You might argue barbershops are better. 1. They are cheaper. 2. You get a haircut. 3. Community. 4. They are trained in the real world, and within the commu

You might argue barbershops are better. 1. They are cheaper. 2. You get a haircut. 3. Community. 4. They are trained in the real world, and within the community they are serving. 5. The barber's incentives are aligned with yours. If they solve your problem, you're still a repeat customer. In the case of therapists and chiropractors, they are incentivized to manage your problem indefinitely or to find new problems.