Meet Dr. Seku Gathers | Concierge Physician and 360 Wellness Coach

We had the good fortune of connecting with Dr. Seku Gathers and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Dr. Seku, how do you think about risk?
Risk, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. In my educational and entrepreneurial experience, there have been many decisions that, at the time, seemed “risky”. Later I realized that my hesitation stemmed from a mental roadblock. Risk, as I began to understand, was really a mirror that reflected my level of confidence. As we grow and mature, we can realize and appreciate our abilities/powers more and more, so what once seemed like a risk, begins to be viewed as a choice. When leaving academic medicine and diving deeply into concierge services and mindset coaching, I was afraid. Afraid that my decision would have my wife, and children, eating Ramen noodles and living in my SUV. I am joking a bit, but there was a real fear of going from a six-figure consistent business income to an unknown amount of inconsistent income, all while chasing a “dream”. Leaning into the discomfort and taking small steps toward the goal each day, I began to realize that my fear of not succeeding reflected a lack of self-confidence. When making this realization, I had to admit, however, that history had already shown me several things to the contrary. I create connections effortlessly. I am a problem solver by nature. I am a serial entrepreneur and creative with million-dollar revenue success. These were all attributes that could make my goals attainable. I had not appreciated the depth and breadth of my talents until I took the leap, leaned into the fear, and came face to face with the truth. Then, the risk did not appear as risky. I was able to view it as a choice. Risk is a choice. Sometimes the real risk is not making the move at all, because the alternative may eventually suffocate you.

What should our readers know about your business?
ConnectMD was founded with the understanding that complete wellness cannot be achieved without accounting for BOTH mental AND physical health. I have always had a keen comprehension and appreciation of both eastern and western medicinal philosophies. Today, through ConnectMD, we combine those philosophies along with proven coaching methods to create a 360 Wellness Program. In my former life as an emergency room physician managing physical and psychological illness, I saw firsthand how physical problems often had a psychological basis and vice versa. Years earlier, in my own personal development journey, I recognized that there was not a comprehensive option available, in the market, to provide whole-body health to people who wanted that type of service. As a concierge physician and life strategist, I curate each health and coaching plan to fuel the life and business goals of the client. Through ConnectMD, I use proven methodology as a  guide, but also recognize each individual’s uniqueness, to create a couture experience. ConnectMD has provided services to director and musician Questlove, United Nations Global Advocate Eddie Ndopu, and comedian Chris Rock.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
We would start at my home. Home as they say is where the heart is. My wife and I have created a cozy space for our family and visitors to relax, recoil, and expand. Evening in the backyard, by the fire pit, with some adult beverages, 90’s Neo-soul, and a lil’ hookah could round out the first night. The next day we would travel to my local Barnes and Nobles around mid-day, have a hot beverage and scope the aisles for new and interesting books to peruse. I am also an avid cyclist, so if my friend is inclined, I would take them up to my favorite bike trail on highway 9W, from northern New Jersey into Nyack, New York. It is a beautiful 20-mile ride north. We would stop in Nyack for dinner at Alain’s Petit Bistro and head home tired but satisfied. The next day we would venture into NYC and go straight to Times Square – not that it is my favorite place in New York, but simply because you can feel the energy of the city in that one location. The next day, I would say we would venture into Harlem and walk down 125th street, by the Apollo theater, walk up 10 blocks and visit the Schomburg Center, a place choc-full of historical documentation of the African American experience in New York and abroad. I know everyone loves Red Rooster, but my favorite place to eat in Harlem is actually Lido on 118th. A very cute, quaint spot, with great cocktails, and amazing Italian food. To finish things off, the following night, we would walk through downtown Fort Lee and stop at Hudson Wine Market and find a nice bottle of cabernet. With that, head over to the absolute best steak spot you have never heard of called Prime and Beyond. Small restaurant, maybe 500 square feet, but the flavor of the food is large and robust. That, joined with an amazing wait staff, makes it truly a hidden city gem. There is so much to do in the city. This would be the bare minimum. I need 6 months to really do it justice!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Shout out to my grandfather, Azel Brown – an entrepreneurial trailblazer.

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