In the fast-paced world of traditional healthcare, where time with patients in many medical practices is often limited to mere minutes, Dr. Kerry O’Connor stands out. In her recent interview with Dr. Frank Sabatino, she shared her commitment to providing personalized care and promoting lifestyle modifications, particularly emphasizing plant-based choices for optimal health.

As part of a progressive group of physicians, Dr. O’Connor, a board-certified physician at Love.Life Telehealth, goes deep into the benefits and pitfalls of both traditional medicine and that of a remote practice. 

Love.Life Telehealth, an integrated health and wellness company, co-founded by NHA member and Love.Life’s CEO, Anthony Masiello, provides patient-centric medical care that’s outcome-driven, personalized, and dedicated to addressing whole body health. With licensed physicians practicing telehealth nationwide, Love.Life empowers patients to proactively improve their health by focusing on the root causes of chronic diseases and offering comprehensive solutions. 

Love.Life Telehealth: Breaking Geographical Barriers

A significant advantage of Love.Life’s platform is the accessibility it offers beyond geographical boundaries. Patients can connect with healthcare professionals like Dr. O’Connor through seamless telehealth consultations. 

A huge benefit to Love.Life Telehealth is one where all physicians believe in, and encourage, lifestyle medicine to include a plant-based diet. 

Traditional Healthcare Limitations 

Dr. O’Connor delves into the limitations of traditional office practices, where brief consultations often leave patients feeling frustrated. In contrast, she describes her approach as one where she carves out dedicated time for each patient, ensuring they receive the attention and guidance they deserve.

Consistency and Lifestyle Modifications

Dr. O’Connor emphasizes the crucial role of consistency in lifestyle modifications. From the plant-curious to those well-versed in health programs, she guides patients to foundational changes, recognizing that small, consistent decisions pave the way for long-term success.

Collaborating with Primary Care Physicians

One intriguing aspect of Dr. O’Connor’s practice is her collaboration with primary care physicians. She recommends that patients maintain their relationships with their primary care physicians, ensuring continuity of care. While some physicians may be resistant to lifestyle changes, Dr. O’Connor supports her patients in educating their healthcare providers about the benefits of holistic health practices.

Stress Response Management: Yoga and Breathwork

Dr. O’Connor, a certified yoga practitioner, places a strong emphasis on stress response management. Acknowledging the challenges of getting individuals to embrace stillness, she introduces practices like yoga and breathwork to calm the mind and allow the body to heal. 

Resonance breathing, a technique that involves intentional breath control, is a powerful tool Dr. O’Connor recommends for improving heart rate variability and addressing issues like anxiety and hypertension.

Community Support Initiatives in the Works at Love.Life

Beyond individual consultations, Love.Life Telehealth is working on expansion of available  services to include community-focused initiatives. From group cooking classes to community support programs, these additions aim to create a sense of community, mirroring the supportive environments found in long-lived cultures.

Gratitude for the National Health Association

Dr. O’Connor expresses gratitude to the National Health Association for its impactful work. The organization’s conferences and commitment to bringing luminaries in the health and wellness field align with Love.Life’s mission of transforming healthcare paradigms.

Embracing a Holistic Paradigm

As healthcare undergoes a paradigm shift, Love.Life Telehealth, with the expertise of professionals like Dr. Kerry O’Connor, exemplifies a commitment to holistic, patient-centered care. The platform’s innovative approach showcases the potential for positive transformations in the realms of health and wellness. 

Episode Highlights 

[00:00] Introduction

[02:00] Where plant-based began with Dr. O’Connor.

[04:00] The impact the Army had on Dr. O’Connor’s lifestyle choices.

[11:00] From healthy to “ultra healthy” eating plant-based for eight months.

[13:00] Telehealth vs face-to-face healthcare.  

[16:45] Love.Life sets a high standard for telehealth.

[21:00] Sexy sells, but mundane heals.

[24:25] The power of yoga, breathwork and other modalities for health. 

[30:00] Diverse offerings through Love.Life now and in the future.

About Dr. Keary O’Connor 

Dr. Keary O’Connor, a board-certified family medicine physician with dual certifications in Obesity and Lifestyle Medicine, boasts over 14 years of primary care experience. A graduate of Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, she completed her residency at Metro Health Hospital and served in the U.S. Army, where her passion for whole food plant-based eating and lifestyle interventions flourished.

Dr. O’Connor’s dedication to excellence is underscored by her Leadership and Integrative Healthcare Fellowship at Duke University and certifications from Columbia University and the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies.

Specializing in preventing, reversing, and treating chronic diseases through lifestyle medicine, Dr. O’Connor takes a pragmatic approach, aiming to address the root causes of her patients’ challenges. Her philosophy centers on fostering a holistic and sustainable path to health.

Beyond her medical expertise, Dr. O’Connor is an avid athlete, a certified yoga instructor, and a level I and II Pranayama teacher. Her commitment to both professional excellence and personal well-being defines her as a compassionate and holistic healthcare provider.

Dr. O’Connor is a member of Love.Life Telehealth, an integrated health and wellness company, provides patient-centric medical care that’s outcome-driven, personalized, and dedicated to addressing whole body health. 

With licensed physicians practicing telehealth nationwide, Love.Life empowers patients to proactively improve their health by focusing on the root causes of chronic diseases and offering comprehensive solutions.

Learn more at https://love.life/telehealth/keary-oconnor/ 

About Dr. Frank Sabatino

As a recognized authority on the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle, Dr. Frank Sabatino has cared for and inspired thousands of people for over 40 years. Dr. Sabatino has a PhD in cell biology and neuroendocrinology and has done extensive landmark research on calorie restriction, stress, and aging. He currently is on staff at the TrueNorth Health Foundation in Santa Rosa, CA, and serves as the Director of Health Education at the NHA.

Dr. Sabatino’s passion and life’s work include raising awareness about the benefits of whole-food, plant-exclusive nutrition (without added salt, oil, or sugar), health rejuvenation and stress management.

About NHA

The National Health Association (NHA), founded in 1948, is a nonprofit organization that promotes the benefits of a plant-based diet. The Association provides educational materials, educational events, and services to thousands of people around the world.

The mission of the National Health Association is to educate and empower individuals to understand that health results from healthful living. The NHA recognizes the integration of all aspects of health: personal, environmental, and social.

The NHA also provides travel experiences around the globe through the NHA Plant-Based Travel and cruise division.

More information: https://www.healthscience.org/ 

Scholarships

A unique benefit of the NHA Conference is the selection of two medical students who receive a full scholarship to the conference.

Contact Wanda Huberman for more information on how to apply for the scholarship.  [email protected]

NHA membership

For a very nominal investment, you can enjoy incredible benefits of the NHA membership.

Members of the NHA enjoy a subscription to the award-winning quarterly health journal, Health Science, access to the “Members Only” section of the NHA Website (which contains all 43 years of back issues of the magazine),  the ability to download for free many classic out of print eBooks on the history of the Natural Hygiene Movement, including Fasting Can Save Your Life and The Greatest Health Discovery, discounts on books, and early notice of the NHA events.Only $35 a year for basic membership within the United States. 

https://www.healthscience.org/join-renew/