Doctor of Chiropractic · Philosophy · Podcast Host

Expressing life fully, one spine at a time.

For individuals, wellness advocates, practitioners and the curious alike — across every corner of the world.

Philosophy Science Art
Brain · Nervous System · Spine

The master system that runs your life

Brain C1–C2 Cervical Thoracic Lumbar Sacrum Brain to Body vital messages Body to Brain feedback signals The spine protects the master system ← subluxation interferes here

Animated signals illustrate the flow of mental impulses between brain and body through the spinal column

The Safety Pin Cycle

B.J. Palmer's classic model explaining how the brain communicates with the body through the nervous system — and what happens when that circuit is broken by a subluxation.

Understanding Chiropractic

Definition

Chiropractic

Philosophy, Science & Art of things natural, a system of adjusting the segments of the spinal column by hand only, for the correction of the cause of dis-ease.

Definition

Vertebral Subluxation

The condition of a vertebra that has lost its proper juxtaposition with the one above or the one below, or both; to an extent less than a luxation; which impinges nerves and interferes with the transmission of mental impulses.

Read more about vertebral subluxation ↗

Definition

Innate Intelligence

Every living body is endowed with an inborn intelligence — Innate Intelligence — that organises, coordinates, and maintains all functions of life. It is the intelligence that heals a cut, beats the heart, and adapts to the environment without conscious thought.

Chiropractic does not heal — it removes interference so Innate Intelligence can do what it was always designed to do.

The heart of what we do

Helping people achieve their optimum health through the most natural means of healthcare possible.

The brain controls every function of the body — and does so by communicating through the nervous system.

The main job of the spinal bones is to protect that master system of information, which regulates every single function of your body.

What chiropractic does is check that spine to make sure it is not interfering with the vital messages that flow from the brain to the body, and back again.

When those signals travel freely, the body expresses its full potential for health.

About

Rooted in principle. Global in reach.

Kellie Tan DC trained and practised in the United Kingdom. Holding a Master in Chiropractic (MChiro) and the Academy of Chiropractic Philosophy (ACP) from the prestigious Sherman College of Chiropractic in the USA, she is deeply rooted in pure chiropractic principles and philosophical understanding.

Through the Life of Being Podcast and the Chiropractic Journey newsletter, she connects chiropractors, students, healthcare practitioners, and thinkers all over the world.

"We never know how far reaching something we may Think, Say, or Do today will affect the lives of millions tomorrow."

— B.J. Palmer, Developer of Chiropractic
Life of Being Podcast — LOBPod

Stories, science & wisdom from around the world.

All things life from a healthcare perspective around the world. A weekly podcast featuring stories from practitioners from across the globe.

"There is nothing more fascinating than another human being, once you understand their story."

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Chiropractic communication, relevance & one body

Martin Harvey DC

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Certainty and first associateship for graduates in Australia

Robin Broff DC

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From student to doctor — business & communication

Nicola Perini DC

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First SOT in Malaysia — Mind Your Spine Family Chiropractic

Angelina Lim & Tham Tao Yang

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Chiropractic in Spain — philosophy & communication

Javier Santamaria DC

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Chiropractic Journey — Writing

Education

What is Chiropractic?

A clear, principled answer to the most important question in the profession — its philosophy, science, and art.

Philosophy

The 33 Principles of Chiropractic

The foundational philosophical framework of chiropractic by R.W. Stephenson — explored and unpacked.

Philosophy

Dr. Reggie Gold's 'N' Diagram

A foundational visual model explaining the relationship between the nervous system, subluxation, and the expression of health.

Philosophy

Scale of Adaptability

Understanding how the body adapts to its environment — and what happens when its capacity to adapt is compromised.

Wellness

What is Salutogenesis?

A health-focused rather than disease-focused framework — and why it matters for how we practise and live.

Philosophy

Dr. Reggie Gold DC — The Third Paradigm

Exploring the three paradigms of chiropractic and why Paradigm 3 is the most honest expression of the profession.

Read all articles on Substack ↗
Free Resources

Download free guides

Two introductory guides written by Kellie Tan DC — designed to help you understand chiropractic philosophy and optimise for your nervous system.

PDF 01

How to Optimise Your Nervous System Health

Ability to adapt to internal & external environment · Kellie Tan DC

PDF 02

Introduction to Chiropractic Philosophy

Definition · LACVS · Vertebral Subluxation · Recommended Reading · Kellie Tan DC

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Whether you're a chiropractor, a student, or simply someone curious about expressing life more fully — Kellie's work is for you. Find her across the platforms below.