Burnout, Energy, and Vitality: Lan Lu on Restoring Health and Performance

What if burnout, chronic pain, and declining health are really signs that your body is running out of energy?In this episode of Behind The Practice, Katie Brinkley sits down with Lan Lu, a doctor of natural medicine who helps high-performing professionals recover from chronic stress, burnout, and physical misalignment by restoring vitality and energetic balance.After spending three decades in the high-stress tech industry, Lan experienced firsthand how long-term stress can slowly degrade the body. Her own health journey eventually led her to explore energy medicine, quantum healing practices, and holistic approaches designed to help the body activate its natural healing abilities.Lan explains why many high performers unknowingly push their bodies into decline, how stress and emotional strain drain our energy reserves, and why restoring vitality is often the first step toward better health and performance.If you’ve ever felt like your body can’t keep up with the demands of your work and life, this conversation offers a new perspective on how energy, awareness, and holistic health practices can help restore balance and longevity.