From the inside out, the term healthcare can seem like an overwhelming monolith. The hardest step is often the first step: finding a practice where you feel comfortable sharing many of your most private and personal situations. For many in the LGBTQ community, that includes finding cultural competency.

As you step out of your car, there’s simultaneously a welcoming buzz in the air, offset by the calming waters of the intercoastal. Going to a new doctor (or any doctor) can be stressful. But Mayfaire Medical works to make people feel welcome from the moment they arrive.

The pristine white walls seamlessly flow into the marble floor. The exhibition space feels like a living canvas, ready to host art that is lucky enough to be put on display.

If the door opens at just the right moment, the smell of fresh baked goods wafts to the sidewalk and lures you in. As soon as you're inside, the smell of goodness will envelop you. Perhaps it will trigger a memory of when your mom made cupcakes for the class, and how you couldn’t wait to sneak one.