Episode 96

Published March 11, 2025

Join the conversation as Dr. Craig Koniver discusses the principles of performance medicine, focusing on the needs of high-achieving patients who often struggle with stress management and self-care. 

This episode also explores:

• The importance of feeling better as a primary goal in patient care, contrasted with the conventional medical system that often prioritizes diagnosis over patient experience 
• The need for a more holistic approach to understanding health through comprehensive testing 
• How peptides and NAD therapy can enhance health and performance 
• Emerging therapies like BPC157 and methylene blue
• The role of the DUTCH Test in assessing hormonal balance 

Key Moments

00:00 Introduction to Performance Medicine
01:00 Understanding Patient Needs
04:51 The Importance of Feeling Better
06:50 Navigating the Conventional Medical System
09:24 Stress Management and Resilience
12:12 The Value of Being vs. Doing
14:49 Identifying Health Indicators
16:32 Building Trust in Patient Relationships
18:56 Testing and Health Optimization
21:30 Exploring Peptides in Medicine
23:32 Understanding Peptides and Their Administration
25:11 The Power of NAD Therapy
26:34 NAD: The Energy Molecule Explained
30:34 NAD Therapy: Who Can Benefit?
32:00 Emerging Therapies: BPC157 and Methylene Blue
34:35 Health Trends and Misconceptions

About our speaker

Dr. Craig Koniver, MD, has over 20 years of experience in Performance Medicine. He is a Brown University graduate, earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University, and completed his residency at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Dr. Koniver focuses on improving both internal and external health, using combination therapies to optimize the body’s potential. He has trained and mentored hundreds of medical professionals in performance and aesthetic medicine at his Charleston facility.   

Show Notes

Learn more about Koniver Wellness and Dr. Koniver’s medical spa, Koniver Aesthetics. 

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