Empowering Wellness: Finding Joy in Health

Dr. Kathy Alvarez, MD a family practitioner, shares her 30-year journey into medicine, influenced by her large family and respiratory therapy background. Passionate about family medicine, she emphasizes patient-specific strategies for chronic pain management beyond medication. Dr. Alvarez highlights the importance of stress assessment and mindfulness, using examples like dogs for mindful presence, and concludes by advocating for thriving through daily joy and gratitude.