Today we’d like to introduce you to Wendy Thompson.
Hi Wendy, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I come from a family of four siblings and have five children of my own. From a young age, I have been a nurturer. After 30 years as a registered nurse, working primarily in the ED, ICU, and some flight experience, I have noticed a disappointing trend in the healthcare system. Despite the best intentions of nurses, doctors, and other care workers, the system has become more focused on profit than on helping people. Big Pharma, insurance companies, lawyers, and other factors have turned healthcare into a business where the emphasis is on profit. Healthy people do not make a profit, while sick people do. This realization has sparked a burning desire within me to help people regain their health and live their best lives, full of vitality and energy. My plan to achieve this is through guidance, education, and support. I want to dig deeper and identify the root cause of health problems.
On New Year’s Eve of 2019, a friend and I made a conscious choice to forgo the usual partying and instead spent the weekend praying, listening to worship music, and journaling in Nairobi, where we were based for work. During this time, God placed a weight on my heart that it was time to stop procrastinating and start taking action. Luckily, a dear friend of mine, who has successfully started two businesses, has been a great source of guidance and inspiration on my journey towards entrepreneurship. He has provided me with invaluable advice on everything from forming an LLC to communicating professionally (which is still a work in progress, haha), and helped me prepare for the ups and downs of starting a business.
In 2022, I achieved a significant milestone in my career by earning a Master in Science and obtaining my family nurse practitioner license. I embarked on a new journey and established Best Life Wellness, an integrative practice. My approach involves a thorough examination of patients’ medical history, including their parents, to uncover the root cause of their symptoms. This allows me to provide tailored solutions that address the root cause of the issue rather than prescribing medication that only alleviates symptoms temporarily. My ultimate objective is to help people regain their vitality, mental clarity, and overall well-being by tapping into their bodies’ natural healing abilities. I educate them on the environmental and dietary factors that contribute to their health issues and recommend lifestyle changes and positive thinking that can alleviate their symptoms.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Definitely has not been a smooth road. I am an introvert type of person so getting out and marketing is definitely a challenge for me. And of course, trying to spend money wisely and knowing what is a good investment can be hard. I started out trying to do things by the “seat of my pants” but have since found some podcasts, and fellow entrepreneurs in healthcare that have helped a lot.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Best Life Wellness is an innovative healthcare practice that was founded to address the shortcomings of the current healthcare system. I was tired of the lack of empathy and attention given to patients. I had a personal experience that inspired me to take action. During a routine checkup, I expressed feelings of anger and fogginess to the practitioner, only to be told that I was depressed and needed Prozac. I kindly expressed to her that I was not depressed and left the office. Incidentally, a few weeks later, a nurse practitioner at a clinic where I worked part-time asked if she could check my lab work. She was starting her own business for vitamin and hormone replacement. We discovered that my hormones were severely depleted. After undergoing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, I felt like a brand new person without the need for antidepressants. I offer personalized healthcare solutions that are tailored to meet my patients’ unique needs. I believe in listening to my patients and taking their concerns seriously. I want to provide an environment where my patients can express their concerns and offer integrative healthcare options so that I can make a positive impact in the lives of my patients, just like that nurse practitioner she did for me.
As a practitioner of functional medicine, I conduct a comprehensive evaluation of my patients that includes their diet, lifestyle, environment, and even their mother’s pregnancy history. Once the initial assessment is complete, the detective work begins to uncover the root cause of any underlying issues. By looking closely at lab results, I can identify areas that are not in the optimal range and work to restore balance. Our ultimate objective is to bring the body back into a state of “ease” and out of “dis-ease”.
Before we let you go, we’ve got to ask if you have any advice for those who are just starting out?
Just do it-take that first step. Even if it’s just getting your LLC, that’s a start that will make it feel real and truly yours. To further your progress, research successful entrepreneurs in your field or similar areas. Learn from their experiences, ask questions, and listen to podcasts that can help you develop your entrepreneurial skills. Remember to never give up, even if you fail at first. Take the lessons learned from failure, dust yourself off, and keep pushing forward.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.bestlifewellness.co
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/best.lifewellness/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095197744862&sk=about
Image Credits
August Rose Photography
