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When I started LIVV, I had one intention: to create a space where people can truly focus on themselves.
So many of us get caught up in the hustle. We’re chasing success and money and trying to keep up with the Joneses. We’re constantly moving, constantly pushing forward, but we forget the most important thing. To be.
We forget to take a moment to be present with ourselves. It’s easy to get distracted. Whether you’re juggling a family or navigating a successful career, life’s pressures can make it feel impossible to stay connected to what truly matters.
When was the last time you did something for you?
That’s why I built LIVV Cardiff. I wanted to create a space where you can come, slow down, and take care of yourself.
We understand that wellness isn’t just about outward appearances. It’s about optimizing every part of you. It’s easy to get caught up in how we look or perform, but what about how we feel? At LIVV Cardiff, every corner of this space is designed to help you find the stillness and healing you need to feel like the best version of yourself.
My experience in the medical world opened my eyes to something critical: people need more than just a prescription or a quick fix. They need a place to heal holistically. That’s why I came to naturopathy. I saw how conventional medicine was more about treating symptoms than addressing the root causes. It wasn’t enough to medicate and move on. You can’t truly heal unless you understand the whole picture. It’s about your body, your mind, your environment, your relationships, and your experiences.
We also understand the power of connection, not just with others but with ourselves. Life can be challenging. It’s definitely messy. When we forget to check in with ourselves, stress, trauma, and self-doubt can start to pile up. But when you find a space where you can just be, the world feels lighter.
At LIVV Cardiff, we want to give our members the tools to take control of their health from the inside out. We want to guide them to live better, feel better, and be better—no matter what stage of life they’re in. Whether you’re in your 20s and worrying about your future, in your 40s thinking about your health, or in your 70s trying to feel better than ever before, we want to be there for you and with you.
It’s vital to have a community. A space where you’re surrounded by like-minded people on the same journey. We’re all in this together. The care we give to ourselves and one another makes all the difference. I’ve seen it in my patients. I’ve seen it in my team. And I’ve felt it in every step of building LIVV.
This has been the hardest thing I’ve ever done—building something from nothing. There have been ups and downs. Stressful, exhausting, and thrilling all at the same time. But it’s been worth every moment. That feeling of excitement, of energy, of purpose. That’s what we’ve built here.
And let me tell you, health is in the details. It’s not just about working out or eating right; it’s about understanding how your body works. It’s about knowing your blood work and your biochemistry, and living with that knowledge every day. If you want to live well, you need to know how to take care of your body. But it goes beyond that. It’s about living with purpose. It means loving yourself so deeply that you can share that love with others, whether it’s your family, friends, or community.
When I think about everything we’ve built here, it comes back to one thing: self-love. If you don’t love yourself, nothing else matters. When it comes to your relationships, business, and health—it all starts with you. And that’s why LIVV exists. We’re here to help you love yourself more, to help you heal, and to help you be the best version of yourself.
I’m honored and grateful to share this new space with you, to see how LIVV Cardiff will grow, and to be part of your journey. This is just the beginning, and I can’t wait to see what we all create together.
In health,
Jay
Dr. Jason Phan
Founder, ND
