Episode 47

Episode 47: Exploring the intersection of Laboratory Medicine and Functional Medicine (featuring RJ Holmes)

“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will instruct his patients in the care or the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease” – Thomas Edison (1903)


In this interesting episode, co-host Stephanie Whitehead talks with RJ Holmes about how her professional journey in laboratory medicine led to a personal passion for health and wellness through the study and practice of functional medicine. 


RJ Holmes is a medical laboratory scientist who has shifted into the medical device industry and corporate medical device education. To enhance her personal health goals, RJ advanced her education in functional medicine and has used her practice within the functional medicine space to educate others on lab values as they relate to fitness and wellness.
 
Tune in as RJ Holmes discusses how to utilize functional medicine to enhance your personal health and fitness goals and the importance of being a advocate for yourself in healthcare.

Listeners can connect with RJ Holmes on LinkedIn or Instagram.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rj-holmes-ms-mls-ascp-cm-112620104
Instagram: @rjhol.mes


Check out these previous episodes for ideas and tips to explore new career options with your laboratory background:

  1. eLABorate Topics | Episode 76: Ways to Grow in Your Career as a Medical Lab Professional (directimpactbroadcasting.com)
  2.  eLABorate Topics | Episode 54: "Stepping outside the box: Exploring Careers Opportunities for Laboratory Professionals “Off the Bench”- Grace Stankiewicz, BS, MT(ASCP) (directimpactbroadcasting.com)
  3. eLABorate Topics | Episode 31: "How to Seek Out Diverse Lab Career Opportunities"-Cedrick LaFleur (directimpactbroadcasting.com)

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Tywauna Wilson

Tywauna "Coach Tee" Wilson is an accomplished medical laboratory leader, author of "Some Leaders Wear Lab Coats," and co-host of the "eLABorate Topics" podcast. As founder and president of Trendy Elite Coaching and Consulting, she develops best-in-class leaders through coaching programs and leadership training. With two decades of experience, including as a lab manager and technical director, Tywauna leverages her clinical expertise to mentor laboratory professionals. Through Trendy Elite's Standout Leader Academy and her own initiatives, she empowers professionals to enhance their leadership skills, expand their influence, and excel in their careers. Tywauna is committed to guiding the next generation of confident, competent laboratory leaders
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Stephanie Whitehead

It isn’t every healthcare leader who can seamlessly lead through the chaos of managing a large healthcare operation while navigating the rapid changes in healthcare. But this is exactly the environment where Stephanie Whitehead not only shines but thrives!

Stephanie is an executive-level leader that fueled by her passion for helping others in the medical profession achieve operational excellence. Intrigued by the evolving nature of the laboratory field and its strong impact on patient treatment, she had an early determination to leave an indelible mark on the laboratory profession.
Stephanie is a co-host who offers a unique blend of clinical knowledge, practical advice, and personable humor. Stephanie’s niche has always been the ability to see problems with a wide-lens view and then, narrow them down to connect the dots, take action, and drive results.

Contact her at stepanie.y.whitehead@gmail.com or StephanieYWhitehead on all social media

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