My patients, as well as others who have been in my office, often comment on how I take the time to personally greet them in the waiting room. There are several reasons I do this.

First and foremost, I truly care about the health and wellness of every patient I see – but it goes well beyond that. I understand that every aspect of a person’s life plays a part in their health. As humans, we are more than just physical beings; we’re emotional and spiritual beings, too. That’s part of the reason why I spend so much time with everyone. I ask questions and listen carefully to the answers, because finding out what’s happening in a person’s life assists me in determining the best way to help someone.

Here is what I mean: Let’s say I find out while speaking with a female patient that her life is more stressful than usual. Knowing this information about her is invaluable to me. That’s because, during times of extreme stress, it’s vital that women keep their immune systems at peak efficiency. If this is not done, it is a time when cancer could begin to get a foothold on the patient’s body because the immune system has been weakened by so much stress. Example: You would be amazed at the number of women who get breast cancer just 2-3 years after a divorce.

That’s why it’s of utmost importance for you to be open and honest about what’s happening with you during your office visits. My goal is to help you be the best you can be and, working together, we can achieve this.