The Growth and Impact of NCMIC

NCMIC's Commitment to Chiropractors

Advice for Future Chiropractors

Dr. Sportelli's Legacy

Join host Jon Kec for a truly meaningful episode that honors 80 years of standing shoulder to shoulder with the chiropractic profession.

In this special conversation, Jon sits down with Dr. Lou Sportelli, a clinician, advocate, and one of chiropractic’s most respected voices, to reflect on how NCMIC was born from a simple but powerful idea: chiropractors taking care of one another when no one else would.

Dr. Sportelli shares personal stories from the early days of practice, the challenges the profession faced, and the moments that shaped both chiropractic and NCMIC into what they are today. This isn’t just a history lesson, it’s a reflection on trust, resilience, and the shared responsibility of protecting a profession built on service and care.

As chiropractic looks to the future, NCMIC’s promise of “We Take Care of Our Own” continues to guide chiropractors through a changing healthcare landscape. 

If you care about where this profession has been, where it’s headed, and the people who made the journey possible, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

01:00 - Dr. Lou Sportelli: NCMIC's Early Days and Evolution

05:23 - The Growth and Impact of NCMIC

11:05 - NCMIC's Commitment to Chiropractors

17:58 - The Future of Chiropractic and NCMIC's Role

23:05 - Advice for Future Chiropractors

30:05 - Dr. Sportelli's Legacy and Look Forward

If you have questions for Chiropractical, reach out at ASKNCMIC@NCMIC.com.

Watch the video version of this episode on the NCMIC YouTube Channel. 

Episode Release Date: January 4, 2026

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Join host Jon Kec for a truly meaningful episode that honors 80 years of standing shoulder to shoulder with the chiropractic profession.
In this special conversation, Jon sits down with Dr. Lou Sportelli, a clinician, advocate, and one of chiropractic&rsquo;s most respected voices, to reflect on how NCMIC was born from a simple but powerful idea: chiropractors taking care of one another when no one else would.
Dr. Sportelli shares personal stories from the early days of practice, the challenges the profession faced, and the moments that shaped both chiropractic and NCMIC into what they are today. This isn&rsquo;t just a history lesson, it&rsquo;s a reflection on trust, resilience, and the shared responsibility of protecting a profession built on service and care.
As chiropractic looks to the future, NCMIC&rsquo;s promise of &ldquo;We Take Care of Our Own&rdquo; continues to guide chiropractors through a changing healthcare landscape.&nbsp;
If you care about where this profession has been, where it&rsquo;s headed, and the people who made the journey possible, this is an episode you won&rsquo;t want to miss.
01:00 - Dr. Lou Sportelli: NCMIC's Early Days and Evolution
05:23 - The Growth and Impact of NCMIC
11:05 - NCMIC's Commitment to Chiropractors
17:58 - The Future of Chiropractic and NCMIC's Role
23:05 - Advice for Future Chiropractors
30:05 - Dr. Sportelli's Legacy and Look Forward
If you have questions for Chiropractical, reach out at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ASKNCMIC@NCMIC.com">ASKNCMIC@NCMIC.com</a>.
Watch the <a href="https://youtu.be/hvStSGtLJrQ">video </a>version of this episode on the NCMIC YouTube Channel.&nbsp;
Episode Release Date: January 4, 2026
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Connect with us:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ncmic">https://www.facebook.com/ncmic</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ncmicinsurance/">https://www.instagram.com/ncmicinsurance/</a>
<a href="https://www.ncmic.com">https://www.ncmic.com</a>

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Chiropractical

Being a chiropractor is more than a career; it’s a calling. NCMIC is in a unique position to bring together thought leaders, industry experts, and folks who are just plain smart on all sorts of topics. Sometimes we’ll take a 30,000-foot view, other times we’ll get into the nitty gritty. But our goal will always be the same: to help you do more and do better, for yourself, your patients, and your community.

Being a chiropractor is more than a career; it’s a calling. NCMIC is in a unique position to bring together thought leaders, industry experts, and folks who are just plain smart on all sorts of topics. Sometimes we’ll take a 30,000-foot view, other times we’ll get into the nitty gritty. But our goal will always be the same: to help you do more and do better, for yourself, your patients, and your community.

As NCMIC celebrates 80 years, Jon Kec is joined by Dr. Lou Sportelli to reflect on the founding of NCMIC, the challenges that shaped chiropractic through the decades, and why the profession's future is more connected and more essential than ever.

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