Name:
Richard Firshein
Company:
Firshein Center for Integrative Medicine
Contact Info:
1226 Park Ave NYC 10128; office ph: (212) 860-0282
How many years have you been in business in NYC:
25 years
How did you get your start and what was your initial inspiration:
I faced a health crisis of my own in my 20s and through this personal struggle and transformation, I became inspired to help others.
What do you feel differentiates you from others in your field:
I enjoy transforming peoples lives for the better and utilizing my personal experience as well as innovative and high tech approaches to healing.
What do you feel gives you longevity in this big city with so many options:
I give all my patients personalized, high quality, and comprehensive health care that is consistent and successful.
How do you positively impact your clientele:
By inspiring my patients to positively improve and optimize their health and longevity.
What is your favorite part of your job:
Watching people regain their health by giving them the guidance and tools to do it.
What is your favorite secret NYC spot:
The Library at The Greenwich Hotel or Central Park before 9am, where I take my son Harrison for a walk and can let my dog, Freddie, run freely!
How do you benefit mamas:
As a new Dad, I am always amazed by the complicated nature of raising a child, especially for mothers. I understand the importance of a mother’s need to balance her life through proper nutrition, health and exercise so they can take care of their children in the best way possible. Being a mother has immense importance, so I love to help mothers feel their best.
What is the most memorable feedback a client has given you:
When patients thank me for literally saving their lives when they had no hope left.
Pay it forward and name your top colleagues in the same field or related field:
Dr. Stephen Sinatra and Dr. Michael Roizen
What is the best advice that anyone’s ever given you? Or what is your “mantra” or words to live by:
My personal words to live by are “to be consistent with your values.” Success comes from loving and caring about what you do and empowering others. Developing a personal philosophy around your core value system will help you achieve success everyday.
As moms, the day can escape us, what is your best timesaving trick:
Multiple mini meditations throughout the day – it will help you focus you in a very short amount of time to prioritize time or intentions.