Chiropractor Reactivates 340 Lost Patients with Email Automation
The Challenge
A chiropractic practice with 2 locations in Houston had 2,800 patients in their database who hadn’t visited in 6+ months. The practice was focused entirely on new patient acquisition, ignoring their most valuable asset — existing patients who already trusted them.
Our Strategy
Strategy 1: Database segmentation — divided 2,800 inactive patients into groups: 6-12 months inactive, 12-18 months, 18-24 months, and 24+ months. Each group received different messaging and offers.
Strategy 2: 3-email reactivation sequence — Email 1: “We miss you” with a personal note from the doctor. Email 2: Educational content about why regular adjustments matter (with a limited-time return offer). Email 3: Final “your spot is being held” urgency email.
Strategy 3: Ongoing nurture system — monthly wellness newsletter with seasonal health tips, exercise demos, and nutrition advice. Kept the practice top-of-mind without being salesy.
Strategy 4: Automated birthday and anniversary emails — personalized messages on patient birthdays and on the anniversary of their first visit, each with a small incentive to book.
Strategy 5: Post-visit feedback loop — automated survey 24 hours after each appointment, with happy patients directed to leave a Google review and unhappy patients directed to a private feedback form.
Timeline & Results
Week 1: Email sequences built and tested. Week 2: First batch sent to 6-12 month inactive group (780 patients). Week 3: 42% open rate, 127 appointments booked. Month 2: All segments activated. Month 3: 340 total reactivated patients, $67K in recovered revenue.
“We were spending $5,000 a month trying to find new patients, and we had 2,800 people who already knew and liked us sitting in our database doing nothing. The reactivation campaign paid for itself in the first week.”
— Dr. Kevin P., Houston Spine & Wellness
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