How do I introduce a buying chiropractor to my regular patients?
Introduce the new chiropractor in person, in your own words, and during real appointments. Patients follow your recommendation, so the way you present the handover matters far more than any letter, email or general announcement sent to the whole patient list.
Timing comes first. Wait until the sale is firm enough to talk about openly, and check with your lawyer on what you may say and when. Then tell your most loyal patients personally, before a general notice goes out.
Plan the introductions. A short overlap, where you treat while the new chiropractor watches, then share a few visits, lets patients see that care will stay familiar. Brief the buyer beforehand on each person’s history so conversations feel informed rather than rehearsed.
Say honest things. Explain why you are leaving, why you chose this person, and what will stay the same. Avoid overselling. Patients can tell, and promises about how the clinic will never change are ones you cannot keep. Make it easy to ask questions. Invite patients to raise worries with you or the new chiropractor, and let anyone who wants to move their care elsewhere do so without pressure. After the handover, check in on those who seemed uncertain. A few calm conversations early can prevent quiet drop-off later. If a patient is anxious about the change, give them a chance to speak with the new chiropractor before their next treatment. Offer a short call or a few minutes before an appointment, and let them decide the pace at which they want to get to know the person.
Key takeaways
- Tell loyal patients personally before any general notice.
- Use shared appointments so patients see continuity of care.
- Let patients ask questions and choose, without pressure.
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