When I underwent surgery for my congenital hypoplastic hips, I expected physical healing to be the focus. But what unfolded over the next few months became something far deeper—a personal reawakening that would redefine how I serve others, how I view money, and how I prioritize joy.

As a board-certified integrative and family medicine physician, I’ve spent over 25 years guiding others on their path to health. But during my recovery, I became the patient. I had to pause, rest, and reflect. I took one month off work—a luxury not everyone feels they can afford. And in that stillness, a question kept surfacing:

What happens to those waiting weeks or even months to see a doctor?

That question planted the seed for Primed4Health—a patient empowerment initiative that helps individuals start their healing journey before stepping into the clinic. Because healing doesn’t begin with a prescription. It begins with awareness, preparation, and connection to self.

Yet, another question emerged during my pause:

What if I needed more time to heal—could I afford it?

This sparked my financial awakening. Like many healers, I had poured everything into my patients—but not into my own financial education. I enrolled in a financial literacy course and committed just 5–10 minutes a day to learning—Investopedia, WSJ, podcasts, beginner articles. Slowly, a new form of empowerment took root: Wealth Wisdom.

Then, in close succession, people in my age group—colleagues, friends, acquaintances—passed away unexpectedly. It was sobering. I realized I had been putting off so many things I love: music, hiking, immersing myself in redwood forests.

If my life ended tomorrow, had I truly lived it?

That’s when "Primed Living 360" was born.

Not just health. Not just wealth. But joy, purpose, presence.

I now ask myself every day: "What do I let myself enjoy today? Who do I want to share it with?"

This blog, and this platform, is for anyone who resonates with that question. Whether you're facing a health challenge, reevaluating your finances, or simply wanting to live more fully—this is a space for you.

Welcome to PrimedLiving360.

Let’s awaken and thrive together.