Why
Finding your better self
Finding your better self is much more than the absence of psychological distress. A helpful self-narrative identifies your purpose, shapes your decision making, and impacts the world around you.
The Practice
Rewrite your story
Geste Health begins with your story, not a label. With transparent pricing and personalized care planning, people ready to do the work of becoming their better self will receive the presence, patience, and support needed.
Thomas Kim, MD, MPH · Founder, Geste Health
Geste
/dʒest/
An epic story of a heroic deed or action.
The approach
Care without labels
Mental wellness is more than the absence of distress. Geste Health focuses on the work of getting well without the unhelpful labeling that comes with a diagnosis-first approach.
What
Evidence, Skills, Mastery
With an evidence-based approach to care planning, members will discover the least amount of medications for the most benefit. And because medications are a tool rather than an answer, care planning includes a skill based focus towards mastering your better self.
How
Direct Care, Virtual
A transparent membership fee avoids billing codes, appointment caps, and hidden charges. Psychiatric care is also optimally suited for virtual care delivery. Geste’s approach to care allows for timely, efficient access allowing for full attention on developing your better self.
The Physician
Whole person care
Dr. Kim has spent his career caring for those in need with innovation, creativity, and compassion. His experience informs what you can expect at Geste Health.
More about Dr. Kim →- Training
- BA in Philosophy, Georgetown University
- MD and MPH, Tulane University School of Medicine
- Internal Medicine and Psychiatry Residency, Tulane University School Medicine
- Experience
- Clinical experience caring for the incarcerated, military, disaster victims, the elderly, people living with HIV/AIDS, substance dependence, and treatment resistant depression/ anxiety/ trauma.
- Leadership
- Multiple leadership and executive roles within clinical practices, health systems, non-profits, and industry.
- Advocacy
- Medical expert testimony at state and federal level.
- Long standing service within multiple professional associations.
- Host of ‘A Better Question’ podcast.
The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
Is Geste Health right for me?
Geste Health is not for everyone by design. If you are…
- • frustrated by being defined by a diagnosis
- • wondering why your medication list seems to grow over time
- • tired of jumping through insurance hoops for 15-minute appointments
- • ready to do the work within rather than chase an external solution
Then the first step is a conversation about what Geste Health can do for you.