“Doctored” and the Future of Health Care: Why Chiropractic Is Finally Getting Its Seat at the Table
By Dr. Mike Geheren – New Life Chiropractic, Virginia Beach
Something powerful is happening in health care right now. People are waking up. They’re asking harder questions. They’re searching for something more than pills, more than quick fixes, more than the 12-minute doctor visits where nobody looks up from a chart.
A new documentary titled “Doctored”, from executive producer Jeff Hays, is capturing this moment with passion, purpose, and clarity. And here at New Life Chiropractic, we couldn’t be more excited to share its message—because it’s a message we’ve lived by for years: true health comes from within, not from a prescription pad.
“Doctored”: The Film That’s Changing the Health Conversation
Jeff Hays isn’t new to filmmaking. He’s the producer behind powerful works like On Native Soil and Fahrenhype 9/11. But he says Doctored is the most important film he’s ever made. Why? Because it challenges the way we think about health care—and exposes the reality behind a system that often puts profit before people.
The original working title was Medical, Inc., but Hays realized the story was bigger than that. It’s not just about corporations. It’s about the public reclaiming power over their health—and it starts with giving alternatives like chiropractic care the spotlight they deserve.
As Hays puts it:
“We’ve given ourselves over to the drug model to the point that it’s not even questioned. It’s just what you do. Chiropractors offer a philosophy of health that is desperately needed today.”
The Health Model Is Backwards—And People Are Suffering for It
Let’s be honest: the current model is often drugs first, surgery second, and maybe chiropractic if nothing else works. But what if we flipped that?
What if chiropractic was first?
That’s exactly what Doctored asks. And it’s what we believe here at New Life Chiropractic. Every day, we see people who’ve been down the path of painkillers, procedures, and unanswered questions. And when they finally walk through our doors, they realize: there was a better way all along.
Hays shares a personal story in the film: his granddaughter, only 16 months old, was struggling to walk. The medical route might’ve meant braces or surgery. Instead, she visited a chiropractor, had one simple adjustment, and started walking the next day. It’s a powerful reminder that sometimes the simplest solution is the one worth trying first.
Health Isn’t Just the Absence of Disease
Another major theme in the documentary is the idea that you can have a chronic condition—and still pursue health.
One of the patients featured in the film has MS but looks like the picture of health. That’s because, as Hays explains, managing a condition doesn’t mean you stop taking care of your body. On the contrary, it means you double down on your health efforts: move well, eat well, think well, and yes—get adjusted.
That’s the chiropractic philosophy in a nutshell: your body has incredible healing power, and our job is to help it function at its best.
New Life Chiropractic’s Role in This Movement
At New Life Chiropractic in Virginia Beach, we’ve always believed in putting the patient before the prescription.
That’s why we offer more than just adjustments. We combine chiropractic with other effective treatments like:
Dry needling
Cupping therapy
Massage therapy
Nutritional guidance
Lifestyle coaching
Each of these supports your body’s natural ability to heal—without relying on medications or risky procedures.
We’re not against medicine when it’s needed, but we believe it should be used wisely and as a last resort, not a first response. And that’s what this film is all about: restoring balance to a system that’s forgotten what real healing looks like.
Healthcare Is Changing—Be Part of the Movement
Jeff Hays says the most common story he hears is this:
“I lost my job or retired, I lost my insurance, and I couldn’t afford all the prescriptions anymore—so I found chiropractic. And I wish I had done it years ago.”
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. More and more people are stepping away from the medical conveyor belt and exploring natural, affordable, effective options like chiropractic care.
The good news? You don’t have to wait for a crisis to start your journey. You can take control of your health today—proactively, preventively, and powerfully.
The Takeaway: Watch “Doctored,” Then Take Action
Doctored isn’t just a film—it’s a call to action. It’s a wake-up call to rethink what we’re being sold as health care. It’s a spotlight on chiropractic as a safe, smart, first-step solution.
Whether you’ve been living with chronic pain, struggling with a diagnosis, or just feel like something in your body is “off,” give us a call. Let’s get you back in alignment—literally and figuratively.
You deserve to feel good again.
You deserve to take your health back.
And you deserve a doctor who listens to you, not just your symptoms.
📞 Call New Life Chiropractic in Virginia Beach Today
Let’s start a conversation about your health that doesn’t begin with a prescription.
(757) 757-222-0910
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