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Harnessing Intuition and Energy Healing Featuring Julie Ann Otis EP 125

Welcome to another episode of Thriving Practice. Today we’re taking a slight departure from the “norm” and talking with Julie Ann Otis, Founder of Samana Healing, somatic healer and practitioner educator. We’re diving into the serene world of alternative therapies and the enchanting New England charm. Join us as Julie Ann shares their love for Boston, the ocean, and how these elements intertwine with their unique approach to healing and wellness.

We discuss:

Alternative Therapies: The conversation takes us through a journey of alternative healing practices such as energy healing, shamanic journeying, somatic therapy, and spiritual healing, exploring their growing acceptance in modern healthcare.

Integrating Spirituality and Medicine: We discuss the increasing openness to incorporating spirituality into healing, and how body-related experiences are gaining credibility alongside traditional medicine.

Beyond Talk Therapy: Julie Ann shares insights into how clients often seek out their alternative therapies after finding limited results with conventional talk therapy, and how they facilitate a shift in focus towards creating a fulfilling life.

Intuitive Intelligence: Emphasizing the power of intuition, Julie Ann explains the importance of letting feelings guide decisions, particularly in healthcare, and how this intuitive approach can be transformative.

Practitioner’s Motivation: We discuss the heartfelt reasons why practitioners are drawn to start their own healing practices, aiming to bring about change on a soulful and emotional level.

Client Transformation: The concept of a “fairy godmother wish list” is introduced as a tool for clients to define their goals, leading to rapid expansions in identity and purpose.

Global Reach Through Technology: With the use of technology, Julie Ann celebrates being able to connect with clients worldwide, highlighting the importance of intercultural exchanges in the healing process.

Inspirational Travels: Julie Ann recounts travel experiences, particularly in Bali, that have significantly influenced their practice in energy healing and opened them up to new realities.

Quantum Physics Meets Intuition: A fascinating discussion on how the principles of quantum physics intertwine with intuitive practices within the field of alternative therapy.

To wrap up, Julie Ann reminds us to weave humor into our daily interactions and reflects on the mysterious draw that brings clients to them, suggesting a greater force at work in the healing journey.

Julie Ann’s Bio:

Julie Ann Otis is a metaphysician, shamanic practitioner, and wiseass. They offer somatic therapy and energy healing as pathways to radically shift reality. Julie Ann founded Samana Healing in 2014 with the mission of empowering people to radically change their reality. “Ease. for. every. body.” has been the message they have brought forth in their teachings and healings. As our planetary transformation unweaves the spells of domination and separateness, Julie Ann offers expert guidance in unwiring old systems from our individual experience and in relationship. They teach a broad toolkit of practices including energy healing, shamanic journeying, creative visualization, meditation, applied metaphysics, and somatic therapy. In addition to their therapeutic work with individuals and couples, Julie Ann offers a two-year training for healers, coaches, and therapists who wish to deepen and broaden their energetic and somatic toolkits.

Julie Ann brings to their practice 20 years of experience in Buddhist psychology, vipassana and metta meditation practices, creative practice, and body-mind integration work. Their ecstatic spiritual awakening in 2011 and the subsequent unfolding of their life’s work have given them first-hand evidence of our collective spiritual guidance as we heal ourselves and our planet. Julie Ann is grateful for their remarkable teachers around the globe including Seven Stones Leadership, the Focusing Institute, Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Insight Meditation Society, Cambridge Insight Meditation Center, the Contemplative Dance Community, and Dell'Arte International. A staunch advocate for the healing power of somatic exploration and healing through art, Julie Ann has created art installations for the Institute for Contemporary Art Boston, Boston Center for the Arts, the American Repertory Theater, the City of Boston, and Harvard University. They have also published three volumes of poetry and performed at poetry festivals in Mexico, Honduras, Peru, and the United States. More information at www.julieannotis.com.

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Enhancing the Patient Experience: Sensory Training for Healthcare Providers Featuring Jessica Martin EP 124

Introduction:

Welcome to a new episode! Jessica Martin, a former school psychologist turned dental practice manager and consultant, joins Tracy today. They discuss Jessica’s journey from education to healthcare and the pivotal role of psychology in patient care and the critical intersection of psychology and patient care, focusing on how a psychological approach to patient care can revolutionize healthcare experiences.

Innovative Patient Care Strategies:

Jessica introduced the simple concept of temperature control and comfort items like blankets to create a sensory experience that calms patients. She emphasized that redesigning patient intake forms to include emotional well-being, not just medical history, can be incredibly helpful both to staff and patients.

Improving Patient Experience:

Jessica highlights how empathy in healthcare settings can reduce shame and build trust. The benefits of a patient-centric approach enhance efficiency and the overall patient experience. Creating a relaxed environment to expedite care and improve interactions with patients is something often overlooked, but incredibly supportive of a positive patient experience.

Business Perspective:

Jessica makes the business case implementing sensory support for patients:

Strategies that leverage patient loyalty and satisfaction to drive business success.
The importance of referrals, case acceptance, and compliance in private practice growth.
The correlation between patient relaxation and the ease of procedures.
The impact of a relaxed state on patient comfort, compliance, and overall satisfaction.

Jessica’s Bio:

Jessica Martin is the owner of Martin Management Consulting and co-owner of Martin Dental, a successful dental spa in Eau Claire, WI. Jessica is a licensed school psychologist and helps medical professionals understand why patients feel anxious or fear at the dentist and other medical appointments. Jessica has created strategies for medical professionals to remove some of the most common barriers to care. She loves sharing ways to make the experience positive for every patient. Jessica has assisted 90+ business professionals thrive and be more successful. She is a mom of two and has been married to Dr. Tony Martin since 2006.

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From Burnout to Success and Freedom Featuring Jamey Schrier EP 123

In this inspiring episode, Jamey Schrier, a physiotherapist turned successful business coach, shares his remarkable journey from the thrills of starting a private practice to the challenges of managing a growing team and maintaining work-life balance. Jamey's authentic and engaging storytelling offers invaluable lessons on overcoming adversity, effective leadership, and the importance of personal growth in achieving professional success.

Key Takeaways:

Jamey's transition from clinic owner to dealing with the stresses of employee management and its impact on his personal life.
The turning point after a fire destroyed his clinic, leading him to re-evaluate his priorities and approach to business.
How perseverance, delegation, and clear communication transformed Jamey's practice, leading to significant growth.
The parallel between leadership and parenting, emphasizing the need for support systems like therapy and coaching.
Overcoming personal biases, hiring challenges, and the role of self-awareness in effective decision-making.
The emotional and financial costs of lack of clarity, and Jamey's evolution as a leader and person.
Opportunities for growth through positive associations, networking, and surrounding oneself with influential people.
Jamey's actionable advice, including taking his "Practice Quiz" to identify areas for improvement.
The importance of applying knowledge rather than just learning, with a call to action for practice owners.

Whether you're a healthcare practitioner, business owner, or anyone seeking inspiration for personal and professional growth, this episode is a must-listen. Jamey's story is a powerful reminder that success lies in the relentless pursuit of self-improvement and the willingness to adapt and lead with authenticity.

Jamey’s Bio:

Jamey Schrier, P.T. is a best-selling author, speaker and CEO of Practice Freedom U, a business coaching and training company who's helped hundreds of practice owners create highly profitable businesses. Jamey is a former private practice owner and his book, The Practice Freedom Method has helped scores of practitioners Work Less, Earn More, and enjoy a life they deserve.

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Improve Patient Outcomes and Profits by Offering Functional Nutrition Coaching EP 122

Welcome to our latest episode! Today, Tracy’s flying sola and diving into an exciting approach that’s reshaping the healthcare industry: the integration of functional nutrition and health coaching into medical practices. Here are the key highlights and themes she covered:

Scaling Up Without Burnout: Discover the Thriving Practice community’s mission to help healthcare practice owners grow their businesses efficiently. We discuss how business consulting, leadership training, and educational resources can prevent burnout and promote sustainable practice growth.
A Holistic Approach to Patient Care: Learn why functional nutrition and health coaching are becoming essential services for modern healthcare providers. We delve into how these services can significantly improve patient outcomes, particularly regarding energy levels, mood, and digestion.
Building Stronger Patient Relationships: Understand the benefits of personalized nutrition plans and health coaching in fostering deeper connections between patients and providers. We discuss how this integration can make practices stand out and provide more cost-effective care.
Research-Backed Innovations: We emphasize the importance of research in supporting the adoption of nutrition-focused care models in primary care settings. Listeners will get insights into the latest findings that endorse this holistic approach.
Expert Guidance for Growth: Providers seeking to transform their practices can tap into a wealth of knowledge from our previous podcast episodes. We encourage our audience to subscribe for expert advice on various aspects of practice development.

Remember to subscribe for more insights and strategies. Thank you for joining us!

Tracy’s Bio:

Tracy Cherpeski, MBA, MA, CPSC, is a Business Consultant and Executive Coach with over 20 years of experience. Tracy is the go-to expert for private practice owners and their teams, teaching them how to optimize their time and scale their practices without sacrifice. She helps her clients take back their time and energy to start living a fulfilled life as a high-impact provider and CEO. Tracy is host and executive producer of Thriving Practice podcast, and works with healthcare practice owners around the world.

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Embracing Private Pay: Navigating the Shift, Featuring Jillian Greaves EP 121

Welcome to Thriving Practice, the healthcare podcast where we talk about all things business. Our expert guest today is Jillian Greaves, a Functional Dietitian who helps women reclaim their health through hormone balancing, lifestyle changes and nutrition. Today we’re diving deep into the world of helping professionals and the evolving dynamics of private payment models.

You’ll hear Jillian’s journey from working in a busy hospital system serving patients in endocrinology, and how she moved away from the traditional hospital model to starting her own practice.

Here’s what we cover:

The potential for greater financial sustainability and independence that comes with a private pay model.
Exploring the psychological barriers that professionals might face, such as guilt associated with earning money from helping others.
Strategies for mindset work to overcome these barriers and embrace the value of one’s expertise.
The importance of standing out in a crowded market when clients are paying out of pocket.
Tips for helping professionals to differentiate their services and highlight their unique offerings.
The potential hurdles when moving away from an insurance-based model.
Discuss how to maintain accessibility to services while operating a private pay business.

Strategies for a Smooth Transition

Understand Your Worth: Know the value of your services and be confident in communicating it.

Educate Your Clients: Help them understand the benefits of private pay, such as more personalized care and confidentiality.

Marketing Mastery: Invest in marketing that resonates with your target audience, focusing on the outcomes and benefits of your unique approach.

Provide Payment Options: Ease the transition for your clients by offering flexible payment plans or sliding scales.

Jillians’ parting wisdom is this: evaluate the benefits and challenges of transitioning to a private pay model, and consider how you could serve your patients differently doing things your own way.

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Jillian’s Bio:

Jillian is Functional Dietitian and Women's health specialist, the owner of the private practice Jillian Greaves Functional Nutrition & Wellness, and the creator of the PCOS Root Reversal Program. Jillian provides comprehensive nutrition and lifestyle counseling to women, with a special emphasis on PCOS, hormone balance, and digestive health. Jillian helps clients identify and address the root causes of their hormone and digestive symptoms naturally using advanced lab testing, personalized nutrition, and supportive lifestyle therapies as the first line of intervention. It's her mission to empower women to take back control of their health, reclaim their confidence, and experience life at its fullest potential.

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Revolutionizing Healthcare With Whole-Person Wellness Featuring Hally Brooke EP 120

Welcome to Thriving Practice, where we talk about all things business for your healthcare practice. Today’s discussion focuses on the transformation of healthcare, where we dive into the importance of emotional well-being and systemic approaches to patient care.

Our expert guest, Hally Brooke, explores the crucial role of health coaches and medical providers working in tandem to enhance patient outcomes, especially for those battling autoimmune conditions and chronic diseases.

Hally shared her personal journey as a healthy 24-year-old grappling with Shingles, leading her to explore functional medicine and address underlying gut health issues. Her personal account sheds light on the challenge of mystery symptoms, and how making lifestyle changes ultimately brought her back to stasis, even though the cause of her maladies still remains a mystery.

Emotional Well-Being and Chronic Illness:

Our conversation underscores the significance of mental health and lifestyle adjustments in the treatment of chronic illnesses. We look into the impact of trauma on weight loss and general health, advocating for a comprehensive healing strategy.

Hally tells us that the key to healing and recovery lies in asking better, more insightful questions. Both provider and patient can ask better questions to begin the healing journey.

Business Opportunities Through Collaboration in Healthcare:

It’s in your best interest to nurture a diverse healthcare network, including how you can enhance patient care by referring to other experts when needed. We also discussed how such referrals not only improve patient outcomes but can also contribute to the business growth of healthcare practices.

Health coaches are identified as pivotal in guiding patients through the necessary lifestyle changes and adjustments required for better health, something often out of reach for providers due to time constraints.

Wrapping up, we emphasize the shift towards a more integrated and emotionally-attuned healthcare system and the promising outcomes it holds for patients and practitioners alike.

Remember to subscribe for more insightful episodes on the evolving world of healthcare and wellness.

Hally’s Bio:

Hally Brooke is the Founder & CEO of Live Nourished Coaching. She is a Certified Functional Medicine Nutrition Counselor, Nationally Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Fox 21 Fitness & Nutrition Expert, and fierce industry advocate.

Her mission at Live Nourished Coaching, is to make the life changing power of health coaching accessible to every single person in the US (to start). Hally and her company move this mission forward through direct to client coaching and innovative strategic partnerships with medical practitioners. She has become a sought after speaker, top level medical practice consultant and built a world class health coaching agency. But what inspires her to do this work every day is getting to see her clients move from illness to health and then from health to wellness, thriving in their lives, finding their own internal motivation to Live Nourished.

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Practice Ownership Blueprint: Flourish Financially Featuring Carla Titus EP 119

Welcome to another insightful episode of Thriving Practice, where we dive into the crucial world of strategic financial planning with our esteemed guest, Carla Titus. With over a decade and a half of financial expertise, Carla has honed her skills in guiding practice owners to not only survive but thrive in the competitive business landscape. In this episode, we unpack her holistic approach to financial health and the transformative power of aligning money mindset with business operations.

Key Highlights:

Strategic Financial Planning: Carla discusses the essence of strategic financial planning for business owners. She explains why it’s not just about the numbers, but about the comprehensive strategy that encompasses all aspects of a business.
Mindset Matters: Learn how understanding and shifting your mindset around money can profoundly influence your business’s financial health. Carla emphasizes the importance of aligning personal values with financial decisions.
Profit Margin Management: Discover the tactics for managing profit margins that can lead to improved financial health for your business.
Reframing for Performance: Hear how reframing beliefs to align with company performance is a critical step in ensuring your business’s success.
Business Health Essentials: Carla breaks down the key components of ensuring business health, including the identification of growth opportunities and the diversification of revenue streams.
Data-Driven Decisions: We discuss the importance of making intentional, data-driven decisions for sustainable development and how this approach can lead to more impactful results.
Proactive vs. Reactive: The conversation delves into the significance of proactive financial strategies over reactive ones, and how maintaining control over finances leads to greater freedom.
Foundational Strength: Learn why establishing a solid business foundation and maintaining accurate bookkeeping are non-negotiable for long-term success.
Leveraging Expertise: Carla advocates for leveraging professional financial services to enhance decision-making and provides tips on how to choose the right services for your business.

Carla Titus shares her wealth of knowledge, offering practice owners the tools to ensure their business is not just surviving but prospering. Her approach to financial planning is not about restriction but about creating freedom and opportunities for growth through strategic, intentional actions. Tune in to transform the way you think about and manage your business finances.

Resources Mentioned:

Wealth and Worth Within: Carla’s company that provides financial planning services tailored for practice owners.
Financial Health Checklist: A downloadable resource from Carla’s website to help listeners evaluate their business’s financial health.

If you’re ready to take control of your business finances and align your financial strategy with your personal values for long-term growth, don’t miss this episode with Carla Titus. Remember to subscribe, share with fellow business owners, and leave us a review!

Carla’s Bio:

Carla is a finance expert with over 15 years of combined corporate

financial planning, analysis, strategy, and online businesses experience. She provides fractional CFO services and financial consulting to business owners looking to grow their business profitably. Her mission is to empower business owners to achieve financial clarity and peace of mind, so that they can get back to what they enjoy.

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Host Spotlight: Balancing Work & Life in Medicine EP 118

In this episode, we’re shaking things up. Our Manager of Operations and PR, Miranda Dorta, interviews our host, Tracy Cherpeski. We dive into the essential conversation around work-life balance, particularly in the demanding lives of medical professionals. Our main theme revolves around the urgent need to shift from the relentless ‘hustle culture’ to a more sustainable approach that values self-care, reflection, and personal growth. Here’s what we discuss:

The Quest for Balance: We discuss the importance of not just spending time, but to invest it wisely in yourself, highlighting the significance of nurturing both the personal and professional aspects of life.
The Slow Movement: We explore the idea of slowing down and how it allows for relaxation and structured reflection, contrary to the fast-paced environment that many medical practitioners are accustomed to.
Daily Rituals and Incremental Progress: The conversation touches on the benefits of establishing daily routines that foster gradual improvements and the importance of acknowledging personal milestones along the path to achieving one’s ideal life and career.
Thriving Practice Community: A focal point of our discussion is the introduction of a supportive community designed for medical professionals. This community serves as a platform for sharing insights, experiences, and offering encouragement amongst an international community of peers.
Key Themes for Medical Entrepreneurs: We highlight the specific themes that resonate with the community, including entrepreneurship, learning from setbacks, and supporting fellow medical business owners in their journeys.
Invitation to Engage: Medical professionals are encouraged to join the Thriving Practice Community to dive deeper into these topics, benefit from mutual support, and connect with individuals who share similar challenges and aspirations.

Stay tuned for an enlightening conversation on finding harmony in the hustle and how taking a step back can actually propel you forward in both your personal life and medical career.

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