Lifestyle Medicine
Achieving good health is about more than fixing problems after they appear. Quality of health often begins with the choices we make every day for ourselves, our families, and our communities.
Empowering You Through Everyday Choices
Healthy choices are at the center of lifestyle medicine, an emerging specialty focused on preventing, treating, managing or even reversing many of the most common chronic diseases in today's world.
The World Health Organization estimates that up to 80% of non-communicable conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and stroke are preventable when we make better choices in these key areas:
- Increasing consumption of whole, plant-based foods
- Increasing aerobic activity
- Getting enough sleep
- Decreasing use of tobacco, alcohol, and other unhealthy substances
- Maintaining healthy relationships
- Managing stress
The Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine
Nutrition
Food fuels your body and your healing. Discover simple ways to add more whole foods, fruits, and vegetables to your meals and enjoy the benefits of eating well.
Physical Activity
Movement matters. Learn how to make physical activity a natural part of your day to boost energy, mood, and overall health.
Stress Management
Stress is part of life—but with the right tools, you don’t have to feel overwhelmed. Learn practical, healthy ways to manage stress and build resilience.
Improved Sleep
Rest is powerful. Understand what helps (and hinders) good sleep so you can wake up feeling refreshed and ready.
Positive Relationships
Connection is key. Strong relationships with friends and family support your emotional and physical well-being.
Avoiding Toxic Substances
Protect your health by learning how to avoid harmful substances—and make choices that support long-term wellness.
Featured Programs
Intensive Lifestyle Medicine Program
This extended, evidence-based lifestyle medicine program helps prevent and reverse chronic conditions through personalized care focused on nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, relationships, and avoiding harmful substances. Expert support guides lasting, whole-person change.
Pivio - The Complete Health Improvement Program
This program supports lasting health by helping you build better habits. Through nutrition, movement, stress management, and social support, it can help you lose weight and lower your risk for conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and depression.
Nicotine Dependence Treatment
This personalized program helps you quit smoking, vaping, or chewing through expert counseling, tailored medication support, and ongoing follow-up. You’ll receive guidance before and after quitting to manage triggers, withdrawal, and prevent relapse.
Lifestyle Medicine Classes
Open to Everyone!
Each journey through lifestyle medicine is unique. Some people may only need help in a few areas, while others may need a lot of support. These classes are open to anyone in the community hoping to make lifestyle changes. You may choose to take just one, a few, or a lot of these classes; whatever works best for you!
Lifestyle Medicine Locations
Find a Lifestyle Medicine Specialist
Get to know our providers and how we can help you take charge of your health through everyday lifestyle choices.
Featured Areas of Expertise
Atrial Fibrillation
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Congenital Heart Disease
COPD
Peripheral Artery Disease
Structural Heart Disease
Support the Patients and Families at St. Luke's Heart
You Can Make a Difference
You can make a real difference in the lives of patients and families facing medical challenges. We hope you’ll help us provide the exceptional healthcare and support they deserve. We encourage you to get involved by making a financial gift, sponsoring or attending events, or volunteering your time.