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Lifestyle Medicine Program
For chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, unhealthy weight, PCOS and more—this program helps you achieve lasting change.
Difficulty Sticking with Healthy Habits
Develop A Plan You Can Live With
Feel The Shift In Weeks
Achieve Radical Change.
Unlike traditional medicine that treats symptoms, Zoe Primary Care identifies the causes of your symptoms and creates a healing plan based on your unique strengths & challenges.
Your physical health is affected by many factors including stress, sleep, movement, nutrition, relationships, and emotional health.
Zoe Primary Care is therapy for your whole self.
“I feel so empowered. I’ve dieted for years but never had this experience before of rediscovering myself and what I like. I’ve lost 20 lbs without feeling restricted.”
– Zoe Primary Care Patient, Woman, 75 years old
What makes Zoe Primary Care Different?
| Traditional Medicine | Zoe Primary Care | |
|---|---|---|
Time With doctor and other specialists | 15-20 min. Visits | 30-90 min. Visits |
Reduce or Eliminate reliance on medication | Rarely | Often |
Accept insurance | ✔ | ✔ |
Focus on long-term health and wellness | Treats Symptoms | Treats Source |
Supportive community | Rarely | Group members and team of specialists |
Entire team focused on YOUR goals | Specialists Work Individually | Team of Specialists Working For You |
“I’m not really a group person but I felt inspired and supported by the groups. I learned skills I use everyday.”
– Zoe Primary Care Patient, Woman, 32 years old
How It Works
Option 1 (Recommended):
Individual Appts & MD/NP-led Group Visits
Option 2:
Individual Appointments Only
End the cycle. Take the first step. Click to get started!
“I have so much more energy than I’ve had in years. I’m 5 months into the program and I’m even more motivated than when I started.”
– Zoe Primary Care Patient, Man, 26 years old
Meet Our Health Specialists
Charlotte Heppner, MS, MD, DipABLM
Meet the Doctor
Julie Barbaro, RDN, CHC, IFNCP
Meet the Nutritionist
Rebekah Hamlett, BSN, RN, NBC-HWC
Meet the Health Coach
“I felt so supported by the whole team. I never felt judged or shamed for my weight. The groups helped me feel like I wasn’t alone and that made all the difference.”
– Zoe Primary Care Patient, Woman, 52 years old
Why it Works.
You don’t have to change your life; we help you make changes that fit your life.
Chronic conditions only get worse without lifestyle changes—this is true, even for weight loss medication. We help you target the essential small gradual changes, that fit your life and preferences. Like a car going fast, a sudden turn leads to a spin-out. Slow, gradual change gets you to your destination.
Not all weight loss is equal. Restriction-based weight loss shocks the body, negatively impacting health, mood, and energy—usually resulting in rebound weight gain. Restriction is the #1 cause of binge eating and emotional eating disorders. Food is neither good nor bad; learn to enjoy food again.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lifestyle Medicine?
Lifestyle Medicine is a medical approach that uses evidence-based behavioral interventions to prevent, treat and manage chronic disease by addressing 6 pillars of care: nutrition, movement, sleep, social connections, substance use and emotional health. Lifestyle medicine recognizes old methods for treating medical conditions are ineffective due to a lack of end-to-end care and the application of preventative and reverse-based treatment plans. The body needs and mind and the mind needs the body. We treat BOTH.
What can Lifestyle Medicine change for me?
Lifestyle medicine can both reverse or significantly reduce chronic conditions, including unhealthy weight, cardiovascular disease, or diabetes and create lasting change by combining physical health with mental health.
Why should I go through this program? How is it any different?
We offer a team approach that will include a board-certified doctor, nutritionist, health coach, and yoga therapist to provide the end-to-end care you need to succeed. Our individualized treatment plans use the latest diagnostic technology and wellness assessments that meet you where you are in your wellness journey. Our program offers extensive support through monthly, biweekly, and weekly touchpoints and reviews. Our program includes weekly group classes that will provide you with structure, accountability, and social support to achieve your goals. Behavior change and sustainability are hard. Learning to elicit your own reasons for change is key. With a diverse team of specialists all in one place, significant lasting change is possible.
Do you accept insurance for this service?
Yes, most commercial insurance as well as Medicare and Medicaid. For questions about your coverage, please contact our office at (804) 303-9622
Do you see people with severe health problems?
Yes. We will partner with your primary care physician for complex clinic concerns ranging from cancer to obesity, diabetes, and hypertension.
Is it possible to stop taking my diabetes or other medications?
Yes! It is possible to reduce and eliminate certain or all of your medications. Our team will guide you through lifestyle modifications that will help you decrease or even stop your medications in a medically safe and effective way.
Do I have to be really sick to become a patient?
No, anyone feeling stuck or frustrated in any aspect of their lives is welcome to join.
Do you ever prescribe medications?
Yes, we will prescribe medications when medically necessary. Despite your hardest work, you may still struggle through no fault of your own. Medication may be necessary to help meet your wellness goals and may be eliminated when the time is right.
How often are my appointments and how long do they last?
Appointment frequency and length are based on the individual. The first session with the doctor is typically 60 min with 30 min follow-up appointments. Initial sessions with our nutritionist are 60 min with follow-ups lasting 45 min. Health coaching sessions typically last 30 min. Shared medical appointments are typically 90 min.
