Why Patients Decline Care: Improving Communication and Adherence in Chiropractic Practice

Session Information

Regional Event: national
Start Date: 08/14/2026 8:00 am
End Date: 08/30/2026 9:40 am
Location: Celebration 12-13

Speakers in this session...

  • Justin Rabinowitz

    Justin Rabinowitz DC

    Dr. Justin Rabinowitz is a chiropractor, business owner, and consultant who specializes in helping chiropractors improve patient communication, care delivery, and practice performance. As the founder of Rehab Chiro Coach and Strive2Move he has worked with hundreds of practices across the United States and internationally, focusing on improving patient understanding, adherence to care plans, and overall clinical outcomes. 

    Dr. Rabinowitz built and scaled his own chiropractic practice to a seven-figure business, which now operates independently under managing partners. His work emphasizes practical, real-world application of communication strategies that enhance both patient experience and consistency of care. 

    He is known for delivering actionable frameworks that help doctors better connect with patients, improve follow-through, and create more effective and sustainable practice models. 

    Additional Information: 

    • Available for:
      • FCA SE Regional 2026 – May 29-30, 2026– The WesEn Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
      • FCA NaEonal 2026 – August 13-16, 2026 – Hyatt Regency Orlando 

    FCA SW Regional 2026 – November 20-22, 2026 – Sunseeker Resort, 

    • Exhibitor relationship: I am currently an ambassador for Jane App. In Virginia, they allowed my company Rehab Chiro Coach to be an exhibitor in exchange for no speaking fee
    • Previously given lecture: Yes (Virginia State Convention)
    • Website: https://rehabchirocoach.com/
    • https://strive2move.com/
    • Socials: @justinrabinowitz (Instagram)

    Sessions...

    Why Patients Decline Care: Improving Communication and Adherence in Chiropractic Practice
    Regional Event: national
    Start Date: 08/14/2026 8:00 am
    End Date: 08/30/2026 9:40 am
    Location: Celebration 12-13
    Session details

    Course Description

    This course explores the underlying reasons why patients decline recommended care and how chiropractors can improve communication to enhance patient understanding and adherence. Attendees will learn a practical framework to identify common barriers to care, including how patients perceive value and urgency related to their condition. The presentation will focus on ethical, patient-centered communication strategies that help individuals better understand the long-term implications of their health concerns and the importance of appropriate care plans. Through real-world examples and case-based scenarios, doctors will gain tools to guide patients toward more informed decisions without relying on pressure or fear-based tactics. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to improve patient commitment, consistency of care, and overall clinical outcomes across a variety of practice settings.

    Learning Objectives

    1. Identify the primary reasons patients decline or discontinue recommended chiropractic care.
    2. Apply effective communication strategies to improve patient understanding, motivation, and adherence to care plans.
    3. Demonstrate methods to ethically educate patients on the long-term implications of their condition to support improved clinical outcomes.

    Sponsor: Jane App

Course Description

This course explores the underlying reasons why patients decline recommended care and how chiropractors can improve communication to enhance patient understanding and adherence. Attendees will learn a practical framework to identify common barriers to care, including how patients perceive value and urgency related to their condition. The presentation will focus on ethical, patient-centered communication strategies that help individuals better understand the long-term implications of their health concerns and the importance of appropriate care plans. Through real-world examples and case-based scenarios, doctors will gain tools to guide patients toward more informed decisions without relying on pressure or fear-based tactics. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to improve patient commitment, consistency of care, and overall clinical outcomes across a variety of practice settings.

Learning Objectives

  1. Identify the primary reasons patients decline or discontinue recommended chiropractic care.
  2. Apply effective communication strategies to improve patient understanding, motivation, and adherence to care plans.
  3. Demonstrate methods to ethically educate patients on the long-term implications of their condition to support improved clinical outcomes.

Sponsor: Jane App