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Breaking Free from Corporate Medicine: Krystle Dillon’s Journey to Direct Primary Care and Holistic Wellness


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What if you could transform your professional life and find a deeper sense of fulfillment? In this episode, Krystle Dillon, a nurse practitioner from Olivia, Minnesota, shares her awe-inspiring journey from a young certified nursing assistant to an established family nurse practitioner. Krystle dives into her evolving career, detailing the constraints she faced in hospital nursing and her discovery that building meaningful patient relationships was her true calling. She candidly discusses the challenges of corporate medicine and her courageous decision to embrace the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model, even incorporating an aesthetics business along the way.

Krystle's path to DPC wasn't without its trials. With overwhelming patient loads and the weight of student loan debt, she found herself shackled by the "golden handcuffs" of a high-volume corporate practice. Discover how a serendipitous article and a transformative DPC summit helped her and her initially skeptical spouse see the light. Krystle also credits influential figures in the DPC community for their guidance and support, painting a vivid picture of the tight-knit and innovative world of Direct Primary Care.

Our discussion doesn't stop at Krystle's personal story. We explore broader issues, like the inefficiencies of the traditional healthcare system and the emotional toll on medical professionals. Krystle's experience with Rural Authentic Wellness highlights the benefits of a holistic healthcare approach, where removing insurance complexities can lead to more meaningful patient interactions. Learn about the diverse services her clinic offers and the importance of patient education in DPC. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone keen on understanding the transformative potential of Direct Primary Care and the empowering journey of nurse practitioners stepping beyond conventional roles.

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