Bridging the Gap: Physicians at the Forefront of Integrative Medicine with Dr. Michael DePalma

Doctors Living Deliberately

In this episode of Doctors Living Deliberately, Dr. Michael Hersh and Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma interview Dr. Michael DePalma. He is a board-certified Interventional Spine Physiatrist who recently completed Dr. Andrew Weil’s Integrative Medicine fellowship to complement his primary specialty. In addition to serving as the Founder and Medical Director of his private interventional practice, Virginia iSpine Physicians, Dr. DePalma oversees an accomplished research division and interventional spine fellowship training program. Most recently, he launched Connected Coherence MD, an integrative and lifestyle medicine telehealth practice focusing on helping patients reconnect with what is meaningful to them by optimizing their quality of life.
Dr. DePalma shares his transformative journey toward embracing integrative medicine, sparked by his own battle with physician burnout. He highlights how integrating these approaches into his traditional practice has enriched his connections with patients and colleagues alike. Encouraging listeners to seek guidance from experts in the field, he emphasizes the significance of staying open-minded. The episode underscores the value of curiosity over skepticism when exploring diverse health modalities.
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To learn more about Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma's programs with Thought Work,MD, including 1-to-1 coaching for individuals, group coaching cohorts for organizations, as well as her online self-study courses, visit her website HERE
To learn more about Dr. Michael Hersh's program at Better Physician Life, including 1-to-1 physician coaching and the associated online course, visit his website HERE.
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