In a world that’s become more rigidly taxonomical and specific in its language, systems, and paradigms, there is value in taking a broader and more holistic approach to life. Instead of relying solely on effective prescription medication, a person could supplement it with meditation and mental wellness exercises. Instead of developing a career laser-focused on one specific vertical, someone could develop a network of related skills and become more flexible as a professional. In a world so dominated by rigidly materialist priorities and tools, taking the broader view may just mean embracing a metaphysical one.
It’s this approach that Dr. Bo Headlam reviews and champions. As a musician, a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, a culinary artist, and a metaphysical educator, Dr. Headlam’s own career and skillset reflects his dedication to a wide-ranging perspective. His NYC practice blends minimally invasive techniques with a personalized, patient-centric approach to joint health, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. He blends that medical expertise with creativity, physical discipline, and spiritual inquiry, creating a holistic approach committed to high-performance healing and patient education, in both urban healthcare and sports medicine.
When people hear the word “metaphysics,” there are a number of expected responses, from genuine curiosity to doubtfully raised eyebrows. In spite of any preconceptions, Dr. Headlam’s approach to metaphysics is rooted in consistent methodology, not mysticism. In the same way that athletes stretch to prepare their bodies for performance, Dr. Headlam proposes that meditation and other similar metaphysical work prepares the mind (and body) for healing and clarity. Together with standard physical therapy and healthcare, Dr. Bo Headlam seeks to raise the bar for patient outcomes.
“Having experience in multiple disciplines gives me a broader perspective when making decisions,” Dr. Headlam says. “I can draw on patterns and principles from different fields to find solutions that might not be obvious to someone with a more narrow focus. It’s like having a larger toolkit to work with.”
Metaphysical Practices For Good Spiritual Hygiene
When working in metaphysical contexts Dr. Headlam uses the identity Mikah, and he’s actively developing a metaphysical education platform, which is intended to be a school that facilitates growth in spiritual awareness, personal empowerment, and more. Drawing from his own years of study and personal experiences, he hopes to foster a space where emotional intelligence and intuitive insight are cultivated and trained as rigorously as the physical body. Dr. Headlam believes that the most potent healing occurs when science, spirit, and self-awareness converge, and his platform and practice are aimed at bringing that vision to life.
“These spiritual tools help me tap into a broader perspective that includes not just facts and figures, but the energetic and intuitive dimensions of any situation,” Dr. Headlam explains. “When I’m making important decisions, I want access to all available information—not just what my analytical mind can process.”
When discussing metaphysical practices, Dr. Bo Headlam favors a small number of processes and rituals that have proven effective in his own life. In addition to daily meditation—a skill that’s become more popular in recent years, backed by supporting scientific study—Dr. Headlam regularly engages in Akashic Records work and shamanic journeying. Each of these processes serve a purpose, whether it’s relaxing and relieving stress, aiding in high-stakes decision-making, or simply being fully aware of the world and the self, and Dr. Headlam teaches people how to make use of these powerful metaphysical tools.
“I use my spiritual practices the same way someone else might sit down and write a pros and cons list—they’re simply the decision-making tools that work best for me,” says Mikah. “Whether it’s accessing Akashic Records or shamanic journeying, these practices give me access to information and insights that pure logic can’t provide.”
The Metaphysical Toolbelt
Dr. Bo Headlam frequently lists meditation, Akashic Records work, and shamanic journeying as key practices in his metaphysical toolbelt. His wide-ranging skillset and interconnected, holistic approach to life and his career is a direct consequence and beneficiary of these tools, but while processes like meditation are decently well known and understood, the others may not be. These processes can be done at home, without the need for anything other than quiet and peaceful surroundings, as they’re focused on helping the practitioner achieve deeper awareness and insight into themselves and their context.
Meditation comes in many forms and styles, but each has a common set of widely understood benefits that are the reason for the practice’s spike in popularity over the past decade. A number of scientific studies highlight the stress-reducing and anxiety-relieving aspects of meditation, but for some those are secondary benefits. Done regularly and properly, meditation has been shown to improve brain health, improve emotional balance, and give practitioners greater control and understanding of their inner thoughts. Dr. Headlam attributes his low stress and healthy work-life balance in part to the peace achieved via meditation.
Moving a level deeper, shamanic journeys are a more involved and illustrative practice that, unfortunately, may come with a degree of assumed cultural baggage that distracts from this spiritual process. This practice diverges from standard meditation in that the goal is to achieve an altered state of consciousness entirely, not merely quiet and soothe the mind as-is. Through deep visualization and intentional practice, these journeys can become avenues for deep personal self-discovery, guidance, and inspiration.
Akashic Records work, so named for the metaphysical idea of a record of all things that have and will ever happen, is a further evolution of these metaphysical practices. Through prayer, meditation, and/or intentional visualization, Dr. Bo Headlam invites knowledge and insights that he might otherwise not access. These processes are tools that Dr. Headlam utilizes on a daily basis, and the results speak for themselves.
“Some people might think it’s irresponsible or unconventional to make decisions this way, but I don’t have an issue with people using whatever methods work for them,” he says. “I let my results speak for themselves: I’m wealthy, I own my own businesses, I do what I want, and I’m surrounded by love. My approach to decision-making and goal-setting clearly works quite well.”