A New Lease on Life Through HSS Lifestyle Medicine Program:
Before joining the HSS Lifestyle Medicine Program, I was overwhelmed by a long list of chronic conditions - lupus, osteoarthritis, myofascial & musculoskeletal pain, sleep apnea, obesity, anxiety, and more. I was constantly battling pain, fatigue, and frustration, with no clear path forward. Then I attended a presentation by Dr. Heidi Prather, and something just clicked. I realized that inflammation was the common thread—and there was actually a way to fight it.
That moment led me to the HSS Lifestyle Medicine Program, and it truly changed my life.
Dr. Prather and her incredible team approached my care in a way no one else had before: through whole-person, evidence-based lifestyle interventions. They didn’t just treat symptoms - they addressed root causes. I received customized support from Dr. Prather weekly, as well as a dietician (Sue Xiao Yu & Kate Cohen), health coaches & emotional support (Karen Griffin, Cara Suter, Mark Pagba & Jane Belkin), and an exercise physiologist (Kelyssa Hall). With these group leaders, they helped me set realistic goals for nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress.
Thanks to this program:
- I’m now eating an anti-inflammatory, plant-predominant diet.
- I’ve reduced or eliminated several medications, including ones I thought I’d be on for life.
- I sleep better, move more, feel less musculoskeletal pain and have more energy than I’ve had in years.
- My family has joined me in this journey - our entire household is living healthier.
But perhaps the most powerful part was the group connection. I felt supported, understood and motivated by others on the same path. I learned that I wasn’t alone—and that lifestyle change doesn’t have to be overwhelming when you have the right team beside you.
The Lifestyle Medicine Program gave me my life back. It gave me hope.
If you're struggling with chronic illness and searching for a new direction, this program could be the answer. For me, it wasn’t just helpful - it was transformational.
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