2025: A Year of Growth, Gratitude, and Great Adjustments
If I had to sum up 2025 in one word, it would be: full. Full of growth. Full of milestones. Full of gratitude. And yes, full of spines that needed a little extra love. This year brought big changes, meaningful moments, and a deep reminder of why I do what I do.
Stepping Into a New Role
On January 13, 2025, I officially began a new chapter as a Faculty Clinician at Life University. In this role, I guide and oversee chiropractic students in campus clinics as they refine their techniques and learn how to care for patients safely, confidently, and effectively.
Getting to mentor future chiropractors has been both grounding and energizing. It’s a reminder that this profession is about precision, integrity, and care; and that learning never truly stops. Watching students grow into confident clinicians has been one of the most rewarding parts of my year.
Watching My Chiropractic Family Grow
One of the most special moments of 2025 was watching my first intern evolve not only as a chiropractor, but as a person. This year, she welcomed her first child alongside my second intern ever, John, who also happens to be her husband.
Yes, that makes them a full-on chiropractic power couple, and yes, that makes me a very proud mentor. Seeing your students build lives, careers, and families of their own hits differently. My little chiropractic family is officially expanding, and I couldn’t be happier about it.
Life Outside the Office
Beyond the clinic, 2025 had some pretty unforgettable personal highlights. I celebrated another year of marriage, checked Hawaii off my travel bucket list for the very first time (highly recommend), and continued to grow my presence online, connecting with hundreds of new people who are curious about health, movement, and why posture actually matters.
There were plenty of other moments along the way too! Some big, some small but all part of a year that felt intentional and aligned.
The Part That Matters Most
As meaningful as the milestones were, the most important part of 2025 is the same reason I’ve loved every year since becoming a chiropractor: my patients.
Getting to help people feel better in their bodies, move with less pain, live with more ease, and take charge of their health is something I never take for granted. Your trust, your consistency, and your commitment to your own well-being mean everything to me.
I genuinely love what I do, and I’m grateful every day that I get to do it.
Looking Ahead With Gratitude
As we close out 2025, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for showing up. Thank you for trusting me with your care. Thank you for being part of this journey with me. I’m excited to continue growing, learning, and supporting you in the years ahead and I can’t wait to see what we build together next.
With gratitude,
Dr. William Hatten