The Doctor Whisperer - the BUSINESS of medicine

Tune in (03/01/21) to The Doctor Whisperer Show, at 5:30 pm EST, to welcome Dr. Holly Durning D.O.M, A.P., L.Ac., Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture Physician, Licensed Acupuncturist at Dr. Holly Durning Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine!

Dr. Holly Durning is a board certified Doctor of Oriental Medicine in Florida, as well as a licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist in the states of New York and Pennsylvania.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Medical Anthropology from the University of South Florida and a Master of Science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York, NY.  She participated in clinical internships at the New York University Hospital of Joint Diseases, the Veterans Affairs Medical Hospital of New York-Neurology Department and Grand Meridian Clinic of Chinatown in Manhattan.  Dr. Durning completed advanced training through Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York for which she was awarded the Sloan-Kettering Certification in Advanced Acupuncture for Cancer Patients - Integrative Oncology.

Following the completion of her formal schooling and internships, Dr. Durning went into private practice in NYC and the “Hamptons” of eastern Long Island. In addition to her private practice, she worked in collaboration with Southampton Hospital to expand its community wellness initiative.  Dr. Durning treated and educated doctors, hospital staff, and the local community on the benefits of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

In 2014, Dr. Durning relocated to Florida and joined Perfect Union of Body & Mind, a busy, high-end, multi-practitioner Chinese Medical Clinic in Boca Raton, FL. were she was the lead Acupuncturist treating thousands of patients over the last 5 years. Caron Renaissance, one of the top alcohol/drug treatment centers in the country, chose to work exclusively with Perfect Union and Dr. Durning helped many patients with anxiety/depression, pain relief, insomnia, as well as addiction.  She has also participated in Acupuncturists Without Borders to provide free treatment in communities stricken by natural disasters or traumas, and has seen first hand the power of Acupuncture in treating trauma and PTSD.

Dr. Holly Durning specializes in Pain Management, Integrative Oncology, Women's Health, Hormonal Imbalance, Autoimmune Disorders and Cosmetic Acupuncture.  She believes that a commitment to healthy living begins with a balance of the mind, body and spirit.  Acupuncture helps promote natural healing and improves bodily functions by restoring the flow of energy throughout the body.  This non-invasive treatment assists the body in its intrinsic ability to heal itself.  Each treatment is tailored to fit the individual and addresses the root cause of disease.

Dr. Durning is excited to be back in her hometown of St. Petersburg, FL. where she can bring her passion and extensive knowledge of Holistic Medicine to the community that she loves and calls home.

Thank you to our incredible sponsor TieTechnology for sponsoring the show!

Tune in (02/26/21) to The Doctor Whisperer, at 8 am EST, for a BONUS EPISODE w/ Sharon Fekete and Cesar A. Lara, MD, as they discuss Playing Unplugged, Just What the Doctor Ordered!

“Playing Unplugged, Just What the Doctor Ordered” is a very important event, especially now when so many are taking classes and working online. Playing outside or away from technology for at least one hour per day is not only good for your physical health but crucial for your mental health as well.

The City of Largo has declared the month of March, Playing Unplugged Month. We are encouraging various physical and mental health break activities for an entire month, rather for just one day. The community also has an opportunity to participate in our our weekly drawings, by pledging to unplug for an amount of time that they choose, from technology.

Thank you to our incredible sponsor TieTechnology for sponsoring the show!

Tune in (02/22/21) to The Doctor Whisperer Show, at 5:30 pm EST, to welcome LaFern Kitt Batie, MBA, SPHR, of LaFern Batie - The Batie Group! She will be joining us to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion training.

LaFern Kitt Batie, MBA is a seasoned Fortune 500 leader, dynamic global speaker and CEO of The Batie Group, a boutique consulting firm and accelerator that cultivates business and leadership brilliance. She is the visionary for a team that helps clients lead effectively, develop compelling strategies, execute with excellence and create exceptional experiences for the employees and customers. Clients rave about her team’s ability to create practical, high-impact organizational solutions.

Thank you to our incredible sponsor TieTechnology for sponsoring the show!

Tune in (02/15/21) to The Doctor Whisperer Show, at 5:30 pm EST, to welcome Dr. Jason Hunt, Orthopedic Surgeon of OrthoLinks Orthopedic Surgery! Also check out his foundation, OrthoLinks Care Foundation.

Dr. Hunt is a published author, writing and presenting osteopathic and orthopedic surgery research at annual conferences around the country. At his Tampa office, Dr. Hunt uses the most technologically advanced surgical techniques, as well as the DARI motion capture platform, NeuFit electric stimulation, and TrackMan golf radar technologies.

He is the only provider in the Tampa Bay area using this advanced equipment.G. Jason Hunt, DO, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon renowned for both his nonsurgical and surgical treatment options for athletes at OrthoLinks Orthopedics and Rehabilitation in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Hunt uses a patient-centered approach, putting value on his service to God by serving his patients. He is an active member of the American Osteopathic Association and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

A native of Kentucky, Dr. Hunt completed his undergraduate degree at Pikeville College. He later earned his medical degree at the Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine. Following his graduation, Dr. Hunt relocated to Oklahoma City to complete his residency training at the Bone & Joint Hospital at St. Anthony. At OrthoLinks Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Dr. Hunt treats a variety of issues ranging from pediatric bone fractures to degenerative disorders in elderly patients.

He is also highly experienced in the latest surgical and nonsurgical techniques for treating athletes of all skill levels in their respective sports. Dr. Hunt takes pride in treating each patient personally, giving them the highest level of medical care and attention. He is passionate about serving his patients and providing superior orthopedic surgery techniques that not only improves, but also changes his patients’ lives.

Thank you to our incredible sponsor TieTechnology for sponsoring the show!

Tune in (02/08/21) to The Doctor Whisperer Show, at 5:30 pm EST, to welcome Omar Fuentes, President & Chief Executive Officer of Acceleq Inc. (aEQ)! 

Omar serves as the President & Chief Executive Officer for accelEQ (aEQ) a virtual healthcare platform that utilizes intelligent systems to improve the patient/provider lifecycle. Omar served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps and received numerous awards and commendations, including the National Defense Service Medal for his operational role during the horrific 9/11 attacks. He has over 18 years of experience in the healthcare industry with responsibilities ranging from business development, organizational process improvement and healthcare fraud. Omar holds several designations; Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), and Certified Self-Funding Specialist (CSFS®). He attended Syracuse University - IVMF program for Project Management. Omar serves as the Chairman for the Florida Association of Veteran Owned Businesses Tampa Chapter and is an Alumni Captain for the Bunker Labs Veterans in Residence Program. Thank you to our incredible sponsor TieTechnology for sponsoring the show!

On the 1st Monday of every month I will be dropping some knowledge about the BUSINESS OF MEDICINE!  Tune in this Monday, 2/1/21 to hear me discuss the importance of a social media strategy and some tips to help your brand grow.

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I can't wait for you to hear my interview with Tim Love, CEO of Alltrust Insurance on Monday, 1/25/21 at 5:30pm EST.  See below for more info about Tim.....

Tim, Alltrust’s Chief Executive Officer is a long time resident of Florida, avid outdoorsman and brings over 32 years of experience in healthcare to the Alltrust family. Prior to joining Alltrust, Tim held leadership positions with organizations such as HUB, Humana, United Healthcare, Wells Fargo and Lincoln Financial. His wealth of knowledge in the insurance industry is an invaluable asset in his position.

In his role of CEO at Alltrust, Tim’s overall responsibility includes meeting the needs of employees, customers, communities and integrating company policy in day-to-day operations.

A Little More About Tim

Tim’s additional responsibilities include: high level planning of operating plans, budgets, and strategy; promoting a culture that reflects Alltrust’s values, encourages exceptional performance, and rewards productivity; high level management of employees; financial and budget management; HR management; community relationships; and planning for long –term success of Alltrust.

Tim is actively involved in the community including Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Ryan Nece Foundation, Board of Directors for the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, and Board of Directors of the Outback Bowl."

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I have officially introduced what the podcast show will look like in 2021 in this episode.  We have gone through the pandemic together with over 100 episodes having various discussions featuring so many wonderful healers.  Now, we are getting back to the business of medicine.  The true intention of starting The Doctor Whisperer was to help professionals in the health & wellness industry navigate through their business.

I have touched on a few topics that are top priority for me within this space and it includes:

Marketing

Branding

Social Media

Podcasting

Mental Health in the workplace

Diversity & Inclusion

Wellness

Well buildings

The healthy built environment

Sustainability

Hiring/training

Culture

Online products

Leadership

Authenticity

Insurance benefits

Virtual meetings/spaces/events

How to pick the right doctor

AND MORE.....

I hope you will join me every Monday at 5:30pm.

Many thanks to our sponsor, TieTechnology

Tune in (01/04/21) to The Doctor Whisperer Show, at 5:30 pm EST, to welcome Jennifer Henius, Founder of Caregiver Wellness Collective!

- Proud Eckerd & USF Grad-Go Bulls!

- Senior Health and Wellness Consultant

- Founder, Caregiver Wellness Collective Inc.

- Registered Yoga Teacher and creator of Yoga4Caregivers Seva (selfless-service) Project

- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marine Veteran Spouse, - Daughter of Vietnam Veteran Purple Heart recipient with battling Dementia

- Nearly 20 years serving Veterans, their families and Caregivers in various direct service and national healthcare policy and program leadership roles for the Department of Veterans Affairs

- Former Senior Health Systems Specialist for VA’s National Caregiver Support Program

- Recognized Veterans Issue Expert and demonstrated National Caregiver Advocate, Speaker, and Author

- Healthy St. Pete Ambassador

- AARP Volunteer-Veterans and Caregiver Issue Expert

The Caregiver Wellness Collective Inc. (CWC)  is a new national resource based in Tampa Bay, Florida that will serve as a Caregiver Wellness Alliance bringing together key stakeholders from the government, business and civic sectors to increase attention to and awareness of Caregiver wellness needs, supports and resources. The CWC also provides direct education and holistic wellness programming in support of informal family Caregivers and formal professional frontline Caregivers or health and human service professionals. I hope to bring a particular program to social workers who are struggling with significant burnout exacerbated by COVID- I know I was one of them!

The CWC is the home of my Yoga4Caregivers Seva (selfless-service) Project which currently has nearly 20 Yoga Teachers and 100 Caregivers across the country. Many of these volunteers are Caregivers, former family Caregivers or military spouses.

We have already proudly started to do some employee wellness programs for frontline medical staff for corporate clients and we have a significant project in the Tampa Bay area under way with executive city leadership of St. Peterburg aimed at improving community health and wellness for Caregivers and Caregiver city employees.

Finally we are also hoping to implement an LGBTQ Caregiver virtual wellness center and are in the process of establishing strategic advisors and sponsors.

Thank you to our incredible sponsor TieTechnology for sponsoring the show!