keeping up momentum and a positive mindset during dips. [28:54]
Words of inspiration. [35:00]