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Back Cover Story: From Cannabis Patient to Advocate and CEO

Continued from back page. Comer conducts a vital step in intake … a people who want to be the best they can be fits of hemp and cannabis for other health
believed that marijuana was a gateway relaxed conversation to identify symp- or those who are ready to get off multiple and body regenerative purposes, such as
drug and I had no use for or knowledge of toms. “I always share my story because it medications. weight loss, immune system boosts and
potentially curative capabilities.’’ helps people relate. Most of our patients A proponent of educating the public, anti-aging therapies.
Furthermore, she believed in traditional come in a state of frustration that tradi- Lisa shares her own experiences in an effort CEO of Sun Life Health Restoration,
medical practices but as a young female tional medical therapies have not helped to instill a cultural change in her audiences, Comer manages the Health Spa, where
grew dependent on medical advice and them. We insist on a plan for every patient be they consumers, patients or other health soaps, facial masks, oils and other therapies
pharmaceuticals which were inappropriate and encourage their active participation in professionals. Finding out what triggers designed to restore and regenerate health
for her condition. designing it. We don’t just look at the symptoms (even if it is side effects of med- can supplement the medical use of
“I was afraid to go off medications which symptoms because we want to identify the ications or non-essential invasive medical cannabis.
were actually making my symptoms root causes triggering the symptoms. The procedures) drives their motivation to ask She sums up her philosophy, “This is not
worse.” more patients and their health care questions, investigate alternative possibili- just a job or a career for me, it is a way of
However, she met James Coy, M.D., a provider know and understand that, the ties and be confident in their choice. life. There have been miraculous advances
traditionally trained doctor of medicine better we are able to help,” she explained. Comer said, “We invite families to sup- in traditional medicine and Sun Life Health
who complements his background with a According to Comer, many patients port the plan and we support whatever a supports that premise, BUT, we are com-
wholistic approach to restorative health come because of over use of opioids for patient believes in that will help him suc- mitted to further explore and accept the
services as owner and Medical Director of pain, and frequently cannabis can help ceed. Sometimes it is a personal support scientific evidence of the medicinal value of
Sun Life Health Restoration. As a patient relieve pain and decrease use of pharma- system or a belief in a supernatural being. I cannabis and help patients restore their
under his care her symptoms soon dissi- ceuticals without creating another addic- find that 20% of patient success is related health.”
pated. Over time, as she improved she tion or withdrawal symptoms. However, by to a positive mindset- a belief that they will The Sun Life wholistic medical clinic
encouraged her husband and children to understanding root causes, they often find be able to regain their health, and we are and spa services also include IV therapies,
become patients. After experiencing a that quality of life, reduction of anxieties, available 24/7 if they need our reinforce- massage, hyperbaric oxygen treatments,
health restoration as a patient, she is now increase in sleep or lessening of other ment. In fact, the more patients are cell and hair analysis, detox treatments and
a passionate advocate of investigating the symptoms are often unexpected outcomes. involved the better they can control their other natural therapies. They are located in
root causes of health issues and devising a The Sun Life web site rejects “Band-Aid own lives.” Fruitland Park.
plan, with the patient, to help them regain solutions” and instead promotes helping In addition to working with Dr. Coy’s use
control over their medical care with alter- patients tackle the root cause of their of medical marijuana for chronic pain and For additional information, email
native options. health problems to prevent them from other medical maladies, and supporting Sunlife.lcomer@gmail.com
Within the wholistic Medical Spa, recurring. The clinic offers care for healthy clinic patients, Comer has found the bene- or call (352) 431-3040.

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