Meet the Coach:
It has been clear to me since a very early age that my mission in life has been to help myself and others in ways that are healing and that make the world a better place.
On life's journey I have experienced the joys and challenges of being the mother of 7 children and now the matriarch of a large group as they have become wonderful adults with thier own families.
I was led into a career in chiropractic that allowed me to participate in the healing process of my patients. The next turn on my journey took me into teaching. Then as the Administrative Dean of Clinics at Life Chiropractic College West I was provided many lessons in developing and maintaining good procedures and people skills. Along the way I was CEO of my own very successful multi-discipline practice
I live in a fabulous environment in northern California with a wonderfully supportive husband. I find great joy in pursuing my passion of empowering people to step up to their own greatness. As my life continues to unfold I embrace my blessings and opportunities with gusto and gratitude.
Experience and Education That Help Me Help You: Raising 7 children
“Whenever I had a tough decision to make or was having a hard time she would always help me face the reality of the situation and give me a choice; I could allow the situation to control me or rise above it and move on.
(Daughter)Stacy Lezaja,
Director of Human Resources,
WATG Architects
Graduate of PalmerCollege of Chiropractic (The Fountainhead)1964
Chiropractic experience includes being an associate, an independent contractor, part-time, full-time, having associates and a solo practice. Then I settled down, stopped moving around and developed and maintained a highly successful, multi-discipline practice.
"Pat is probably the most knowledgeable Coach available on the tried and true methodologies of running, maintaining and improving a chiropractic practice. She has helped me immensely.”
Dr. Paige Thibodeau
- Team Teacher for Parker Seminars for over 20 years.
- Spoken for State Associations and presented a paper for the Association of Chiropractic Colleges.
- Have been on the Post-Graduate Faculty of 3 Chiropractic Colleges.
- Presented Seminars and Training Workshops for both chiropractors and outside the profession.
- Written articles for several chiropractic publications and published an article in the peer reviewed Journal of the Association for the History of Chiropractic.
- Written a small patient education book on the subject of Making An Informed Choice about vaccination.
- Published an Attitude Adjustment Perpetual Calendar to help people remember that attitude determines the quality of life.
- Professor of Philosophy at Life Chiropractic College West.
- Managed 300 Interns and a large faculty and staff as Dean of Clinics at Life West. Prepared, submitted and managed the budget necessary to maintain the clinic.
- Served on many Boards, headed many committees, and held office in many organizations including as a Trustee for Pacific States Chiropractic College (which became Life West), Director, Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce, Chair, Leadership Redding Development Committee, Founding Mother of World Congress of Women Chiropractors, 2 terms as President of the Royal Chiropractic Knights of the Round Table.
- Being a mother. (As you can see this was a profound and wonderful challenge/opportunity)
we have the choice to be what we want and to do
what we want along with the skills and mind-set to do it.”
(Daughter) Dede Richards
Administrative Service Officer
Probation Dept, Trinity County
- Being in hands-on type of health care people were naturally encouraged to talk to me about their life challenges.
- I was strongly encouraged by my colleagues who saw the need for a woman Coach.
“I’ve known Pat for several years. I know her to be honest, sincere, loving and knowledgeable.This makes her very valuable and a real asset to chiropractic and chiropractors. I would consider her the best.”Dr. Jim SigafooseCurriculum Vitae available upon request.