Kathy Dooley

Right out of chiropractic school, I went after my master’s degree on anatomy.  This was not because I didn’t want to practice. I just knew I’d be a better practitioner for it. So, I made the sacrifice and breathed anatomy for 3 straight years.  My friends would tell me of their amazing incomes and of all the people they were helping. I swallowed that jagged pill and went right back into the lab.  Every moment … Read more

Passers-by spit. Runners spit. Athletes spit. Drivers spit out their windows. Copious men spit for seemingly no reason.  Now, some of you need to get your head out of the gutter. I’m attempting to be serious here.  I don’t suggest you keep your saliva simply because it’s gross to expel it out to the free world. I suggest you don’t spit because it’s nearly as valuable as your blood.  I learned quite a bit about … Read more

As I came from class, then a Skype consult, then teaching, and walking to training – I stopped in my tracks on 40th and Lex. And I felt a crushing pang of doubt. “You can’t do all of this.” “This is the busiest you’ve ever been.” “When is enough just enough?” “People don’t need to be inspired.” “Just go home. You don’t need to train on top of all this.” I felt it – a … Read more

I’m constantly surrounded by colleagues and patients trying to better themselves. So, I sometimes forget that most people need an incentive to train and eat healthy.  Health doesn’t do it for some reason.  One might try to slim down for a wedding, a prom, a graduation, before or after having kids, and the list of reasons go on and on.  Until you evolve to doing this for your health, do it for some other reason. … Read more

In Chinese Medicine, vivid dreams are a sign of disharmony. According to my brilliant colleague, Dr. Tony DeLandro, they provide immense insights. I knew this good doctor for one day. He knew nothing but that I was a chiropractor and the new anatomist on staff. That’s all he had. He told me he has done immense research on dreams. He encouraged me to write my next one down. I rarely remember my dreams these days. … Read more

I had the honor of being around some of my beloved colleagues this past weekend at a seminar.  One brilliant colleague shared with me that someone – to which he refers patients – mocked him by reposting his status on a mutual friend’s wall. I’m always honored when my colleagues trust me to care for their clients and patients. I can’t even fathom turning around and mocking these same colleagues on a public forum – … Read more

Worry is a waste. The only moment that exists is this one. Worry is an assumption that tomorrow exists. It doesn’t.  Does this sound like you? “I’d be so much happier if I were just done with this class.” “I’d be so much happier if I could just get a better job.” “I’d finally be happy if I lost those 10 pounds that never come off.” No, you wouldn’t. I’ve been you. I’ve gotten things … Read more

I tend to be the sole person not crying at a funeral. And I’ve taken heat for it. “Kathy, don’t you feel anything?” “Why aren’t you crying?” “Did she not matter to you?” I’m always shocked how people judge each other’s grieving process. But here’s the thing.  I deal with death nearly every day of my life. These beautiful cadaveric donors lived their lives, giving back after death to help we doctors get educated on … Read more

You have a million things on your plate. You’re having trouble remembering to keep your posture in check. But you know it matters. You have good intentions – you just forget between alarms, post-its, assessments, and coaching sessions.  What do you do?  Get the Posture Police to catch you, then nudge you.  Tell everyone that regularly interacts with you to pick you apart. Elect them to catch you in bad habits, then nudge you into … Read more