We often live overscheduled, imbalanced lives, with consequences that can lead to cardiovascular disease, cancer, depression, and anxiety, endocrine problems like diabetes – the list goes on and on. The fact is that if we could put the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in a pill, it would likely sell for more than any drug in history. The good news is that we don’t need to buy it. The bad news is, well – it’s just not that easy.

None of us are perfect. We all need to give ourselves and each other grace in our shortcomings, with all elements of our life. However, it’s also our privilege to help one another along the journey. At Beach Cities Medicine, we know that we ourselves need those reminders and encouragements to help us live our best lives. We make it a priority to encourage our patients on their own journeys as well.

Dr. Wallis completed a fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine after completing his Family Medicine residency. While he was never much of an athlete in his youth, his career in medicine and the amazing benefits of exercise on our health inspired him to start endurance sports in his thirties. Since that time, he has completed a number of marathons including Boston, finished many triathlons including five Ironmans, and participated in ultra-endurance cycling events as well. He admits that like any other drug, there may be such a thing as an addiction or overdose in the exercise department…. Again, we all need some grace!

Consider scheduling a visit with Dr. Wallis anytime to discuss the many essential elements of your lifestyle that are too often neglected in a typical medical visit. The quality and quantity of your sleep. The types of exercise that you do (or don’t) do. The ways you manage your stress. Your use of alcohol, caffeine, or other related habits. How you manage your anxiety and moods, your sexual concerns, and how you’re getting along with your partner. Even your faith and spirituality – we believe that all of these play major roles in helping you live your best life. And we are excited to be partners with you along the way.