In Western medicine, treatment can sometimes center on managing symptoms rather than uncovering the root cause of a condition. Yet even when symptoms aren’t apparent, underlying issues can surface in subtle ways—rippling outward and affecting many aspects of a person’s life, such as family, career, social obligations, and more.
For Dr. Kelly O. Elmore, investigating and addressing the root causes of the barriers a person faces can help individuals lead and live more fully in their five pillars—spiritually, physically, financially, mentally, and emotionally.
A board-certified OB-GYN, retired U.S. Navy captain, and global wellness strategist, Dr. Elmore champions women’s health and leadership and inspires her clients to live purpose-driven lives through her consulting firm, KOE Medical Consulting and the comprehensive wellness program, VivaLife SPF ME.
Through her work, Dr. Elmore emphasizes the importance of self-care and helps women prioritize themselves in order to lead more effectively in the workplace, at home, and in life. Recently, she served as keynote speaker at San Diego Magazine’s Celebrating Women Summit.
“I want to get to the root causes of the health issues women experience,” she says. “What we’ve found is that those root causes often come back to women taking care of themselves, prioritizing themselves, and deciding how to prioritize everything around them. When women focus on themselves, they can prevent or detect disease earlier and lead at their highest level. Our team helps them decipher what those priorities are, whether that’s communicating their concerns, setting healthy boundaries, or refusing to settle for less because it fits with what everybody wants them to do.”
KOE Medical Consulting hosts leadership development sessions that help women across healthcare align more deeply with their purpose and be authentic in their workspaces. Dr. Elmore aims to give women—greatly underrepresented in high-level leadership positions—tools to rewrite the rules of leadership, understand their strengths, and balance their professional and personal lives.
“We’re typically the managers and what we call the ‘boots on the ground’ people that make everything happen. But as far as strategists, many times that may not be women or there may be very few,” says Dr. Elmore. “People need to understand that it’s okay for us to be authentic in our spaces and that people in the future may need to understand and acclimate to our space and what we’re bringing to the table rather than us always acclimating to the male perceived leader.”
KOE Medical Consulting partners with hospitals, corporations, and government agencies to strengthen women’s health equity, enhance leadership sustainability, and elevate organizational wellness at a strategic level. While the Viva Life SPF ME program (or movement, rather), is dedicated to helping women (and their allies) around the world live their healthiest, wealthiest lives.
There are three monthly membership tiers, which include experiences like guided group meditation and digital affirmations, and Dr. Elmore’s Vivalife SPF ME Vision Board experience and limited edition journal.
Dr. Elmore combines her medical, military, and business experience to empower organizations, individuals and small groups with the tools and support needed to put them on the path toward holistic health. For more information about Dr. Elmore, KOE Medical Consulting, or Vivalife SPF ME, visit www.DrKellyOMD.com.
