Dr. Simon Billings on Chiropractic Nutrition, Functional Medicine & Clinical Mastery

<p>In this episode of the <strong>Chiropractic Mindset Mastery Podcast</strong>, Dr. Danny Scahill sits down with <strong>Dr. Simon Billings</strong> — chiropractor, founder of the Academy of Chiropractic Nutrition and an advocate for integrating nutrition and functional medicine into chiropractic practice.</p><p>Simon graduated from the AECC in 2001 and now combines part-time chiropractic practice with educating chiropractors about the relationship between metabolic health and the neuromechanical system.</p><p>His interest in nutrition and functional medicine developed through his own health challenges. After years of unexplained aches and pains, poor concentration, insomnia and other symptoms, Simon discovered evidence of inflammatory changes affecting his sacroiliac joints.</p><p>Frustrated that the bigger picture had been overlooked, he began investigating nutrition, inflammation and the potential connections between gut health and chronic conditions.</p><p>Danny and Simon explore why chiropractors should consider factors beyond the spine, the importance of objectively measuring clinical outcomes and why genuine clinical mastery requires curiosity rather than unquestioning certainty.</p><p><strong>Inside this episode:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Simon&#39;s journey into chiropractic after experiencing severe back pain at 13</p></li><li><p>His personal experience with chronic pain and inflammatory health conditions</p></li><li><p>Why his own health challenges led him towards functional medicine</p></li><li><p>The relationship between nutrition, metabolism and neuromechanical health</p></li><li><p>Why chiropractors should consider the broader factors affecting chronic conditions</p></li><li><p>Nutritional deficiencies and their potential contribution to pain and fatigue</p></li><li><p>The role of inflammation and mitochondrial function</p></li><li><p>Why objectively measuring clinical outcomes matters</p></li><li><p>The importance of adapting your approach when clients aren&#39;t improving</p></li><li><p>Simon&#39;s experiences learning from influential chiropractic mentors</p></li><li><p>The philosophy behind the Academy of Chiropractic Nutrition</p></li><li><p>Integrating nutritional assessment and functional blood testing into practice</p></li><li><p>Why clinical certainty can sometimes become a barrier to learning</p></li><li><p>Simon&#39;s core commandments for clinical mastery</p></li><li><p>Why staying curious is essential for continual professional de