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Navigating the Trends and Challenges of Starting a Practice with Marco De Ciantis

Navigating the Trends and Challenges of Starting a Practice with Marco De Ciantis

Dec 12, 2023

In this episode, I talk with Marco De Ciantis, a leading expert in the field of health and wellness, about the current trends and challenges faced by new graduates in various modalities. Marco shares his insights and expertise on how new grads are starting their practices, the impact of post-COVID dynamics, and the rise of multidisciplinary clinics.

"Just be the best you can be... once you do that, there's a certain pattern that you can replicate within yourself and outside yourself." - Marco De Ciantis

Marco is a seasoned practitioner and mentor who specializes in supporting new graduates in the field of health and wellness. With over 10 years of experience, he has witnessed the shifts and changes in the industry and offers valuable advice on how to navigate the early stages of a career.

During our conversation, Marco discusses the main trends he is observing among new graduates, including the shift from long-term commitments to shorter-term practice locations, driven by factors such as clinic costs and the need to find the best fit. He also emphasizes the growing demand for multidisciplinary clinics and diverse services in a post-COVID landscape.

This episode is a must-listen for new graduates considering careers in chiropractic, massage therapy, physiotherapy, and related fields. Marco provides insights into potential challenges like funding a practice and the need for side incomes. He also shares thoughts on evolving education standards and business skills for practitioners.

Listeners can learn more about Marco and his work at DaphneClinics.com. Daphne Health Alliance offers new grads subsidized clinic spaces, staffless practice options, and opportunities to serve underserved communities. Marco's commitment to supporting new graduates is clear through the mentorship and resources Daphne provides.

"Know that the one person you're working with, it's not just doing a good job for them, it's the four to six people they'll refer." - Marco De Ciantis

Join Marco and I for an engaging discussion about trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping health and wellness fields today. Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional, this episode delivers valuable perspectives to inform your work.

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About Marco De Ciantis

Dr. De Ciantis graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in Toronto, ON, in June 2012, where he soon became the owner and operator of two multidisciplinary clinics. For years he liaised with General Practitioners, Physiatrists, Physiotherapists, Registered Massage Therapists, Orthopedic surgeons, Optometrists, Dentists and personal trainers on the diagnosis and clinical management of patients. This is in conjunction with his humanitarian efforts in Uganda and Kenya with the two Toronto based groups, Bride to Helajht and Global Peace Network. 

Currently, Dr. De Ciantis is engaged in expanding his new business, Daphne Health Alliance (DHA). DHA creates rental spaces for new to recent (within 5 years post-graduation) practitioners, such as Chiropractors, Massage Therapist, Physiotherapists, and Naturopaths, where they can begin their careers in an environment designed to be cost-effective in rent, lower overhead, while providing clinical equipment rentals and staffless practice options. Practitioners maintain their own autonomy, being their own bosses, in a space they can make their own, in towns that are underserved, improving their business earning potential. ""Space at your own Pace""! DHA will work with you, to help build and support growing practices.

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About Kendall Hagensen

Kendall is a Somatic Mental Health Therapist, Multidisciplinary Clinic Owner and Business Coach. She specializes in, and is passionate about, working with healthcare professionals to create the businesses of their dreams. Big goals always have a psychological component beneath the surface, so Kendall uses her background in Somatic Psychotherapy and EMDR Therapy mixed with Business Coaching tools to help clients develop a healthy relationship with their business and their strength as a leader. 

As someone who lives with a chronic illness herself, Kendall feels that health happens best within community, which is why she takes a holistic, integrative, and collaborative wellness approach to her personal and professional life.

Kendall’s Web/Social Links