Drs Louise Lagendijk

As a Western medicine-trained medical doctor, my primary focus was on the study of diseases. I honed my skills in diagnosing symptoms and treating them primarily through pharmacological interventions. However, my time at Harvard led me to a profound realisation – my understanding of health was limited. True health goes beyond the mere absence of disease; it encompasses the intricate interplay of the mind, body, and spirit within the context of our environment.

Simultaneously, I couldn't ignore the strain on our healthcare system, characterised by burnt-out healthcare professionals, dissatisfied patients, and protocols ill-suited for managing chronic illnesses. 

Parallel to that, there existed an entirely unregulated realm of complementary and alternative practitioners who operated in isolation and often without regulation, leaving individuals without a clear path forward.

Something had to change.

So in 2018, I established my own Integrative Medicine practice, merging Western medical knowledge with lifestyle interventions and time-tested mind-body techniques. This approach has empowered countless individuals, both men and women, not only to achieve good health but to flourish. 

To further this mission, I initiated The Conscious Doctor Collective, aimed at cultivating a network of the next generation of healthcare providers committed to integrative medicine.

I also founded The Core, a platform designed to offer people access to the personalized approach that defines my practice. Here, individuals can benefit from superior supplements and customized lifestyle plans that address their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. 

It's a comprehensive approach because sustaining health isn't just about taking supplements; it's a holistic way of life.