The Appalachian Wellness Connection
Holistic Health from the Heart of East Tennessee
Welcome to Appalachian Wellness Connection, where Dr. Micheal Bryan and Dr. Kevin Britt explore the intersection of traditional wisdom and modern science in the pursuit of true wellness. Broadcasting from the foothills of East Tennessee, this podcast is your down-to-earth guide to holistic health—covering everything from chiropractic care and functional medicine to nutrition, detox, and sustainable lifestyle choices.
Whether you're a curious patient, a wellness enthusiast, or just someone looking for practical ways to feel better and live well, you’ll find real conversations, expert insights, and a whole lot of heart. Tune in as we break down complex health topics, share clinical experience, and reconnect you to what it means to feel good in your body, mind, and spirit.
The Appalachian Wellness Connection
#27 - Clinic Updates: Red Light Results, Shockwave Therapy, and Our New Functional Medicine Program
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In this episode, we take a step back and share what’s been happening behind the scenes in the clinic over the past several months.
We start by diving into real patient stories and outcomes we’ve been seeing with our red light therapy bed—highlighting how light-based therapies are helping improve recovery, energy, and overall function.
From there, we introduce and explain why we are switching our shockwave technology. We break down what is different and why we’re excited about its potential to accelerate healing and improve results for a wide range of conditions.
We also discuss one of the biggest updates to our practice—our new functional medicine and nutrition program. We walk through why we created it, what makes our approach different, and how we’re using simple, targeted testing and personalized strategies to help patients get to the root cause of their health challenges.
This episode is a great overview of where we’ve been, what we’re seeing clinically, and where we’re headed as we continue to refine our approach to helping patients heal and perform at a higher level.