INTEGRATING PUBLIC HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE MEDICINE

We integrate the principles of public health with the strategies of lifestyle medicine to create a comprehensive, evidence-based framework for achieving well-being. This approach not only empowers individuals to reach their personal health goals but also acknowledges the broader social, economic, and environmental factors that shape their lifestyles.

The Synergy Between Public Health and Lifestyle Medicine

Public health aims to improve overall health by addressing systemic influences such as economic stability, environmental conditions, and social determinants of health. It prioritizes prevention and health promotion over disease treatment.

Lifestyle medicine, meanwhile, is a science-based approach that leverages key lifestyle factors—nutrition, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, social connection, and the avoidance of harmful substances—to prevent, manage, and even reverse chronic diseases.

In many ways, public health interventions align with the core pillars of lifestyle medicine, reinforcing the importance of sustainable, preventive health practices. While public health typically operates at a population level, we apply its foundational principles on an individual scale. By integrating both disciplines, we create personalized, holistic health strategies that address both internal and external influences on well-being.

What Sets Us Apart?

✔ A Multidisciplinary Perspective

✔ Comprehensive Health Assessments 

✔ Evidence-Based Lifestyle Interventions

✔ Support in Overcoming Barriers 

✔ Trauma-Informed.

WE ARE TRAUMA-INFORMED -WHY DOES THAT MATTER?

Trauma—whether from a single event, chronic stress, or adverse childhood experiences—deeply influences health and lifestyle choices. It can shape behaviors, create a sense of unease around change, and drive individuals toward familiar, comforting patterns. Recognizing this connection is crucial for fostering sustainable lifestyle interventions.

Simply prescribing “healthy habits” is not enough. Without considering individual capacities, changes can feel overwhelming or out of reach.

For example:

Breath work & Meditation – Commonly recommended for stress management, these practices are not always suitable for everyone, or in all situations. In some cases, they can have the opposite effect, increasing discomfort rather than alleviating it.

Intensive Exercise – While movement is beneficial, some individuals need a gradual, capacity-building approach before engaging in high-intensity workouts.

“It is not just about knowing what’s good for you—it’s about integrating it into your life in a way that feels realistic and sustainable.”

People often struggle to adopt healthier habits despite knowing their benefits. The reasons for this are complex and deeply personal, but some common barriers include:

    • Past experiences can make change feel unsafe.

    • Oftentimes, we need a titrated, capacity-building approach to change.

    • Generic "healthy habits" advice (e.g., “just exercise more”) does not consider individual needs, circumstances or capacities.

    • Comprehensive assessments are crucial in providing adapted goals.

    • With endless health information, it is easy to feel lost or confused about where to start.

    • Too many changes at once can be paralyzing — small, manageable steps work better.

    • When we expect quick-fixes and we can feel discouraged.

    • Community and support help with changes.

  • Some examples include:

    • Family habits, social norms, and workplace environments influence lifestyle choices.

    • Lack of access to healthy food, safe exercise spaces, or healthcare makes change harder.

    • When exhausted or stressed, implementing changes can be challenging.

    • Sometimes we need to remove before we add, restore and find new energy before changes feel possible.