The Catalyst: Sparking Creative Transformation in Healthcare

Unpacking Group Visits With Icgmv Founder, Dr. Jeff Geller, MD

How can bringing patients together transform their healthcare experience? In this episode of The Catalyst podcast, Dr. Lara Salyer delves into this question with Dr. Jeff Geller, a family physician and innovator in integrative medicine. Dr. Geller shares his impactful journey working with underserved communities and his dedicated efforts to alleviate loneliness and enhance healthcare outcomes through the concept of group medical visits.
 
Dr. Geller's approach, rooted in his research on loneliness and empowerment, showcases the remarkable benefits of group visits. He explains how these sessions, ranging from acupuncture to mental health support groups, not only build a sense of community among patients but also significantly boost health outcomes and instill a feeling of empowerment.
 
Tackling practical aspects, Dr. Geller addresses the challenges of insurance billing and maintaining appropriate boundaries within group settings. He offers advice on ethical billing practices and the importance of adapting these group models to meet the specific needs of different communities.
 
Looking ahead, Dr. Geller expresses optimism about integrating group visits into future healthcare models like value-based care, highlighting their potential in improving patient care while reducing costs.
 
Dr. Geller's experiences and perspectives provide a compelling argument for healthcare professionals to consider this innovative approach in their practices, promising a more communal and empowering patient experience.
 
Quotes
• "Life is a lot muckier than that. You know, you can't tell someone this. I always talk about pomegranates because I think 30 years ago, someone said pomegranates are the healthiest food. And I looked at my patients in the poor city I was in, and I was like, the chances of anyone here getting a pomegranate are low." (8:31 | Dr. Jeff Geller)
• "When you become a doctor, you don't really realize that the esteem that people will sometimes put on you or the higher level of things. And so just by walking into the public library and having a group made me, I think, a little bit more accessible to people." ( 9:55 |Dr. Jeff Geller) 
• "You don't need to talk to run a really good effective group. In fact, my Spanish was terrible and I ran Spanish speaking groups and I would just have to sit there and say, what are you saying? And what did she just say? And what did he just say? Is everyone OK here? You know, and now I'm fairly fluent, but it was, you know, it's just you have to trust that people want good things for one another, you know, and that people want to help one another." (10:35 | Dr. Jeff Geller) 
• "Feedback can be our best friend. When we learn if something changed or we're not getting the results we thought, we need to ask the people that we're serving. And so being very religious about asking what's working, what would have made this an immediate yes to join, or why didn't you join, or why did you leave, or how can I make this more engaging? And that keeps it fresh."(29:17 |Dr. Lara Salyer)
• "We have 30 weekly group visits in my small private practice for the underserved. And some of them are this empowerment model. Some of them are very prescribed and we're kind of really trying to expand as much as we can to accommodate more people coming to our practice." (31:05 | Dr. Jeff Geller)
 
Links
Connect with Dr. Jeff Geller, MD,
Website: https://icgmv.org
"Daddy Used to be Sick" free PDF book: https://files.hria.org/files/SA3556.pdf
"Herschel the Jewish Reindeer" https://www.amazon.com/Hershel-Jewish-Reindeer-Jeff-Geller/dp/0997722428
 
 
Connect with Lara: 
Website: https://drlarasalyer.com
The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst
Instagram: @drlarasalyer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer
Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer
TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor
 
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Unplugged: How Wealthy Are You?

In a world where wealth is often measured in material terms, Dr. Lara Salyer invites us to consider a deeper, more personal definition in this episode of The Catalyst Podcast. Sparked by a TikTok video that reminisces about childhood indicators of wealth, Dr. Salyer urges us to reflect on perceptions that may have shaped our understanding of wealth. She suggests that just as we periodically reassess our health, our ingrained beliefs about money and success might also require a fresh perspective!
 
Wealth, as Dr. Salyer presents it, is a multifaceted concept. She shares her own experiences of finding richness in life's simple joys, like the comfort of her own space and the liberty to align her medical practice with her personal ethos. Because money mindset is so important, within Dr. Salyer’s mentorship, The Catalyst Studio, Financial Fridays are dedicated to supporting functional and holistic practitioners to challenge, explore and be aware of their money stories. To inspire a reimagined approach to wealth, Dr. Salyer regularly recommends transformative reads, including "Happy Money" by Ken Honda, “Happy Pocket Full Of Money” by David Caperon Gikandi, and “Playing Big” by Tara Mohr. 
 
In closing, Dr. Salyer invites a shift in focus from financial accumulation to nurturing well-being and self-expression, personal fulfillment and joy.
 
Quotes:
• “A quote that really resonated with me is ‘Some people are so poor that all they have is money.” (4:14 | Dr. Lara Salyer)
• “Wealth has become blown out of proportion and this is why I was diligent in making sure we had financial Fridays inside my mentorship, the Catalyst Studio. And my favorite thing is these “Financial Fridays” now where we unpack the idea of wealth and all the behavior around it. Are you hoarding it? Do you have a scarcity mindset? Do you spend it as soon as you get it because you're not sure when you'll get more? And there's all these things to unpack. And this is wonderful.” (5:17 | Dr. Lara Salyer) 
• “Wealth isn't just about money or financial need. It's also about how your energy is spent. How your energy is curated again and recharged.” (10:21 | Dr. Lara Salyer) 
 
Links
Happy Money by Ken Honda: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MJHJ57T?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_QFR6QY5ZAXP2NXTHCFMR
Happy Pocket Full of Money by David Cameron Gikandi: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1571747362?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_HK64JTF2PDMT2QHF9MCS
Playing Big by Tara Mohr: https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Big-Practical-Wisdom-Create/dp/1592409601
 
Connect with Lara: 
Mentorship: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst
Archetype Quiz: https://3nb09zv7070.typeform.com/archetype
Website: https://drlarasalyer.com
The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst
Instagram: @drlarasalyer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer
Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer
TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor
 
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Unplugged: The Magic Order Of Things

Who’s driving the roadmap of change in a patient’s sequencing of healthcare and what is the right order? Dr. Lara Salyer tackles this question, focusing on what she sees as the crucial need to align healthcare strategies with each patient's unique readiness for change, instinctive understanding of their health priorities, and personal energy and motivations. She emphasizes that a plan that considers these factors  is magic - evidenced by treatment effectiveness and overall patient progress toward wellness.
 
Dr. Salyer uses the example of Susie, a patient with multiple health decisions. She demonstrates how various healthcare professionals might prioritize different aspects of Susie's care, such as smoking cessation or dietary changes, based on her own readiness and willingness to engage with these challenges.
 
Dr. Salyer advocates for practitioners to actively listen to and understand their patients' perspectives, adapting care strategies to match what the patient finds most pressing or achievable. Furthermore, Dr. Salyer discusses the integral role of intuition in both patients and healthcare providers. She underlines the value of building a partnership where the patient's voice plays a significant role in shaping their treatment plan.
 
Dr. Salyer concludes by encouraging healthcare professionals to reevaluate their approach to patient care. She promotes a shift toward collaborative, intuitive, and patient-aligned methods, striving for outcomes that are both successful and deeply fulfilling for patients.
 
Quotes:
• “I often ask the patient, what do you think is in the way of your health? And sometimes they identify things I never even would have thought of. And I take that into account of what might be that next step that helps them get success.” (8:03 | Dr. Lara Salyer)
• “Ask your patient, what do you think is needed next in your health journey? And be willing to stay open-minded and curious because that might be what they need to relax into change and get that energy and enthusiasm up to a level where they can tackle some of the harder decisions like weaning prescriptions, stopping habits that are no longer serving them, or investing time and energy to learn about new ways of thinking or being in this world.” (9:31 | Dr. Lara Salyer) 
• “When you sequence the right order according to a patient's readiness, it can feel like progress at the speed of light. They can wake up in 90 days and see a tremendous change, even though there are still things left unaddressed on their list.” (12:15 | Dr. Lara Salyer)  
 
Links
GetFreed link: https://getfreed.sjv.io/OrvMVW
Use coupon code: CATALYST to get $50 off first month subscription
 
Connect with Lara: 
Website: https://drlarasalyer.com
The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst
Instagram: @drlarasalyer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer
Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer
TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor
 
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Unplugged: Manifestation 101

How can manifestation shape your dream healthcare career? Dr. Salyer shares insights from her own career transformation, from experiencing burnout in family practice to finding joy in functional medicine. She highlights the role of visualization in this process, demonstrating how imagining an ideal work environment full of creativity and color led her to create the environment she now enjoys.
 
In explaining manifestation, Dr. Salyer underscores its effectiveness in visualizing and familiarizing the brain with a desired future, much like mental rehearsals used by elite athletes. She offers actionable tips on vividly imagining success and the steps to achieve it, such as setting up a workspace that reflects your vision or seizing opportunities that align with your goals.
 
A crucial part of this journey, according to Dr. Salyer, is listening to your intuition. She encourages embracing intuition in decisions, from designing your work environment to selecting projects that resonate with your envisioned path. How can you get started with manifestation? Dr. Salyer advises starting with simple exercises like imagining a successful patient interaction or creating a corner in your workspace that mirrors your ideal environment as the first steps toward larger career goals.
 
Dr. Salyer's personal experiences and tips provide a unique perspective on using manifestation to shape a rewarding journey in the medical field and provide inspiration and practical guidance for healthcare professionals looking to blend creativity, intuition, and fulfillment into their careers. 
 
Quotes:
• “The way manifestation works is when you actively are trying to manifest, you're envisioning and practicing a future for your brain. You're making your brain more comfortable with this ideal future so that it can recognize those elements and ingredients when it stumbles upon them.” (4:04 | Dr. Lara Salyer)
• "Our left brain loves to think and analyze, but it also can be our worst enemy because it creates fear." (7:57 | Dr. Lara Salyer) 
• “Intuition manifestation is a very good tool to make your decisions, to pedal back from burnout, and to really redesign your life with more creativity and less burnout. Because we all deserve to practice that sixth vital sign every day of creativity, of life, and of happiness.” (16:12 | Dr. Lara Salyer) 
 
Links
Connect with Lara: 
Website: https://drlarasalyer.com
The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst
Instagram: @drlarasalyer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer
Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer
TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor
 
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Unplugged: My Favorite Game-Changing New App

Are you seeking a way to reduce burnout and bring more creativity into your medical practice? This episode of The Catalyst Podcast with Dr. Lara Salyer, we learn about Freed.ai, which she calls “a game-changing app for doctors”. It’s an innovative peripheral listening system designed to revolutionize patient-doctor interactions and it’s a tool that listeners may want to consider testing in their practices.
 
Dr. Salyer discusses the often-overlooked contributor to healthcare burnout: the cumbersome electronic medical records (EMR) systems. She reveals that EMRs are responsible for a significant 20% of burnout metrics in healthcare. Her solution? Integrate creativity in medical practices, and embrace technology like Freed.ai to alleviate these challenges.
 
Freed.ai promises more efficient and engaging patient visits. Dr. Salyer shares her experience with the app during a 60-minute functional medicine visit. Testing its capabilities with various topics, she was impressed by its ability to accurately capture and organize notes. The app skillfully segments notes into different categories, including summaries and patient instructions, making it a valuable asset for any healthcare professional.
 
Dr. Salyer's enthusiasm for Freed.ai is palpable as she recommends it as a game-changer for both solo practitioners and larger institutions. She highlights its affordability and potential to make patient interactions more enjoyable and fulfilling.
 
For those interested in trying Freed.ai, Dr. Salyer provides a discount code (CATALYST) for $50 off the first month. She encourages healthcare professionals to test the app with their try-before-you-buy promise of 10 patient visit trial, believing firsthand experience is the best way to gauge its benefits.
Inside of the Catalyst Studio Mentorship, Dr. Salyer shares transformative resources for functional medicine doctors like Freed.ai and so much more! With everything you need to grow and scale your functional medicine business, including private mentor sessions, masterminds, access to quarterly legal lounges, Dr. Salyer is helping physicians tap into creativity and flow to increase joy and well-being to have a medical career that is self-expressive, unique, and creative. Want more information? Visit https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst!
 
Quotes:
• “What I love is it segments the note from subjective to physical exam to assessment and plan, and even includes a summary and then a patient letter for instructions. I was shocked. It was so accurate. I couldn't believe my eyes.”  (11:44 | Dr. Lara Salyer)
• “Freed.ai is changing my life. I love talking to patients, knowing I have the confidence that it will capture my information in the right order. It will provide a very coherent and abridged version. It makes it easy for you to copy and paste into your medical records. My visits are closed at such a lightning fast speed. I almost want to shed tears for my old self 20 years ago when I was learning how to do visits on an EMR.” (14:11 | Dr. Lara Salyer) 
• “This is something that I believe should be in every residency, every medical school, every hospital, every clinic. It is just what you need to have that confidence that you can explore and have fun with medicine again without being stuck to your keyboard like Velcro.” (15:23 | Dr. Lara Salyer) 
 
Links:
Freed.ai link: https://getfreed.sjv.io/OrvMVW
Use the coupon code: CATALYST to get $50 off their first month subscription
 
Connect with Lara: 
Website: https://drlarasalyer.com
The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst
Instagram: @drlarasalyer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer
Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer
TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor
 
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Unplugged: Functional Medicine’s Dirty Little Secret

Advice from Dr. Lara? Avoid overwhelm by starting simple and where you are. Join us in this episode for a behind-the-scenes look at a mini mentoring session Dr. Lara Salyer conducted with an aspiring functional medicine doctor. She’s full of dreams for her future practice, but finds herself tangled in the complexities of starting up.
 
Working closely with this doctor, Dr. Salyer helps bring her vision closer to reality. She advises starting with what's available, emphasizing the significance of an online presence. Creating a professional profile, tagline, and mission statement on social media can come before a complicated and expensive website build. Dr. Salyer recommends developing a signature talk to attract early clients, directing them to a social profile and offering a simple membership program for initial patient engagement. Dr. Salyer shows that complexity isn't a prerequisite for beginning your functional medicine journey. It's about taking that first step with your current tools and knowledge and evolving from there.
 
Are you interested in a mini session with Dr. Lara to talk about your own situation? If so, you're in luck! You can sign up at www.drlarasalyer.com/catalyst for a personalized session where you can get out of overwhelm and sequence your next best steps for goals that matter to you.
Quotes
• “We talked about her next step, which is to develop a signature talk. Her own one-off talk. That is the quickest way to get clients and patients. Because when patients see how passionate you are, it's contagious. When they're in front of you, whether it's a Zoom meeting or webinar or in person, they get to see that energy come off of you. and they're wanting more. They want to have what you have, which is excitement, enthusiasm, and a co-partner in a better future.” (6:35 | Dr. Lara Salyer)
• “Each time you help people see the benefit of this one tier membership, you then ask them, what would you like to see inside this membership? What would make this the most compelling and useful part of your week? And that way you're helping retain and delight these loyal patients that love what you're doing and also help create more opportunities to gather more.” (11:57 | Dr. Lara Salyer)
• “In this sample mini session, we then helped this brilliant practitioner devise a simple initial visit price so that she could then usher these beautiful members in her VIP community with the next step. It's about giving them bread crumbs along the way and predicting where they can go next if they're interested. And they then can go right into an initial visit. So she had everything beautifully laid out. By the end of 45 minutes of our sample mini-session, her stress level was obliterated.” (13:11 | Dr. Lara Salyer)
 
Connect with Lara: 
Sample Mini Session: https://drlarasalyer.as.me/sample
Website: https://drlarasalyer.com
The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst
Instagram: @drlarasalyer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer
Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer
TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor
 
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Unplugged: A Day in the Life of Dr. Lara in Flow

Have you ever wondered what 'coloring outside the lines' really means in day-to-day life? Dr. Lara Salyer walks us through a day in her life, revealing how she optimizes flow and sparks innovation in healthcare. From her intentional morning rituals to strategic time management, Dr. Salyer shares her personal systems for success!
 
There are four stages of the flow cycle: struggle, release, flow, and recovery. Dr. Lara highlights the necessity of balancing skills with challenges to effectively achieve a state of flow, explaining how each stage plays a crucial role in the overall experience.
 
Taking us through a typical day, Dr. Lara acknowledges the diversity of her daily activities as a physician, consultant, speaker, and mentor. She stresses the importance of creating ideal conditions for flow the night before, including practices like bedtime routines, Yoga Nidra meditation, avoiding late-night eating or drinking, and thoughtful calendar planning.
 
Each morning, Dr. Lara engages in specific rituals to prime herself for flow, such as occasionally taking a cold plunge, delaying caffeine intake, and spending quality time with her family. She discusses creating an optimal work environment, minimizing disruptions, and using focused time blocks to enhance productivity.
 
Dr. Lara also shares how she incorporates intentional state changes throughout her day, including breathwork and movement, to sustain flow and manage her energy. She reveals her strategies for handling appointments and tasks, and how tools like Boomerang and Trello aid in organization and idea capturing.
 
Emphasizing the significance of self-awareness in finding one's unique flow rhythm, Dr. Lara encourages listeners to experiment and learn from their experiences, adjusting routines and systems to maximize flow. For anyone looking to blend flow into their daily life, you’ll get tips on energy optimization, time management, and maintaining balance across various responsibilities.Quotes:
• “I say the word systems because I like that better than routines. Routines sound boring and monotonous, but systems are designed to support a goal, to support your optimal energy.” (2:34 | Dr. Lara Salyer) 
• “I also like to check in with my body frequently and that is definitely great for flow because flow is about managing what's going on in your state of your body and your mind and your emotions. So checking in and doing a feelings wheel - what am I feeling? Where is that living? What does it need? Do I need to be still and give it more space? Or do I need to move and work it out? That helps me stay on top.” (16:16 | Dr. Lara Salyer)
• “I love Trello. It is a great way to just capture any of those errant ideas running around in your head that happen at any moment in your day. It can take you completely out of flow. You could even be in the grocery store having these ideas - you could have them everywhere and what a tragedy it would be if they're lost.” (17:59 | Dr. Lara Salyer)
• “The best part of being a catalyst practitioner is you know how to make an immediate impact with small tiny moments. You know how to control that energy, to protect that energy, to find your flow and honor your own cadence, because then it's effortless. All you do is a few teeny things and you are a catalyst practitioner.” (19:14 | Dr. Lara Salyer)
 
Connect with Lara: 
Website: https://drlarasalyer.com
Catalyst Kit: https://rightbrainrescue.com/p/catalyst_kit
The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst
Instagram: @drlarasalyer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer
Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer
TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor
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Convert More Patients To Your Practice With This Question

Discovery calls are a vital tool for making your practice stronger. In this episode Dr. Lara Salyer explores the power of discovery calls in healthcare, and shares how they can be a tool for connecting with potential patients, especially for a provider in a community where functional medicine is yet to gain ground.
 
Dr. Salyer explains how aligning discovery calls with core values like education, transparency, autonomy, and efficiency can transform patient engagement. She uses her website as an example, showing how these values, integrated into pre-education materials, help potential patients grasp her approach even before they make the first call.
 
The episode then guides listeners through a strategic sequence of questions based on the Prochaska model of behavior change, starting with identifying the patient's primary medical challenges and goals. Dr. Salyer highlights the significance of understanding past strategies that patients have found beneficial, offering insights into their readiness for change.
 
Further, she probes into why patients believe a holistic medical approach suits them and why they think it's the right time for this shift. These questions aim to unearth the patients' motivations and readiness for embracing a new healthcare journey. The discussion also includes assessing patients' current prescription medications, providing a complete picture of their health status.
 
One innovative concept introduced in this episode is the feedback survey for discovery calls that don't lead to patient conversions. Dr. Salyer emphasizes the value of understanding why a potential patient might say no, using this as an opportunity to refine the approach and address any barriers to conversion.
 
This episode is packed with practical resources and advice for practitioners to enhance their discovery call techniques and boost patient conversion rates, grow your practice and amplify your reach.  If you like this content and you want more information like this, explore Dr. Salyer’s Streamline Course.
Quotes:
• “Even the thought of doing a discovery call prickles many healthcare practitioners because at our heart, we aren't salespeople. And we feel that health care is a right. Health care is a necessity. We just want to serve. So why would we want to get on a discovery call that just feels incongruent with our values?” (1:42 | Dr. Lara Salyer)
• “You need to ask for and provide a feedback survey for those discovery calls that didn't convert. In fact, I recommend a lot of communication.” (10:57 | Dr. Lara Salyer)
• “Read those feedback surveys when you're feeling in your wise mind and you're feeling stable. You're grounded and you can handle this because that will be the gold that you're searching for.” (13:20 | Dr. Lara Salyer) 
 
Links:
Streamline Course: https://rightbrainrescue.com/p/streamline
 
Connect with Lara: 
Website: https://drlarasalyer.com
The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst
Instagram: @drlarasalyer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer
Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer
TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor
 
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Light Up Your Life With Osteopathically Inspired Self Care

Did you know your walk could be the key to better spinal health? Join Dr. Lara Salyer and Dr. Michelle Veneziano, a renowned osteopathic physician and cranial osteopathy expert, as they unravel the concepts of flow and energy in healing. Dr. Michelle brings a unique perspective on self-care, emphasizing the vital role of aligning with nature's rhythms.
Throughout the episode, Dr. Michelle delves into how something as simple as the way we walk can significantly influence our spinal health, often exceeding the benefits of traditional treatments. She advocates for attuning to our body's natural rhythms, suggesting that this connection is a powerful tool for navigating life's challenges with ease and grace.
Listeners will find Dr. Michelle's insights on personal empowerment through natural alignment both enlightening and inspiring. She encourages embracing our innate healing capabilities, emphasizing the importance of living in harmony with the world around us. Unlocking the magic of this flow in your life can help you achieve a deeper sense of well-being and alignment.
 
Quotes:
• "The way you walk can help you feel energetically aligned more than in any osteopathic treatment, believe it or not." (01:10 | Dr. Lara Salyer)
• "We talk about this a lot in our conversation about noticing the surroundings and how energy impacts you and how you as a healer, if you're not regulated in your energy and not aware of the beauty of learning this kind of regulation, it makes it harder to treat patients, both osteopathically, conventionally, in whatever arena you have."(2:03 | Dr. Lara Salyer) 
• "We're all born as experts. There's nothing advanced or esoteric at all about what I'm saying. It's like settling back into a station on a dial where if you hit a frequency. It's a breath - we live in a breath that's synchronized with the planet." (07:06 | Dr. Michelle Veneziano)
• "All of existence is in this expanding and contracting cycle, and everything in nature happens through communication through spiral forms of waveforms." (7:21 | Dr. Michelle Veneziano) 
•  "We're all in so much distress and trauma that we naturally move into a hypervigilance fixation on what isn't working so we can fix it." (12:28 | Dr. Michelle Veneziano)
 
Links
Connect with Michelle Veneziano:
(Free) Osteopathic Flow Practice Study Group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/233769901514019
YouTube: Michelle Veneziano, DO https://youtube.com/c/MichelleVenezianoDO
Flow Is Medicine on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowismedicine/
Michelle Veneziano DO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellevenezianodo/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-veneziano-do/
Website: https://www.FlowIsMedicine.com
 
Connect with Lara: 
Website: https://drlarasalyer.com
The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst
Instagram: @drlarasalyer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlarasalyer
Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLaraSalyer
TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor
 
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Delivering Personalized Clinical Excellence for Hurried Patients

Ever wondered what happens when cybersecurity meets functional medicine? In this engaging episode of The Catalyst podcast, host Dr. Lara Salyer welcomes Josh Zappacosta, founder of Function 365, an innovative electronic medical record (EMR) system tailored for functional and integrative medicine practices. Josh's journey is a captivating one, beginning in cybersecurity and leading to the co-founding of both a functional medicine practice and Function 365. His story is a perfect blend of tech-savvy expertise and healthcare innovation.
Josh delves into the reasons why some clinics in the functional and integrative medicine space struggle, highlighting the crucial need for systemization and effective team building. He emphasizes the importance of clinicians seeking support early on, sharing insights into the complexities of managing a successful practice. Josh explains how Function 365 aids clinicians in systematizing their practices, automating processes, and ensuring personalized patient care through efficient data collection and analysis.
A significant part of their discussion focuses on the challenges of implementing lifestyle recommendations and the importance of maintaining control over patient data. Josh underlines that Function 365 is designed with the clinician's needs in mind, allowing them to manage and utilize data effectively for informed healthcare decisions. He advocates for clinicians to harness data and technology to scale their services and improve patient outcomes, painting a picture of a more efficient and patient-focused healthcare system.
 
Quotes:
• "F365 was really built around delivering a functional medicine or integrative care model for patients, especially if it's multidisciplinary, and make sure that that is a business system that people can run and manage and maintain inside their practice and scale." (06:52 | Josh Zappacosta)
• “I think technology, once it meet our expectations of how we want to be one on one with the patient or one too many, this is gonna be the new dawn of a future.” (35:00 | Dr. Lara Salyer) 
• "The ability to manage, maintain, and get insights out of your data in an environment where you own the data is really important." (38:04 | Josh Zappacosta)
• "I assume that most doctors don't want to learn how to code and certainly don't want to pay for market rate for someone in their practice to be able to do that on an ongoing basis and tie all these things together." (35:59 | Josh Zappacosta)
• “The subject has rights to be able to access and view their data with you as a practice at any time. The practice is the data controller. That means that you are the owner of the data, and you instruct your data processor, Function 365, what to do with your data as a business. You own the data. It's our role to do the things that you ask, that you instruct us to, as the owner of your information.” (39:09 | Josh Zappacosta) 
 
Links
Connect with Josh Zappacosta:
Website: https://function365.co.uk
FIND module (to assemble your team and tech): https://rightbrainrescue.com/p/find
IMAGINE module (to identify your core values and ideal patient): https://rightbrainrescue.com/p/imagine
 
 
Connect with Lara: 
Website: https://drlarasalyer.com
The Catalyst Way: https://drlarasalyer.com/catalyst
Instagram: @drlarasalyer
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Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlarasalyer/
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TikTok: @Creativity.Doctor
 
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