Practice Development

Bringing the Genomics Revolution Into Patient Care

By Erik Goldman - Vol. 14, No. 3. , 2013

As companies like 23andMe take sophisticated genomic testing directly to the consumer market, a growing number of people are seeking guidance on how to respond to the test results. According to Dr. Deanna Minich, that spells major opportunity for holistically-minded clinicians.

Escape Fire’s Dr. Erin Martin on Reverse-Engineering Healtcare

By Erik Goldman

Holistic physicians often start out by trying to cram things like nutrition counseling, stress management or herbal medicine into conventional care frameworks–with limited success. Erin Martin, DO, a physician profiled in the popular film, Escape Fire, took the opposite route. At her new clinic she made lifestyle-based medicine the core and gradually adds conventional primary care services.

Bring a Little PEACE to Your Practice

By Erik Goldman

A five-step method called the PEACE Process, developed by Heal Thy Practice speaker, Miriam Zacharias, can help clinicians develop thriving integrative practices, “without losing your shirt, your sanity, or your soul!”

The Concierge Journey: Tips for Successful Transition

By Erik Goldman

The concierge model is a great option for physicians seeking more control over their personal and professional lives. But it won’t cure financial woes overnight, says Marcela Dominguez, MD, a featured speaker at HPC’s upcoming Heal Thy Practice conference.

Covering Your Ass(ets): Wealth Protection for Clinicians

By Erik Goldman

Many health care practitioners have no clue how vulnerable their assets may be. But a few simple, inexpensive steps can make a world of difference in terms of asset protection, according to Michael Gaeta, LAc, a featured speaker at HPC’s upcoming Heal Thy Practice conference.

Crowd-Sourcing Health: The Intersection of Social-Media and Medicine

By Sarah Showalter, Contributing Writer

In a world where free Wi-Fi and portable handheld devices give us access to a technologically enabled collective-consciousness, practitioners and patients alike are able to tap an unprecedented amount of published research, expert opinion, and anecdotal experience. There’s no doubt that the social media revolution is influencing healthcare—for better and for worse!