Behind the Practice

Ty is a practitioner and herbalist with years of study in Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, and herbal traditions. He spent years formulating daily blends for himself and his clients before one formula -- raw honey infused with 24 organic adaptogens and mushrooms -- rose above the rest. That formula became Myconector, and then Alvara. Jamison is a professional athlete and 11-year Marine veteran who enco...

Dr. Clement Lee is a naturopathic doctor based in Pasadena, California, who has built his practice around one core belief: the body has an innate capacity to heal when you remove what's blocking it. With roots in Chinese medicine and over 15 years of clinical experience, he works with patients across the full spectrum of health: from chronic mystery illness and oncology to longevity optimization....

David Letourneau is the founder of ENYRGY and the creator of the world's first precision-engineered vitamin D device. His path to building it started with patented LED technology and took a sharp turn when he encountered a clinical trial showing a 60% reduction in ICU mortality among critically ill COVID patients treated with UVB light. What began as a potential FDA-regulated medical device became...

Estelle Farrell is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine specializing in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and chronic pain at AZ PMR in Arizona. Trained in a philosophy that treats the whole person -- body, mind, and soul -- she has spent her career finding and fixing the root causes of pain rather than managing symptoms indefinitely. Her clinical work includes a focus on scar tissue therapy, a widel...

Jake is a co-founder and team member at Artic Cryotherapy Systems, a whole body cryotherapy manufacturer based in Portland, Oregon. The company was built by practitioners who were frustrated by the lack of transparency in the wellness equipment space -- machines that overpromised, undersupported, and left clinic owners without the business knowledge to make them profitable. Artic's answer was to b...

Do you really need 10–20 supplements a day to be healthy? In this episode of Behind the Practice, pharmacist Hootan Melamed introduces a different approach—one focused on simplifying wellness instead of complicating it. Through his brand Nudora, he’s created a system of three probiotic-based formulas designed to replace dozens of individual supplements while targeting key areas like sleep, digesti...

What if you could reduce your biological age by 10–20 years? In this episode of Behind the Practice, Clinton Hughes—researcher with Arizona State University and participant in the XPRIZE Healthspan competition—dives into the future of longevity and personalized medicine. After personal loss and a shift in perspective, Clinton is now focused on one mission: Extending healthspan, not just lifespan....

Can you actually lift and tighten your skin—without needles or surgery? In this episode of Behind the Practice, Greg Bonnifield introduces a cutting-edge radiofrequency device that’s changing the aesthetics industry. Already popular in Korea, this non-invasive treatment uses heat to tighten skin, improve elasticity, and deliver natural-looking results—without injectables. You’ll learn: How radiofr...

What do you do when your entire business model stops working overnight? In this episode of Behind the Practice, Jeff Donatello shares how the rise of GLP-1 medications disrupted his multi-location weight loss practice—and forced a complete pivot. Instead of rebuilding the same system, he transitioned into a national distribution model, connecting doctors with regenerative medicine products across...

How do you know if you’re choosing the right doctor? In this episode of Behind the Practice, John Hyland, founder of Top Doctor Magazine, breaks down how patients can find trusted physicians—and why visibility doesn’t always equal credibility. After a personal health scare, John learned firsthand the importance of second opinions and informed decision-making. Now, he’s helping bridge the gap betwe...

What if anxiety and depression aren’t problems to eliminate — but signals pointing toward healing? In this episode of Behind the Practice , Katie Brinkley sits down with psychotherapist Chris Wells to explore a radically different perspective on mental health. Chris shares why he rejects pathologizing emotional distress, how psychotherapy can become “soul healing,” and why many symptoms we fear ma...

What if the real root of addiction isn’t chemical—but psychological and identity-based? In this episode of Behind the Practice, Mark Kohl, Founder of Frequency, shares how psychedelic medicine helped him overcome alcoholism, rebuild his identity, and create a purpose-driven wellness brand. This conversation goes beyond traditional recovery and explores the deeper layers of healing: Consciousness,...

What if aging wasn’t inevitable—and could actually be reversed? In this episode of Behind the Practice, Dr. Mike Roizen—Chief Wellness Officer at Cleveland Clinic—dives into the future of longevity science and why we may be closer than ever to reversing biological aging. With multiple therapies already in human trials, this conversation explores how science is moving beyond anti-aging into somethi...

Katie Brinkley sits down with Halema Yates, founder of Love Mark, to explore how emotional health, self-worth, and personal conditioning directly affect workplace culture, communication, and leadership. Halema shares her journey from personal healing to helping organizations create healthier, more psychologically safe environments. Together, they discuss bias, communication breakdowns, emotional a...

Why isn’t chiropractic care used more in mainstream healthcare? In this episode of Behind the Practice, Dr. Mikhail Atkins shares how chiropractic care is evolving—and why it may play a bigger role in the future of patient-centered medicine. From working with athletes to infants and pregnant women, this conversation explores how chiropractic goes beyond back pain to support overall function and re...

Can technology actually train your brain to sleep better, recover faster, and perform at a higher level? In this episode of Behind the Practice, Dr. Patrick Porter—creator of BrainTap—breaks down the science behind brain wellness and how light, sound, and vibration can help optimize your nervous system. After a personal health transformation, Dr. Porter doubled down on one core belief: If you fix...

Kayla Crane is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the owner of South Denver Therapy in Denver, Colorado. She specializes in relationships, relational trauma, and infidelity recovery, drawing on her background in trauma therapy to fill a gap she saw in traditional couples work: the reality that trauma inside a relationship can't just be talked through, it has to be processed. Her approach...

What if your body already has everything it needs to heal—if you just let it? In this episode of Behind the Practice, Ryan shares a unique perspective on healing, infrared light, and the role of relaxation in detoxification and recovery. From his personal journey overcoming chronic illness and homelessness to his work in healing technology and behavioral science, Ryan challenges the idea that heal...

Why do we wait until we’re sick to take our health seriously? In this episode of Behind the Practice, Stacy, a nurse practitioner with 10 years of experience in ENT, shares why she’s shifting her focus from treating illness to preventing it altogether. After seeing firsthand how interconnected health issues are—from sleep apnea to metabolic health—she’s now helping patients take a more proactive,...

Emily Schleich is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the owner of All Minds Counseling, a practice built on a single foundational belief: therapy should adapt to the person in the room, not the other way around. She began specializing in neurodiversity in 2014, at a time when very few graduate programs or therapy models had a framework for it. Over the past decade, she has developed a pe...

In this episode of Behind the Practice, Dr. Suzie—former hospital pharmacist, compliance officer, and now leader in regenerative medicine—shares how her career evolved from medication safety to building a “safety first” framework for the future of healthcare. After witnessing both the limitations of traditional care and the transformative potential of regenerative therapies, Dr. Suzie is now focus...

What if the key to slowing — or even reversing — aging lies in the tips of our chromosomes? In this episode of Behind The Practice , guest host Jaimee from Wisdom & Motherhood sits down with longevity researcher Dr. Bill Andrews to explore the science behind telomeres and how they may influence the aging process. Telomeres are protective caps at the ends of our chromosomes that shorten every t...

What if burnout, chronic pain, and declining health are really signs that your body is running out of energy? In this episode of Behind The Practice , Katie Brinkley sits down with Lan Lu , a doctor of natural medicine who helps high-performing professionals recover from chronic stress, burnout, and physical misalignment by restoring vitality and energetic balance. After spending three decades in...

What if healthcare focused on restoring health instead of simply treating disease? In this episode of Behind The Practice , Katie Brinkley sits down with Stan Makoko , physician and co-founder of Prodrome Sciences, to explore a radically different approach to understanding health and disease. Stan explains why he believes many chronic conditions begin with subtle changes at the cellular level long...

What happens when a professional athlete is told surgery is the only option… and decides to find another way? In this episode of Behind The Practice , Katie Brinkley sits down with former Major League Baseball pitcher Kameron Loe to talk about how a career-threatening back injury ultimately led him into the world of regenerative wellness and entrepreneurship. After nine years in Major League Baseb...