What happens when work and family truly mix?

Art Severand spent years in orthopedics before joining our practice as a laser specialist, learning new skills and balancing family life along the way.

• You’ll hear about the shift from orthopedics to aesthetics
• Why 2020 changed the way people sought out treatments
• The role of laughter in making patients feel comfortable

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Key Takeaways

1. The conversation introduces Art Severand as Dr. Sturm’s significant other and laser specialist at the practice. Their collaborative dynamic—blending personal and professional life—helps strengthen the practice, supporting both patients and each other. This emphasizes the value of assembling a team with complementary personalities and skills.

2. Art shares his journey from a decade in orthopedics to joining the aesthetics field during the pandemic. The shift was driven by family needs and industry changes (such as the surge in aesthetic demand during 2020), highlighting how adaptability and responding to life circumstances can lead to meaningful new directions in one's career.

3. He and Dr. Sturm emphasize a patient-centered approach, with Art bringing humor and comfort to treatments often seen as unpleasant (like Morpheus). The focus is on making experiences positive, even for more challenging procedures, demonstrating that technical skill and emotional intelligence together can transform patient care.

4. Art acknowledges the importance of mentorship, specifically learning a "delicate touch" from Dr. Sturm, transitioning from the rougher world of orthopedics to the more finesse-driven field of aesthetics. This points to the significance of continuous learning and being open to growth—even from those close to you.

5. Their discussion covers how both have developed grit and determination, shaped by upbringing and past experiences. Art highlights viewing challenges not as problems but as disconnects to solve, underscoring the value of persistence and a solutions-oriented mindset in both personal and professional life.

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Balancing Work and Family Demands

05:30 Resilient Mindset: Just Get It Done

07:31 Morpheus Treatment: Overcoming Fear

09:43 Ready for Next Chapter

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