Empowering Individuals to Reach Their Highest Potential
Mission Statement
Wellness by Design and the National Alliance of Holistic Healers and Practitioners
Our mission is to guide individuals toward becoming the greatest versions of themselves by unlocking their highest potential across all dimensions of health: physical, emotional, relational, mental, and spiritual.
We aim to empower individuals to become mission-driven coaches and leaders, enabling them to share their unique gifts with the world and create positive ripples that touch the lives of others.
We are dedicated to developing programs, services, and products that enhance the quality of life for our employees, patients, and clients while contributing to the greater good of society.
Kosmocentric Consciousness
We embrace the leading edge of consciousness, known as Integral or Kosmocentric, which is characterized by an all-encompassing perspective of care, compassion, and concern for humanity, all sentient beings, and Mother Nature.
Operating from this Kosmocentric awareness, we live by the universal truth that "Doing Good is Good For You." This means that acting in the best interest of humanity, other sentient creatures, and the environment is inherently beneficial to us as individuals.
Salutogenic Model vs. Pathogenic Model
In understanding health, it is crucial to differentiate between the salutogenic and pathogenic models:
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Pathogenic Model: This traditional approach focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases. It emphasizes the causes of illness and ways to eliminate them. Healthcare is often reactive, addressing health problems as they arise.
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Salutogenic Model: This forward-thinking approach focuses on factors that promote human health and well-being. It emphasizes the creation of health rather than the treatment of disease. Healthcare is proactive, aiming to enhance overall wellness and prevent health issues before they occur.
Our Commitment to the Salutogenic Model
Our mission statement embodies the principles of the salutogenic model, shifting the focus from illness to wellness. We strive to promote overall health and well-being through the following initiatives:
- Holistic Personal Development: By unlocking individuals' highest potential in all areas of health, we encourage a comprehensive approach to wellness that goes beyond merely addressing symptoms.
- Empowerment of Coaches and Leaders: By training mission-driven coaches and leaders, we ensure the dissemination of salutogenic principles, helping others to cultivate health and well-being within their communities.
- Quality of Life Enhancement: Our programs, services, and products are designed not only to improve individual health but also to contribute to societal well-being, reinforcing the idea that personal health is interconnected with the greater good.
Our Initiatives
Our foundation and academy are committed to:
- Promoting and Educating on a Healthy Lifestyle: Reducing the incidence of chronic health issues and improving overall health by fostering a lifestyle that minimizes the need for medical intervention.
- Improving Nutrition: Enhancing the nutritional quality of food and encouraging healthier eating habits to support sustained wellness.
- Increasing Physical Activity: Encouraging regular physical activity to boost overall health and well-being.
- Addressing Mental Health: Recognizing the significant impact of the psyche on physical health and providing strategies for effective stress management.
By integrating these principles, Wellness by Design and the National Alliance of Holistic Healers and Practitioners strive to create a holistic and transformative impact on health and wellness, leading to a healthier, more vibrant society. Through our commitment to the salutogenic model, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where health and well-being are the norms, not the exceptions.
Meet Your Founder and Lead Instructor
Dr. Jon Repole is the clinic director at Jacksonville Health and Wellness Center and the founder and lead instructor for the certificate program Wellness by Design, a 6-month functional and holistic medicine coaching program. He is the author of the ground-breaking book, I-llness to WE-llness: A Revolutionary 11-Step Program to Conquer Disease, Create Everyday Miracles, and Reconnect to Your Highest Self.
He has been in private practice since 2001 and has personally treated over 7,000 patients. He holds a Functional Medicine Practitioner degree from Functional Medicine University, a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from New York Chiropractic, a Bachelor of Science degree from Siena College, a Holistic Health Practitioner and a Nutritional Consultant degree from the Global Institute for Alternative Medicine, and has received postgraduate training and advanced certifications in plant-based nutrition, endocrinology, antiaging, longevity, life coaching, and neurology.
When not treating patients or teaching, Dr. Jon enjoys musical composition, advocating for animal rights, researching, writing, studying A Course in Miracles, and spending time with his fur babies at home in Jacksonville, Florida.