Jan. 23, 2025

Episode 111 . Gillian Ehrlich, DNP, ARNP Advanced Medicine For Chronic Disease with ancient origins

What happens when you blend ancient wisdom with the frontiers of modern medicine? Prepare to have your perspective expanded in this captivating episode of The One Thing Podcast, featuring Gillian Ehrlich, DNP, ARNP.

Join Dr. Adam Rinde as he explores Gillian's remarkable journey, from a childhood shaped by environmental awareness to her pioneering work in integrative healthcare. Discover how she seamlessly weaves #Ayurveda – a healing tradition stretching back millennia – with contemporary therapies like #plasmapheresis and #ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.

This isn't just about treatments; it's about a philosophy. Gillian shares her profound belief in honoring each individual's unique path to wellness, moving beyond the pursuit of "normal" to celebrate the power of being truly yourself. She illuminates how understanding individual patterns and #doshas can unlock deeper healing potential, and discusses the challenges (and triumphs) of integrating this holistic approach into a system often focused on the one-size-fits-all.

Tune in to learn:

How ancient traditions can inform and enhance modern medical practices.

Why personalized care is essential for addressing complex chronic illnesses.

The importance of cultivating a mind-body connection for holistic well-being.

Actionable insights for embracing a more empowered approach to your own health journey.

Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation that will leave you inspired and equipped with a fresh perspective on healing and well-being. This episode is for anyone curious about the future of healthcare and the potential of truly integrative approaches.

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Episode summary and time stamps

I. Introduction (0:00-1:31)

Host Intro: Introduces Gillian Ehrlich, DNP, ARNP,(Neuroveda Health), highlighting expertise in complex chronic illness, blending #Ayurveda, conventional nursing, #functionalmedicine, and #integrativemedicine. Mentions therapies: #ketamine, #plasmapheresis, #IVtherapies, and conditions treated (e.g., #fibromyalgia, #chronicfatigue, #POTS, #longCOVID).

II. Early Influences (1:31-10:38)

Childhood: Grew up in polluted Cleveland, OH, noticing tired adults; standard American diet.
Jane Esselstyn: Health teacher (daughter of Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn) inspired her with her focus on outdoor education and veganism.
Hypermobility: Personal experience with #hypermobility, #EhlersDanlosSyndrome, #POTS, and #mastcellactivation led to finding exercise that worked (rowing).
Exploration: Interested in health, but questioned the traditional medical model; explored outdoor leadership, farming, sailing.
Ayurveda: Introduced to #Ayurveda by a friend, attended classes with Dr. Vasant Lad, then studied at the Ayurvedic Institute (2000-2001).

III. Integrating Ayurveda with Western Medicine (10:38-13:48)

Desire for Change: Aimed to bring #Ayurveda insights into conventional medicine; mentored by Keesha Ewers, Dr. Ilene Ruhoy, and Arti Chandra.
Challenges: Faced limitations in using #Ayurveda in primary care systems (Swedish, Harborview), due to visit length restrictions.
Neuroveda Health: Created own practice to practice freely, offering customized treatments and practical support.

IV. Patient Experiences and Philosophy (13:48-18:11)

Individuality: Believes people thrive when being themselves, not "average;" Sees beauty in human diversity.
Teacher Role: Sees herself as a teacher, helping patients understand needs; emphasizes relaxation for healing (using humor for comfort).
Patient Focus: Patients should leave feeling empowered and with the tools to improve their health.

V. Neuroveda Health & Integrative Approach (18:11-32:04)

Spectrum of Health: Sees complex disease and #longevity as a spectrum of #oxidativeStress, sharing similar approaches.
Pancha Karma: Introduced #PanchaKarma (Ayurvedic detoxification), with key components: oilation, treatments, and elimination.
Executive Longevity Program (ELP): Modeled on #PanchaKarma, offers 3-21 day programs. Includes #Ayurvedic bodywork, #plasmapheresis, #IVIG, #stemcells, #prolotherapy, ozone, #NAD, mitochondrial #IVs, #ketamine therapy. Designed for significant shifts and then a return to primary providers.
Diagnostics/Therapies: Offers autonomic testing, EDS evaluation, skin biopsies, craniocervical instability testing, and other advanced therapies.
Frustrations: Noted that patients find #Ayurveda after exhausting all other options. Emphasized the need for neuroplasticity.

VI. Ayurvedic Principles in Practice (32:04-37:53)

Core Philosophy: #Ayurvedic medicine is core, integrating therapies within this framework.
Plasmapheresis/Raktamokshana: Links #plasmapheresis to #Ayurvedic practice of "Raktamokshana" (blood removal) part of #PanchaKarma.
Personalization: Treatment is based on disease patterns and #doshas.
Case Example: CRPS patient case of using gentle massage because of high #Vata; Digestion was a consideration in her case.
Unique Approach: #Neuroveda has a unifying philosophy rooted in #Ayurveda, while other clinics may just combine modalities.

VII. Closing Thoughts (37:53-39:35)

Keywords:

#Ayurveda, #IntegrativeMedicine, #FunctionalMedicine, #ChronicIllness, #PanchaKarma, #Plasmapheresis, #Ketamine, #IVTherapies, #Hypermobility, #EhlersDanlosSyndrome, #POTS, #MastCellActivationSyndrome, #NeurovedaHealth, #Doshas, #Vata, #OxidativeStress, #Raktamokshana, #Longevity, #MECFS, #longCOVID

https://www.neurovedahealth.com/

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GILLIAN EHRLICH

ARNP, DNP, IFMCP

GILLIAN EHRLICH, ARNP, DNP, IFMCP practices Conventional, Functional & Ayurvedic medicine at Neuroveda Health in Seattle, Washington. Her professional training includes a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Washington, certification from The Institute for Functional Medicine, and Ayurvedic training with Dr Vasant Lad at the Ayurvedic Institute, resulting in professional level certification by the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. Her interest in health led her first to practicing regenerative agriculture and guiding wilderness leadership programs with youth. In medicine, she spent ten years caring for homeless adults in acute and sub-acute care settings, and seven years as an integrative primary care clinician in an insurance-based nonprofit. Her work at Neuroveda Health persists her focus on serving complex and chronically ill adults and children, as well as on the neurological mechanisms of perception, processing, connection, ecology and justice.