Focus Health DPC

05/15/2025

PSA: give this a listen -- if you are a woman, if you know a woman. Feel free to reach out with questions.

What I was taught in medical school basically amounts to hormones are evil, and I should only ever be taking women off of them. Yes, they might hate me, but I need to do what's in their best interest.

I'm sorry. All I can say to all of those women I inadvertently harmed is that I've continued to learn, and as I know better I do better. And you deserve another chat with a doctor who is educating himself/herself on this topic because anyone who started medical school at around or after the time of the WHI has been miseducated.

Rachel Rubin is a board-certified urologist & one of the nation's foremost experts in sexual health. She shares her deep expertise on the topic of women’s se...

07/04/2024

Today I’m grateful to discover I’ve been nominated for the “best of” Pierce County (health and beauty space, doctor category). If I’ve earned it, I’d appreciate your vote! Interestingly you can vote daily through the 8th!

Www.votepiercecounty.com

04/12/2024

https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-direct-primary-care-4777328

Members in a direct primary care plan receive longer office visits and easier access to care. But major medical health coverage is still necessary.

04/12/2024

11/26/2023

What happens when Black Friday meets Small Business Saturday & Cyber Monday?

Everyone Wins!

11/23/2023

Friendly reminder to honor your body, today and everyday.

(Let's start by rejecting the notion that we ought to "earn food" by exercising).

10/10/2023

Nearly every single one of us will struggle physically and mentally during our lifetime. And while we are likely to recognize and seek help when our physical selves aren’t functioning optimally, we are much less likely to recognize and seek help when our mental health is suffering.

It’s ok to not be ok.
It’s also ok to want to be ok.
It’s ok to ask for help.
You’re not alone.

09/27/2023

Happy National Women's Health and Fitness Day!

🎉 Whatever level of fitness you are in your life right now, be proud and keep pushing! Today is the day to pat yourself on the back for doing the best you can. 💪

COMMENT BELOW FOR YOUR FAVORITE FITNESS ACTIVITIES 😊

09/24/2023

Rainy day vibes … perfect for studying for the Obesity Medicine Certification Exam with the first “fire” of the season.

Send me your questions … it’s more fun to study with a goal in mind!

03/11/2023

Strategically placed my first aid booth across from the band, the espresso stand, and next to the Girl Scout cookies. Taking in the sights (so many creative and fun St. Patrick’s Day outfits)!

03/10/2023

Who wants to be the first to get a blood draw now that it’s MUCH MORE LIKELY that I’ll be successful on the first try?! 😊

TBH I wanted this device so I could reduce the potential for bruising during Botox administration of the “crow’s feet“ area.

The intended use is to access veins for blood draws and IV fluid administration. Being able to save my patients a trip to the lab will be a huge bonus! Right?

01/31/2023

Then there are things I do that I don’t recommend … like taking your im untrained pup for an impromptu jog in an attempt at multi-tasking!

Typing without my thumb turns out to be SLOW!

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