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Lifestyle Medicine is Powerful!
Welcome to Leonhardt Lifestyle Medicine!
At Leonhardt Lifestyle Medicine, I believe in the power of lifestyle interventions to transform your health and well-being. My evidence-based approach focuses on using lifestyle choices to prevent and treat chronic diseases, improve outcomes, and enhance your quality of life.
When you choose Leonhardt Lifestyle Medicine, you can expect a personalized and holistic approach to your healthcare. I look beyond a client's symptoms to truly uncover the condition's root cause- many of which can be effectively treated through lifestyle medicine interventions. I thoroughly analyze your data and health assessments and have in-depth discussions with you allowing us to dive deeper into your health concerns. By considering your social environment, lifestyle choices, and more, I develop a comprehensive understanding of your whole-person health. We then co-create a tailored plan for you for guided changes in various lifestyle medicine approaches including diet modification, physical activity, sleep optimization, stress management, fostering relationships, mindfulness, and environmental health. I aim is to minimize your symptoms and reliance on medications and their potential side effects, ultimately leading to a happier, healthier, and longer life.
Join me at Leonhardt Lifestyle Medicine and discover the transformative power of lifestyle interventions. Together, we can achieve your wellness goals and create lasting positive changes. Your path to a happier, healthier life starts here.
Being healthy is not an accident, you need to take small purposeful steps.
Healthy people plan... they make health a priority daily.
Embarking on a journey to adopt new health habits can be overwhelming, but I'm here to help. Change can be difficult and sometimes may seem impossible. As your Health Coach, I will partner with you to help you find your motivation to implement the lifestyle changes that are most important to you, improving your health. If one area of your life is out of balance, it's likely that others are as well. I will help you determine where to start and make small changes that grow over time. I will keep you accountable, offer encouragement, and provide support on your journey toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Sick of "managing" your health with pills?
There are other non-prescription solutions for chronic disease to explore. Instead of band-aiding the symptoms, we work to identify the root cause. Schedule a Lifestyle Medicine Consultation with me to get a better understanding of how your lifestyle habits unknowingly could be affecting your health. Learn how by making simple modifications, you can prevent, treat and even reverse chronic symptoms/conditions and decrease your need for medications. Take the first step toward a healthier future by exploring the power of lifestyle interventions in optimizing your well-being.
Intro to Plant-Based Classes starting soon!
Learn why adopting a whole food plant-based diet is ideal for health, weight management, and the prevention and remission of many chronic diseases.
INTRO TO PLANT-BASED CLASS SERIES
5- Week Whole Food Plant-Based Class Series - $400
Helping you make the plant-based switch to a healthier life...
The science supporting a plant-based diet is indeed evident, but implementing it in your daily life can be challenging and may feel overwhelming. If you're interested in adopting a Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB) diet, my classes are designed for you! Each week, we gather as a group to explore the benefits of a plant-predominant diet, sample plant-based foods, plan delicious meals, and gather tools to help you successfully transition to this new way of eating. I aim to help you implement small, manageable changes in your diet weekly, incorporating more whole foods, fruits, and vegetables onto your plate.
These comprehensive classes provide a supportive environment where you can learn, ask questions, and share experiences with others. Attending these sessions will give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make lasting dietary changes that can greatly improve your health and well-being.
Remember, food is medicine, and a whole food plant-based diet can be a powerful tool in preventing and treating chronic diseases, managing weight, and enhancing overall health.
Join us on this transformative journey toward a healthier, more vibrant life!
What is a whole food plant-based diet?
The whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet emphasizes the consumption of plant-based foods in their natural state, including fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, seeds and nuts. This approach avoids meat, animal products, highly processed foods, and the excessive use of added sugars, oils, and salt. Rich in fiber, the WFPB diet not only is delicious and satisfying but also provides all the essential nutrients your body requires. As a result, you'll consume fewer calories while feeling full, which can support weight loss. Over time, your taste buds will adapt and crave these wholesome, nourishing foods.
Each meal presents an opportunity to either nourish our bodies or contribute to disease. The choices we make regarding the food on our plates hold greater significance than our genetic makeup.
Learn how a WFPB diet plan can help you in your journey to whole health.
Benefits of a whole food plant-based diet
The whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet offer numerous health benefits, including:
1. Prevention and reversal of diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and obesity
2. Alleviation of gastrointestinal issues like GERD
3. Enhanced energy levels
4. Lower blood pressure and cholesterol
5. Balanced blood sugar
6. Reduced cancer risk
7. Weight loss support
8. Boosted immunity
9. Gut health improvement
10. Decreased inflammation
11. Environmentally friendly
Adopting a low-fat whole food plant-based diet is linked to favorable outcomes, including weight loss, better cardiovascular health, and improved quality of life factors such as self-efficacy, self-esteem, and overall enjoyment of food.
What is Lifestyle Medicine?
Lifestyle Medicine is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Lifestyle medicine-certified clinicians are trained to apply evidence-based, whole-person prescriptive lifestyle changes to treat and, when used intensively, often reverse such conditions. Applying the six pillars of lifestyle medicine-- a whole-food plant-predominant eating pattern, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connections--also provides effective prevention for these conditions. - ACLM
What is health coaching?
Starting your journey toward a healthier lifestyle can be challenging, but partnering with a Health Coach can make the process much easier and more enjoyable. Health Coaches are trained professionals who provide guidance, support, and accountability as you work towards your health goals. They can help you:
- Assess your current habits and identify areas for improvement.
- Set realistic and achievable goals for each lifestyle factor.
- Create a personalized plan that incorporates gradual changes and takes your preferences into account.
- Offer resources, techniques, and strategies to help you overcome challenges and obstacles.
- Provide motivation and encouragement throughout your journey.
- Monitor your progress and help you adjust your strategies as needed.
With the right support and guidance, you can successfully make lasting, positive changes to your lifestyle and achieve your health and wellness goals.