Douglas Bertram, L.Ac., CEO/ Founder of Structural Elements® has 27 years of clinical experience treating patients with his proprietary combination of Chinese Medicine and Manual Therapy. He is an Educator, Public Speaker, and Entrepreneur. His education includes a B.A. in Contemplative Psychology ( minor, Traditional Eastern Arts) from Naropa University, and a Chinese Medical Degree from Five Branches University. He has completed dozens of marathons, 50 and 100-mile ultra-marathons, and 3 Ironmans. He spent several years in Outdoor Education as an Outward Bound instructor. His career is devoted to Human Performance in work, life and sport. Don’t miss out as Stefan talks about how his practice works and why we should focus on the body's systems rather than just treating the symptoms.   Highlights:   (02:56) Open Door Policy: Ways to Check Your Practitioner (07:55) Dry Needling vs. Acupuncture: Which is better? (13:33) Meridians & Fascia: Networks throughout the body (23:43) The Analogy of Different Energy Systems (26:04 ) The Similarities of Computer System & Human Body (35:51) The struggles to gain market share in healthcare (41:08) How balance and alignment are essential in dealing with the body (46:44) Why is patient education vital for engagement and better outcomes?  (51:26) Heart Rate Variability & Breathwork (53:48) Why should you invest in your health?  (56:10) The benefits of stress   Links: Website: https://www.structuralelements.com/  https://network.structuralelements.com/  LinkedIn: Douglas Bertram