Path to Practice: Creating a Practice That Fits You

How did you decide how long your patient appointments should be? If the answer is "because that's what everyone else does," this episode is for you. In this solo episode of The ND Gap, Jordan Robertson challenges one of the most overlooked decisions practitioners make: appointment length. But this conversation is about much more than your calendar. It's about building a practice intentionally instead of inheriting someone else's model. Jordan explores why longer appointments often lead to better patient outcomes, stronger retention, fewer follow-up questions, and a more sustainable practice for both clinicians and patients. Along the way, she shares how changing one seemingly simple decision transformed the way she practiced medicine. This episode also offers a preview of **Path to Practice**, the new program designed to help new graduates and early-career clinicians build practices with intention, confidence, and purpose instead of relying on trial and error. Register for Path to Practice NOW \---- Welcome back to The ND Gap, the podcast about the space between where naturopathic medicine is today and where it needs to go. Hosted by Dr. Jordan Robertson, founder of The Confident Clinician, this show is about legitimizing, strengthening, and ultimately saving  Each week, *The ND Gap* will close the distance with four pillars: - **Clinical insights grounded in evidence** - **Business strategies for sustainable practice** - **Personal leadership for growth and resilience** - **The voices of NDs who are reshaping what this profession can be** Whether you’re a brand-new graduate or a seasoned clinician, this is your space to find strategies you can use right away, inspiration from your peers, and a bigger vision for the future of naturopathic medicine. Because if we want to secure the future of our profession, we can’t wait for it to happen; we have to build it together. When you're ready to join our clinician community, you can learn more at ⁠www.confidentclinicianclub.com  \---- Dr. Jordan Robertson is a leader in naturopathic and integrative medicine. She is dedicated to evidence-based healthcare and founded The Confident Clinician, which empowers practitioners with up-to-date research and practical tools. With over 15 years in clinical practice and experience teaching at McMaster University’s Health Sciences program, she bridges the gap between research and real-world application. ⁠Follow Dr. Jordan on Instagram