Why You Aren't Seeing More Kids with Dr. Dorte Bladt

Dr. Dorte Bladt shares why getting more children under chiropractic care starts with helping parents clearly understand what chiropractors are looking for and why it matters. Drawing from decades in pediatric practice, she explains how symptom-focused communication can limit care when parents cannot see or feel the nervous system changes happening in their child, and why objective assessments can make those changes more tangible. The discussion digs into confidence, research, pediatric training, and the need for chiropractors to move beyond fear when communicating subluxation-centered care for children. For Dorte, reaching more kids means becoming better at demonstrating nervous system function, communicating the purpose of care, and giving chiropractors the confidence and competence to care for children from birth. **HERE ARE THE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:** 1\. Dr. Dorte Bladt identifies communication as one of the biggest barriers to getting more children under chiropractic care. Because parents cannot personally feel what is happening in their child’s nervous system, chiropractors need clear ways to demonstrate function and communicate progress without relying solely on symptom changes. 2\. Confidence in pediatric chiropractic requires both understanding and practical competence. Dorte emphasizes the value of objective assessments, pediatric education, research, and hands-on tools that help doctors confidently explain what they are checking and why a child may benefit from ongoing chiropractic care. 3\. Pediatric chiropractic loses its distinction when it becomes centered on treating symptoms. Dorte argues for keeping the focus on nervous system interference, expression of health, and checking children from birth rather than allowing the profession’s desire for acceptance within healthcare to redefine its objective. **RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:** - The Kids Summit — www.the-kids-summit.com - Dr. Dorte Bladt — www.dortebladt.com