In this powerful episode of The Chiropractic Philanthropist, Dr. Ed Osburn sits down with Dr. Mark Romano — a 33-year chiropractor, teacher, and philosophical powerhouse practicing the Non-Therapeutic Chiropractic (NTC) model across three offices in Mississippi.
Dr. Romano brings rare clarity and conviction to the big idea of chiropractic — from his early days at Palmer College and his relationship with Reggie Gold, Joe Strauss, and Claude Lassard, to building thriving practices entirely without third-party pay. This is a conversation about philosophy, certainty, precision of language, and what it truly means to be congruent with the 33 principles of chiropractic.
What You'll Hear In This Episode:
— How a line in a book by Franco Columbu set Dr. Romano on his path to chiropractic at age 13
— His relationship with Reggie Gold, Joe Strauss, and the evolution of NTC philosophy
— Why "if you're not congruent with the 33 principles, you're simply practicing something else"
— The difference between the therapeutic and non-therapeutic chiropractic models
— Why precision of language matters more now than ever before
— How ChatGPT is changing the consultation before patients even walk in the door
— Why vertebral subluxation — not just subluxation — is the accurate term
— Building three successful NTC practices with no contracts and no third-party pay
— What Dr. Romano would tell his younger self after 33 years in practice
— The recommended reading roadmap for chiropractors serious about philosophy
Resources & Links Mentioned:
- NTSC Institute (Non-Therapeutic Straight Chiropractic Institute): https://ntscinstitute.com
- Why Chiropractic? by Dr. Mark Romano — available at ntscinstitute.com
- Claude Lassard's Blue Books — search ntscinstitute.com for details
- Joe Strauss — Refined by Fire, Chiropractic Philosophy, Toward a Better Understanding of Chiropractic Philosophy
- RW Stephenson — Chiropractic Textbook (Volume 14)
- The Bigness of the Fellow Within by BJ Palmer
- The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
Connect With Dr. Mark Romano:
- Website: https://ntscinstitute.com
- Online Learning: NTC Institute — $89/month
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