Meridians and Marathons - Dr Sandy Ziya

13/09/2025

Year 10 highlights
First timer
Second timer who ran for the first time
Consecutive 10y runner !
Mom and son team !!
Husband and wife team !!!
Until 9/26 find your why …
Reasons over excuses
And in the words of the great David Goggins
STAY HARD !!!

08/09/2025

Come one come ALL to the ANNUAL sand run/walk on the beaches of Fort Lauderdale.
All levels welcome ! It’s a fun run , translation = free + compete against yourself today or from past years . Fitness is freedom so come exercise YOURS with the best backdrop anywhere and a loving community of support .
See ya early 9/13 7am start at the base of the pedestrian bridge across from Bahia Mar .
Come sweat with us and then you are off to your weekend with a fantastic start . 🏃‍♀️
See you all very soon 🏝️

17/03/2025

Seeking urgent and non-urgent medical care is not a risk-free mindless endeavor. There are many considerations for ourselves, our loved ones AND our advocates. This series of posts is intended to illuminate some of the factors that we take for granted in this process. Vigilance and oversight cannot be overstated. Working with my patients in this way is one of the many benefits that I provide.

17/03/2025

06/02/2025

The subtext of functional medicine here at Meridians and Marathons is fitness. 💪🏽
Why, you ask ?
Because it literally is the greatest lever you can pull to create resilience and health FOR THE LONG TERM !
Fitness applies to EACH of my patients in safe and distinct ways . As an extension of that I do not promote avoiding exercise in almost every instance . (Colds, pregnancy, bad knees etc etc )
As an experienced physician and coach it is MY burden to find a way to design a personally appropriate program for YOU!
Please be wary of any doc saying “ don’t exercise “ as in most cases this can be quite detrimental.
Are your practitioners supporting your exercise efforts?

31/01/2025

It’s time to introduce/reintroduce what functional medicine indicates to my brand
Meridians and Marathons .

BEST OF TWO WORLDS :
I offer a fusion of conventional AND alternative medicine embracing best practices of both.
Best health should not entertain a zero sum game .

ADVANCED METHODS /TESTS :
I employ testing + diagnostics as well as the least intrusive/ risky methods for healing wherever possible.
Examples includes imaging , bloodwork, acupuncture therapy etc .

THE WHOLE PERSON : mind +body +spirit
I take zero short cuts getting to know the complete human in front of me . I reject the “siloing” of the human body as we are not a sum of “ parts” to be isolated and “treated”.

INFORMED CONSENT :
I vehemently protect informed consent . I accomplish this by ensuring time for questions as well as reflection AFTER my recommendations have been offered to allow my patients ample time to consider their individual path toward healing . When they are ready “ I meet them where they are at” . No bullying or fear tactics ….simply offer the most current information from my experience and training.

FULL TRANSPARENCY:
I am not “incentivized “ by big interests
(READ pharma, insurance , food etc)
I do not receive kickbacks and am not backed by ANY organization hospital or corporation .


BY EXAMPLE;
Lastly , I embody what I preach . It is my humble offering to lead by example .
Have you made the shift to functional medicine yet ?

Yours in health ~
Dr. Sandy Ziya

10/09/2024

Hey hey south Florida ! It’s almost go time ! Year 9 Naked feet 5k knocking on the door 🚪. Reminders :
No reg or prizes this year just hard work and satisfaction 🥇 . 7am sharp start this Saturday. Fort Lauderdale Beach . Just across Bahia Mar . Remember to bring your non plastic water bottle. Also something to collect trash from the beach . 🐢 🥰
Families , walkers, trash collectors, slow and fast runners all encouraged.
National Anthem kicks us off 6:55 am 🇺🇸
Can’t wait to see yall again in your glory 🤙🏽

01/08/2024

Naked feet coming back at ya !!! Big changes this year ! Yes !! It is now a fun run for all !! No fees , no reg required . All abilities all ages show . 5k is still the distance. Still the best venue Fort Lauderdale Beach .
Need a training plan ? DM me .
9/14 7am start. Compete against others OR better yet compete against yourself 🫵🏽.
Looking forward to the veterans and the newcomers .
Stay close . Let’s train !

01/05/2024

Reg link is LIVE ! This is your opportunity for you and your family to level Up !

18/09/2022

Andddd just like that year 7 in the rear view mirror !!
HUGE s/o to :: the participants, Osteostrong FTL, Marando Farms, Takato, Bahia Mar, LMNT, Upload Fitness and Lovelee bakery .
Special S/O to my roadie in all things Ziya, .pack64 !💜
Next year same weekend.
Save it now. 📅
Stay training .💪🏽
In your service,
Coach Ziya 🫶🏽

08/08/2022

Prevention is not respected in our standard healthcare system . Rather, we are purveyors of sickness . In my functional medicine practice prevention is THE cornerstone of serving my patient population . To that end I have scheduled a unique and convenient opportunity to identify a primary marker for cardiovascular disease. With a 15 minute appointment we will capture non radiating images of your carotid arteries.
What we discover may quite simply save your life . 💜💕🫶🏽.
DM for booking while openings are still available.

10/02/2022

ICYMI ::
Hormone reprise as well as next steps .
At Meridians and Marathons we roll up our sleeves and get to work because we know that’s where real change lies .
So in this segment we review the what and why of hormones and introduce the how .
“See” you all there !