You Talkin' to Me?

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Dear Dr. J,  (My Lifestyle Physician)

I want to recap our conversation yesterday and highlight the "take-aways," while placing it in our "community" consciousness, and also add it to the ranks of monumental discussions I have had during the past 40 years.

I do believe that a new kind of organization/business/corporation has an opportunity to rise from the ashes of what is already occurring and about to get worse, that being this time of transition in the financial realities of Medicare and Obamacare.

I see this new business operating in cities across America. I see this business as being for profit, interdisciplinary, incorporating many healing arts and healthy lifestyle modalities that have become increasing more accepted, utilized, and mainstream. This includes Massage, Exercise, Acupuncture, Proper Diet, Chiropractic, the Herbal Arts, Naturopathics, Homeopathics, Coaching, etc.

This business will be intentionally structured to be a pay as you go enterprise. It is not, and would not, have anything to do with health insurance. I believe, and the free enterprise system has already proven, that people will pay good money out of pocket for diets, gyms, massage, coaching, supplements, books, videos, etc. without even blinking an eye or believing that these retail costs of improving their health and well being has anything to do with Health Insurance reimbursement and/or the "healthcare industry."

Our baby boomer generation is not without financial resources. We care about our longevity and want to invest in our well being in order to enjoy our final 30 years. We want to be active, travel, volunteer, and be healthy enough to do all these things and more. 

As we discussed yesterday, there is a whole new generation following us that is filled with former athletes and military men and women who enter the business world and become financially successful. Their success is built on the foundation of their understanding of teamwork, self-discipline, work ethic, commitment to exercise and their general understanding that healthier is wealthier. They invest time and money in making sure they do not slip into the bad habits of fast food and sloth.

I have discussed this holistic approach to life at different stages of my journey with my "gang". My awareness of the lifestyle that nurtures mind, body and spirit, while being mindful of our carbon footprint, and being personally committed to actively participating in caring about Mother Earth started in 1977. I always get excited when I meet someone new and there appears on the horizon strong energy for teaming together to make real change in the landscape.

Any and all feedback is welcome,    Robby