From: Dr. Margolies .. 4-28-05 www.chirosmart.net http://boards.chirosmart.net Postings this week: Practice for sale in Asheville, NC .. Practice for sale in Brooklyn, NY .. Practice for sale in a Gold's Gym in metro Atlanta .. An exciting Associate position available Phoenix, AZ .. Experienced DC wants to purchase an existing practice from a retiring DC in Atlanta .. IC needed in Palm Beach County, FL .. Associate or IC needed for busy practice in Buford, Ga .. Motivated DC looking to work part time, 2-3 days, a week in Md or Northern Va .. IC position for the right DC in Atlanta .. Associate/Independent Contractor positions in Georgia .. Chiropractic Screeners needed for two fantastic cultural events in Los Angeles area .. Part time massage therapist needed in Atlanta .. For sale over 25 Palmer Chiropractic Green Books .. For sale two Omni elevation tables .. For sale full drop table located in the Atlanta area .. For sale Pulstarfras adjusting instrument .. DC is looking for used EMG/NCV unit in good condition .. DC needs used view boxes .. DC is looking for a subluxation station .. For sale x-ray cassettes .. New Neuropatholator electronic wall chart .. Life University is holding a Colloquium .. E-mail message this week .. Testimonials I guess the first question is, do you think asking for a testimonial or accepting some is professional or not? If not, then skip to the postings below and tune in next week, but if you enjoy some accolades and a boost of self esteem then read on. HIPPA privacy issues can be handled with a signed self created HIPPA release form. So, when was the last time you asked for a testimonial and/or a referral as they both go hand in hand? Over the years there have been a number of promotional products used for testimonials. Many of you remember or still use the wall billboards with the names of referring patients. This concept tweaked for HIPPA purposes, highlights appreciative patients that were kind enough to tell others about your office. Some of you still use or can create a Our Patients Speaks Book that is left on waiting room chairs containing patient pictures with a comment or two on how you and chiropractic have helped them. Many patients are unaware of the wonders of chiropractic and this surely stimulates them to refer family and friends. There are acrylic wall frames for the patient of the month, allowing you to place a patient picture attached to a comment and short testimonial. Those that advertise may still use patient testimonials with pictures having been tweaked to accommodate state board regulations. You can be creative with a number of ideas for gathering testimonials and using them to the advantage of your community and your practice. But, the most gratifying aspect of gathering testimonials is simply how easily and readily patients will cooperate when asked and often their comments will blow you away. So, if you are not adverse to the idea, I recommend you start at the beginning and create a Our Patients Speaks book. Ready made books can be purchased from many of our professional vendors but to get started just purchase a loose leaf book from your office supply shop that allows you to place a cover sheet on both sides. Begin asking patients if they are willing to have their picture taken and write a short comment concerning their care with you, what how you have helped them. Obviously, qualify and choose appropriate patients. Tell them the pictures and comments will be used for office promotional purposes and donıt be surprised on how many will agree. I use a digital camera and show them the picture prior to placing it on my computer and attaching it to the printed testimonial. Create a colorful coversheet for the front and back of the book and place the attachments in plastic cover sheets within the loose leaf book. I would have them sign a release, which may read something like this: HIPPA Release for Promotional Pictures and Comments: I agree to the use of my and/or family picture(s), video, written or verbal testimonial for promotional activities of your name, name and address of your clinic. I understand that any future written request to delete these pictures and/or testimonial or have this office refrain from using them will be honored. We have them write a comment, print and sign their name, date it and we witness it. Itıs as easy as that. So, I recommend you start today and ask a patient of two. They will reaffirm their purpose of coming and their comments will reaffirm your need to help them and others. Have a Great Day Dr. M Postings: Practice for sale in Asheville, NC: Turn-key, referral-driven family practice. Low overhead, all equipment included. Beautiful office with lots of natural light located in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. Variety of techniques used. Doctor is relocating but will stay for smooth transition. Excellent opportunity for a new doctor. Serious inquiries only. Reply to: Ncpract4sale@yahoo.com Practice for sale in Brooklyn, NY: Practice for sale in Bensonhurst / Bay Ridge area, Brooklyn, NY. Wellness based practice, established in community over 18 years. 500 patient visits per month and growing Fully equipped and computerized. Doctor relocating out of state. Smooth transition, Great opportunity. Reply to: bklyndc@optonline.net Practice for sale in a Gold's Gym in metro Atlanta: Only 2 miles from the Mall of Georgia, largest mall in the state.The practice has 2 entrances, one to the strip center and the other into the health club. Access to the entire data base of members and new members, along with guided tour into our office. Brand new equipment with 1700 sq feet of space. Serious inquiries only. Priced to sell to new doctors as well. Reply to: drgolden@horizonhealthcaregroup.com or call 404 376 7342 An exciting Associate position available Phoenix, AZ: Reply to: fschofield@aol.com or call 602-617-1207 Experienced DC wants to purchase an existing practice from a retiring DC in Atlanta: Please call 404-438-8387 IC needed in Palm Beach County, FL: Available for an enthusiastic, principled chiropractor in one of the fastest growing cities in Palm Beach county. There is a base rent up until a capped amount. Florida license is required. Reply to: alignthespine@hotmail.com or call 561-351-8864 Associate or IC needed for busy practice in Buford, Ga: Part time Tues and Thurs to start, moving rapidly to a full time position. Guarantee plus bonus paid. Ability to build a practice within our practice. Must be license DC in GA. Call Mathew at 770-614-7555 Motivated DC looking to work part time, 2-3 days, a week in Md or Northern Va: Reply to: Wilel0308@aol.com or call 240-683-4654 IC position for the right DC in Atlanta: Great office located in the heart of Buckhead. Over 3,000 sq feet of space and lots of equip. Reply to: andinohealthcenter@yahoo.com or call 404-256-0256 Associate/Independent Contractor positions in Georgia: Join our team of growing offices and run your very own. Our offices are beautifully established with great locations and tremendous earning and growth potential. You will learn how to be a black belt in chiropractic management from doctors that travel the country teaching others how to practice. Associates will have the opportunities of running their own satellite practices with salary and percentage of collections of the clinic. The associate will also be in a position of a buyout within two years. Our IC positions give the experienced doctor with an established patient base to make a great living. Reply to: drgolden@horizonhealthcaregroup.com or call 404 376 7342 Chiropractic Screeners needed for two fantastic cultural events in Los Angeles area: Saturday, May 21 from 12-4 and weekend of July 6-8, 2005. Please email if interested. Will train and pay well. Prefer a chiropractic student or new doc. Please contact me at your earliest convenience at: chiroqueen@yahoo.com Part time massage therapist needed in Atlanta: To work at corporate functions performing chair massage only. Possibility of going full time. Cash paid per event plus any tips received. Call Mathew at 770-614-7555. For sale over 25 Palmer Chiropractic Green Books: First editions and more. Call 1-858-229-5518 For sale two Omni elevation tables: $10,500 new but will entertain offers close to $8,500. Tables are only 18 months old and in perfect condition. Reply to: jbergchiro@bellsouth.net or call 706-506-4878 For sale full drop table located in the Atlanta area: Excellent condition and excellent price. Reply to: boyddc@hotmail.com or 678-643-6716 For sale Pulstarfras adjusting instrument: About one years old and barely used. Excellent tool forced to sell $8300. Reply to: Daviv1@aol.com or call 732-522-6228 DC is looking for used EMG/NCV unit in good condition: Preferably made by Cadwell but will consider other manufacture. Not a SEMG Reply to: drjj1@aol.com DC needs used view boxes: Reply to: DrMikeChiro@yahoo.com DC is looking for a subluxation station: Reply to: drgroz@qwest.net For sale x-ray cassettes: Six 8X10 for sale $20 each. Two 11X17 $50 each. Two Full Spine $$75 each. Reply to slyb7@yahoo.com or call 502-314-7309 NEW Neuropatholator electronic wall chart: Visual Odyssey has taken almost 30 years experience creating the instantaneous patient education wall charts that are used in thousands of offices all over the world, and created a new modern version. This new system has all of the reliability youıve come to trust in a simpler more portable and up to date package. Call today to begin using the system that has turbo charged some of the most successful practices in the world. This unit is NOW SHIPPING! Reply to: visualodsy@aol.com or visit: www.chirocharts.com or call 800- 541-4449 Life University is holding a Colloquium: Covering a broad range of research, scholarship and service activities occurring within the institution and amongst our constituents. The Colloquium will consist of several overlapping events and will include the entire Life community from faculty, staff and students to alumni, supporters and friends. Reply to: research@life.edu or call 770.426.2636