Elaine: Proactive Aging, More Energy, and Personalized Care

I did first see this on Facebook. Very intrigued because one of my goals is to stay healthy. As you age, I call it pro-aging. Stay healthy, stay ahead of the game. And when I heard what this place does, I was like, I've got to get in. So, I came, met a few people here, very comfortable. They did a bunch of tests, which I really appreciate because my primary care practice the last 4 years had I have changed doctors four times. They come, they go, they come, they go. So, nobody gets to know you and is thorough with all the exams as all the technicians here. Very comfortable. I feel really good about this. Maybe tell me a little bit about what was going on before you came into the practice here. Well, as I said, my background was that really have a primary care that stayed in the practice long enough to be able to follow me through. I did not have any issues, but I just wanted to stay healthy and informed about my body physically, mentally, everything. So, this is the place to come. What was kind of or walk me through your initial lab visit? The blood work, body scan, that experience. Yeah, so I came, they did the body scan right away, and then I did blood work. Then I got all the work done. I got all all of that. Then got to talk to Dr. Rose, and she spent a whole hour with me going through every single test. Many of which this was the first time I'd ever, you know, been tested for all these things. So, we established a really good, I would say, doctor-patient care immediately. And then she sent me for other things and questioned stuff and had more blood work and so, I feel like I'm on top of what's going on now. Good. Was there any part of the process that surprised you? Yes, I think I was very surprised by how in-depth everything was here. And you know what? I had gone to Italy, I came home, I stopped here and said, I have jet lag and I have to teach classes tomorrow morning. Right away. We know what to do. Let's get you some vitamin B12, blah, blah, blah. So, it's like it's wonderful to have this opportunity to be able to come here and feel really good and they know me and I know them. Yeah, so that you've I guess talk me through kind of that experience working with the team here. Yes, yes. It's great. How would you describe functional medicine to somebody who maybe hasn't experienced it? Oh, I've been talking about this, you can't believe. I own a campground, so I'm very busy. You know, it's a big business. You get to know the people that are you're waiting on and they maybe complain about a few little issues. I hand them a brochure. You really should go. You know, they'll take care of you. I also teach fitness classes and so people will say, "Oh, how do you do it at your age? You know, you have all this energy." I hand them a brochure and say, "This is what you need to do do. You need to find out what you're lacking in, maybe try to make your health a little bit better, you know, go to someone who knows." And this place knows. If someone was really on the edge of like trying functional medicine, what would you what's something you might tell them to to get them to take that step? Let's see, what would I tell them? What do I have I told all my friends? There's nothing that you have to be afraid of. Everything here, you will come out better than you did when you walked in. So, I think that's something that they need to know that, you know what, we're going forward, we're not going back. We're going forward. It's very important at any age to look ahead, to get as healthy as you can. Why not? Yeah, how do you feel about your health and your future health today versus before? I have a really great attitude going forward. Like as I said before, knowing a doctor, coming and going. Here, I know everyone and I feel like I'm in good hands that people here are so encouraging and yeah, it's just it's a really good feeling. Yeah, I'm really happy that you found us. Yeah, me too. Good. Is there anything else you'd like to talk about or add? No, just that it's been a positive experience and I'll continue to be here. Yeah. Awesome. Well, thank you so much, Elaine. We're so happy to have you. All right, you're welcome, Will. Yeah. Great to be here. Thanks.