The Hidden Truth Behind 15 Minute Doctor Visits!
🌿🌿 Case-Taking as a Holistic Provider: A Lost Art of Medicine
💡In today’s rushed healthcare system, patients are often reduced to a diagnosis code and a 15-minute appointment. But what happens when we truly take the time to understand the whole person—their story, lifestyle, trauma, beliefs, and body patterns? That’s the heart of case-taking in holistic medicine—and it’s quickly becoming a lost art.
In this deeply educational episode, Dr. Erica Steele unpacks the sacred science of holistic case-taking, a process that goes beyond symptoms to discover the true root cause of disease.
🌿 📊 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
Why traditional case-taking is essential for lasting healing
The difference between conventional intake and holistic health history
How emotional, environmental, and lifestyle factors impact diagnosis
The five core components of holistic case-taking
How you can begin to track your own patterns—just like a practitioner
This video is for patients AND aspiring holistic providers. Learn how to ask better questions, gather meaningful health data, and build a foundation for lifelong wellness.
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📚 Chapters & Time Stamps:
00:00 – Welcome: The Decline of Case-Taking in Modern Medicine
01:10 – What Is Case-Taking & Why It Matters
03:25 – Symptoms Are Not the Root Cause
05:15 – 5 Core Elements of Holistic Case-Taking
00:45 – Real-Life Examples of Powerful Patient Narratives
0:20 – Tools for Self-Tracking Your Health
0:00 – Case-Taking in Practice: What It Looks Like in a Holistic Visit
0:00 – Final Thoughts & Empowered Next Steps
🔗 Resources & Next Steps:
👉 Download Dr. Steele’s Free pH Testing Guide – Available inside the Intro to Holistic Medicine course
👉 Enroll in the Intro to Holistic Medicine Course: https://nuel.ink/IntroToHolisticHealt…
👉 Join our Free Holistic Health Community: https://nuel.ink/n8m9WI
👉 Download the Holistic Life App to Start Tracking Your Own Health Data: https://nuel.ink/o8KUHt
👉 Book a Discovery Call for Personalized Case Review: https://nuel.ink/bqJ8SJ
💖 Want to Learn Holistic Case-Taking Yourself?
Join our Wellness Tracking Program for hands-on experience using functional tools and case-based learning.
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📚 Explore More Learning Playlists:
🎥 Start Here: Intro to Holistic Medicine → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLghumwLzNgSie2viponLcPuwEvMjMBPGP
🌅 Morning Flow Routine for Energy + Emotional Balance → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLghumwLzNgSgd9Vq0_bZjJDM9mdFux9yx
🏥 New Patient Orientation & Self-Advocacy Series → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLghumwLzNgSgSlUfoLfbeRQWMmQzjQchG
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✅ About Dr. Erica Steele, DNM, ND, BCND, CFMP, MPH, MBA
I’m Dr. Steele, a holistic family doctor with deep roots in Afroindigenous healing, trauma-informed care, and public health leadership. For over 20 years, I’ve taught patients and providers to reclaim medicine as an act of care, curiosity, and personal power. Let’s bring real listening—and real healing—back to the center of healthcare.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This video is for educational purposes only. It does not replace individualized medical care. Please consult a licensed provider before acting on this information.
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