Today we’d like to introduce you to Brett J Earl.
Hi Brett J, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My journey began, when I was younger, with admiration for a charismatic doctor who was a family acquaintance. His energy and impact on others captivated me—I wanted to create that same kind of positive difference in people’s lives.
So I followed that dream, fueled by a genuine passion to help others. But after 16 years in Emergency Medicine, I had an awakening. Traditional Western Medicine, despite its strengths, often reminded me of a soccer match—90 minutes of running up and down the field, lots of activity and effort from talented professionals, but ultimately just one or two goals to show for it all. I knew patients deserved more meaningful outcomes.
That realization led me to explore beyond conventional approaches into Integrative Medicine. Today, I practice Foundational Medicine in Bountiful, Utah, where I focus on restoring health, preventing illness, and finding alternatives to prescriptions and surgeries whenever possible. It’s about scoring more “goals” for each patient—creating lasting health improvements, not just temporary fixes.
Along this journey, I’ve had the privilege of serving as a Life Flight Helicopter Physician and as a Tactical Physician for Toledo, Ohio’s SWAT team. While my Medical Degree from the University of Nevada, Reno gave me the foundation, it’s my ongoing quest to truly help people that continues to drive me forward every day.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Success isn’t supposed to be easy—and frankly, the most valuable things in life rarely are. True accomplishment comes wrapped in sacrifice, struggle, persistence, and consistency. As the first physician in my family, I constantly battled stereotypes, limiting mindsets, and criticism along the way.
Many people assume that once medical school ends, it’s smooth sailing. Nothing could be further from the truth! The long hours, challenging patients, and sleep deprivation are just part of the package. But I’ve found that life’s toughest situations often produce the deepest learning, most meaningful connections, and, surprisingly, the most profound joy.
My defining challenge blindsided me completely. Despite being an emergency physician, I suddenly found myself fighting for my life on the wrong side of the hospital bed. What began as puzzling symptoms rapidly escalated into a devastating fungal infection that ravaged my entire body—compromising my lungs, heart, liver, pancreas, prostate, kidneys, and GI system. I gained significant weight and dragged myself through exhausting days only to face another night of miserable sleep. At my lowest point, doctors gave me just a 10% chance of survival.
I consulted specialist after specialist—cardiologists, pulmonologists, infectious disease experts, urologists, neurologists—you name it. The irony wasn’t lost on me: despite being a physician myself, I was completely baffled by my own condition. These experts, unfortunately, had more questions than answers.
I’ll never forget standing in my basement, staring at bottles of prescription medications that would merely mask my symptoms—offering temporary relief but no real cure. I faced a crossroads: follow the conventional path of managing symptoms or dig deeper for the true causes of my illness.
I chose the harder path. Drawing on my medical training, I became my own researcher—diving into medical literature, attending specialized conferences, and methodically solving the puzzle of my condition. Through this intensive journey of self-directed healing, I gradually recovered and discovered fundamental principles about disease that simply weren’t being addressed in conventional medicine.
This experience transformed not just my health but my entire approach to medicine. Today, I truly understand what my patients experience because I’ve walked in their shoes. This empathy and hard-won knowledge drive everything we do at Denali Specialty Clinic.
As you know, we’re big fans of Denali Specialty Clinic. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
My life-threatening health crisis led directly to creating Foundational Medicine. Through my desperate research to save myself, I discovered what I now call the 7 Triggers of All Disease. I’ve yet to find any condition that can’t be traced back to these root causes. When properly addressed, the body naturally begins to heal and restore itself. These same principles, I later discovered, are also key to anti-aging and optimal wellness.
Denali Specialty Clinic, now celebrating its 10th year, was born to deliver this approach to others. Our treatments don’t just mask symptoms—they address underlying causes. Every patient begins their journey with our comprehensive 6-tier diagnostic process that helps us discover the true root cause of their symptoms. This thorough evaluation includes an in-depth intake form where we learn about the patient’s complete history, a comprehensive physical exam, blood/urine/stool labs, body composition analysis, BioResonance AO scan, and imaging when needed. With these tools, we’re able to understand exactly where each patient is starting and create a personalized path and plan to wellness.
Each of our specialized programs integrates this foundational philosophy:
The Gut Reset: Resetting the gut is fundamental to restoring overall health. Our comprehensive program addresses all 7 components necessary for complete healing, moving beyond the “silver bullet” approach dominating most treatments. By regenerating the gut’s ability to properly fuel and heal itself, we create a foundation for healing throughout the entire body.
RenuO2 Injections: These targeted formulations of vitamins, minerals, and empowered oxygen relieve joint, muscle, nerve, and tissue pain while activating your body’s natural healing power. Unlike treatments that temporarily mask pain, RenuO2 works with your body’s own mechanisms to repair damaged tissues and restore function.
IV Therapy: Experience accelerated healing and optimal health with precisely formulated doses of essential nutrients. Our IV formulations provide maximum bioavailability, reaching cells more effectively than oral supplements. Each treatment addresses specific health needs while supporting overall wellness.
Breast Health Program: We’ve developed a comprehensive approach beyond monitoring to active healing. Our program helps you understand breast health holistically—teaching you how to cleanse, regenerate, and implement effective prevention. We believe in empowering women with knowledge and practical techniques.
Pelvic Health: Pelvic dysfunction affects quality of life in profound ways often ignored by conventional medicine. Our Pelvic Reset program restores function, comfort, and vitality by addressing the complex interplay of muscles, nerves, tissues, and organs in the pelvic region.
Looking ahead, we’re developing additional reset programs—Immune Reset, Cardio Restore, and Neural Restore—applying these same foundational principles to other body systems. Each program has one goal: address root causes rather than merely managing symptoms.
What truly sets Denali apart is that we’ve been where many of our patients are. My personal journey through severe illness informs everything we do. We understand the frustration of having symptoms without answers, and we’re committed to providing the comprehensive care that I once desperately needed myself.
What has been the most important lesson you’ve learned along your journey?
After 30+ years in medicine, here’s what life has taught me:
When you know better, you do better. Even when the road ahead seems difficult, doing the right things for the right reasons always pays off. What seems harder initially often leads to an easier path down the road.
Success comes from blending knowledge, passion, persistence, and consistency. Wisdom is simply applying these principles day after day.
Everyone carries their own unique and important story. Helping others on their journey somehow lightens your own life’s load and brings the deepest joy I’ve ever known.
And perhaps most importantly: true gratitude is the source of everything good. Weathering life’s difficulties with gratitude—no matter how overwhelming they may seem—makes them not only bearable but transforms them into opportunities for growth and connection.
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