At his core, Patrick is a healer and teacher. His passion and extensive knowledge of western and traditional practices makes him a generous resource. Patrick brings his experience as a leader, compassion as a doctor, and empathy as a community Firekeeper to his position as Board Chair of the Blue Deer Center. As an initiated Mara’akame (healer in the Wixárika tradition) and Firekeeper, he leads ceremonies and offers healing sessions to promote balance in people’s lives. 

For 25+ years, Patrick has served as a functional medicine family physician, along with his wife Dr. Lisa Lichtig, in Asheville NC. Dr. Hanaway works to transform medical practice through awareness, practice, and embodiment. Patrick started the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine and was honored with the Linus Pauling Award for his pioneering work in the field of functional medicine. Patrick received his doctorate of medicine from Washington University. He finds joy in nature, with his community, ‘around the fire’, and with his wife Lisa.