Episode 47: Exploring the intersection of Laboratory Medicine and Functional Medicine (featuring RJ Holmes)
Summary
In this interesting episode, co-host Stephanie Whitehead talks with RJ Holmes about how her professional journey in laboratory medicine led to a personal passion for health and wellness through the study and practice of functional medicine.“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will instruct his patients in the care or the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease” – Thomas Edison (1903)
In this interesting episode, co-host Stephanie Whitehead talks with RJ Holmes about how her professional journey in laboratory medicine led to a personal passion for health and wellness through the study and practice of functional medicine.
RJ Holmes is a medical laboratory scientist who has shifted into the medical device industry and corporate medical device education. To enhance her personal health goals, RJ advanced her education in functional medicine and has used her practice within the functional medicine space to educate others on lab values as they relate to fitness and wellness.
Tune in as RJ Holmes discusses how to utilize functional medicine to enhance your personal health and fitness goals and the importance of being a advocate for yourself in healthcare.
Listeners can connect with RJ Holmes on LinkedIn or Instagram.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rj-holmes-ms-mls-ascp-cm-112620104
Instagram: @rjhol.mes
Check out these previous episodes for ideas and tips to explore new career options with your laboratory background:
- eLABorate Topics | Episode 76: Ways to Grow in Your Career as a Medical Lab Professional (directimpactbroadcasting.com)
- eLABorate Topics | Episode 54: "Stepping outside the box: Exploring Careers Opportunities for Laboratory Professionals “Off the Bench”- Grace Stankiewicz, BS, MT(ASCP) (directimpactbroadcasting.com)
- eLABorate Topics | Episode 31: "How to Seek Out Diverse Lab Career Opportunities"-Cedrick LaFleur (directimpactbroadcasting.com)
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Creators and Guests
Host
Stephanie Whitehead
Executive laboratory leader with a warm and friendly demeanor always! Skilled at conflict resolution. Team builder who is acutely attentive to internal and external customer needs. Punctual problem solver and avid multitasker. Track record of being an essential part of the management and laboratory team and instrumental in providing effective solutions that produce immediate impact and contribute to the establishment’s long-term success. Co-host for the internationally streamed laboratory podcast, eLABorate Topics. This weekly podcast shares messages related to laboratory and leadership. In addition to her career in laboratory medicine, Stephanie plays an active role in the local community through her involvement with organizations such as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., The Junior League of San Antonio and the Girl Scouts of America.
Guest
RJ Holmes MS, MLS (ASCP)
I am a medical laboratory scientist who has shifted into the medical device industry and corporate medical device education. To enhance my personal health goals, I advanced my education in Functional Medicine, a practice which has helped me educate others on lab values as they relate to fitness and wellness.