Video Blog - Tompkins Wellness Center

'The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause of prevention of disease.'

- Thomas Edison

At TWC, we believe in education and empowering our patient family.

Please select from the list of health topics and match Dr. Tompkins videos to arm yourself with information.

The 7 Steps of Setting a Goal

November 5, 2022 6:59 pm

Dr. Wayne explains the 7 step process to following through with your goals!

1. Write it down.
2. Have a why.
3. List the obstacles.
4. Understand the knowledge.
5. Get in contact with people or an organization.
6. Develop a plan.
7. Set a deadline.
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What are NSV's?

June 27, 2022 11:40 am

NSV's are non-scaled victories, and here at Tompkins Wellness Center, we love them. Shape, an anti-inflammatory program we offer, is an example of that. What the scale says isn't everything and things like better sleep, more energy, and better focus are things we all love. ...

Relationships with Ourselves

June 27, 2022 11:31 am

February means relationships with others, but have we focused on ourselves lately? We need to watch our thoughts in our mind which lead to behaviors. Remember, out thoughts either help us win or fail, or they make us healthy or unwell. How do you grade you self-talk? ...

Health & Relationships

June 22, 2022 5:01 pm

Our health can definitely affect our relationships. Dr. Wayne and Angie don't claim they're experts, but they were willing to share some of the things that they have learned so far! ...

Relationships and Money

June 22, 2022 4:45 pm

Money is often a big stressor in relationships. Things like emergency funds, talking about big purchases together before you buy them, and budgets can all help! May you have peace in your relationships and peace in your wallet:) ...

What's Competing for your Thyroid's Attention?

June 22, 2022 4:35 pm

What is competing for your Thyroid's attention? We probably know that we want Iodine for our Thyroid, but on the periodic table, there are families for all of the elements. The answer to the question about what is competing for our Thyroid's attention: the Iodine's family! they are all wanting to attach themselves to the Thyroid's attachment sites. Iodine is critical! ...

What is Iodine's "Uber?"

June 22, 2022 1:01 pm

We've probably heard that the Thyroid needs Iodine, but in this video, Dr. Wayne goes more in-depth about Iodine's "Uber," (what it needs to get to the Thyroid,) which is Sodium (or salt.) ...

Declutter your Mind!

June 22, 2022 12:40 pm

Decluttering your mind and the time you spend will make both your home and your mind healthier! Seeing how much time you spend on your device might surprise you but you will be glad you did. What would it do for you? ...

Is Your Thyroid Involved in a Toxic Relationship?

June 22, 2022 12:33 pm

Is your thyroid involved in a toxic relationship? Or maybe your whole endocrine system? There are indeed things that can hinder our relationship with our thyroid in common things that we eat. One of them is Bromine. Treat your Thyroid well! ...

Is Your Thyroid Surviving or Thriving?

June 21, 2022 2:03 pm

A lot of people's Thyroid tests come back just fine, but it doesn't mean they're perfect. You can get a D but still pass the course, so we want to be making sure our Thyroid is in tip-top shape! In this video, we talk about some tests that you can do to thoroughly check it. ...

4 Things You Need to Know About Your Thyroid

June 21, 2022 1:22 pm

Dr. Wayne talks more about the thyroid, a very important part of your body. It's essential to take care of it with things like Salt, Iodine, etc. Good luck to your thyroid!:) ...

NAET- What is it?

June 21, 2022 1:11 pm

At Tompkins Wellness Center, we proudly offer NAET- Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique. Allergy is a broadly defined word though! In this video, Dr. Wayne explains it. He also talks about mineral deficiency and which ones we need/how NAET can help. ...

Some Clinical Wisdom + A Shape Story

June 21, 2022 11:53 am

Dr. Wayne shares something that he learned from the wise chiropractor we bought our practice from and also shares an uplifting Shape story! ...

Words Matter! + An Awesome NAET Story

June 21, 2022 11:43 am

The way you talk to yourself matters! Dr. Wayne explains the way to talk to yourself for success not failure and also shares an awesome NAET story from our office. ...

Briana's Shape Story

June 21, 2022 10:25 am

One of our wonderful employees, Briana talks about her shape story and the journey that she has been on with weight loss, feeling good, etc. ...

3 Ways You Didn't Know You Could Use NAET

May 26, 2022 11:52 am

NAET, the allergy elimination technique we offer at our office, isn't just for allergies. Watch this video to learn about the 3 ways you probably didn't know you could NAET. ...

NAET: How Emotions & Food are Connected

May 26, 2022 11:28 am

NAET or Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Techniques, is something that Tompkins Wellness Center offers to help with food allergies and more. In this video, Dr. Wayne talks about how strong emotions and food can be connected, how this works, and how to help. ...

Natural Bug Spray

May 26, 2022 11:04 am

We sometimes forget that things like sunscreen and other rub-ons sink into our skin and pores, so we want to be careful of what we're putting on it. Bug spray is a necessity during Summer, so why not be treating our skin well with natural bug spray that's made out of essential oils? Dr. Wayne also talks about some other things you can do to keep those bugs away!! ...

Natural Sunscreen

May 24, 2022 5:23 pm

Another summer tip for you! There's a natural alternative to sunscreen: Calcium Lactate and Cataplex F. In this video Dr. Wayne explains how these supplements work and how/when to take them. ...

Fit in Last Year's Swimsuit

May 24, 2022 3:57 pm

A lot of us have put on some pounds between the New Year and now, and we might get discouraged about tugging on our swimsuit to find that it doesn't fit anymore. Shape Reclaimed is a program Tompkins Wellness Center offers to lower inflammation and help that swimsuit problem, while also making us feel amazing. ...