A Season of Celebration, Connection, and Inspired Freedom
The 4th of July has always held a special place in my heart. Maybe it's because it's just one week before my birthday… and then comes my mom’s birthday just three days later… then my brother’s just four days after that… and then Mark rounds out the month before we celebrate my niece! July, for me, is a month of deep pride, joy, and reflection.
When I think back on my childhood, I remember growing up in a house that doubled as my dad’s doctor’s office. Yep, I literally grew up in a doctor’s office. And while many might shy away from that kind of setup, my dad used it to build the life and practice he truly believed in.
He created freedom — the freedom to be the dad he wanted to be and the doctor he wanted to be. Our home was a home not just for our family, but also for his patients.
At my parents’ 50th anniversary this past summer, half the room was filled with his patients. That says everything, doesn’t it?
As I’ve reflected on this legacy, I realize how deeply I’ve strived to follow in my father’s footsteps. While traditional medicine in a hospital taught me so much, it is this practice — the one we’ve built together — that allows me to truly serve, connect, and be home. This space is a home for my family and a home for you, my dear clients.
It’s no surprise then that I’ve opened up my actual home to host retreats. My dear friend Dr. Brooke Buckley often says, “You are redefining the doctor-patient relationship,” and while I’d love to take all the credit, I’ve had some incredible role models.
My dad led the way, and my two brothers carry the same torch. One, an ICU doc, made sure a very ill patient got his steak dinner — his final request. The other, a hospitalist, sits at the bedside having real talks with his patients. My father-in-law spent decades as a psychiatrist, always seeing the human in his patients. And Mark, my love — he creates spaces of safety where kids can just be themselves.
So this 4th of July weekend, I’m feeling an overwhelming sense of gratitude. Gratitude for the freedom to do this work in a way that feels aligned. Gratitude for each of you who trust me with your stories and your health.
And in that spirit, I want to offer something that feels true to this moment:
Join me for a free, casual chat this week — on nutrition, exercise, InBody readings, and all the things that keep us connected, grounded, and growing. Let’s bring back that in-person feeling, that real connection.
You can sign up here (it’s totally free):
https://www.thefitcollective.com/webinar
Sending so much inspired love your way.
xo,
Ali