Health for Life is a Naturopathic Medical clinic with a total of three doctors and one nurse. Its core purpose is to transform the healing experience of healthcare through genuine human connection. The company emphasizes patient-centric care with a customized approach.
Health for Life uses collaborative care to ensure that the needs of its patients are supported by the practice’s providers. Its emphasis is health and wellness, with a focus on patient education. The company provides an alternative to the traditional medical system for people who desire a deeper connection with their medical provider and those who feel ignored or pushed by pharmaceuticals.
The practice brings over 30 years of integrated medical experience together to support its patients who value healing through natural means and alternatives to the insurance-based medical model.
“We have so many tools in our toolbox to help patients live well, and we aren’t constrained by insurance. I love what I do, and I am blessed to have a team around me who can bring this vision of mine to life,” Tellier said.
AZF: What is your “life motto”?
One of my earliest nicknames was the Terminator. I approach life with the gusto to accomplish what I set my heart on. There isn’t really telling me I can’t succeed with what I decide is my path. I commit to working hard, but I also like to play hard! Connection to my family and nature is extremely important to me.
AZF: Did you always know that you wanted to be an entrepreneur? If not, when did you realize that it was the right path for you?
I am a third-generation entrepreneur, so this is all I have ever known. When I graduated from medical school, I was looking for a position with another practice, but could not find a location that would allow me to practice at my highest calling.
AZF: How do you feel best supported?
My husband shows up every day for better or for worse. It is very hard work being a business owner, and the day does not have a clear schedule. Having him to lean on is a main contributor to how I have remained in business for 17 years. My heart and soul goes into my work, and he is a good reminder to stop and take a breather and be present for what really matters to us.
AZF: What motivates you to keep going amidst the challenges that come with being an entrepreneur?
Just as soon as I would question, why am I do this? I have the most honest and connected experience with a patient who truly appreciates the support I provide them. When a patient tells you that you have saved their life, it gives you pause, a moment of reflection, and encourages you to keep the path. There is no greater honor than to create a safe space for a person who is suffering.
AZF: Describe your perfect Saturday morning.
Coffee in bed, with a nice, slow pace to wake up. I love a mid-morning workout session, which on weekends is usually on either my mountain bike or out hiking various mountains with my husband and dogs. My weekends are my time to recharge, ground, and provide a space for my own personal healing journey. We also have two older children we like to include in our adventures when they can, and then celebrate our time together over a nice healthy and tasty meal.
AZF: What’s one piece of advice you’d give to a young entrepreneur who is just starting out?
Make sure you know your “why”. If you do not know “why” you do what you do, it is easy to get lost and feel like you don’t know your sense of purpose. Having that purpose, understanding the why, is what keeps the spirit moving and feeling aligned.
AZF: What excites you most about being an entrepreneur?
As a business owner, I am not subject to a corporate plan, and so I am able to make true decisions around how to support patient care outside of that model. This means I get to show up each day as my genuine self and shine how I feel I need to.
Learn more about Health for Life Naturopathic Medicine by visiting healthforlifend.com or by following along on Instagram @healthforlifenaturopathic
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