The ‘woo-woo’ philosophy of Trump’s surgeon general pick 

Published March 5, 2026 7:00am ET



Dr. Casey Means’ approach to health, expressed throughout her wellness influencer career, blends nutritional medicine with New Age spirituality and mysticism in a way that makes some religious conservatives question her credibility.

Means, President Donald Trump’s surgeon general nominee, whose confirmation is currently under review in the Senate, has come under increasing scrutiny, particularly from religious conservatives for some of her wellness content posted online.

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