Dr. Russ L'HommeDieu
DPT
NY, US"Charting new courses in healthcare innovation, personal achievement, and education with Dr. Russ L'HommeDieu — where laughter is part of the lesson!"
Dr. Russ L'HommeDieu, DPT, combines over 30 years of physical therapy practice and lifestyle medicine expertise with a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit. His personal health journey two decades ago was a turning point, inspiring him to delve into lifestyle medicine and wellness coaching. Dr. L'HommeDieu founded the Betterness Institute, where he channeled his passion for personal transformation into both writing and speaking engagements.
Understanding the vital role of interpersonal relationships in facilitating personal growth and fulfillment, Dr. L'HommeDieu and his wife Karen, a social worker, started "I Love You to Health." This innovative program assisted couples in collaboratively improving their health and their relationship.
Dr. L'HommeDieu's talents extend beyond healthcare into the world of comedy. Trained in stand-up, sketch comedy, and improv, he co-founded "The Humor Practice" alongside a nurse and a cardiologist. This unique collaboration aims to integrate humor into medical practices, enhancing patient care and enriching the lives of healthcare professionals.
He is also committed to healthcare innovation. He is currently working on a project to develop high-tech fall detection and predictive analytics tools for the Veterans Administration to detect, predict, and reduce fall risks in veterans.
Dr. L'HommeDieu is shaping future physical therapists as an educator at Nova Southeastern University and Bowling Green State University. He is also advancing his health education and leadership expertise as an EdD candidate at Nebraska Methodist College.
An adventurer at heart, Dr. L'HommeDieu is an avid long-distance kayaker, SCUBA diver, and sailor. Residing in Tampa, Florida, with his wife and their two dogs, he embodies a balanced, exploration, and continuous learning lifestyle.
Dr. Russ L'HommeDieu, DPT, combines over 30 years of physical therapy practice and lifestyle medicine expertise with a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit. His personal health journey two decades ago was a turning point, inspiring him to delve into lifestyle medicine and wellness coaching. Dr. L'HommeDieu founded the Betterness Institute, where he channeled his passion for personal transformation into both writing and speaking engagements.
Understanding the vital role of interpersonal relationships in facilitating personal growth and fulfillment, Dr. L'HommeDieu and his wife Karen, a social worker, started "I Love You to Health." This innovative program assisted couples in collaboratively improving their health and their relationship.
Dr. L'HommeDieu's talents extend beyond healthcare into the world of comedy. Trained in stand-up, sketch comedy, and improv, he co-founded "The Humor Practice" alongside a nurse and a cardiologist. This unique collaboration aims to integrate humor into medical practices, enhancing patient care and enriching the lives of healthcare professionals.
He is also committed to healthcare innovation. He is currently working on a project to develop high-tech fall detection and predictive analytics tools for the Veterans Administration to detect, predict, and reduce fall risks in veterans.
Dr. L'HommeDieu is shaping future physical therapists as an educator at Nova Southeastern University and Bowling Green State University. He is also advancing his health education and leadership expertise as an EdD candidate at Nebraska Methodist College.
An adventurer at heart, Dr. L'HommeDieu is an avid long-distance kayaker, SCUBA diver, and sailor. Residing in Tampa, Florida, with his wife and their two dogs, he embodies a balanced, exploration, and continuous learning lifestyle.
