Chiropractic Coaching Firm Acquired by Industry Operator
Owners of multi-provider clinics may find this transition relevant as leadership shifts at a major industry trainer.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in People
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Ryan and Sarah Weaver have acquired Transformative Leadership for Chiropractors, a firm providing curriculum and peer support to the chiropractic industry. Founders Dean and Jen DePice will remain with the organization in coaching and advisory capacities.
Why it matters
The transition ensures institutional continuity for a key industry resource as its founders move into advisory roles. This shift highlights a common succession strategy for specialized service firms seeking to maintain operational standards while transitioning ownership.
The acquisition involves a single, specialized chiropractic coaching entity that supports a national network of practitioners. The firm continues its curriculum and event schedule without interruption despite the change in ownership.
The players
Ryan Weaver
The owner of Apex Spine and Performance in Zanesville who has transitioned from a long-term member to the buyer of the coaching organization.
Dean and Jen DePice
The founders of Transformative Leadership for Chiropractors who have transitioned from ownership to coaching and advisory roles.
The details
The ownership transfer was finalized through an internal process, positioning Ryan Weaver, who operates the multi-provider practice Apex Spine and Performance, to lead the coaching organization. By leveraging his experience in scaling a practice from a single adjusting table, the new ownership intends to maintain the existing training and peer support structures established by the founders. The transition occurred at the firm's annual Strategic Planning seminar, ensuring that coaching programs remain stable for current members.
Timeline
September 27, 2026: The ownership transition was formally announced at the annual Strategic Planning seminar.
Market Landscape
This acquisition follows the established industry trend where successful practitioners acquire support networks to formalize their own scaling expertise. It mirrors the consolidation of specialized professional coaching services where founder-led models transition to peer-led leadership.
Operators currently utilizing this organization's curriculum should expect program continuity under the new ownership. Owners looking at similar transition models should monitor how the firm maintains its advisory relationship with its original founders.
The takeaway
Maintaining the firm's existing event schedule suggests a focus on operational stability during this ownership transfer. Operators should review their own long-term succession planning by identifying potential internal successors who mirror the firm's core service values.
Further reading
For more on industry leadership transitions, visit our People section.
More information
For more details on upcoming curriculum and coaching, visit the Transformative Leadership for Chiropractors website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Zanesville Times Recorder.
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