EP066: Fireside Chat with Dr. Aron Choi on Transitioning to an online practice

Perfect Practice

English - February 12, 2020 23:16 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
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Previous Episode: EP065: Sachin’s Talk at Terry Wahls’ Amplify Event

Next Episode: EP067: Essential Oils for Functional Medicine Practitioners with Jodi Cohen

Today, Sachin interviews Dr. Aron Choi, ND to showcase this wonderful functional medicine practitioner.

Key Takeaways:

[:45] Sachin welcomes and introduces his friend and colleague Dr. Aron Choi, ND, who practices functional medicine in Seattle, WA.

[2:37] Aron shares the life-changing events and the wake-up call that propelled him towards naturopathic medicine.

[5:34] The way we understand and think about health can’t be static, Aron talks about the evolution and growth of his own thought on the subject, from him thinking that diet was the Alpha and Omega to the eight pillars of health framework.

[7:33] The biggest client ‘aha!’ moments.

[9:36] Aron touches on some of the results clients can expect when working with his metabolic reset program — he shares a patient case study.

[13:50] Sachin speaks to Aron’s unique process.

[14:30] Naturopathic philosophy states that if you create the conditions for health, health will thrive. Aron shares his process within this framework.

[18:43] Aron touches on how he views lab testing: how and when he chooses to use them and when they’re really not necessary. He shares a personal story.

[22:59] Sachin shares his own experience with some patients’ take on lab testing: doing the labs will never exempt you from doing the lifestyle stuff! Aron shares his take on this as well.

[25:48] For the low, low, price of two heart stents you can get a brand new Tesla! — How insurance hides the real cost of traditional healthcare.

[28:13] Aron dives a bit deeper into the selfish reasons that drove him to want to help everyone.

[29:58] Sachin shares his takeaways on this interview.

[31:01] Aron talks about who is a good fit to work with him and how to get in touch with him.

[32:50] Sachin thanks Dr. Aron Choi and signs off.

Mentioned in this episode

Perfect Practice Live — April 3rd to 5th, 2020

The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich, by Tim Ferriss

The Ultramind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First, by Dr. Marc Hyman

“The Determinants of Health and Therapeutic Order”, ND Healthcare

The Infinite Game, by Simon Sinek

Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny! by Tony Robbins