About Us
Education and Wellbeing at our core
As a doctor of 14 years, I know all too well with the increasing pressures and pace of life today, little emphasis is placed on things that improve our wellbeing for young and old alike. This often leads to physical and mental health problems for which all too often, medical cures are sought, when the solution lies in proactive, holistic wellbeing.
As a GP at a time of deep personal loss, I almost lost my passion for medicine until I discovered palliative and end of life care. Being able to care and comfort those in their last phase of life requires a holistic approach akin to what Canadian physician William Osler described when he said ' the good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease'.
My interest in this area has led me to develop and deliver award winning, multi-professional education projects in end of life care to healthcare staff and most recently, to care home staff.
Immersing myself in training others to care for the dying has been part of my own personal wellbeing journey to rebuild myself. It has been my 'apple a day'. I have had the great pleasure of learning some real life lessons from the people I work with and more importantly the patients I see. The aged and the dying have taught me what is really important.
An Apple a Day was formed as a way of sharing the lessons I have learnt from them on my journey and my 5 core values:
- Nourish yourself well
- Move more
- Sleep well
- Connect with yourself and others
- Live with gratitude
Living by these values and finding the one thing a day that improves your wellbeing and brings greater balance to your health is important. For me it is teaching, music, art and poetry.
What is your one thing? What is your apple today?