SEPT NIBJ: Lifehouse Healthcare: A relational approach to health care
When I started Lifehouse Healthcare, I initially thought it was because of a desire to “have my own practice,” a goal that had been fostered over the years working as a nurse practitioner. In achieving this goal however, what has become emphatically clear is a desire for a relational approach in healthcare. I don’t view my clients as “patients,” but rather as unique human beings that I am blessed to partner with for their healthcare goals. Clients that have blessed me with the opportunity to work with them will testify of a commitment to the cultivation of a relationship in our healthcare approach. In my office, there are often tears as well as smiles… and opportunities to pray with clients.
At Lifehouse Healthcare, a holistic approach to your healthcare is defined as an assessment of your physical, mental, social, and spiritual health. We truly try to understand an individual’s goals so as to help foster continued growth and wellness in each of those four areas. Healthcare should not be limited to one aspect alone, nor should it be compartmentalized. We often explore areas that go beyond an initial concern or “chief complaint” because we understand the interconnectedness of our lives in these bodies which are not limited to one organ system alone.
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