When is an Expert NOT an Expert

Expert is defined as person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area.  It is common knowledge and agreeable across all fields that the true experts understands the basics very well.

Over this past week, I have been talking to many people who are seeking for a holistic or relief for their chronic pain.  I did my first online webinar presentation to bring awareness to a rare genetic disease called Mitochondria Myopathy where 20% live to age 20!  If you would like to watch this mito video (click here).  The two experiences has allowed me to focus on what makes me be an expert in holistic medicine.  At the bottom of this article are my 3 simple rules of being an expert in medicine.

There was a common theme within the two experiences, I had to emphasize how simple the treatment maybe when bringing the body to homeostasis.  In my article “Circle of Life“, I talk about my viewpoint and philosophy in looking at someone sick or in pain.  I deal with complex cases and the “go-to” guy to clean-up bad surgery outcomes.

When I used to work at a insurance-based factory mill clinic, I was lucky to have people come see me without hesitation.  They were told to see me.  Some didn’t know any better and what was entailed by following doctor’s orders.  If you don’t know, I am a solo business owner and have to change how I practice.  I have to show value and why I am different.  In the day of the tech and social media era, an expert can make up a fancy medical lingo then have it popularized exponentially over social media.

This is where my dilemma lies.  When someone comes to see me, they have been told everything and tried everything.  They see me.  I tell them that they are still in pain because no one has done the basics really well.  WHAT?!!!  So…what else do you do that is different?

“Well… I am good at understanding how your body works together and needs to function like this to succeed.”  I respond.  “Let me think about this?” the client responds.  I can’t assume what is running through his head but my mind is screaming “say something different and profound!!! (like my competitors)” .   I could not.

Am I being too honest.  Should I make up my own fancy way in helping people stay active without medications?  I cannot serve my client if I don’t get the opportunity to show that I am capable.  Over the week, I thought about this.  Warren Buffet is known for being great for his understanding of the basics of the stock market.  Steve Jobs became famous for making an ecosystem of simple to use products.

Here is the simplicity of the model: there are 3 parts only!

Part 1: Architect to Staying Active

5 systems: Joints, Muscles, Fascia, Nerves, Circulation/Lymphatic.

All joints support our body, but need our muscles to tell it what to do (good or bad)

All muscles are bound by fascia.  All muscles are told what to do by our nerves.

Fascia is everywhere and supports our organs.

Circulation/lymphatic helps to bring good nutrients and detox the bad.

Due to this order, circulation controls everything and is the premise of acupuncture (simplistic viewpoint to demonstrate a purpose).  The body has two sensitive structures: organs and nerves.  It will protect them at all cost and hence it will sacrifice our muscles and joints for this high order reason.  Our muscles and joints are the side effects of being ill or in pain.  PERIOD.  Genetics, age, parents, scoliosis, etc.

This is why you may have a chronic tight muscle or needing to stretch all the time to be in control of your pain.  I forgot, you have to teach the body to know how to put this all together at times since everything is truly connected.  Didn’t I say I love puzzles and why I love my job =) . click HERE for a more in-depth video of my online presentation on how this model helped a rare genetic condition to wean off of seizure, nausea, and stomach pain meds.

Part 2: Energy Restoration System

Give your body fuel, help it process it well, and eliminate toxins.

This principle is why it is unwise to ignore sleep, stress, self love, and nutrition.

Part 3: Empathy (the ability to understand and share the feelings of another).

Imagine, a heart surgeon will subconsciously work harder and smarter if he found out you are a special hero that saved a family of five out of a burning house.  You are a father of 3 orphans and have built 5 houses for homeless families.  I would for sure because that was such an amazing story!  That is not an example of empathetic but it does show that when an expert understands who you are, they will work harder.

My family has gone through rough (rough and rougher) times that I felt alone for 5 years.  I smiled but felt empty because no one understood what I was going through.  You can read more about my story here.   The reason why I put this as the third rule is that I took my son to the experts of the experts.  I wanted the BEST for my son.  No one understood what it meant to be us.  If you cannot help my son, please at least make the experience worth making the trip for.  This is an invaluable and intangible part of an expert that can make a GREAT turn into a GREAT with a cherry on top.

So, what should I do everyone?  Make up a fancy word to be different?  The state of the art Holistic JMFNC technique!  Or tell everyone that I am an expert in the basics and I truly understand?

If you want to be in control of your pain or chronic illness, and need an expert in JMFNC, click the blue button below =)

One LOVE,
Danh Ngo

Expert in JMFNC