Healing Beyond Medicine: What Every Patient Should Know
Healer’s Code Interview: Dr. Kurt Leinweber on Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Migraines, Hope, and the Healing Process
When I sat down with Dr. Kurt Leinweber, I knew we’d have an insightful conversation—but this interview hit deeper than expected. Dr. Kurt is both a pharmacist and a medical doctor, and while he’s spent years in traditional medicine, his personal journey has reshaped how he views healing.
Why? One reason is because for over a decade, his wife battled debilitating migraines.
She went through all the standard medical treatments, tried everything that was supposed to work—but nothing did. It got to the point where she was spending 80-90% of her time in bed over the past five years. Can you imagine? When you’ve tried everything and still feel trapped in your body, it’s exhausting—not just for the patient, but for the entire family.
When a doctor finally referred her to our clinic, they made the ten-hour drive to see us—because at that point, what did they have to lose?
Dr. Kurt’s Journey into Medicine
What’s fascinating about Dr. Kurt is that he started in pharmacy. He spent six years behind the counter, filling prescriptions, before realizing something: He didn’t want to just dispense medication and council doctors on what to prescribe—he wanted to make treatment decisions himself.
That realization led him to medical school, where he studied osteopathic medicine and specialized in anesthesiology. He loved the hands-on nature of it, the ability to keep people safe and calm during surgery, and the deep understanding of how the body responds to medical interventions.
Insights on Anesthesia & Surgery Prep
Since Dr. Kurt has been on both sides—doctor and patient’s family—he shared some key takeaways for anyone preparing for surgery:
- Follow your fasting instructions (seriously, it matters).
- Avoid smoking, alcohol, and cannabis before surgery—they all affect how anesthesia works.
- Talk to your anesthesiologist about past experiences. Everyone reacts differently, and knowing your history helps them adjust things for a smoother process.
The Broken System in Modern Medicine
One of the most eye-opening parts of our conversation was when Dr. Kurt talked about how good doctors get caught in a broken system.
Most doctors go into medicine because they genuinely want to help people. But the way the system is built? It often prioritizes business over patient care. Doctors are pressured to follow protocols that don’t always serve the patient’s best interests, and that’s frustrating—especially when you know there’s a better way.
That’s why Dr. Kurt believes in integrating all healing modalities and supporting the body’s natural ability to heal.
What Made the West Clinic Different?
When Dr. Kurt and his wife arrived at our clinic, the first thing that struck them both was that she wasn’t treated like a number.
And when we put her blood under a microscope? He immediately saw that something was wrong. That was a game-changer—because instead of just relying on symptoms and guesswork, we could actually see what was happening at a deeper level.
Rather than just throwing more medications at the problem, we focused on helping her body reset and heal.
- High-dose IV vitamins and minerals gave her body the nutrients it was missing.
- Neural therapy helped reset her nervous system.
- A whole-body approach targeted the root cause instead of just masking symptoms.
And now? She’s improving. For the first time in years, Dr. Kurt feels like he’s getting his wife back.
Lessons from the Journey
Chronic illness is isolating. Not just for the person going through it, but for their loved ones, too. Dr. Kurt shared some powerful lessons from their journey:
- Keep an open mind. If conventional medicine isn’t working, explore other options.
- Support your loved one emotionally. This isn’t their fault, and they need your understanding.
- Take care of yourself, too. Dr. Kurt stays grounded through exercise, prayer, and morning reflection.
For their kids, he hopes this experience teaches them resilience—and the power of showing up for family, no matter what.
Final Words of Wisdom
If Dr. Kurt could leave you with one message, it would be this:
The body has an incredible capacity to heal. How we eat, sleep, and move plays a huge role in our long-term health. Never lose hope—there’s always a way forward.
His story is a powerful reminder that a diagnosis doesn’t define you. Healing is possible, and there is always hope.
