What if chiropractic is far more than back pain relief?

In this episode, Dr. Kevin Wall is joined by Dr. Ryan Scully and Dr. Josh Bock for a powerful conversation about the history, science, and life-changing impact of chiropractic care. From the story of chiropractic’s origin in 1895 to modern-day patient transformations, this episode explores why proper spinal alignment matters so much for the nervous system, healing, and whole-body function.

Dr. Wall explains that chiropractic is not about “believing” in something—it’s about understanding how the body was designed to work. When the spine is misaligned, the nervous system can’t communicate the way it should. When that interference is removed, the body often begins to do what it was created to do: heal, adapt, and function normally.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Wall, Dr. Scully, and Dr. Bock share real stories from practice, including patients who experienced relief from migraines, digestive issues, constipation, pregnancy challenges, eczema, and more. They also address common misconceptions about chiropractic, safety concerns, and why people shouldn’t give up if one chiropractor wasn’t the right fit.

Guest Bios:

Dr. Ryan Sculley is a chiropractic physician and corporate leader with AFC Physical Medicine Centers, where he helps guide long-term vision, operations, strategy, and leadership development across the organization. With decades of experience using goal setting in business and life, Dr. Sculley is passionate about helping people build confidence through small daily wins, especially when it comes to strengthening habits that improve physical and mental health.

Dr. Josh Bock is a chiropractic physician and analytics-focused leader at AFC Physical Medicine Centers, where he tracks clinic performance and helps teams build measurable, step-by-step plans for growth and success. Known for his practical, systems-based approach, Dr. Bock enjoys making big goals achievable by breaking them into clear, realistic action steps, whether that’s improving health, strengthening relationships, or creating a smarter plan for finances and nutrition.

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Disclaimer: The content provided in this health podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 9-1-1 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. The creators and hosts of this podcast are not responsible for any actions or decisions you may take based on the information presented.

Ever had home insurance make you “whole” again after a storm, then realize health insurance has zero intention of doing the same?

In this episode, Dr. Kevin Wall sits down with Dr. Derek Price to pull back the curtain on a modern reality most people don’t have words for: being “functionally uninsured.” You may pay your premium every month… but with sky-high deductibles, rising copays, prior authorizations, and denied approvals, you still can’t afford to actually use your coverage when you need care.

Dr. Price shares his personal journey, from Big 10 football to the Detroit Lions, a life-altering neck injury, and the spine surgeon’s blunt wake-up call that sent him into chiropractic. Together, he and Dr. Wall break down how the insurance model shifted from “make you whole” healthcare to “manage risk” disease coverage and why patients and providers are both getting squeezed.

Guest Bio:

Dr. Derek Price is a chiropractor and healthcare executive with a rare, wide-angle view of the modern medical system. Before entering healthcare, he played Big 10 football at the University of Iowa and later signed with the Detroit Lions. A serious neck injury and a spine surgeon’s blunt insight changed the trajectory of his life—leading him into chiropractic and a career spanning multiple corners of healthcare, including physical therapy, orthopedics, pain management, family practice, and behavioral health leadership. Today, Dr. Price is passionate about exposing the “functionally uninsured” reality impacting everyday families—and helping patients understand how to access care without letting insurance dictate their outcomes.

Resources:

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Disclaimer: The content provided in this health podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 9-1-1 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. The creators and hosts of this podcast are not responsible for any actions or decisions you may take based on the information presented.

Words matter, especially when they become identity. In this episode, Dr. Wall breaks down why a “diagnosis” can be helpful information or a harmful label that convinces you you’re stuck forever. The goal isn’t to ignore symptoms, it’s to stop treating the name like the finish line and start asking the better question: Why is this happening?

Joining him is Emelia Kay, PA at AFC Physical Medicine, who compares conventional “manage the symptoms” care with a functional approach that looks upstream: gut health, stress physiology, nutrition, deficiencies, and environmental triggers. They walk through common “diagnoses” (IBS, headaches, insulin resistance, hair loss, allergies) and share practical next steps that can help you move from labels to root causes.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why a diagnosis can become an identity
• The difference between conventional care and a functional root-cause approach
• IBS: the gut-brain connection, stress/cortisol, and why baseline testing matters
• Headaches: common nutrient deficiencies and a simple “functional” supplement trio
• Insulin resistance: key lifestyle levers + supportive nutrients (and why cortisol matters)
• Hair loss: what to look at beyond thyroid—including vitamin and mineral markers
• Environmental allergies: why symptoms aren’t just “sinus-related” and how inflammation shows up everywhere
• Why allergy testing + immunotherapy can be a game-changer for whole-body inflammation

Resources mentioned:

• AFC Physical Medicine Desert Ridge – https://www.afcchiropractic.com/desert-ridge-clinic.html
• Essential Family Health and Wellness – https://www.efhwc.com/team
• Functional & Root-Cause Testing – Blood work beyond standard labs, morning cortisol testing, gut and allergy testing to identify underlying causes of chronic symptoms

Guest Bio:

Emelia Kay, MS, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant with experience across primary care, gastroenterology, and integrative physical medicine. She currently practices at AFC Physical Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona, where she focuses on addressing root causes of chronic pain, gut dysfunction, allergies, metabolic issues, and hormone imbalances. Emelia earned her Master’s degree from Pace University–Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Global Health from Arizona State University, graduating summa cum laude. She previously worked at Arizona Digestive Health, treating complex GI conditions and is a published author in the Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants for her work on non-pharmacologic approaches to irritable bowel syndrome. Her approach blends evidence-based medicine with nutrition, lifestyle, and integrative therapies to help patients move beyond symptom management.

Connect with Dr. Wall:

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Disclaimer: The content provided in this health podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 9-1-1 immediately. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. The creators and hosts of this podcast are not responsible for any actions or decisions you may take based on the information presented.