In this episode of Chiropractic Roots, Dr. Travis Oller sits down with Dr. Karl May of Clearwater and Harper, Kansas — a practitioner whose chiropractic journey began with a life-changing injury and grew into more than two decades of service to his rural communities. Dr. May shares how mentorship from Kansas chiropractors guided him from a path toward medicine to a lifetime calling in chiropractic, why he believes time and connection are a doctor’s most powerful tools, and how his practice blends traditional hands-on care with modern innovations like shockwave therapy. He also talks about mentorship, community involvement (including his annual stint as Santa Claus), and his philosophy of “being the doctor you want to be.” Whether you’re a student, new graduate, or veteran DC, this conversation is packed with real-world wisdom about purpose, balance, and staying rooted in the profession’s core values.

Dr. May can be found at: https://www.maychiropractic.com/