The Healthy Charleston Podcast

The Healthy Charleston Podcast


S3E50 | Dr. David Geier - Functional Medicine, Prevention vs Reaction, Influencing Behavior, and Avoiding Surgery

October 18, 2021

Dr. David Geier, Orthopedic Surgeon, and Functional Sports Medicine Doctor


In this episode, David and Hannah talk about why David left a traditional orthopedic surgery practice, the reactive nature of our HC system, and behavior change.


David’s goal is to help people get better without surgery and loves working with people that care about their health. In his role as a functional sports med doc, he gets to spend the time he needs with a patient to help them get the best outcome and feels that healthcare should be individualized.


- Awareness/information isn't enough to influence change

- The psychology of changing behavior

- Exercise as the keystone habit

- How to help people take control of their health


@davidgeier

www.drdavidgeier.com