We began collaborating on cases about a year ago and quickly saw improved patient outcomes from this style of care. This includes:

• Patients are more engaged in their healing journey

• Greater expression of the Healing belief or “I can get better”

• Patients feel more supported and encouraged

• Improved communication between patient-doctor and patient-coach

• Patients have a greater understanding of their illness both in their lived experience and in the human physiology and pathology aspect

• Wellness check-ins with the Health Coach which improves adherence to a treatment protocol and allows for making changes if the treatment plan is stalling out

• Coach provides an extra layer of support throughout the patient's healing journey

Most of our clients have complex chronic illnesses and the Doctor-Coach model really shines in this environment. The patient is supported by a team working collectively.

There are a handful of studies that have been performed thus far in this style of practice. Some of the conclusions these studies found include:

• Beneficial to the patient and to the doctor

• Patients tend to feel seen/listened to and make more sustained lifestyle changes

• Helps the doctor not only with time, but often patients will tell the coach something they may not have told the doctor

• Lends to a really well-rounded, thorough continuity of care

Simply put: the collaborative care relationship between the Doctor-Coach-Patient allows us to help people get better and stay better.