New member welcomed to Life West Board of Regents

The Board of Regents of Life Chiropractic College West welcomes Patra A. Francis, EA, CPF, as its newest member.

A respected financial strategist and managing partner of Profit Boss Advisory, Francis brings a proven track record of empowering doctors of chiropractic to take control of their finances and build practices that are both profitable and purpose-driven.

A federally licensed Enrolled Agent with the IRS and an Advanced Certified Profit First Professional, Francis specializes in helping DCs pay themselves consistently, reduce taxes and achieve financial clarity through stress-free systems tailored to the unique realities of chiropractic business ownership. She is known for simplifying complex financial concepts and providing actionable strategies that help doctors run their practices with confidence and purpose.

“As a board, we are dedicated to supporting the evolution of chiropractic education and professional excellence,” said Jimmy Nanda, DC, Board Chair. “Patra’s work reflects that same commitment. Her insights and real-world experience will be invaluable as we continue guiding Life West toward an even stronger future.”

Peter Kevorkian, DC, President of Life West, echoed that sentiment: “Patra doesn’t just understand finances—she understands chiropractors. We are grateful to have her vision and voice on the Board of Regents.”

Francis is the founder of Profit Boss, a multi-seven-figure firm dedicated to supporting chiropractic practice owners with monthly accounting, proactive tax planning, and cash flow systems. Her journey to becoming a trusted advisor to DCs across the US began in Thailand, where she was raised by two entrepreneurial parents and first learned the importance of financial discipline.

Immigrating to the US with only $500, no connections and English as her second language, Francis built her firm from the ground up—motivated by the belief that financial freedom creates time freedom, family freedom and the opportunity to do meaningful work.

Her expertise is matched by her deep empathy for the chiropractic community. She works exclusively with DCs to help them move beyond survival mode and into strategic, sustainable growth—so they can focus on healing their patients, not worrying about their books.

Francis lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her son, Oliver, and brings to the Life West Board a unique blend of financial expertise, entrepreneurial grit and heartfelt dedication to the future of chiropractic. With her authentic voice and global perspective, she is honored to support the next generation of DCs—not only as skilled clinicians but as leaders, business owners and contributors to healthier communities.

About Life Chiropractic College West

Founded in 1981, Life Chiropractic College West is a leading institution dedicated to educating and training chiropractic professionals. With campuses in the San Francisco Bay Area and Bellevue, Nebraska, the college is focused on ensuring students graduate as practice-ready chiropractors, anchored by the school’s ethos of “Give. Do. Love. Serve.” The Life West Advantage includes its Clinically Inspired Curriculum, Early Clinical Experience, a commitment to Global Service Trip initiatives, and its industry-leading Chiropractic Preceptorship Program. Life West offers a Doctor of Chiropractic program and operates one of the most advanced chiropractic health centers in the US.