CLINICIAN-LED. INDEPENDENT BY DESIGN.
Independent shouldn’t
mean alone.
Connect with independent practice owners across health and wellness specialties to share practical ideas, learn from one another, and strengthen your practice.
Co-founded by clinicians across health and wellness specialties
DDS
DVM, DACVS-SA
DC, DCCJP
Request membership
If you are an independent practice owner or work for one, simply complete the form to request membership.
Membership includes The Independent Practice Thrival Guide, our e-book on building a practice that thrives, and a complimentary 20-minute Practice Strategy Session. Monthly member meetings are being planned.
Questions first?
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Independence is stronger
when we’re connected.
Different practices, different communities. One shared belief.
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You built your practice around people, their names, their stories, the care they deserve. Across the country, independent clinicians share that same commitment.
NIPA brings them together to share what they’ve learned, support one another, and help shape the future of independent care.
Different practices, different communities. One shared belief. Independence is stronger when we’re connected. Join the National Independent Practice Alliance.
WHO IT’S FOR
Built for independent practices
Membership is for independent practice owners and the people who work for them, across health and wellness specialties.
Practice owners
You own an independent practice.
Practice managers and administrators
You run the business side of an independent practice.
Clinicians and team members
You work at an independent practice.
Specialties
- Audiology
- Chiropractic
- Dentistry
- Dermatology
- Medicine
- Ophthalmology
- Optometry
- Veterinary medicine
- Other health or wellness specialty
MEMBER BENEFITS
What NIPA offers
What’s available today, who it’s for, and what’s still planned.
Practical resources for running a practice
Guidance from independent practice owners on the day-to-day work of running a practice.
For membersThe Independent Practice Thrival Guide
17 chapters, from the patient journey and first impressions to team culture, hiring, bonus structures, retention, reviews, referrals, marketing and leadership.
Perspectives from experienced independent clinicians
Practice owners across dentistry, medicine, optometry, veterinary medicine, chiropractic and audiology share what has worked for them, in their own words.
- Open to everyone
Clinician roundtables
Each one puts a single question to co-founders across specialties.
Read the roundtables - Open to everyone
The co-founders
The clinicians who started the alliance, and the roundtables they’ve contributed to.
Meet the co-founders
Relationships with other independent practices
NIPA brings independent practice owners together across specialties.
- For members
A complimentary NIPA Practice Strategy Session
Twenty minutes with one of our founders about what would make the biggest difference in your practice: clarify your priority, explore relevant alliance resources and connections, and choose a practical next step.
- Planned
Monthly member meetings
The alliance is planning monthly member meetings for sharing ideas and marketing strategies.
- For members
A listing in the practice locator
Patients can find your practice in NIPA’s practice locator by name, city, state or ZIP code, and read about the owners behind it and the care you offer.
Education on growth, team management and technology
Real questions about marketing, brand, leading a team, keeping patients and using technology, answered by owners who have faced them.
- Open to everyone
Practice questions, answered
Roundtables grouped by growing a practice, leading a team, and patients and technology.
Start with practical ideas - For members
The Independent Practice Thrival Guide
Includes chapters on team culture, hiring, bonus structures, retention, reviews, referrals, marketing and leadership.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
How membership works
Submit your application
The membership request form takes five fields: your name, work email, practice name, role and specialty.
Our team reviews your practice information
Approval isn’t automatic. The NIPA team reviews every request before membership begins.
Approved members receive a welcome email
It includes your copy of The Independent Practice Thrival Guide and an invitation to a complimentary 20-minute Practice Strategy Session with one of our founders.
PRACTICE QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Start with practical ideas
Each roundtable puts one question to independent practice owners across specialties. Pick the one closest to what you’re working on.
Growing a practice
- “What marketing initiatives have you run that turned out to be extremely successful?”Answered by Dr. Rose, Dr. Harris, Dr. Rhue
- “What is one thing you did to build a brand for your practice?”Answered by Dr. Harris, Dr. Rhue, Dr. Campbell
- “What are the common barriers to care, and how do you overcome them in your practice?”Answered by Dr. Rhue, Dr. Harris
Leading a team
- “What are your do's and don'ts for running a private practice?”Answered by Dr. Harris, Dr. Campbell, Dr. Ong and 2 more
- “What is the one thing you wish you knew before starting your practice?”Answered by Dr. West, Dr. Brewer, Dr. Rhue and 4 more
- “What is the most rewarding thing about running a private practice?”Answered by Dr. West, Dr. Brewer, Dr. Rhue and 2 more
Patients and technology
- “How do you use technology in your practice?”Answered by Dr. Harris, Dr. Ong
- “Why is the patient experience as important as the clinical outcome itself?”Answered by Dr. Rose, Dr. West, Dr. Campbell
- “What is the best way to retain patients and stay in touch with them after a procedure?”Answered by Dr. Harris, Dr. Brewer, Dr. Rose
CLINICIANS ACROSS HEALTH & WELLNESS
Independent Practice Co-Founders
The National Independent Practice Alliance was co-founded by clinicians across health and wellness specialties. Our purpose is to share best practices to help each other thrive in a culture of corporate medicine so we can deliver not only treatment, but patient care.
Brian Harris
DDS
Dentistry
8 roundtablesView profile
Brianna Rhue
OD
Optometry
5 roundtablesView profile
Courtney Campbell
DVM, DACVS-SA
Veterinary medicine
4 roundtablesView profile
Howard Ong
DDS
Dentistry
4 roundtablesView profile
Justin West
MD
Medicine
3 roundtablesView profile
Melissa Carnes Rose
AuD
Audiology
5 roundtablesView profile
Jane Brewer
DC, DCCJP
Chiropractic
4 roundtablesView profile
Ethan Erwin
DDS
Dentistry
Ryan Beck
OD
Optometry
QUESTIONS
Questions and answers
Who can request membership?
Independent practice owners and the people who work for them, including practice managers, administrators, clinicians and team members, across health and wellness specialties.
Am I a member as soon as I submit the form?
No. The form sends us your request. You become a member once the NIPA team has reviewed and approved it.
What does membership cost?
Membership options are being finalized. You can request information using the membership request form.
Request membershipAre there paid services connected to NIPA?
Mindshare Creative supports the alliance and offers optional paid implementation services. They’re separate from NIPA membership: you don’t need them to request membership or to take part.
About the optional practice growth reviewHow do I get the e-book?
It’s sent with your welcome email once your membership is approved.
Ready to request membership?
It takes five fields. The NIPA team reviews every request.