This is the time I like to reflect on the past year as well as look ahead to what we want to accomplish in months to come, and I wanted to take the time to share some of my thoughts with you. I appreciate working alongside each one of you to help achieve your optimal health goals.

This past year was filled with many benchmarks and new beginnings. Dr. Thomas and I both completed our family medicine board re-certification, and I also completed my Integrative Cancer fellowship.  In addition, we have transformed our practice to a hybrid concierge practice, offering both concierge medical care as well as regular integrative medical care, depending on your medical needs and desires. We have received very useful feedback from patients to help us always improve our ability to offer excellent medical care and customer service.  Our current concierge patients will be receiving an evaluation form in the near future to share their personal experience of being a CCFM concierge patient, and again we encourage any feedback to make our concierge practice outstanding for each patient.

Now that I have completed my Integrative Cancer fellowship,  I am very focused and eager to use my knowledge to help each patient uncover any potential cancer risks, help minimize their risks, and even help protect their bodies from getting cancer. My training has taught me how to work alongside conventional cancer therapy as well as using nature's pharmacy to harness better organ function including a stronger immune system, your best weapon against cancer. For my patients who are not part of my concierge practice, I invite you to use your once a year visit with me to explore this aspect of your care as well. Through understanding ones' own personal risk factors, many types of cancers can be detected early if not prevented, and this includes going above and beyond routine screening exams and tests. I personally hope that everyone takes the time to learn how to be a proactive partner in the prevention of this serious and often preventable disease.

Both Dr. Thomas and I wish you all the best in 2014, and we look forward to continuing to be your partners in achieving optimal health.