We LOVE a good story, especially when it’s a heartwarming one. Below, you’ll hear some amazing stories from incredible business owners, practitioners, and creatives and artists.

Adam Deutsch

My father has always been my hero. He taught me many of the most valuable lessons I continue to apply every day, both in business and in life. Despite suffering from a degenerative form of multiple sclerosis, he managed to run a successful contracting firm for over four decades—eventually operating it from a home office when his mobility became limited. Watching his determination, grace, and work ethic left a lasting impression on me. I chose to enter the medical transportation industry as a way to honor his legacy. My hope is that, through Tri-state Medical Group, we can make people’s lives a little more comfortable—helping them access the healthcare services they need more easily than he was able to. Read more>>

Cara Thurman

I was born with a broken heart—literally. Tricuspid Atresia meant that from the very beginning, my life was shaped by operating rooms, monitors, and long hospital stays. By the time I was an adult, I had already undergone five open-heart surgeries. The scars on my chest told the story, but so did the chronic pain, the anxiety of being a patient, and the fear that seemed to live in every corner of a medical setting. Read more>>

Michele Renee

I once had a patient come to my office as a family referral. He had severe back pain for which he had been hospitalized previously. This pain had been present for over 10 years and was sometimes so bad he was unable to sleep, as was the case at the time of his visit. His wife had given him a choice: see me or go to the ER. While he didn’t know if I could help, he knew the ER had little to offer beyond drugs. Read more>>

Meg Richichi

I’ve been an Integrative Women’s Health Practitioner and Board-Certified Acupuncturist practicing Lifestyle Medicine for nearly 30 years. I spent two decades practicing in New York City, and in 2014, I bid farewell to the hustle and bustle of Manhattan, intentionally choosing a lighter-paced life in Charleston, South Carolina.  So, I traded my subway tokens for my spiffy bike, Betty, and took her everywhere!  For the past four years, Atlanta has been my home, and I continue to serve women through my virtual clinic, reaching clients in Atlanta and across the country. I’m also the voice behind The Hormone Lifestyle Zone podcast. Read more>>

Sandra Andrade

Through the tragedy of navigating a 2 1/2 year journey of childhood cancer (neuroblastoma) our family connected with other childhood cancer families to raise money to find a cure. Since 2014 our family and several other families and friends have joined together to honor our children and raise money for childhood cancer research. Had we not go through our journey we never would have met so many amazing families and professionals. We have tried yo create something healthy and beautiful out of the most painful time in our lives. Read more>>