Aarielle Coolley

Medicine has been a great way to combine my love of science with a personal mission to help others. I have been a lifelong learner, and enjoyed adding training in integrative medicine and acupuncture to my prior 22 years of experience as a general OBGYN.

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I have found that listening to patients can be as therapeutic as any prescription I write or supplement I recommend. Training with the Institute of Functional Medicine gave me a framework to put these stories together and understand the bigger picture with patients. Talking with patients is my favorite part of medicine.
 

My loves:
My family – I have been married for 33 years and my husband is actually the one who encouraged me to attend medical school. We have 2 adult sons.

Music – sets the mood! I am learning to play the piano now to keep my brain sharp

Travel – I love to see how others live and explore natural beauty

Food – Food is medicine! Food is connection. Food is love. I love to think about food, prepare it and eat it! Healthy food can be beautiful and delicious. It’s my love language to my family.

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And then I run so I can eat! I have run 18 half marathons and 3 marathons since my 40’s! Training is a good time to decompress, synthesize events of the week and socialize when I run with friends. I also do yoga and strength training.