Dr. Alan Sherr | The Evolution of Chiropractic and Functional Medicine
Dr. Alan Sherr | The Evolution of Chiropractic and Functional Medicine
In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Alan Sherr gives us one-cent solutions to life’s $64,000 questions that include:
How has the evolution of chiropractic and functional medicine shaped modern approaches to health and wellness?
What lessons can be learned from the pool analogy in simplifying health concepts for patients?
How can practitioners balance the pressures of corporate medicine with a passion for health optimization and patient-centered care?
What role does adaptability and building a supportive network play in advancing the future of health and wellness?
Who is Dr. Alan Sherr?
Dr. Alan Sherr is an experienced chiropractor,Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy(HBOT) Medical Advisor, as well as the founder and director of the Northport Wellness Center, which he started in 1995 as a holistic health care practice that takes a vitalistic approach to health care and encourages individuals to take responsibility for their own physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.
The mission of the Northport Wellness Center is to “direct people to the realization that life and healing come from within and that, ultimately, the promotion and maintenance of health is superior to the treatment of disease.”
Dr. Sherr truly enjoys assisting others along their path to optimal health. A champion of the philosophy ofchiropractic, which emphasizes the uniqueness of each individual and views health as a dynamic process involving the body, mind and heart rather than merely an absence of disease symptoms, Dr. Sherr embraces each of his patient’s journey toward optimal health and well-being as a personal one.
What did Dr. Alan and Dr. Scott discuss?
00:00 Welcome to the Smarter Not Harder Podcast 01:06 Guest Introduction: Dr. Alan P. Sherr 01:38 Dr. Alan Sherr's Background and Achievements 03:29 The Evolution of Dr. Alan Sherr's Practice 05:23 Insights into Chiropractic and Functional Medicine 07:17 Personal Stories and Early Influences 30:46 The Pool Analogy: Simplifying Health 41:12 The Doctor-Patient Relationship 43:33 Shifts in Patient Demographics 45:36 Health Optimization and Corporate Medicine 48:35 Building a Supportive Practitioner Network 54:19 Balancing Business and Passion in Medicine 01:04:04 The Importance of Process and Adaptability 01:11:05 Future of Health and Wellness 01:18:25 Closing Thoughts and Reflections
