Lifestyle medicine is the use of evidence-based lifestyle therapeutic intervention – including a whole-food, plant-predominant eating pattern, regular physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances and positive social connection – as a primary intervention, delivered by clinicians trained and certified in this specialty to prevent, treat and often reverse chronic disease.
The rise in chronic disease and health care spending in the United States is astronomical. With 80% or more of all health care spending in the U.S. tied to treatment of conditions rooted in unhealthy lifestyle choices, lifestyle medicine offers hope as a solution. From the American College of Lifestyle Medicine
As trained movement experts, we utilize Lifestyle Medicine concepts to maximize your healing potential, improve your ability to participate in regular physical activity, manage your pain and set you up to live your healthiest and thrive moving through live!
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Interrupted Sleep: How to Recover Quickly After a Rough Night
February 4, 2026
By Dr. Mary Rose Strickland – Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional If you’ve ever had a night where you barely slept — or your sleep was constantly interrupted — you know the feeling the next day: groggy irritable headachy heavy body foggy brain craving sugar and caffeine low motivation And for many people, this isn’t just
Lifestyle Success in 2026
December 30, 2025
As we approach a new year, many will focus on improved health in 2026. While “lose weight” and “exercise” more are popular areas of focus, there are a variety of other opportunities to improve your health. Big changes all at once can set us up for failure. Try picking one or two larger items, or
Healthspan vs. Lifespan: Why Expert Guidance Matters
October 27, 2025
When most people think about getting healthier, they focus on living longer. But what if the real goal isn’t simply more years – but better years? That’s the difference between lifespan and healthspan. Lifespan is how long you live. Healthspan is how long you live well – with energy, strength, mental clarity, and independence. Modern
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