Marketing Ideas for Chiropractors: Grow with Memberships

September 01, 2025
Topics: Chiropractor
Written by: Lisa Rasmussen

“10 Marketing Ideas for Chiropractors That Don’t Suck (And Actually Make Money)”

Let’s be real: Most chiropractic marketing ideas feel like they were written by a dude who thinks faxes are cutting-edge tech.

You’re told to post on Instagram, run some boring Groupon deal, or pray people refer you. It’s 2025 and you’re out here still hoping someone remembers you exist?

Stop chasing random patients. Start building a patient base that pays you… monthly.

Let’s flip the table — or at least the adjusting bench — and talk about chiropractic marketing ideas that actually grow your revenue.


STORY: The Death of Traditional Chiropractic Marketing

Meet Dr. Mark Davis.
Good guy. Solid hands. Great adjuster.
But his practice? A leaky bucket.

  • Spends $2K/month on Facebook ads

  • Has 400 patients in the system

  • But only 41 active ones

Sound familiar?

Every month felt like starting from zero. He was stressed. His front desk team was on the edge. And patient loyalty? Nonexistent.

Until he found one idea that didn’t just work — it transformed his business:

He launched a patient membership program using BoomCloud™.


The Chiropractic Membership Model (a.k.a. Recurring Revenue Heaven)

Let’s talk about the unsexy, beautiful thing called MRR — Monthly Recurring Revenue.

  • Memberships give your patients a simple, affordable way to stay consistent with care

  • They ditch insurance. You ditch chasing payments.

  • You unlock predictable income without needing a flood of new patients each month

MRR = cashflow stability
No MRR = constantly hunting to survive

Here’s what Dr. Mark did with BoomCloud™:

  • Created a $49/month spinal wellness membership

  • Offered unlimited adjustments or 2 visits/month depending on tier

  • Marketed it in-office, via email, and during care plan reviews

Within 3 months →
163 active members
$9,450/month in recurring revenue
Projected ARR: $113,400/year

No more feast or famine. Just growth.


10 Marketing Ideas for Chiropractors (That Actually Work)

Here’s where you get the marketing firepower — and YES, they’re SEO-friendly too:

1. Launch a Patient Membership Program

Forget punch cards. Start thinking subscriptions.
Use BoomCloud™ to launch and manage:

  • Custom plans

  • Recurring payments

  • Reporting on churn, MRR, ARR, etc.

Membership patients spend 2X–4X more than non-members.
Because they’re committed. They come more. They pay more. And they refer more.


2. ✍️ Create a “Patient Journey” Email Campaign

Map out what a new patient should experience and automate it:

  • Day 1: Welcome + What to expect

  • Day 3: Success story from a member

  • Day 7: Invite to join your membership program

Use tools like Mailchimp or ActiveCampaign. Convert every patient into a long-term, loyal client.


3. Post Case Studies on Social

Before & afters (HIPAA compliant), testimonials, and monthly highlights of your top members.
Why? Because social proof sells.

People don’t care about your “adjustment philosophy.”
They care if you helped Karen get off pain meds and back to Zumba.


4. ️ Use Patient Reviews as Retargeting Fuel

Run a simple retargeting ad on Facebook:

“See why 137 patients gave Dr. Mark 5-stars — and how a $49/month plan transformed their health.”

Link to your membership sign-up page. Boom


5. Create a “What’s a Membership?” Explainer Video

Keep it short. Use Loom, iMovie, or hire a Fiverr pro.
Break it down with visuals and numbers.

“No insurance? No problem. For $49/month, you get 2 visits, 10% off supplements, and exclusive member-only perks.”

Post this everywhere. Emails, socials, website, QR code in office.


6. Script a Killer Membership Pitch (Train Your Team)

Most front desk teams sound like robots when explaining pricing.

Teach them to say:

“Our membership makes it easy and affordable to stay on top of your health. Most of our patients join after their initial care plan. Want me to show you options?”

Closing rates go through the roof when you empower your team.


7. ️ Optimize Your Website for Conversions

Use a tool like ConvertBox or HelloBar to show:

“Join our $49/month wellness plan. No insurance needed. Get started today.”

Put that above the fold. Not 12 clicks deep.

Add testimonials, FAQs, and “Compare Insurance vs. Membership” graphics.


8. Create a Revenue Per Patient Tracker

You can’t improve what you don’t measure.

Use BoomCloud™ to track:

  • Active members

  • Average revenue per patient

  • Churn rate

  • Upgrade rate (yes, people upgrade their plans if you design it right)

Focus your marketing around increasing lifetime value, not just “getting new leads.”


9. Run a “Founders Club” Membership Launch

Offer something sexy for the first 50 sign-ups:

  • Free massage

  • Free posture scan

  • Exclusive branded swag

  • Invite to a VIP dinner

Scarcity + exclusivity = urgency
Use BoomCloud™ to automate it.


10. Partner with Local Businesses

Create a small business membership bundle:

  • Local gym

  • Massage therapist

  • Nutritionist

Bundle deals. Cross-promote. Offer employer health perks.
Get more MRR while becoming a health leader in your community.


⚡️ You Don’t Need More Patients. You Need Better Ones.

Here’s the truth no one in chiropractic marketing wants to say:
You don’t need more traffic. You need transformation in how you structure your practice.

Patients don’t stick around because of a clever IG post.
They stick around because you give them:

✅ Clear value
✅ Predictable cost
✅ Consistent care
✅ A reason to commit

That’s what memberships give you.

And with BoomCloud™, it’s easier than ever to implement and scale.


✅ Why Memberships Are the Best Marketing Tool You’re Not Using

  • Patients who join membership plans spend 2X–4X more

  • You build Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) & Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)

  • Easier to grow by optimizing Revenue Per Patient vs. chasing new ones

  • BoomCloud™ helps you build, automate, and scale it — without headaches


Resources to Explode Your Practice:

Download the Million-Dollar Membership Plan eBook
Take The Six-Figure Patient Membership Plan Course
Schedule a Demo of BoomCloud™
Create Your BoomCloud™ Account For FREE

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Author Bio

Jordon Comstock is the Founder & CEO of BoomCloud™, a software that allows practice, clinic & spa owners to build, manage and scale a membership program. This helps practice & clinic owners to create recurring revenue & improve loyalty via membership programs. Jordon is passionate about Music, Hawaii, Healthcare businesses like: dentistry, optometry, med spas and massage spas. Schedule a demo of BoomCloud™ and learn how membership programs can improve your business. Here are more dental books to improve your practice

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