Today we’d like to introduce you to Joshua Corder.
Hi Joshua, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I worked as a framing carpenter for 15 years and went back to school in 2012 when a military deployment to Iraq made available some education funding. After earning my nursing degree from Clatsop Community College I went to work in the local emergency department where I spent 6 years, then 2 years as a nursing supervisor and 2 years in oncology/infusions. Over time I had become increasingly cynical about the health care system in which I worked as well as the western health care model generally. More specifically, I felt that we seemed to focus very little on personal empowerment and wellness and mostly on selling drugs and interventions with little regard to helping people actually be healthy. I perceive the system as a revenue stream into which each patient is plugged, with expensive diagnostics and testing being prioritized over actual therapy. This is not to say that workups aren’t necessary and that providers need to cover many bases to avoid liability, but there seems to exist a general apathy with which many in health care roles actually approach something that is profoundly important to those for whom they are caring. I tried to address these concerns within the system and I was unsuccessful.
So I gave up the big bucks and started a proactive wellness service. And my soul feels much better for it.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
I have been slow to build clientele. Vitamin drip therapy isn’t really a part of the vernacular in Clatsop County, so understanding that IV vitamins can help the body when it’s stressed or early in an illness isn’t well known. Many people think that the only thing available to them is suffering and sometimes drugs to mask symptoms. Also, I put the onus on the client. I support active lifestyles, so often my first question to a complaint is “when was the last time you worked out?” I think that often exercise is the best medicine, although it can also be the hardest pill to swallow.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I provide mobile vitamin and amino acid drips, peptide therapy, as well as mobile nursing support. My service is app based, so the client can book me on their phone and I will come to them wherever they may be. I have a mobile infusion unit, so I am basically a rolling clinic. I have supportive telemedicine available so I can administer anti-emetics and anti-inflammatory medications as well, so if one has a GI bug and just needs fluid support and symptom relief, they can avoid an ED visit by booking my service. I can also provide triage, basic first aid and injury support, helping people avoid expensive doctor visits and workups while also directing people to an elevated level of care when necessary.
I am all about getting people out and moving and keeping them that way.
If we knew you growing up, how would we have described you?
I grew up in Knappa, Oregon. My mom owned a local restaurant and I spent much of my childhood working there when I wasn’t involved in school or extra-curricular activities. I never really considered healthcare as a career, as I didn’t consider myself a good student to the point that I joined the Marines instead of going to college. I played sports, though not very well, as I wasn’t disciplined enough to really apply myself.
I guess the way I was most described as “he would be good if only he applied himself.” My mom always said I was a late bloomer, but waiting until one is in their 40s-50s is a bit ridiculous.
Pricing:
- Telemedicine: starts at $25 but is intermittent.
- Hydration alone: $130
- Most expensive drip: $160
- Add-0ns: $20-$30
Contact Info:
- Website: https://nomadwellnessllc.net
- Facebook: nomad wellness
