Holistic Medicine, Ketamine and Wellness
About this Podcast:
Natasha is joined by Rita Rutland to discuss holistic medicine, ketamine and wellness. She runs Restorative Halth Primary Care and Ketamine Clinic. She is a Family Nurse practitioner and primarily specializes in adult medicine. Her focus is health promotion rather than disease management. Lifestyle modification rather than medications. Her background is alternative health and sports medicine.
She grew up in Japan immersed in holistic medicine and was a personal trainer before transitioning into a nursing career. She worked over 15 years as a nurse before becoming a Nurse Practitioner.
She provides a fee for service/concierge medicine tailored to the needs of her patients; phone consults, telemedicine, and in office appointments.
About the Guest:
Rita Rutland is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with a passion for adult medicine, health promotion, and alternative health practices. She was born in Canada, spent half her life in Japan, and has been in Utah since 1997. Rita's healthcare journey began in Japan, where she was exposed to holistic medicine. Rita has a background in alternative health and sports medicine, emphasizing lifestyle modification and preventive measures over traditional medication-based treatments. She specializes in ketamine therapy for mental health and pain management and collaborates with Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Certified therapists. Rita is dedicated to staying updated on advancements in healthcare to better serve her patients and is committed to empowering patients to take control of their health through education and preventive measures.
Podcast Notes/Resources:
This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may elicit a trigger or emotional response so care for yourself accordingly.
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Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro music by Otter Creek.
Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini
