What is Lifestyle Medicine?

Lifestyle Medicine is a field of medicine that emphasizes the 6 pillars of good health - healthful eating, physical activity, stress management, relationships, sleep, and tobacco cessation.

Do I need to have a diagnosed medical condition before I can see you?

No, you do not need to have any medical conditions. The health coaching will cover the 6 pillars of health and more. Whether you are starting from scratch on your health journey, trying to reverse known disease and discontinue medication, or seeking to optimize an already stellar lifestyle, coaching can help along the way.

What medical conditions do you help with?

You do not need to have any medical problems to see me for health coaching. Most, if not all, medical conditions are impacted by diet and lifestyle, including the following: High blood pressure (Hypertension), Type 2 diabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Prediabetes, High cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia), Heart disease, History of stroke, heart attack, Obesity, Overweight, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis), Arthritis (Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid), Autoimmune disease (Lupus, Sjogren’s, Psoriasis), Hypothyroidism, Eczema, Depression, COPD, Asthma, Allergies, Erectile Dysfunction, Multiple sclerosis, Breast cancer, Colon cancer, Lymphoma

and more…

Do you only see adults?

Yes, I only see adults aged 18 and up.

What if I am late or I miss my appointment?

I value my time, just as I value yours. I have a strict no refund policy for appointments and packages. Emergencies do happen. I allow one missed appointment due to emergency every 6 months, which you may reschedule for a later time. Any missed appointment time due to late arrival will not be accommodated.

Is this an exclusively virtual coaching practice?

Yes. I do not have any in-person appointments.

Can you be my primary care physician?

While I am board certified in Family Medicine, Lotus Lifestyle Medicine is dedicated solely to lifestyle medicine coaching.