EP 140: What happened to holistic health & striving vs thriving with Dr. Cliff Oliver
Dr. Cliff Oliver has been in Holistic Integrative health care for 40+ years with degrees in BSN and DC. He is the Co-Founder of the CHEK HLC programs. Dr. Oliver has been involved in complimentary, holistic medicine since 1972, working with nutritional and structural therapies for the last 33 years. He has presented numerous times at facilities such as UCSD Neurology Conference, Scripps Clinic, and SDSU. Currently in private practice, Dr. Oliver has treated thousands of patients with major health issues ranging from acute to chronic care. He has treated both professional and amateur athletes, assisting in the facilitation of improved performance. Dr. Oliver also served on the Advisory Task Force for the Gerson Institute; a non-profit organization dedicated to the holistic treatment of degenerative diseases. Dr. Oliver’s extensive education and experience has provided him with the knowledge to make a major contribution in the creation of all three of the Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching Classes for the Chek Institute. He has integrated the holistic model of mind, body and spirit into his teaching. For the last several years he has been presenting international lectures in Denmark, Sweden, UK, USA, New Zealand and Australia that have been very well received.
In this episode we discuss what happened to the holistic health industry in the US. If you're wondering what happened to alternative medicine these past few years we discuss it in great detail in this episode. We also discuss the difference between striving vs thriving and how you can identify what could be holding you back and depleting you. Thus giving you more opportunity and energy to love your life.
In addition to his scientific and clinical background, Dr. Oliver is an award winning and published nature photographer, accomplished musician (having composed and performed the sound score on a documentary film) holds U.S. patents in surfboard design and has shaped thousands of surfboards for some of the world's elite surfers.
He is in demand internationally by trainers, coaches and clients for his thought provoking, entertaining and practical approach to attaining and maintaining Wellness. His patients, students and clients have nicknamed him “Doc Wellness” for his enthusiastic and passionate approach to helping them solve their problems and achieving their wellness goals.
Connect with Dr. Cliff Oliver here:
Website: https://thecenterforbalance.net
Photo Website: https://www.surfphotolajolla.com
IG: CenterForBalanceCliff
FB: Dr. Cliff Oliver-The Center For Balance
FB: Cliff Oliver in La Jolla
FB: Dr. O's San Diego iPhoneography Workshops