The passionate journey of a health coach
by Amanda Simmons I’ve had a passion for food since I was a kid. I was intrigued by the beautiful array of colors and flavors. Then I couldn’t believe what you could combine to make the most delicious dishes. And this food comes from the Earth? And it fuels our bodies, makes us feel better, […]
I was the first patient in this Practice, this is why.
Why Empathic Practice? The reason is simple: to help people like you and me. And, about a year ago, I was the one who needed help. By August 2018, my unhealthy lifestyle was starting to catch up with me. I was overweight, let’s be honest, I was morbidly obese, depressed, multiple medications poorly controlled my […]
We provide a 3-step solution
A funny thing happened when Empathic Practice started providing recommendations for medical marijuana. While there were State-mandated rules to follow, forms to complete, databases to populate, the real challenge were the patients. Far from being a recommendation mill, churning out countless rounds of those forms to complete and emails to send. Empathic Practice found that […]
With Wisdom Comes Responsibility
A version of this post was originally published on Medium, on August 27, 2015. You are responsible for your dreams at the moment you wake up. Tracing the path towards your goals, crafting ideas, creating the excitement that will take YOUR breath away. No one else can do it for you. You are the one […]
Treats the Patient, Not the Condition
In our fast-paced lives, we often lose sight of the big picture. We can’t see the forest for the trees. We want fast, simple, and straightforward answers as well as useful and comfortable answers. What if the “answer” is not fast, simple, convenient, or comfortable? Years ago there was a public service announcement showing that […]
Redefine Your Routine
Is a routine really worth it? Is it worth it to discipline ourselves to a place where everything fits into a time block of the day? It’s important to understand the type of personality you have, may it be a “Go with the flow” or an “Organized” person by nature – in order to find […]
5 tips to deal with stress
We all have days where we feel like things aren’t going as planned, and sometimes is hard to cope with it. This post, for example, came from an experience of speaking at a brand new event in my town, geared towards inspiring people. It was raining Saturday morning, and I spent the night before working […]
A Skeptical Doctor’s Medical Marijuana “AHA Moment”
Meet Empathic Practice’s licensed medical marijuana practitioner and medical director, William Hass, MD. With a background in anesthetics and pain management, Dr. Hass has more than forty years of traditional medical experience under his belt. With countless patients attesting to the medicinal benefits of CBD in recent years, Dr. Hass couldn’t help but take notice […]
Your journey to hAPPiness
For individuals interested in beginning a meditation regimen, both the iTunes App Store and Google Play Store are a great place to start! But pull up a search for “Meditation,” and you’ll be given a huge amount of options. At Empathic Practice we use a specialized coaching app to connect with our clients, providing encouragement […]
4 Meditation-Friendly Gulf Coast Escapes
There are many benefits to meditating in the great outdoors. By grounding yourself outside, you can use nature’s sights, smells and sounds as tools to enhance your meditative experience. Pensacola and its surrounding areas are bursting with tranquil ecotourism destinations that are perfect for meditating. So, we’ve compiled a list of Four of the Best […]