In this deeply moving episode of Your Business, Your Next Level, host Eunicia Peret sits down with Dr. Eric Kozfkay, a board-certified osteopathic physician specializing in holistic pain and stress management. Dr. Kozfkay shares the story behind his revolutionary treatment model—one that combines ketamine infusions, stellate ganglion blocks, and breathwork to help patients experience long-lasting relief from chronic pain, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. He also reveals how Exponential Health, his West Michigan clinic, is breaking from traditional systems to offer truly personalized care. From military veterans and business executives to patients living with trauma for decades, this episode is a powerful testimony to the healing possible when body, mind, and spirit are treated together.

Key Takeaways:

Treat the person, not the pain: Dr. Kozfkay’s approach focuses on healing the root emotional and neurological causes—not just masking physical symptoms.

The “Trinity” works: Ketamine infusions, stellate ganglion blocks, and breathwork create a powerful system reboot, helping patients achieve clarity and calm.

Trauma often underlies chronic conditions: Many patients suffering from pain have unresolved trauma that traditional medicine fails to address.

Experience unlocks understanding: For skeptical physicians or patients, firsthand experience of these treatments shifts mindsets and outcomes.

Conventional medicine is fragmented: Treating symptoms in isolation misses the bigger picture. A holistic, integrated model leads to better results and lower costs.

Anonymity matters: High-functioning individuals, including physicians, often seek privacy and out-of-pocket care to avoid stigma while receiving transformative treatment.

Gratitude amplifies healing: Simple practices like breathwork, nature walks, and mindfulness play a vital role in regulating the nervous system and restoring balance.

Timeline Summary:

[00:00:00 ] Introduction to Dr. Kozfkay and his background in osteopathic and pain medicine.

[00:02:00 ] His journey from traditional chronic pain care to alternative, holistic solutions.

[00:04:00 ] How ketamine, breathwork, and stellate ganglion blocks became core tools in his practice.

[00:06:00 ] The emotional roots of pain and how releasing trauma improves patient outcomes.

[00:08:00 ] Explanation of the “Trinity” and how all three treatments work together.

[00:10:00 ] Inside Exponential Health: a model for integrative care outside the insurance system.

[00:12:00 ] The physiological science behind breathwork and ketamine-induced neuroplasticity.

[00:14:00 ] Offering anonymous care for executives, physicians, and others seeking privacy.

[00:16:00 ] Safety of ketamine infusions and how patients are monitored and supported.

[00:18:00 ] Benefits for patients with PTSD, Lyme disease, and chronic nervous system overload.

[00:20:00 ] Clarifying the mechanism of stellate ganglion blocks and how they reset stress response.

[00:22:00 ] Why America’s nervous system needs a reboot—and how this protocol could scale.

[00:24:00 ] The power of daily gratitude, nature, and awareness in regulating the body.

[00:26:00 ] Simple nasal therapy for improved oxygenation and healing through breath.

[00:28:00 ] Dr. Kozfkay’s reflections on struggle, gratitude, and how pain can lead to purpose.

[00:30:00 ] His final advice: dance, sing, play—and remember that healing starts with presence.

Links & Resources:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/expohealth