Who Are we?

Hi, I’m Gerard.  30 years ago significant injuries changed the course of my life.  For these past decades I’ve been on a healing journey, methodically understanding and overcoming chronic pain and illness.  The knowledge I’ve gained has resulted in incredible improvements and an amazing expansion and enrichment of my life beyond all expectations.

From this experience, 17 years as a caregiver for terminally-ill parents and several years managing a medical practice, I also wish to share some insights about navigating western medicine.  My hope is simply to empower readers to be effective advocates for their own or loved one’s care.

No one can diagnose or provide cookie-cutter solutions to a stranger on the internet.  I hope instead that my journey, insights, solutions, and personal practices can inspire and empower the reader to learn, question assumptions, and take control of their bodies and lives.

These achievements have inspired my wife, Irina, not only to embrace healthy living but also to dig deep into the science, data, and her own self knowledge and discovery.  Coming from a place of health, vibrancy, and high performance she brings incredible insights for peak performance.  She has much experience generally expanding health and vitality well beyond what is “good.”  Together we hope to share information that can benefit people at all ranges of health and function to reach their highest potential.  Irina is a regular contributor to the blog and also has a YouTube Channel “Veggie to Health.”  Her videos will be featured here.

Join us as we travel, discover, grow and share.  We hope our experience helps to enrich and empower you as you move towards your own goals of wellness and getting the most out of life.  Our hope is that your efforts will be as efficient and rewarding as possible.  We wish you Optimal Healing!