How to Construct a Wonderful Lifestyle

Dear Patients and Friends

On my medical intake form for new patients, I always carefully review the section entitled, "Happiness". Research on happiness clearly reveals that people who do not have a harmonious lifestyle that successfully integrates their personal, family, community and professional needs, are likely to suffer from a variety of physical and emotional symptoms.

These are the questions that are on the form:

1) Are you happy with the way your life is turning out?
Yes * Almost Always * Sometimes * Mostly Not * No *

2) What keeps you from enjoying a happier life? (check all that apply)

• Lack of clarity about how to move your life in the right direction
• You have the clarity but not the motivation
• You have the clarity but not the mentor or method to implement your ideas
• Lack of self-confidence to move in the right direction for your life
• Lack of time for your personal growth and well-being

3) Are you able to set personal goals and accomplish them within the time-frame you want?
Consistently * Frequently * Intermittently * Occasionally * Rarely *

4) Do you engage in personal growth activities? (Example: workshops, self-help books, etc.)
Consistently * Frequently * Intermittently * Occasionally * Rarely *

Not surprisingly, more than half of the patients honestly answer that they're not happy with the way their life is turning out. They do a good job of owning the reasons why:
1) they don't have time to pursue their happiness
2) they don't have the right mentor or a proven method

The Main Elements of Happiness
When I'm life coaching patients I tell them that the purpose of our work is to show them how to create a healthy lifestyle where these 4 areas of life are eventually mastered:

1) Relaxation - having the skill to relax anywhere, anytime regardless of the conditions that are occurring around you

2) Identity - knowing what your core personal values are and how to creatively express them with clarity and confidence

3) Spirituality - understanding the nature of reality in a way that's so profound for you that it causes the deepest inner contentment

4) Relationships - creating rewarding and resourceful relationships where everyone feels safe to be true to themselves through respectful and soulful communications

Special Offer
If you're curious about how to create a fulfilling lifestyle - while also having a demanding job and dealing with a spouse and children - I'm offering my initial life coaching session of 90 minutes at half-price.

I'm offering it to you for $137.50 throughout the month February (normally the cost is $275). Taking advantage of this unreasonably low fee is a great way for you to take the next step to bringing more physical health, mental calmness, emotional well-being and deeper spiritual peace into your life.

Free Consultation
If you want to find out more about how we may work together, act now- contact the office to schedule a free 20-minute session with me. During this time, I'll ask you questions to find out what your goals are. Of course you can ask me questions about my experience and expertise.

That way, we can both decide if we're a good match for each other.

To schedule your introductory consultation (can be in person, on Skype or by phone) call the office at (415) 491-0959, or email us here.

If you enjoy your first 90-minute session and decided you wanted more time together, my regular fee of $200/hour would apply.

After the session, if it wasn't right for you (very rarely happens) and you decide that you "just want me to be your chiropractor", I will not be insulted.

To learn more about my life coaching work, click here.

To learn more about stress management work, click here.

True,
Dr. Mark

Announcements

Monthly Yoga & Meditation Class - The monthly yoga and meditation intensive I teach has helped lots of patients - yoga novices and masters alike - learn to control their thoughts and emotions. By having the skills to regulate your brain chemistry, you can enjoy way more peace of mind, no matter how much stress is happening in your life.

In the intensive we always focus on three stress reduction practices:
1) gentle physical stretches (hatha yoga)
2) controlled breathing (pranayama)
3) simple meditation (dhyana)

Click Here for details.

Click Here to register.

The next class is on Tuesday, February 19 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. There are still spots remaining.

Dr. Matt Coverage - Dr. Matt will be covering for me on Friday, Feb. 22 and Monday, Feb, 25. I am going to be a guest of Marc Gafni, the founder of a non - profit, The Center for Integral Wisdom, who will be introducing me to his board members at their annual retreat in Florida.

John Mackey (founder of Whole Foods, etc.) is a board member, and the event is being held at the home of the founder of Make a Wish Foundation, Gabrielle Anwar. The goal for me attending this event is to meet new potential board members and fund-raising donors for the non-profit I founded, The Young Men's Ultimate Weekend.

New Massage Therapist - We've hired massage therapist Christian Bacigalupi, to work alongside of Van and Yesenia. This allows us to offer you more time choices for massage. He'll be working Wednesday and Friday mornings, 9 AM - 1:30 PM. The starting date is Wednesday, February 27.