“What kind of Doctor are you?”

 

“What kind of Doctor are you?” 

Yes, as anyone knows I (along with pretty much any Doctor in any field) get this question a lot. When I tell people that “I am a Chiropractor that focuses on Internal Medicine” I get a mix of reviews- as is expected. Many people have their own idea of what a Chiropractor is, many think I just crack backs, some think I’m not a “real” doctor or that I am a “quack”.

 

To be honest, I am none of these things. I am a compassionate human being, with a passion to help people reach their goals of being the best possible being in the best health that they can be. Nothing brings me more happiness or joy when I hear I have made a positive impact in someones life, even in the smallest way. I have spent a lot of time and hours learning how to holistically treat people for chronic illness, allergies, digestive disorders and the list goes on. In one of my last Internal Disorders seminars we discussed the answer to the ever popular question “What kind of Doctor are you?” and this is how I would like people to think of me:

 

Have you ever been to the doctor, and you see them for about 5 minuets, they ask you a few questions about your symptoms, don’t even give you an exam, and write you a prescription? Well… I am NOT that doctor. I am a doctor that cares about your health as an individual. I am a doctor that believes listening to your story of your health and understanding what you are experiencing is just as important to understanding what is going on within you as labs and tests. I am a doctor that takes the time, independent of complaint, to give you a thorough examination because you are a whole person and should be treated as such. I am a doctor that wants you to understand what is going on within you so that you are empowered to take control of your situation and wants to support your health journey. I am a doctor who knows when something is out of my training and experience, and no matter what want you to get the best care possible even if that is not with me. I am the doctor that wants to look you in the eye and for you to understand that, if I were in your position, this is what I would do. 

I truly look forward to helping people along their journey to health and wellness, and I can’t thank everyone I know enough for the love and support it has taken me to get here.