The most important relationship I seek to nurture in the treatment room is the one a patient has with their own body. We live in a culture that teaches us to override pain, defer to outside authority, and push through discomfort. Patients often arrive hoping I can “fix” them, but the truth is, we can’t do the work for them. We can offer guidance, insight and support, but healing requires their full participation.
Beth Rosenthal, PhD, MBA, MPH
Dr. Beth Rosenthal holds MBA and PhD degrees from the University of Chicago's Graduate School of Business, and a master's degree in public health from the University of California, Berkeley. As Academic Collaborative for Integrative Health (ACIH) director at the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM), she coordinates efforts of educators in the integrative health and medicine fields to advance team-based integrative care. She is also the author of Replenish: A Life Enhancing Activity Book and It's That Easy: The High Vibe Guide to Attracting What You Really Want.