The Wellness Design Podcast

14 - Avoid this lighting, trust me Nov 24, 2018

Learn what types of artificial lighting can exacerbate health problems including the development of melanoma, so much so that Germany banned this type of lighting in all their office buildings. And, guess what? This type of lighting is common in most healthcare and commercial spaces in the U.S. Learn how to change this and create a healthy, warm and friendly space you and your patients love!

13 - You'll Never Get A Second Chance to Make a First Impression Aug 12, 2018

What happens during the first fifteen seconds after your patient steps into your healthcare office is critical to the success of your business. Is your office, clinic or facility instantly welcoming, and does it say, “Come in and relax your beautiful self while we take outstanding care of you?” Or does it say, “Please excuse us, we’re overwhelmed in here… hurry up, get in, hurry up, get out–giddy up!”?

How to Design a First Impression in your Medical or Healthcare Space that Becomes a Lasting Impression

In today's episode you will learn:

👉 The psychology of first impressions and why it matters to keeping patient satisfaction rates high

👉 The biggest no no's of a first impression that can make your peeps feel like they've been on an IV drip of Red Bull for the last six hours

👉 An easy two-step process of designing a gorgeous first impression that doesn't break the bank (although it can if you want it to)

👉 The best placement for your reception desk

👉 How to make plants and water features your BFF's

Download four free sample chapters of The Waiting Room Cure here: http://TheWaitingRoomCure.com

12 - How to design the healthcare space for kids Jun 30, 2018

When your patients are kids, how do you make them feel safe, happy and comfortable in your wellness space apart from throwing them some toys and calling it a day? What about special needs kids and their stressed out parents who are also your clients? Tune in today for a special episode with me, your hostess, Cheryl Janis, and J. Davis Harte—a big hearted wellness interior designer and educator who specializes in children’s places, trauma-informed spaces and birth environments.

Here are some highlights:

👉 Hear about the dentist who created a kid-scale front door to help his pediatric patients feel safe and welcomed in his office.
👉 Learn how a fish tank set inside a wall serves as a positive distraction for special needs kids in the waiting room and allows the staff on the other side of the wall to keep an eye on their clients.
👉 Gain insight into cultural messages about color that play a role in the design of your healthcare space.
👉 Learn what types of furniture are best for the waiting room and how to create a perceived sense of privacy for families.

To get in touch directly with Davis and learn more about her work, visit her website here: https://www.davisparadigmspaces.com/

11 - 💰Money, Feng Shui and Your Wellness Space May 26, 2018

💰Money, Feng Shui & your wellness space! How do you feel about the green stuff? Does spending it on the design of your healthcare or wellness business (or anything else) feel like you’re about to get attacked by a swarm of bees? In today’s episode I get down and deep on the subject with New York/New Jersey based interior designer and Feng Shui practitioner Marina V. Umali - https://marinavdesignstudio.com/. Learn where the energy of money lives in your wellness space, how to shift your relationship with it, and how to finally step into your power.

10 - 2 design tricks to hanging your artwork that get your patients drooling Apr 14, 2018

What may seem like common sense isn’t. Learn 2 simple design tricks to increasing the feel-good effect of your evidence-based artwork based on where it is hung in your waiting room, treatment or exam room, and even the bathroom.

09 - Before you spend $1 on your waiting room redesign, do this one thing Feb 19, 2018

Companion piece to The Waiting Room Cure book. I’m sure you know your patients and clients as individuals, but do you know if your practice appeals to certain groups within your community? Here’s what you need to know (and do) before investing your first dollar in the re-design of your waiting room.

Download the first 4 chapters of The Waiting Room Cure for free here 👉

http://TheWaitingRoomCure.com

08 - How to create a positive first impression in the decor of your waiting room Jan 13, 2018

Companion piece to The Waiting Room Cure book. In today's episode, Cheryl teaches you how to create a positive first impression in your waiting room and why it matters to keeping patients returning and referring.

07 - When your patients say, "It feels so good in here!" it means good Feng Shui! Jan 06, 2018

How to create fabulous Feng Shui in your wellness space is the topic of today's show! I'm thrilled to share my interview with Interior Designer and Feng Shui Master Cindy Garreton - CindyGarretonInteriorDesign.com - who helps you bring a deeper awareness to your environment and start creating good flow and harmony you and your patients will LOVE.

06 - How to decorate your waiting room for the holidays Dec 12, 2017

When it comes to decorating your waiting room for the holidays, what’s the best approach and where do you start? In today’s episode I pick the brain of one of the most fabulous decorators I know, Rachel Moriarty - https://www.rachelminteriors.com/ — about how to create an easy and beautiful holiday decor that you, your staff and your patients will love! Lean in and listen now.

05 - Why going vegan in your office decor is good for animals and your business Dec 05, 2017

Welcome to the vegan glam design revolution! In today’s episode I interview one of my sheroes; accomplished vegan design expert, Deborah DiMare, of DiMare Design — http://www.dimaredesign.com/. You’ll learn why faux leather is softer, more durable and cheaper than animal leather and how down in pillows can make allergies worse for your patients. Learn how to go cruelty free and use it in your marketing to set yourself apart.

04 - Color Me Calm --Adult Coloring Books For Your Waiting Room Nov 17, 2017

How can an adult coloring book create a memorable experience in your waiting room and offer next level service to your peeps? In today’s episode I interview Lacy Mucklow, the author of the wildly popular adult coloring books “Color Me” series. You’ll learn how coloring instantly calms the brain regardless of your age and what’s so unique about these coloring books your patients (and their families) will love!

03 - How to avoid these common sense bad design mistakes and why it matters to your business Nov 07, 2017

Design mistakes to avoid and the roadblocks to success that bad design can cause in your practice. Why some doctors and healthcare practitioners aren’t listening. In today’s episode I interview Kathy Gaughran, Senior Marketing Specialist with Healthcare Success Strategies: www.healthcaresuccess.com. She’s been in the biz for 25 years and has seen it all. She’s got stories to share including the one where she asks her client, “Would you put this dirty rug in your home?” Of course not, the doctor responded.

02 - How to use your office design as a powerful marketing tool Oct 31, 2017

How can the design of your patient-centered office serve as a powerful marketing tool in your outreach on social media to help build relationships with patients and grow your business? Listen in to today’s episode as I pick the savvy brain of healthcare business consultant Joe Sanock -- [https://www.practiceofthepractice.com/][1] -- about how to marry the design of your healthcare office with your website and social media presence to build a business that stands out from the crowd.

01 - Demystifying Healing Art Oct 24, 2017

Listen in to Cheryl’s interview with Peter C. Blanchard—a Portland, Oregon based nature photographer who specializes in healing art. Peter explains the difference between evidence-based art and art sold at big box stores with specific info about what types of nature art tap into the feel-good centers of the brain, what’s best for your patients, and how to get these ready-to-hang exquisite prints delivered directly to your doorstep.

Sign up to Peter's email list and get 20% off any of his art prints-----> www.manifestphoto.com/wellness

64 - How to grow your referral business without spending a dime on advertising Jun 09, 2017

When your patient-centered design becomes your biggest ally in growing your referral business to places you’ve never imagined. How does this happen and why?

63 - Dear young doctor or healthcare practitioner, do these design changes first Jun 08, 2017

What design changes to consider first when you’ve just graduated from dental or medical school or have just finished your professional training and have a huge amount of debt hanging over your head.

62 - What does the story of your space say about your business? Jun 07, 2017

Your environment is your brand. What’s in it are properties that attract, safeguard and expand your perfect client base. What does the story of your space say?

61 - C & R answer this question, “My painter suggests leaving the door trim color as is, what do you think?” Jun 06, 2017

When to listen to your painter’s opinion about your color choices and when to listen to your badass healthcare interior designer. How to deal with overwhelm and confusion when there are so many design choices and different opinions weighing in.

60 - The design of a wildly profitable mobile veterinary business Jun 05, 2017

How the design of person or pet-centered portable medical and healthcare business can set you apart from your brick and mortar counterparts. That and the rise of the concierge doctor.

59 - Are you one of many practitioners in a clinic setting? Jun 02, 2017

How to design clinics that house a variety of health and wellness practitioners. How to make the space feel connected and in the flow and how can each practitioner express their individual style in their treatment rooms? That and more on today’s episode.

58 - That natural high when your patients and clients come into contact with beautiful scenes in nature Jun 01, 2017

What happens to the brain when your patients come into contact with vivid and exquisite nature art and how this design element can take your wellness or medical business into the next solar system of awesome.

57 - When panic sets in after you’ve made your design decisions May 31, 2017

When the fear of changing your wellness design sets in and what to do in the in-between time when your empty workspace feels uncomfortable or downright embarrassing.

56 - Where is my power position and why is it important that I sit in it? May 30, 2017

Sitting in the power spot in your exam and treatment rooms raises your self-esteem and invites your patients to relax into feeling well-taken care of by you, the expert. Learn how to find your power spot and stories of others who have stepped into theirs.

55 - How to attract and keep your nursing staff happy May 29, 2017

Why 17% of new RN’s leave their jobs within a year and how to create spaces that help nurses rejuvenate throughout the day and feel more appreciated at work.

54 - How to transform your windowless treatment room into a nurturing powerhouse of prosperity May 26, 2017

Why a windowless treatment room is not a death sentence for your wellness business. Two important design tips to transform windowless rooms into spaces your clients will want to return to over and over again.

53 - The relief of Imposter Syndrome in a person-centered design May 25, 2017

Imposter Syndrome is the shitty sandwich we all sometimes eat. How your person-centered interior design can help and an explanation of Evidence-Based Design.

52 - Stories of doctors & wellness professionals who have seen BADASS results after redesigning their work spaces May 24, 2017

Stories of doctors & wellness professionals who have seen BADASS results after redesigning their work spaces: Three words: Self-confidence, respect and empowerment.

51 - Dear Esthetician, Please stop making this design mistake in your treatment room. May 23, 2017

The biggest design mistake Cheryl sees estheticians make in the design of their reception and treatment rooms and how to fix it to make your beauty biz more profitable.

50 - What IS the best paint color for my medical office or healthcare space? May 22, 2017

What costly color mistakes to avoid & how to find the right shade for your wellness space or healthcare facility. Cheryl discusses her book, The Color Cure and Rhea asks all the right colors questions to help you save thousands of dollars in design mistakes.

49 - Why having too many square shapes in your wellness space is bad for business May 19, 2017

This design secret is a game changer for your business. How to balance the shapes in your wellness space to get that cozy vibe you’re looking for.

48 - What to do with brick or concrete walls in your clinic, facility or wellness space May 18, 2017

How to create a nurturing treatment room when one of the walls is red brick or concrete. Listen to today’s episode to find out exactly how to treat these unique design challenges.

47 - Important wellness design lessons from Kenny G.’s impromptu serenade in the sky May 17, 2017

How to build Superfans in your clients & patients. Do this repeatedly and watch how patient and client loyalty surge and referral business grows.

46 - Where to hang mirrors in your wellness space May 16, 2017

The best places to hang mirrors in your clinic, treatment room or wellness space. Cheryl & Rhea break down the what, how and why hanging mirrors appropriately is important to creating a nurturing environment everyone loves.

45 - How to use your city landmarks in the design of your waiting room May 15, 2017

When your clients and patients are people of color, seniors and kids, how do you go about designing a space that feels welcoming to everyone? Listen in to today’s episode and find out how.

44 - How the design of a senior living facility compares to the design of a medical office May 12, 2017

Learn how senior living environments are designed to address the physical, emotional and mental challenges of the older population and how this unique speciality is different than designing for a medical office.

43 - When to go with your gut when it comes to making design decisions May 11, 2017

When something is off in your wellness space and you don’t know exactly what it is. How to figure out what to do and where to start first to create a nurturing, safe space everyone loves.

42 - Part 2: This chair position in the dentist’s treatment room can reduce patient anxiety + ceiling treatments May 10, 2017

R & C share more tips on how to create a ceiling in the dentist’s treatment room that wins your patients over. Learn how this young dentist onboarded 100 new patients after the installation of his new design. Learn how you can do the same.

41 - Part 1: Learn why the dental operatory chair is frequently placed in a position that increases patient anxiety and what to do about it. May 09, 2017

Learn why the dental operatory chair is frequently placed in a position that increases patient anxiety and what to do about it. Cheryl & Rhea discuss a design revolution of the dentist’s treatment room and what to do with those ceilings.

40 - Why you’ll never get a second chance to make a first impression May 08, 2017

When a 3 year old girl won’t go into her psychiatrist dad’s professionally designed office, he takes matters into his own hands. 3 design tips on how to create a positive first impression in your healthcare facility or wellness space and why it matters to your bottom line.

39 - Is your money in the toilet? What does the Feng Shui Wealth Area say about your business? May 05, 2017

What does the Feng Shui Wealth Area say about your business? Listen in to the details about how to enhance your money zone in the design of your wellness space and what happens when your money is in the toilet.

38 - Avoid this design mistake & save thousands of dollars & lost time to fix it May 04, 2017

Avoid this design mistake & save thousands of dollars & lost time to fix it. Learn when it's the right time to hire a professional healthcare interior designer.

37 - Spiritual art, Buddha statues & other religious decor in your wellness space May 03, 2017

When to use spiritual art, Buddha statues and other religious decor in the design of your wellness space, healthcare facility or senior living center.

36 - What a 3-yr-old can teach you about the design of your wellness space May 02, 2017

When a 3-yr-old little girl & bone marrow transplant recipient starts singing on Facebook, Cheryl loses it. That and how to design skilled nursing homes to encourage family visits on today’s episode of TWDP.

35 - When clients kvetch & your space is too college dorm room May 01, 2017

When clients & patients kvetch and the design of your space is not professional enough. That and other critical transition points in the life of your wellness business when a new design will produce outsized results.

34 - Are the smells in your wellness space hurting your business? Apr 28, 2017

Are the waves of unfriendly smells coming from your clinic, treatment room, or senior living facility hurting your business? Welcome to the world of Environmental Aromatherapy.

33 - Are you hiding from the world inside your wellness business? Apr 27, 2017

Do you experience fear of being out in the world with your work? You’re not alone. Listen in to find out ways in which you might be hiding out and hurting your business in the process and how to break free of the fear through your design.

32 - Why sitting with your back to the door is bad for your health Apr 26, 2017

When you sit with your back to the door, your nervous is on alert and the stress hormone cortisol is released. Learn the best position for your desk to increase self-confidence and productivity in your wellness business.

31 - When a 5-year-old licks the reception desk what do you do? Apr 25, 2017

Boredom in the waiting room. Outdated magazines, inappropriate tv for kids and a bored five year old who licks the reception desk during a long wait at urgent care all point to the urgent need for a redesign.

30 - Give up perfectionism & learn how to move forward with your design project Apr 24, 2017

How to avoid “all or nothing thinking” when it comes to your next wellness design project and steps to overcoming the overwhelm often associated with revamping your space.

29 - The psychology of your diplomas and where to hang them in your wellness space Apr 21, 2017

Why did C's client object to hanging her professional certificates in her wellness space and how when she changed her mind, it changed her business. Why it’s time to dust off your professional certificates and hang them on the wall near your intake area or desk.

28 - Are you a highly sensitive person? Designing with the HSP in mind Apr 20, 2017

If you’re an HSP or have clients and patients who are highly sensitive, you won’t want to miss today's episode. HSP's Cheryl & Rhea get into the design specifics of how to make your sensitive peeps feel extra comfortable in your space.

27 - What if I can't move the bed in my treatment room? Apr 19, 2017

Today's question comes from podcast listener Tina—a new esthetician who asks "What if I can't move the bed in my treatment room?" Cheryl & Rhea dive deep into design answers that apply to all treatment and exam rooms.

26 - Revamp with the theme of Spring and help alleviate SAD Apr 18, 2017

Spice up your wellness space with the elements of Spring. Lighten up your waiting room and help your patients with SAD [Seasonal Affective Disorder]

25 - How to give a hydrocolonic to your wellness space and why it matters to your business Apr 17, 2017

Hydrotherapy is to the colon what clearing clutter is to your wellness space. In today's episode, Rhea and Cheryl talk about how to clear out excess stuff from your space and why it matters to the health of your wellness business.

24 - Not just the bad smells in your bathroom matter Apr 14, 2017

What happens after you give a client a treatment and she [or he] steps into your bathroom only to be turned off by how the space feels? Regardless of whether you own or operate a healthcare facility or wellness business, the bathroom is an extension of the experience you provide and can reflect positively or negatively on your business.

23 - What do to when it gets too loud in your treatment room, waiting room or other wellness space Apr 13, 2017

It can be downright embarrassing when your client or patient is trying to receive a treatment from you but noise from another room creeps in. Sound management tools to the rescue.

22 - TV in the waiting room - yay or nay? Apr 12, 2017

R & C explore the pros and cons of having a tv in the waiting room and how this effects your patients' perception of quality of care. If you're considering adding or removing a tv to or from your healthcare space, this episode is for you.

21 - What Disneyland & your wellness environment have in common is not what you might think Apr 11, 2017

Every design starts with a vision. In today's episode, Cheryl & Rhea walk you through how to begin to create yours. The first question is

"How do you want your waiting room, exam or treatment room, senior
living facility or healthcare space to feel?"

Tune in now for all the details.

20 - How intelligent wellness design can return dignity and independence to people with disabilities Apr 10, 2017

Rhea shares the story of when a bathroom project remodel gave a stroke survivor back her independence and dignity. Bring tissues.

19 - How your person-centered wellness space can keep your patients from going postal Apr 07, 2017

Find out how your nurturing and safe person-centered wellness space can keep your patients and clients from becoming angry or extremely agitated and taking it out on you and your staff.

18 - What is junk food in wellness design and does it matter to the health of your business? Apr 06, 2017

Cheryl & Rhea explore the idea of junk food in wellness design and the importance of creating a waiting room, treatment room or medical space with items that have a soul. Listen to find out more.

17 - Bad days and space clearing; how to clear the energetic funk from your wellness space and why it matters to your business Apr 05, 2017

What happens when your space starts to feel stuffy, energetically heavy and just plain sad? How to go beyond the physical cleaning of your wellness or healthcare environment and why it matters to your business.

16 - How to design a nurturing staff lounge that keeps your work family happy Apr 04, 2017

What do you do when you and/or your team start to feel the pangs of burnout? How to create a nurturing staff lounge on any budget that keeps staff turnover low and your work family happy.

15 - When patients and clients don't respect and trust you, it's a problem. How the design of your wellness space can help Apr 03, 2017

When Cheryl redesigned her Acupuncturist's treatment room she saw a big problem and helped her client fix it. Listen in for all the details and get free wellness design advice you'll be happy you didn't miss.

14 - The story of what NOT to do in the design of your healthcare or wellness space Mar 31, 2017

Cheryl & Rhea share design stories of what NOT to do in the design of your treatment room, waiting room and other wellness spaces. Hint: A dentist's poster of The Three Stooges Mo pulling out Larry's tooth with pliers traumatized many of his young patients.

13 - How to create a person and pet-centered design for your Veterinary practice Mar 30, 2017

Cheryl shares stories about her Veterinary design projects and how designing for pets and their people is an opportunity to create a unique experience for both pets and humans. Hint: The waiting room becomes the living room.

12 - How Rhea's acupuncturist saved her from morning sickness and what was so special about the acupuncturist's wellness space Mar 29, 2017

Rhea walks us through her experience of being a patient at her acupuncturist’s busy practice and why she is one of 30% of the US population who spends money outside health insurance on cash-based complimentary alternative medicine.

11 - When Cheryl's Gyno asked, "What's the one thing you'd change about this exam room?" Mar 28, 2017

Cheryl shares her story of being a patient on the exam table for her annual pap smear/gyn exam. Find out her answer to the one wellness design question her doc asked and what came out of it. Hint: Leg stirrups and lighting.

10 - How to bring hope into your waiting room Mar 27, 2017

Learn how to instill optimism and hope into the design of your waiting room regardless of what type of wellness facility you have. Cheryl & Rhea give specific design examples to get you started on transforming your waiting room today without breaking the bank. Get ready to be inspired.

9 - Why Cheryl sings to her indoor plant everyday and why you want plants in your wellness space Mar 24, 2017

Get the inside scoop on the benefits of indoor plants in your healthcare or wellness space and why fake plants just don’t cut it.

8 - When Cheryl’s client painted her waiting room walls red, you won’t believe what happened Mar 23, 2017

After this wellness spa owner broke up with her boyfriend, she painted her waiting room walls red. Learn what paint colors are best for your wellness or healthcare space and how to avoid costly mistakes. Word of Warning: The word vagina is used several times in the episode.

7 - How to design senior living facilities so that residents come out of their rooms Mar 22, 2017

One of the most challenging transitions in life is moving into a senior living facility after living independently your entire adult life. But what happens when the facility makes you want to stay in your room forevermore and never come out. Listen to a personal story about how Cheryl's Dad made the transition and how the design of your senior care living facility can make all the difference in helping the residents [and family members who visit them] thrive.

6 - Invasion of personal space in the exam room Mar 21, 2017

Learn the basics of how to design an exam room so you’re not on top of your patient. Hear what design challenges are easily avoidable and how to make the experience feel nurturing and safe for everyone.

5 - Why flooring is a big deal in your healthcare practice, senior living facility, medical office or wellness space Mar 20, 2017

Rhea helps you get clear on the do's and don'ts of selecting the best flooring design and materials for your healthcare practice, senior care living facility, medical office, and wellness treatment rooms. You'll learn about one of the most common vision impairments that gets worse with age and why flooring can make or break a patient or client's positive experience in your space.

4 - Who is Rhea Mader and why did she agree to co-host this podcast with Cheryl? Mar 17, 2017

Meet Rhea Mader of Tumbleweed Interiors and listen to her inspiring journey of how she came to specialize in health and wellness interior design. Little did she know that watching her grandparents go through the aging process would be the catalyst to a major career change.

3 - The biggest mistake wellness professionals make in the design of their space and why it's bad for business Mar 16, 2017

Why visiting your dental office can make your patients want to run for the hills and never come back. How to reduce anxiety in medical, healthcare and wellness environments and how to get that perfect cozy vibe you've been dreaming of.

2 - Who is Cheryl Janis and why did she start this podcast? Mar 15, 2017

Learn who Cheryl Janis is, why she is passionate about teaching docs & wellness professionals how to design nurturing and safe health and wellness spaces that increase revenue, and why Rhea internet-stalked her for almost three years before finally reaching out.

1 - Are your waiting room chairs lined up like army cadets in front of a drill sergeant? How does that make your patients feel? Mar 14, 2017

When your waiting room feels like the DMV, it's not a good thing. In today's episode Rhea and Cheryl get into the topic of chairs for the waiting room in your healthcare facility, clinic or wellness space.

Learn why Cheryl thought she was going to jail when she went to the DMV at age 16 to take her California Driver's License test and why Rhea couldn't stop laughing.

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