The future of medicine is not just treating disease symptoms but also disease prevention in which we work to identify the underlying causes and develop pre-emptive strategies to live a happier and healthier life (Medicine 3.0 vs. Medicine 2.0, as described by Peter Attia, M.D., in his book Outlived, 2023.) This focus is the driving principle of my psychiatry practice, lifestyle, and continuing research and education. I’m eager to work with clients who genuinely care about heading off the underlying causes of some of the most troubling illnesses of our time including dementias like Alzheimer’s disease.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

The most frequent comment I receive from my new clients is, "This is the first time I feel like a medical provider is listening and not judging me." My goal is always to meet the client where they are. This is why each client is asked to complete a comprehensive assessment packet which I use along with good old fashion conversation to help me gain an understanding of their health goals.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

The greatest compliment I can receive from a client is when they refer their family and friends. When I ask the new clients why they chose to come see me they often say, "I was told you really care about your clients and you never stop learning." I take pride in the success of people in my care and the feedback they provide about their health improvements. Patients routinely tell me how much they appreciate the time I take getting to know them and their issues and concerns. Active listening is followed up with data collection and a solid treatment plan that is flexible and individualized to meet their goals and provide optimum results. I want my clients to consider me a partner on their journey to whole-body health.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to improve their overall health and well-being. Ideally, my clients are looking for healthy solutions that include disease avoidance. I prefer working with clients who actively participate in their treatment planning to restore their health. I do not use a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, I focus on the individual and treat the whole body rather than a collection of organs and systems.

About Carl Hurd