What Does Your Health Care Team Look Like?

by Jet Nialle, LMT CMLDT, EP-C

Life can be.. complicated. Having a great support system of friends and family around help to make it less complicated.

But what does your healthcare team look like?? Having a supportive health care team in your corner is just as important. These are the people who are going to help you keep your body and mind working as best as it can. Because things can go wrong with the machines we call our bodies at any point in time. And like you would your car, you want to take it to the mechanic that you will trust to do what is needed.

I know that finding the right people can be complicated in this day in age. Finding people who might be a good fit through insurance networks can be nerve wrecking. Then calling to get appointments anywhere can be difficult, many offices are booked out weeks to months. You may be limited by time, work, or a way to get to appointments. Which can all leave a person very frustrated.

It takes time and patience to find the right people to be on your team. You want someone who will listen to what you are saying, and you feel like you can work with. I’m sure you’ve had doctor’s that just didn’t feel like they were taking what you were saying seriously. Know this right now. You are your best advocate.

Yes! YOU ARE YOUR OWN HEALTH ADVOCATE! You need to do what is best for you and your body. If something doesn’t feel right in your body, and your doctor is saying nothing is there, go get a second opinion. There are times we may need to see specialists to find the specifics of what’s going on. These specialists can also be a great addition to our health teams. Because we want a team working towards one goal: The wellness of you and your body!!

So find the doctor that fits. Many places have the options of telehealth, which can help make travel a bit easier. Find a mental health professional that you feel like you connect with. They should be easy to talk to, but also challenge you to help you grow. Even having the right massage therapist and/or fitness professional can make a great addition to your team.

Now go, find your best health, and live your best life, with your well (or soon to be well) cultivated health team!!