Episode 163: Why I Left Traditional Healthcare: ‘Paperwork Over People’ Was the Final Straw

"When they asked me to document every 8 minutes, I knew I was done."

Natalie, founder of Seven Elements Physical Therapy, opens up about the moment she left traditional insurance-based healthcare — and the powerful reason why. In this episode, she shares how she built a holistic practice focused on people, not paperwork.

Whether you're a healthcare provider feeling burnt out or a patient curious about better alternatives, this conversation will inspire and challenge the norm.

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🕒 Timestamps
00:00 - Welcome & Introduction
00:33 - The moment insurance broke the system for Natalie
01:18 - “More paperwork than people” – Why she left
02:06 - Starting a business during a healthcare crisis
03:23 - Mindset shifts in the digital age
06:00 - Reinventing yourself in healthcare
07:00 - “Nobody cares about credentials anymore”
08:00 - From academia to entrepreneurship
10:57 - The true cost of waiting to start your business
13:00 - Using AI to streamline healthcare marketing
14:20 - Inside Natalie’s integrated clinic and wellness spa
16:35 - Why traditional models are outdated
17:11 - Final thoughts and inspiration for new entrepreneurs

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