Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Dr. Tatyana Gluzberg, Founder of MD4Vitality, located in Myrtle Beach, SC, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
MD4Vitality is a boutique medical clinic specializing in integrative medicine led by me, Tatyana Gluzberg, MD, Ph.D. At MD4Vitality, I deal with the root cause of your illness rather than prescribing therapies that only temporarily suppress the symptoms. I believe that excellent healthcare can be achieved only through one-on-one interaction and individualized care that is centered on you - the patient. I spend time with you, exploring any lifestyle and environmental factors that may be affecting your health and preventing you from living your life to its fullest potential. My clients are anyone who wants to optimize their health and feel their best.
Tell us about yourself
I am a board-certified physician in Family Medicine with over 37 years of experience. I have over ten years of active training and certifications in lifestyle and anti-aging medicine. My philosophy of care is personalized medicine, where spending more time with my patients means I can address their whole health for their whole life and develop long-term relationships with my patients centered on personalized care. My emphasis is on preventing chronic diseases through integration, education, and lifestyle changes.
I am motivated by people who come to see me in my office, and they struggle initially. Whether with their health, physical or emotional. The biggest reward for me is seeing those people thrive over time - there's nothing like it. People are gaining their independence back, their lives back. COVID-19 exacerbated this for so many people that I was motivated to develop a COVID-19 Protocol. It's amazing to see my patients get back to their pre-COVID-19 state and way of life.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
My biggest accomplishment as a business owner is the MD4Vitality Program. I combined decades of family medicine practice and education, lifestyle medicine, and the latest research to develop the best program for my patients. It's composed of three stages: Evaluation, Treatment, and Maintenance. Utilizing the latest research and technologies, I conduct a thorough evaluation of my patients' metabolic state and nutritional status and develop a program for correction and maintenance.
It allows me to precisely diagnose and treat my patients and their individual health concerns. Moreover, it allows my clients to maintain their results through lifestyle and environmental changes. MD4Vitality Program is like nothing else on the market today; it's a phenomenal way to optimize your health.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
The hardest thing for me was to learn the business side of things. I've been a family physician for decades but always had help in the traditional medical office setting - receptionists, HR, billers, and nurses...at MD4Vitality, I am a solo practitioner. When you call the office - I will answer. When you email, it's me responding. I handle all aspects of your care and the business. With that, I am also responsible for all aspects of the business. It's a lot, but it's so rewarding at the end of the day!
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- My top tip is to start. You'll never feel "ready." If I waited until I was ready, I'd probably never start. So many things I've learned along the way, and I continue to learn all the time.
- Surround yourself with positive, knowledgeable people who support you. Whether it's a business coach with sound business advice, someone at the chamber of commerce who can point you in the right direction, or a dear friend who always lends an ear...it's very important who you surround yourself with.
- Never stop learning. You never know what will come in handy.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.mdforvitality.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MD4Vitality
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdforvitality/
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