Keep Your Brain Switched On: Why Learning Something New Keeps You Sharp(and Loving Practice)
As chiropractors, we talk daily about the importance of movement, stimulation and adaptability for brain and nervous system function. We know the brain needs input and novelty to stay young and function at its best.
But how often do we apply that same wisdom to ourselves?
It’s easy to get comfortable—seeing familiar families, using familiar techniques and expecting familiar outcomes. But while consistency has its benefits, it can also create mental stagnation. Just like muscles weaken without resistance, the brain becomes less agile when it’s not regularly challenged.
If you’re looking to bring more spark into your day, serve more people in your community and keep your brain supple and engaged, here’s a powerful and fulfilling option: learn a new technique—especially one that combines theoretical knowledge with refined motor skill.
Like chiropractic care for children.
Train Your Brain—With Your Hands and Head
A recent Harvard Medical School article outlined what it takes for an activity to truly stimulate the brain and support long-term cognitive health. It’s not enough to just read a book or do a quick course—you need something that:
Is challenging
If it feels easy, your brain’s not growing.
Is complex
The activity should engage various cognitive processes—like problem-solving, critical thinking and creativity.
Is practiced consistently
Repetition and hands-on application are what turn novelty into transformation. Learning to care for children in a chiropractic setting ticks all of these boxes. You’re not just gaining information—you’re developing a whole new layer of hands-on skill. You’re adapting your assessments, fine-tuning your adjustments and refining your communication to resonate with parents and families. It’s the kind of learning that stretches you, inspires you and keeps your nervous system just as switched-on as the ones you’re adjusting.
Practice Pro Membership: Fuel Your Brain and Your Practice
If you’re keen to explore this area of practice—and want a flexible, affordable, and highly practical way to do it - The Practice Pro Membership might be exactly what you need.
Through Practice Pro, you’ll get:
Monthly learning content focused on paediatric and family chiropractic
Recorded sessions that dive into assessments, adjustments, patient communication and gems from running a family wellness practice
Hands-on integration ideas to help you apply what you’re learning in real time
CPD points—because yes, this all counts toward your ongoing education
And the best part? It’s accessible. Practice Pro is a fraction of the cost of most programs, but designed to create deep, lasting impact—in your practice, your professional mindset and your brain.
Growth Feels Good
You became a chiropractor because you wanted to help people and make a real difference in their health. That same drive for growth and purpose applies to you, too. Staying curious and mentally active doesn’t just benefit your brain—it brings new life to your practice. It helps you feel fulfilled, confident and excited about what you do.
So, if you’ve been craving something to stretch you, challenge you, and remind you why you love this profession—this is your sign.
Learn something new. Practice it. Grow from it. Your brain (and your practice members) will thank you for it.
https://www.dortebladt.com/courses/practice-pro-membership
To learning, growing and staying switched on,
Dorte Bladt