03/20/2025
WELNESS…
What about wellness? Does prescribing medication make you a wellness brand? Do social media posts make you a wellness brand? Does how you live and the example you set for others make you a wellness brand?
For me wellness is the counterbalance to being an emergency person. Wellness is what keeps you out of the crises. Wellness is the thing that allows you to live your life to the fullest, to make the most of precious little time we have on earth, and to be there for the people you love when they need you.
So if that’s the goal how do I help people get there?
As they say knowledge is power so the first step is to educate yourself. I am proud to say that in 2024 I passed my Obesity Medicine Board Certification exam and I am now officially board certified in Obesity Medicine. To be honest the diploma will likely sit in a drawer somewhere never to see the light of day (after this shameless photo op of course) but the things I learned in the pursuit of that accreditation allow me to help people and make an impact in their lives every day. Yes I do prescribe medications that help with weight loss and wellness, but that’s only a fraction of it. I talk to people, I educate people, I counsel them and try to get them to buy in to living a healthier lifestyle. I use the tools I have at my disposal to help them on their journey. I also hold my patients accountable and make sure they are using these tools as part of a holistic approach and not just a quick shortcut.
Good Hearts Health is about using wellness to avoid catastrophe. It’s about optimizing metabolic health and lifestyle to make sure that you don’t end up living with chronic illness. It’s about feeling better, looking better, and living better.
Dr. Q
