The Art of Medicine: Dr. Carly Akehurst on Whole-Person Care and Better Healthcare Systems

In this episode of Healing Healthcare, Rian Gauvreau and Ryan Oakman sit down with Dr. Carly Akehurst, naturopathic doctor and founder of Clementine Clinic in Vancouver, BC.Carly shares her perspective on relationship-based care, what it means to practice whole-person medicine, and why the art of healthcare matters just as much as the science. The conversation explores where conventional systems fall short, how administrative burden affects clinicians, and why so much of modern care delivery is shaped by inefficient systems rather than patient needs.They also discuss informed patients, “Dr. Google,” how new medical evidence reaches frontline care, and the opportunity for technology to support more proactive, preventative, and collaborative healthcare.In this episode:Why Carly chose naturopathic medicineThe role of relationship-based and whole-person careThe art of medicine and what healing really meansClinician burnout and administrative friction in practiceInformed patients, online health information, and trustWhy new science takes so long to reach primary carePrevention, longevity, and the future of collaborative healthcareAbout the guestDr. Carly Akehurst is a naturopathic doctor and founder of Clementine Clinic in Vancouver, BC, where she focuses on integrative, whole-person care for patients navigating chronic conditions, prevention, and long-term health.