How Direct Primary Care is Changing the Health Care Landscape
As the shortage of physicians in the U.S. continues to become a problem, especially in primary care fields such as internal medicine, mental health and pediatrics, direct primary care is emerging as a viable alternative to traditional health care models. Changes in population and demographic trends, as well as physician burnout, are leaving patients feeling lost, but direct primary care could change all of that. Take a look at this amazing report from PBS that focuses on a direct primary care clinic in Wisconsin. Click here to watch the full video on direct primary care.
Wellness Doctor in Camarillo offers IV Vitamin Therapy
IV vitamin therapy has taken over social media, popularized by celebrities and health influencers. But IV vitamin therapy has been used by the medical field to treat patients for decades. Wellness doctor, Dr. Sara Whatley knows hydration is essential to health and wellness, and IV vitamin therapy is a sure way to boost these much-needed fluids. By creating specialized cocktails of vitamins, nutrients, electrolytes, and antioxidants, patients enjoy safe and effective wellness therapy right in her Camarillo office. Mixed with regular saline hydration, IV vitamin therapy can help replenish and restore the body quicker than simply drinking water or electrolyte...
The new year is coming, which means it’s now time for open enrollment. If you haven’t prioritized your health, now is the time to make a change! But with so many options available, the open enrollment season can be overwhelming. Choosing good coverage often means paying high-cost premiums, deductibles, and copays. Plan comparisons can be confusing, and hidden costs can be surprising and exorbitant. Not to mention the long wait times, inaccessible doctors, and one-size-fits-all approach. Dr. Sara Whatley is an affordable family physician in Camarillo who believes that seeking medical care should be straightforward, accessible, affordable, and low-stress. Patients...
Camarillo Family Physician Dr. Sara Whatley discusses the dangers of high cholesterol
Nearly 94 million people in the United States have dangerous cholesterol levels. Because of its lack of symptoms, many Americans are unaware of their high cholesterol and the potential complications of the condition like heart attack and stroke. Even more shocking, 7% of young people between the ages of 6 and 19 have high cholesterol and require medical management of this condition. Unfortunately, the current healthcare system is focused more on reactionary medicine and less on prevention. In this standard model, medical intervention often occurs too late, or after a serious complication. However, to be truly transformational, prevention is the...
Wellness Coach in Camarillo for Depression & Mental Health
Mental health is an often overlooked aspect of health. A truly healthy person isn’t just physically healthy, but mentally and emotionally healthy as well. The body and mind are deeply connected, and it’s imperative that a primary care physician manages all aspects of health, from mind to body, and beyond. Achieving this level of health and wellness is a priority for Dr. Sara Whatley, a family physician and wellness coach in Camarillo. According to current research, two of the biggest mental health concerns today are depression and anxiety. These are at an all-time high and show no sign of slowing....
An Affordable Doctor That Cuts Out The Middle Man To Treat Hypertension and High Blood Pressure
Do you or a loved one suffer from hypertension? Did you know that almost 50% of the American population has hypertension? Also known as high blood pressure, hypertension affects millions of Americans every single day. The bad news is that high blood pressure can often lead to uncomfortable symptoms, complications, and risk of heart disease, stroke, and in some cases, death. However, help is available with an affordable doctor! The good news is that with proper treatment and lifestyle changes, the effects of hypertension can be reversed, improved, and even eliminated! That’s where Dr. Sara Whatley comes in! If you...
Holistic Primary Care Doctor in Camarillo Discusses Diabetes Treatment Plans
Have you been living with a recent diabetes diagnosis and aren’t sure where to turn? Did you know that 37 million people in the US alone live with diabetes, while 96 million are living with pre-diabetes? You are not alone! Americans with this condition experience exorbitant medical costs, lifetime prescriptions, and lost wages due to needed medical care, appointments, and complications. While this seems like all bad news, there are treatment plans and medical care that don’t repeat the cycle of prescription dependency. A holistic primary care doctor in Camarillo, Sara Whatley has an unparalleled treatment approach that combines both...
Get to Know Camarillo Primary Care Doctor, Dr. Sara Whatley
You may not know your current Camarillo primary care doctor very well. And chances are, they don’t really know you either. Like most patients who see their family physicians only if they are sick or injured, you get very little face time with the doctor, and they simply treat your issue with a prescription and send you on your way. Rather than focus on preventative lifestyle changes for both mind and body, primary care doctors have packed schedules, have very little time per patient, and in the small amount of time they do have, they simply bandaid patient problems with...