Elizabeth Amos, MSN.
1. What's your practice focus and what kind of clients knock on your door ?
My practice revolves around functional medicine (root cause medicine) and home birth midwifery care. I have a wide range of clients that reach out to me for assistance with their health. Infertility is the issue I see the most. In addition, I see autoimmune disease, tick borne illness such as Lyme disease, obesity, and mood disorders. Of course I always have pregnant women who desire home birth reaching out for care as well.
2. Tell us about yourself.
I started out as a family nurse practitioner who truly believed in conventional medicine and actually thought other kinds of care were pointless. It wasn't until I dealt with my own healthcare crisis that I saw the power of functional medicine. This led me to starting my own practice and getting further education with IFM. The thing that motivates me to continue this kind of medical care is my compassion for people and the enlightenment I found in turning away from conventional care.
3. Tell us the story of a patient who you are most proud of helping.
There are so many patients that I am proud to have helped, but I find the most enjoyment in helping those struggling with infertility. There is no greater feeling than helping a woman achieve pregnancy and then also assisting her in bringing that human into the world! These women are the most grateful clients I have ever experienced. It is also a pleasure to help clients that are on numerous medications for autoimmune disease and see them feel better while eliminating their medications.
4. What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a practitioner in private practice?
There are a few things that are really difficult for me with being in private practice. First, I want to help everyone regardless of how much they can pay, but this isn't possible with maintaining a business and a family of my own. Second, I really struggle with administrative tasks and social media advertising. Most of my clients come to me by word of mouth. Finally, it is hard to watch patients fail in their effort to transform.
Sometimes they come to me before they are ready to change.
5. What are the top 3 tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a private practice today?\
The top three tips I would give anyone looking to start, run, and grow their private practice is to:
- First, keep your current job until your start up business is profiting.
- Second, make sure you find a team of professionals that are on your side (want to see you succeed).
- Last, don't be afraid to put money into yourself and your business. If you are passionate about what you are doing, you won't be sorry.