Building a Life of Health, Strength, and Purpose

Categories: Musings2.9 min read

by Stephen Luther, M.D.

Starting a new year has always been a special time for me. It’s a chance to take a moment to reflect on the past year, be honest with myself about what I accomplished and what I didn’t, and set new goals or make improvements to my old ones.

Goals have always been important to me. They give me a sense of direction and help me stay focused. One of my mentors once said, “If you aim at nothing, you’re sure to hit it.”

The Symbios Health mission is simple: To help people live healthy, fit, and beautiful lives. By working together, we can create a positive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

Symbios Health is Built on 7 Essential Pillars of Life

Essential Rest: Getting enough sleep is crucial for our physical and mental well-being.
Essential Nutrition: Eating a healthy diet fuels our bodies and minds.
Essential Movement: Regular exercise improves power, strength, endurance, and mobility.
Essential Self-Care: Taking care of ourselves is essential for our overall well-being.
Essential Relationships: Strong relationships are important for our emotional and mental health.
Essential Thinking: Developing critical thinking skills helps us make informed decisions.
Essential Spiritual Growth: Finding meaning and purpose in our lives is important for our overall well-being.

These pillars are all interconnected and work together to help us live our best lives.

Grateful for So Many Things

As we approach our three-year anniversary on January 3, I’m so grateful for the dedicated staff and patients who have entrusted Symbios with their health and well-being. We provide a unique and holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on the whole person, not just the disease.

Our team of caring professionals are dedicated to providing holistic primary and women’s care. Our nutrition experts are here to educate us about the essential nutrients for a healthy life. Our physical therapy and fitness teams help us move efficiently and powerfully. Our medical research and education team enriches us with timeless truths. And our Symbios Med Spa team offers advanced regenerative services for captivating facial beauty, attractive body contouring, vibrant hair restoration, and passionate intimacy.

On the other hand, the current medical system, driven by pharmaceutics and insurance, is exemplified by our local hospital campus. It has outpatient, primary, and specialized medical management; a crisis management hospital with dialysis, ventilators, cardiac interventions, surgery, and other reactive, end-stage services. There’s even a nursing home nearby for assisted living and, to top it off, a funeral home! All on one nearby campus.

So, you have two choices: follow the path for optimal health, fitness, and beauty or stick to the systematic medical management of disease and sickness.

As the Saying Goes, We Either Invest in Our Health or We Pay for Our Sickness

As we look forward to the hope, opportunities, and possibilities in 2025, we’re excited to hear, share, and be a part of your journey toward your best life!

I’m thrilled to invite you to join our inspiring Kickstart70 2025 program, starting February 1, 2025 (stay tuned for future emails to sign up and participate). This program will help us evaluate our best lives, set goals, and develop habits for each of the essential pillars of life.

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

May God bless all of your future endeavors in 2025!

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I had the signature facial at Symbios Medical Spa – it was absolutely wonderful. The aesthetician was outstanding – she has a way of making you feel so relaxed and pampered, while taking great care of your skin. The facilities are clean and everything you’d expect in a medical spa. Knowing that Symbios was launched by Dr. Stephen Luther, I felt certain that there would be a focus on doing the best possible for the patient/patient. I was so impressed that I’ve signed up for additional treatments.

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Luther and Dr. Wright. Both are amazing. I have been a patient of Dr. Luther for years and his bedside manners are like no other. Dr. Wright I have seen for the last couple of months. He listens to your concerns and doesn’t rush you. Your concerns matter to both of them and make you feel at ease after each visit. These two are the best of the best. No one can compare to them.

I recently had a yearly wellness visit at this new facility. It is clean and very welcoming inside. The staff folks were great from start to finish. The appointment was right on time as scheduled. Dr. Luther was very nice and attentive to all I had to say. Following up with an appropriate referral as needed. It is really really nice to have the labs done right there. They do a follow-up telehealth visit to review your labs with you which is really reassuring to the patient. The portal also works very smoothly and is easy to use . Can’t say enough good about my visit.

Working with Stephanie in pelvic floor physical therapy has been an amazing experience as I had bladder prolapse which improved significantly with therapy. Also other symptoms related to urgency and inability to completely void have also gotten much better. Stephanie is a true professional and has been able to make what could have been an uncomfortable or embarrassing experience feel completely relaxed and normal. She is also able to follow my lead in using humor when it is helpful. She encourages me to do my exercises on my own without preaching. I would recommend Stephanie and this PT for anyone dealing with female related issues. We will also be working on increasing opportunities for more comfortable intimacy with my husband. So everyone is happy.

Dr. Luther, you are a man with a long-term vision! This sort of vision is rare. In my 69 years, I have only seen it in my mother, Pastor Owens, and you. It was quite a feat to leave your corporate medical office to form a new practice, incorporating your vision, time, planning, effort, money, and fortitude. You created a great primary care team and added many more services to focus on the whole person, such as the lab, women’s care, physical therapy, spa, and gym. Your steady and faith-filled leadership meets the needs of the entire person, both inside and out. You have the best bedside manner, bar none.

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