Host Jennifer Gligoric spotlights Dr. Rehan Lakhani, naturopathic doctor, entrepreneur, and Regional Educator for Nature’s Way Integrative Therapeutics. Dr. Lakhani shares his journey from high school side hustles to building Georgian Bay Integrative Medicine, a thriving multidisciplinary clinic focused on preventative, root-cause care. He opens up about entrepreneurial pivots, lessons from scaling, and the value of patient-centered protocols and integrated teams. This episode is packed with actionable strategies for clinic owners on growth, patient engagement, and building resilient, collaborative healthcare businesses.
Key Topics & Takeaways
Entrepreneurial Journey in Healthcare
- Dr. Lakhani’s entrepreneurial roots began with consulting in nutrition and fitness during high school, leveraging his “hot market” to build confidence and early client results.
- After experiencing the limitations of public health, he founded his own clinic for greater autonomy and patient impact.
- “Owning your own business is just solving one problem after another—they just evolve over time.”
Patient-Centered Protocols & Preventative Care
- Dr. Lakhani emphasizes dedicating time to thoroughly review assessments and lab results, empowering patients to understand and act on their health risks.
- He shares a powerful story of a patient who was motivated to make life-changing decisions after understanding her lab results and family history.
- This detailed approach improves patient buy-in and outcomes, especially in preventative health.
Building a Multidisciplinary, Integrated Clinic
- Georgian Bay Integrative Medicine centers care around a team: naturopathic doctors, nurse practitioners, therapists, and more.
- “All the spokes are different practitioners providing input in an integrated treatment plan.”
- Collaboration is fostered through monthly case reviews and a mix of salary and billing-split compensation, supporting innovation and continuity of care.
Growth, Advanced Therapies & Business Structure
- The clinic is expanding into advanced therapies (IVs, exosomes, PRP) for health optimization, but maintains a laser focus on functional medicine and root-cause care as the foundation.
- Growth is managed to avoid overwhelming the core message or diluting patient experience—every new service is integrated with intention.
- “Everyone has to go through our transformational protocol before accessing advanced treatments—so we know their body can handle it.”
Vision for the Future
- Dr. Lakhani’s long-term goal is to expand Georgian Bay Integrative Medicine into new cities, starting with Toronto, to bring integrated, patient-centered care to more communities.
Actionable Insights for Clinic Owners
- Start with your strengths—let results and your network drive early growth.
- Communicate clearly and thoroughly with patients, especially about assessments and lab work, to build trust and engagement.
- Build a multidisciplinary team to address the full spectrum of patient needs, and foster collaboration through structured case reviews.
- Maintain a laser focus on root-cause care before expanding into advanced therapies or new business lines.
- Structure compensation and collaboration to support innovation, continuity, and a seamless patient experience.
Memorable Quotes
“ If you’re listening in as a clinician and you’re teetering on the edge—do I want to start my own thing?—I would always say yes. Now is such a good time. There is consumer awareness, and you can be the gap between awareness and action.” — Dr. Rehan Lakhani
“Start with your passion and your network—let your results speak for themselves and growth will follow.”
— Dr. Rehan Lakhani
“Take a chance on yourself. That’s how you make the biggest impact in your life and for your patients.”
— Jennifer Gligoric
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About Our Guest
Dr. Rehan Lakhani is a naturopathic doctor, educator, entrepreneur, and founder of Georgian Bay Integrative Medicine. He specializes in preventative, root-cause health, integrated care, and patient-centered protocols. Dr. Lakhani’s mission-driven approach is redefining healthcare delivery and setting new standards for multidisciplinary clinics.
