 Overcoming Community Fear and Building Trust

Navigating Business Challenges

Balancing Practitioner and Business Roles

Advice for Students

On this episode of Chiropractical, Jon Kec talks with Dr. Abigail Riutta, a recent chiropractic graduate who bravely opened her own practice in Northern New York. 

Dr. Riutta shares her heartfelt journey, from navigating student uncertainty to stepping confidently into her role as a new doctor, along with the real-world lessons she learned along the way. Learn about those critical first steps in building a practice, the power of community connections, and why having the right support system can make all the difference.

Dr. Riutta offers advice for new grads on setting up policies, procedures, and essential business insights while balancing patient care.

This episode is a must-listen for chiropractic students and new grads looking to carve out their own successful career path.

00:00 - The Reality of Small Business Survival

01:29 - Setting Up for Success: Community Engagement

04:10 - Overcoming Community Fear and Building Trust

08:49 - The Decision to Open a Practice

11:05 - Navigating Business Challenges

17:00 - Balancing Practitioner and Business Roles

24:55 -  Advice for Students

 

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: February 3, 2026

About Dr. Abigail Riutta:

Dr. Abigail Riutta is a chiropractor and owner of Riutta Chiropractic in Gouverneur, NY. She attended SUNY Cortland, where she earned a Bachelor's in Biology and then proceeded to hear her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Northeast College of Health Sciences, graduating with honors in March 2025. Additionally, Dr. Riutta furthered her education by receiving her Webster Technique certification, so that she can better serve her prenatal patients, and has recently enrolled in the ACA Pediatric Diplomatic program.

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On this episode of Chiropractical, Jon Kec talks with Dr. Abigail Riutta, a recent chiropractic graduate who bravely opened her own practice in Northern New York.&nbsp;
Dr. Riutta shares her heartfelt journey, from navigating student uncertainty to stepping confidently into her role as a new doctor, along with the real-world lessons she learned along the way. Learn about those critical first steps in building a practice, the power of community connections, and why having the right support system can make all the difference.
Dr. Riutta offers advice for new grads on setting up policies, procedures, and essential business insights while balancing patient care.
This episode is a must-listen for chiropractic students and new grads looking to carve out their own successful career path.
00:00 - The Reality of Small Business Survival
01:29 - Setting Up for Success: Community Engagement
04:10 - Overcoming Community Fear and Building Trust
08:49 - The Decision to Open a Practice
11:05 - Navigating Business Challenges
17:00 - Balancing Practitioner and Business Roles
24:55 -&nbsp; Advice for Students
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If you have questions for Chiropractical, reach out at <a href="mailto:ASKNCMIC@NCMIC.com">ASKNCMIC@NCMIC.com</a>.
Watch the <a href="https://youtu.be/m81zs-ct0IE">video </a>version of this episode on the NCMIC YouTube Channel.&nbsp;
Episode Release Date: February 3, 2026
About Dr. Abigail Riutta:
Dr. Abigail Riutta is a chiropractor and owner of Riutta Chiropractic in Gouverneur, NY. She attended SUNY Cortland, where she earned a Bachelor's in Biology and then proceeded to hear her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Northeast College of Health Sciences, graduating with honors in March 2025. Additionally, Dr. Riutta furthered her education by receiving her Webster Technique certification, so that she can better serve her prenatal patients, and has recently enrolled in the ACA Pediatric Diplomatic program.
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<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.

On this episode of Chiropractical, Dr. Abigail Riutta opens up about her journey from new graduate to confident practice owner. She shares real-world advice for chiropractic students, from getting involved in the community and planning for business success, to pushing past self-doubt and building a strong support system. It’s an honest conversation filled with takeaways for anyone preparing to take the next step in their chiropractic career.