A SUPERFIT doctor reckons pretty privilege has worked against her – as people in the medical field say she’s too attractive to be successful.
Physician and bodybuilder Stacey Naito, who lives in California, knows that she isn’t the type of person folk expect to see when they go for treatment.
But she loves proving doubters wrong and is fed up with outdated stereotypes.
She says: “I definitely feel that people pay more attention to me because of my combination of my career as a physician and my involvement in bodybuilding and fitness.
“Many people seem to think that it isn’t appropriate for a doctor, especially a female, to compete in the bodybuilding world, because that means she must step onstage in a blingy bikini and strut her stuff.
“However, I love bashing stereotypes.
“I consider the title of ‘world’s hottest doctor’ an incredible honor.
“And yes, I know that people don’t expect doctors to be attractive or sexy, as if being a medical professional and being alluring are mutually exclusive.
“While I don’t consider myself glamorous, I take pride in being a woman, being feminine, and being well put together when it comes to my personal appearance.”
Dr Naito adds: “Over the years, I have had some frustrating situations arise in which I have been criticised simply for being an attractive woman who is a physician.
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“Back when I was in medical school, a medical resident approached me and said that I didn’t ‘look like a doctor’ because I was pretty and in shape.
“He went on to say that I probably wouldn’t be taken seriously as a doctor because of it.
“I have also had numerous patients express concern over my appearance, as if being attractive somehow diminishes my credibility as a doctor.
“There is a lot of criticism out there against professional people who choose to model, show off their physiques in bikinis or fitness outfits, and otherwise refuse to remain covered up and ultra conservative.
“However, I refuse to cave in to such stereotypical mindsets, and am not afraid to fend off the harsh and unkind words of people who are that narrow-minded.
“The message I always strive to communicate to followers is that ANYONE can live an empowered life, and that by adopting healthy lifestyle habits, they can transform their bodies and their lives.”
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