Feb 19, 2015 | Director's Reflections |
I’ve already mentioned (in a previous eNewsletter) the new book, Slow Medicine, by Michael Finkelstein, MD. Tuesday night I heard him give a talk and feel like I have a deeper understanding of what it means to treat the whole person. He used the metaphor of putting a...
Jan 15, 2015 | Director's Reflections |
I’ve recently been introduced to the concept of Slow Medicine. Slow Medicine is to the healthcare industry what slow food is to the restaurant industry. Instead of looking for a quick fix (cure), it provides the necessary time and asks the relevant questions for...
Dec 18, 2014 | Director's Reflections |
I am currently facing another cancer treatment decision, and am feeling more at ease in making choices as a result of reading a blog post by Jeremy Geffen, MD. I am sharing some excerpts from his post with you, and encourage you to read the whole post (link further...
Nov 17, 2014 | Director's Reflections |
I just attended an amazing three day conference about integrative cancer strategies, put on by Healthy Medicine Academy. It was for doctors, and most of the speakers were doctors. They were mostly MDs who have discovered that medical school didn’t give them...
Oct 23, 2014 | Director's Reflections |
The day I spent at Healing Journeys’ workshop with Julie Interrante, Love me Tender, was a gift. I have learned over and over again how valuable it is to take some time out of my busy life to look within. Time just for myself. I want to share with you a few of...
Sep 18, 2014 | Director's Reflections |
Another Cancer as a Turning Point conference is now a memory in the minds and hearts of over 500 people. The Healing Journeys mission was accomplished: to support healing, activate hope, and promote thriving. New connections were made and old ones renewed. There were...
