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Private Health Strategist
Developing customized strategies for high-performing clients with complex health issues
Sylvia Reisman-Founder

11/09/2025

Behind the Scenes: Collaborating on a Documentary Exposing Retail Pharmacist Burnout & Patient Safety Risks

Earlier this week, I shared a behind-the-scenes look at the documentary "Harmacy."

My latest newsletter dives into the unseen challenges retail pharmacists face—and why their work matters more than ever: to educate and help patients avoid unnecessary hospitalization due to our fragmented health care system.

Get the scoop on the documentary directly below.

👉https://www.puritypatientadvocates.com/post/behind-the-scenes-collaborating-on-a-documentary-exposing-retail-pharmacist-burnout-patient-safet

Last weekend in Richmond, Virginia, I had the incredible opportunity to share my story during an interview for this much needed project — a film that pulls back the curtain on the unseen challenges retail pharmacists face every day.

My perspective comes from two places: my own experience as a patient navigating an extremely complex illness, dating back to 2009, when I was so ill that I couldn’t tolerate regular prescriptions.

That’s when I first started working closely with a compounding pharmacist in Savannah, Georgia to formulate medications from scratch that my body wouldn't react to.

I’ve also witnessed the daily pressures and burnout faced by retail pharmacists through my work as a Private Health Advisor and by following healthcare professionals’ stories on LinkedIn.

These pharmacists aren’t just filling prescriptions — they’re protecting patient safety and bridging gaps between doctors and patients every single day.

I'm grateful to film Director Anaïs Mennuti, Producer Marie Wilda and the amazing crew for creating a project that sparks awareness and meaningful conversation

11/06/2025

Earlier this week, I shared a behind-the-scenes look at the documentary "Harmacy."

Today, my latest newsletter dives into the unseen challenges retail pharmacists face—and why their work matters more than ever.

👉 Click directly below to read my latest newsletter.
https://www.puritypatientadvocates.com/post/behind-the-scenes-collaborating-on-a-documentary-exposing-retail-pharmacist-burnout-patient-safet

Last weekend in Richmond, Virginia, I had the incredible opportunity to share my story during an interview for this much needed project — a film that pulls back the curtain on the unseen challenges retail pharmacists face every day.

My perspective comes from two places: my own experience as a patient navigating extremely complex illness, dating back to 2009, when I was so ill that I couldn’t tolerate regular prescriptions.

That’s when I first started working closely with a compounding pharmacist in Savannah, Georgia to formulate medications from scratch that my body wouldn't react to.

I’ve also witnessed the daily pressures and burnout faced by retail pharmacists through my work as a Private Health Advisor and by following healthcare professionals’ stories on LinkedIn.

These pharmacists aren’t just filling prescriptions — they’re protecting patient safety and bridging gaps between doctors and patients every single day.

In my latest newsletter, I share more about these experiences and insights, and why this documentary will be shining a light on the critical role of retail pharmacists.

I'm grateful to film Director Anaïs Mennuti, Producer Marie Wilda and the amazing crew for creating a project that sparks awareness and meaningful conversation.

https://www.puritypatientadvocates.com/post/behind-the-scenes-collaborating-on-a-documentary-exposing-retail-pharmacist-burnout-patient-safet

11/03/2025

I was honored to interview and work with the film production team for the documentary "Harmacy" this morning in Virginia.

The documentary will shed light on and create awareness on the toxic work environment many retail pharmacists and pharmacy techs are facing from large retail pharmacy corporations.

It will include pharmacist and patient stories and discuss the critical role that pharmacists play in patient care.

The documentary is tentatively scheduled for release in 2027.

Sending my heartfelt appreciation to movie director Anaïs and producer Marie.

09/24/2025

Why MTHFR Matters: Folate, Pregnancy, Brain Health & Family Risk

You may be wondering, should I take Tylenol?

That's an important question. But at the recent press conference on autism, another critical topic was discussed- one I have been aware of for years, yet most physicians aren't even trained on.

FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, M.D, M.P.H. announced that the FDA is initiating approval for Leucovorin calcium tablets to help children with cerebral folate deficiency (CFD), a condition where folate doesn’t properly reach the brain.

This announcement made me reflect on my own experience with a common genetic condition that is often overlooked- and how little is known about it, even by many physicians.

It's one small piece of my complex journey-no conventional physician I saw suggested I should be tested for it.

I've known about this common genetic condition for 15 years, yet the average practitioner still overlooks it.

See WHY it MATTERS (including family risk) and how you could proactively protect your health and your children's health.

To read my full take on yesterday's announcement specifically related to folate deficiency and why it could be critical for you or your children, check out my latest newsletter:

https://www.puritypatientadvocates.com/post/why-mthfr-matters-folate-pregnancy-brain-health-family-risk

08/26/2025

What Most People Don’t Realize About the Hidden Dangers of Cancer and Complex Illness

When people hear the word cancer, they take it seriously. They understand the urgency. But what about complex, chronic illness? Many walk around with subtle symptoms—fatigue, brain fog, insomnia—and assume it’s just stress, aging, or hormones. They’re not proactive. And that’s exactly when things can spiral.

Take my father’s story. Diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer in 1998, he was fortunate to qualify for major surgery, chemo, and radiation. He went into remission—and was a five-year survivor, which was remarkable at the time.

“Pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to catch early, and my father’s stage three diagnosis was shocking to our entire family.

Even after remission, the treatments left lasting impacts on his body — showing just how complex cancer can be. His journey taught me that vigilance, early recognition, and understanding complexity are essential, whether it’s cancer or other hidden illnesses.”

But when the cancer returned, it was missed due to sloppy care and misdiagnosis. A radiologist saw something on a scan almost a year earlier but dismissed it as a shadow. He should have scanned my father's lungs (above the original cancer site)but he didn't.

Later, when dad complained of shoulder pain, he was misdiagnosed with tendonitis (Inflammation of tendons in his shoulder) when it was actually a tumor.

The diagnosis made no sense at the time. His primary care physician knew his cancer history but yet completely overlooked the possibility that this could be a possible tumor.

By the time the true diagnosis—metastatic pancreatic cancer—was confirmed, it was too late.

This isn’t just about cancer. Complex illness—undiagnosed infections, autoimmune issues, or inflammatory conditions—can silently undermine your health and quality of life. And like cancer, early, proactive intervention changes everything.

Richard Bloch, the founder of the Bloch Foundation and a 26-year survivor of terminal lung cancer, wrote:

“The biggest and hardest thing that you will be required to do is to make up your mind to really fight it… Everything! Nothing short of it.”

Dick Bloch's inspirational letter and story of long term survival motivated my father to never give up. In fact, once dad achieved remission he volunteered for the Bloch Foundation, providing support and hope to newly diagnosed pancreatic cancer patients.

My father's story shows how even with resources and determination, one missed diagnosis can change everything. And it’s not just cancer — complex illness carries the same risks if it isn’t recognized early.”

Stay tuned for Part 2:
The Mistake Most People Make Thinking They Can be Their Own Advocate- It Could Cost Them Everything.

08/21/2025

The unbelievable atory of "my nurse" helping my doctor misdiagnose me!!

I was 18, sick, and unknowingly misdiagnosed — the FIRST TIME.

At the time, I thought my advocacy journey began years later with my father’s cancer treatment.

But the truth? It started much earlier — in a physician’s exam room during my freshman year of college, with my mom waiting outside, trying to help… and a doctor who didn’t ask the right questions.

That moment taught me how vital it is to look beyond lab tests, dig deeper into symptoms, and advocate effectively. It’s the reason I now help high-performing individuals get answers, find the right doctors, and protect their quality of life.

SEE LINK IN BIO to read the full story of my first misdiagnosis and the lessons that shaped my strategic in depth assessment.

08/19/2025

The Misdiagnosis that Launched My Advocacy Journey-And the Twist I Never Saw Coming

I was 18, sick, and unknowingly misdiagnosed.

At the time, I thought my advocacy journey began years later with my father’s cancer treatment.
But the truth? It started much earlier — in a physician’s exam room during my freshman year of college, with my mom waiting outside, trying to help… and a doctor who didn’t ask the right questions.

That moment taught me how vital it is to look beyond lab tests, dig deeper into symptoms, and advocate effectively. It’s the reason I now help high-performing individuals get answers, find the right doctors, and protect their quality of life.

Read the full story of my first misdiagnosis and the lessons that shaped my approach.

https://www.puritypatientadvocates.com/post/the-misdiagnosis-that-launched-my-advocacy-journey-and-the-twist-i-never-saw-coming

08/17/2025

MISDIAGNOSIS-It all starts at your doctor's office.

Each year in the U.S., over 12 million adults who seek outpatient medical care at their doctor's office receive a misdiagnosis, according to a 2014 study published in BMJ Quality & Safety.

The data reported revealed that at least 5 percent of adults, or 1 out of 20 adult patients were misdiagnosed. I personally believe this number is likely much higher, because in my own family, three of six immediate family members were misdiagnosed.

Misdiagnosis can happen to anyone—it doesn’t matter if you are highly intelligent, motivated, wealthy, or successful. I know this from experience, and it’s why I started my concierge health advocate practice: to ensure that high-performing, proactive individuals and their families don’t face the same struggle.

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with VoyageATL magazine to discuss the motivations behind starting my practice.

In the interview, I share why our conventional healthcare system often falls short in providing accurate and timely diagnoses for complex patients, and why proactive individuals must take control to protect their health, quality of life, and legacy.

See link below to access my full interview with VoyageATL

https://www.puritypatientadvocates.com/post/what-our-founder-wants-you-to-know-about-misdiagnosis-voyageatl-interview

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08/06/2025

A final gift to my mom — and a revelation about the illness I didn’t know I had.”

It was June 15, 2017.

I had just arrived on a flight from Atlanta to Dulles International. Several days earlier, I’d received the call no one wanted to get—that my mother, under hospice care, didn’t have much time left.

My sister picked me up at the airport, and we were on our way to see mom one last time—to say goodbye.

On the way to see her, I stopped at a grocery store and saw a small Gund stuffed cat—Bootsie. I knew right away she was for Mom.

Growing up, we had a beautiful long-haired cat named Tippy—light gray and white with some brown tipping—who had been a beloved part of our family. Tippy’s life was tragically cut short when she was hit by a car at just a few years old, but the memory of her stayed with us.

When I arrived at Mom’s room, she was in bed and barely able to see or hear. But when I held Bootsie close and asked, “Mom, do you remember Tippy?” Her face lit up with a smile I hadn’t seen in a long time.

I placed Bootsie on her chest and gently rubbed her cheek with her, bringing back a moment of warmth and joy during her last few days.

I had been formally diagnosed with Cat Scratch Fever nearly five years earlier, in 2012, by a doctor in NYC.

My mother (a retired nurse) warned me repeatedly as a child, “Don’t let the cat scratch you, Sylvia, or you’ll get Cat Scratch Fever.”

But after stopping treatment for this chronic infection five years prior, I didn’t realize that it was still smoldering in my body.

It was only during a recent revelation that I realized the infection was reactivated. I now fully understood I had been living with a low-grade form of the illness for years—even after my initial treatment in 2012.

Looking back, that moment with Bootsie and Mom took on new meaning—one of life’s ironic intersections. There I was, holding a gift that reminded us of a cat we both loved, while unknowingly still battling the very illness Mom warned me about as a child.

For years, I was too sick to visit her. Despite multiple misdiagnoses and chemical sensitivity, I finally made it to her side.

Bootsie became more than a gift—she symbolized the tangled connection between my past, my health struggles, and the love I shared with my mom.

After Mom passed, I kept Bootsie close for a time. Though I eventually had to let her go, what she represented—the love, the memories, the irony woven through my journey—remains.

Sometimes life feels like a movie, full of unexpected connections, heartbreak, and meaning only clear in hindsight.

And this is why I understand what my clients are up against—because I’ve lived it. This is why I can help them uncover and explore what’s been missed. Living both sides of the search for answers shapes a smarter, more strategic kind of advocacy.

07/24/2025

Three sisters. One sick and two emotionally absent. 💔

🧠 Stealth infections don’t just cause fatigue or joint pain.

They can impact behavior.

They can look like:
– Narcissism
– OCD
– Bipolar disorder
– Personality disorder
– Volatile moods

But what if the diagnosis is wrong or what if there isn't even a diagnosis?

What if a hidden infection is inflaming the brain—and no one is looking?

👉 Stay tuned for this story of three sisters which will reveal what most doctors miss.

If you suspect someone you love might have been misdiagnosed, let's talk.

Contact me to schedule a one hour, confidential paid phone consultation. Info@puritypatientadvocates.com
Remember, your quality of life and family relationships are priceless!

07/18/2025

“I’m smart. I’m a nurse. I should be able to figure this out.”

I used to say the same thing — until I was misdiagnosed TWICE and nearly lost my life to a system that didn’t listen.

Now I partner with high-performing professionals — physicians, business executives, pilots, attorneys, athletes (current & retired) and weath advisors — who can’t afford to lose time chasing answers.

I treat every client appointment like a business meeting, backed by a customized game plan built from my proprietary client assessment.

I’m not just taking notes.
I’m asking the right questions. Challenging assumptions. Helping you move forward — faster.

If you or someone you love knows something is wrong, don’t wait for the system to fail you. Let’s talk.

07/17/2025

The Missing Piece: Uncovering the True Cost of Misdiagnosis — Part 3

Behind every delayed diagnosis is a story of missed potential, costly mistakes, and often, unnecessary suffering.

In Part 3 of my blog series, I share the pivotal shift that changed everything — and how high-achieving individuals can avoid the common traps that even the best medical systems miss.

Read PART 3 here:

https://www.puritypatientadvocates.com/post/the-missing-piece-uncovering-the-true-cost-of-misdiagnosis-part-3?fbclid=IwY2xjawLpvCZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHlltBm6qCFXclOilhLCsxinJp4t4KHyDyG-jwSDbzaZHZsaW90k2EQkalwg-_aem_khWAaaQpPm96OmeRe6rwsA
This is for those who refuse to settle for being dismissed, misdiagnosed, or misunderstood.

🧠 Ready to reclaim your time, your health, and your clarity?

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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