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. 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews that challenge the status quo in healthcare, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. 🕒 Timestamps00:00 - Welcome & Introduction00:33 - The moment insurance broke the system for Natalie01:18 - “More paperwork than people” – Why she left02:06 - Starting a business during a healthcare crisis03:23 - Mindset shifts in the digital age06:00 - Reinventing yourself in healthcare07:00 - “Nobody cares about credentials anymore”08:00 - From academia to entrepreneurship10:57 - The true cost of waiting to start your business13:00 - Using AI to streamline healthcare marketing14:20 - Inside Natalie’s integrated clinic and wellness spa16:35 - Why traditional models are outdated17:11 - Final thoughts and inspiration for new entrepreneurs #HealthcareReform #PhysicalTherapy #Entrepreneurship #Burnout #HolisticHealth #PrivatePractice #AIInHealthcare #WellnessJourney #GregTodd #SevenElements Follow Greg on Socials:https://www.Instagram.com/gregtoddpt https://www.Facebook.com/gregtoddpt https://www.tiktok.com/gregtoddpt https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregtoddpt