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Strategies for Positive Change to Health and Wellness

No gimmicks or fad diets here — just
time-tested, sustainable solutions

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Lifestyle Medicine

 

Lifestyle Medicine is the use of a plant-predominant eating pattern, regular exercise, restorative sleep, positive social connections, healthy stress management, and the avoidance of risky substances, as a way to prevent and manage many of today’s top chronic conditions, including obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and Type 2 diabetes.

Over 80% of healthcare spending in the U.S. is tied to conditions stemming from poor lifestyle choices. Lifestyle Medicine doesn’t replace conventional medicine, but it places an emphasis on healthy lifestyles as opposed to pills and procedures.

Lifestyle Medicine
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  • the foundation of conventional medicine

  • grounded in evidence-based science

  • consistent with almost all clinical practice guidelines as first-line treatment

  • an effective way to prevent, treat, and often reverse today’s top chronic conditions

  • a focus on everyday choices and behaviors

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Lifestyle Medicine
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  • functional or alternative medicine

  • naturopathy or homeopathy

  • multi-level marketing or a monthly subscription

  • a quick-fix gimmick or fad diet

  • a rationale for ignoring medical advice

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 Lifestyle medicine focuses on 6 areas to improve health

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Healthful Eating

of whole, plant-based food

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Increase

Physical Activity

Develop strategies to

Manage Stress

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Avoid risky

Substances

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Improve your

Sleep

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Form and maintain

Relationships

 What people are saying

CHIP Testimonial Gallery
I was intrigued by the idea of a holistic lifestyle approach. I really wanted something that was health-focused and sustainable. The roller coaster of dieting approaches I've tried provided neither of these. I approach any new "thing" with a practic

I was intrigued by the idea of a holistic lifestyle approach. I really wanted something that was health-focused and sustainable. The roller coaster of dieting approaches I've tried provided neither of these. I approach any new "thing" with a practical bit of skepticism just as I did with CHIP. During the 10-week session, I became not only convinced but committed to the ideals of the program. The educational aspects of the sessions are outstanding. Now months beyond the program, I've been able to maintain the lifestyle, the weight loss and continue to feel great. For anyone looking to improve their health, CHIP is a lifestyle you can live with!

The CHIP program is not a weight loss diet, which I have done in the past with no lasting success. CHIP is a program that guides you and educates you on how to live a healthy lifestyle. Having said that, I did lose weight, without that being my foc

The CHIP program is not a weight loss diet, which I have done in the past with no lasting success. CHIP is a program that guides you and educates you on how to live a healthy lifestyle. Having said that, I did lose weight, without that being my focus, while not depriving myself of feeling satisfied. My energy level has greatly increased along with a better sleeping pattern. I would highly recommend CHIP to anyone that wants to achieve a healthy lifestyle.

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Hi! I’m Stephanie.

I’m a board-certified health educator and health coach. I’d love to chat with you about your health goals and any of the services I offer.