From the NICU to a Private Suite | Balancing Life and Business with Brittany Thomas

Would you make a major career change to create space for your family? Today's conversation takes you inside the journey of Brittany Thomas, owner of Rooted Wellness Company, as she shares her path from caring for premature babies to empowering women through hormone optimization and weight loss. We explore the changing landscape of healthcare, the challenges of starting an independent practice, and why functional medicine is revolutionizing how we approach wellness.Highlights• How 12 years in the NICU shaped Brittany's patient-centered approach to care• The personal fertility journey that deepened her connection to hormone therapy• Why she chose a suite at Utopia over traditional brick-and-mortar practice• The truth about hormone replacement therapy and dispelling the cancer myth• How GLP-1 medications are transforming lives beyond weight loss• Balancing business ownership with being present for family• The hidden time costs of running an independent healthcare practice• Why functional medicine focuses on root causes instead of just treating symptoms• Real patient success stories: from joint pain to biking with loved ones again• How COVID changed the way patients question and engage with healthcareChapters[0:34] Welcome and Introduction to Brittany Thomas[0:48] Brittany's Background and Education[1:40] Journey to Rooted Wellness[2:49] Hormones and Personal Connection[3:37] Starting the Business at Utopia[4:02] Impact and Community at Utopia[5:08] Balancing Family and Business[7:28] Future Goals and Business Growth[8:21] Passion for Helping People[9:23] Services Offered by Rooted Wellness[11:08] Challenges and Changes in Healthcare[15:07] Revenue Generation and Insurance[17:15] Challenges with Insurance[18:32] Favorite Treatments and Success Stories[20:35] Balancing Business and Patient Care[25:38] Future Goals and Functional Medicine[28:57] Contact Information and ConclusionResources• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britt_rootedwellnessco/• Facebook: Brittany Thomas Wellness• University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) - https://www.uab.edu• University of Kansas (KU) Kansas City - https://www.kumc.eduTo learn more about Utopia Modern Salon Suites, visit our website at https://utopiamodernsalon.com/ or follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn!If you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to subscribe and share with a friend!