We had the good fortune of connecting with Amanda Smith and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Amanda, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
I had 6 stress fractures running college xc/ track & the medical model failed me. The coaches, doctors, athletic trainers, physical therapists, massage therapists, dietitians, various Exercise Physiology PhD mentors etc were all well intentioned people but everyone was on a different page I was always relaying information & asking follow up questions. I wanted to be healthy & run. It felt like no one had the correct answers & going to all the different appointments was exhausting. Some one told me to go to a Chiropractic Physician. I didn’t know much about them but after my first visit, I realized they were all the above professions combined into one! How cool!?! I started seeing results after 1 visit! Getting an adjustment corrected the misalignments I had causing abnormal bone stress & supplement recommendations improved my gut bacteria & lab work! I decided this is what I wanted to do with my life so no athletes have to go through what I did!

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I am a physician (CCSP), coach & athlete. I have the personal & professional experience that most people do not have.

I was a NCAA scholarship xc/ track, competed in triathlons at an elite level, was part of a professional cycling team & have been lifting weights regularly for 20 years. Lots of injuries & learning from them! I am reminded daily of how bad I want to help people. I desperately want to be the good in the world & elevate the good people around me. Ive learned how to have boundaries with people. Business is tough. Not everyone you meet has your best intentions in mind or cares about you as much as you care about them.

  

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
The belt line is where I usually take visitors. Theres so many good spots for food & I love the community of having a beer with friends.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My faith, boyfriend, parents, close friends & mentor have been there since I started my business. I am thankful to have a great support system. I am also thankful for the tough lessons in life that have provided growth & motivation to be my best everyday!

Website: www.radvocacywellness.com

Instagram: @drxsmithx

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-amanda-smith-ms-ccsp-ccep-cscs-2b599248/

Twitter: @drxsmithx

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radvocacywellness/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKneJ5QRAbcG7v69FkFbeXQ

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