Learning How to Fight Cancer Ep.4: How Heal Navigator Guides Patients Through Cancer Options
In Episode 4, Matt Halpert speaks with Adi Hertz, the co-founder of Heal Navigator — a global platform helping cancer patients explore and access vetted integrative and alternative treatments.
Born out of Adi’s personal journey navigating her mother’s stage 4 diagnosis, Heal Navigator now bridges a crucial gap between patients and trusted clinics around the world. In this conversation, Adi shares the story behind the platform, how they vet clinics, and why today’s patients are more empowered than ever to advocate for options beyond the standard of care.
“Back then, we were the weird family that looked outside the box. Today, it’s weird not to.” — Adi Hertz, Heal Navigator”
Show Notes / Timestamps:
01:50 — Meet Adi Hertz: Founder of Heal Navigator
03:40 — The information gap: What Adi discovered when searching for alternatives
05:38 — Visiting clinics, speaking with patients, and publishing honest reviews
08:39 — The early days of Heal Navigator
10:33 — Why pricing transparency matters
14:22 — The myth of a binary cancer care system
16:55 — Why ethics and honesty matter
21:14 — How patients work with Heal Navigator
24:14 — Final thoughts
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