Functionally Enlightened - Better ways to heal from chronic pain and illness

Dr. Mikel Anne Hofmann - Holistic Approach to Chronic Disease and General Well-being


Listen Later

Dr. Hofmann has worked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area since 2009, though her roots are laid in Albany, GA.  She received her B.S. and M.D. from The Florida State University and completed her residency training at the Georgetown University/Providence Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program in 2012.  She is board certified Family Physician with interests in adult & pediatric care, women's health, and continuity care.  Prior to starting CuraCapitol, she was formerly the Medical Director of a local clinic serving the underserved.  She enjoys running and spending time with her family, while also volunteering and participating in advocacy work.

Show Notes 

1:49 - changing focus while working as a “broke college kid”

6:41 - types of clients seen 

8:26 - partnership with patients to improve health 

10:06 - lifestyle - sleep and eliminating inflammatory foods 

12:46 - exercise importance , realistic expectations even if 15 minutes a day 

14:42: individuality of diets, no set protocol 

17:42: patient buy in and having them take ownership of their health journey 

20:53 - initial signs of insulin resistance

24:39 - they hydration struggle 

27:20 - electrolyte imbalance 

28:34 - lifestyle components intertwined, not separate 

30:22 - alternative exercises, finding what works 

31:50 - Job posting: Registered Dietician



Contact Information:

Curacapitol Primary Care Services

https://www.curacapitol.com/

CuraCapitol (@curacapitol) • Instagram photos and videos
https://www.instagram.com/curacapitol/

Follow us on IG Sharon Surita, PhD (@functionallyenlightened) • Instagram photos and videos to be notified when new interviews with amazing health practitioners and chronic illness warriors are published.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Functionally Enlightened - Better ways to heal from chronic pain and illnessBy Functionally Enlightened

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

6 ratings


More shows like Functionally Enlightened - Better ways to heal from chronic pain and illness

View all
Harvesting the Truth by Michelle Adams, J.D.

Harvesting the Truth

7 Listeners