Trinity Health Lifestyle Medicine
Hours
Lifestyle Medicine is a medical subspecialty that uses evidence-based information in six pillars to treat, reverse and prevent chronic disease and promote whole person health.
The six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine are:
 Stress Management |
 Whole Food, Plant Forward Nutrition |
 Attaining Restorative Sleep |
 Positive Social Connection |
 Increasing Physical Activity |
 Avoiding Risky Substances |
Our Unique Approach
Non-Judgmental, Expert Advice – We compassionately meet you where you are to provide expert, evidence-based advice, and the strategies to implement it, tailored to your unique life circumstances.
Patient Driven Goal Setting – We work collaboratively with you to decide the health goals to pursue and develop specific, actionable steps to achieve them.
Current Programs
These programs are a great fit for anyone looking to treat, reverse or prevent chronic illness, or support their overall well-being. However, if you’ve been newly diagnosed with a chronic disease (diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, etc.), please seek disease specific education before joining one of our lifestyle medicine programs.
If you have questions about whether you’re a good fit for our programs, contact us at 734-712-7451 or lifestylemedicine@trinity-health.org
Lifestyle Medicine Resources
Lifestyle Medicine Blog Articles:
- Essential Kitchen Tools for Plant-Based Cooking
- Pantry Staples for Plant-Based Cooking
- Let Food Be Your Medicine
- The Reality of the Latest Fad Diets
- Beat the Post-Holiday Blues for a Brighter New Year
- Why Nutrition Matters for Women of Every Age
- Fiber 101
Professional Memberships:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Although we do not require a referral, obtaining one from your doctor may assist in insurance reimbursement.
The monthly culinary classes are free. For all other offerings, we encourage you to check with your insurance provider to see if they will cover Medical Nutrition Therapy CPT Code 97804. Some insurances may require a referral from your doctor in order for our services to be covered. For any costs that are not covered by your insurance, you will receive a bill. You can make a payment through the mail or your MyChart account using your debit or credit card. Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts may be used to pay for these services as well.
Yes! You can join all of our classes from the comfort of your home. These fully virtual classes are designed to be interactive and accessible, giving you the flexibility to participate no matter where you are.
Yes! Lifestyle Medicine complements traditional care, it doesn’t replace it. Lifestyle Medicine visits will not replace any medical care you’re already receiving. Your Lifestyle Medicine visits will be documented in your electronic health record or MyChart account so your other health care providers will have access to the information.
Most of our programs and services are for adults 18 years or older. If you are looking for a program for a middle school aged child, consider Nutrition Buddies. If you are a family with children up to the age of 18, please connect with the Trinity Health Healthy Families Program.
If you were recently diagnosed with a new chronic condition such as diabetes or heart disease, we recommend pursuing disease-specific education prior to enrolling in a Lifestyle Medicine class series. For more information about Trinity Health Diabetes Education, click here. For more information about Cardiac Rehab and Intensive Cardiac Rehab, follow the links.
If you are struggling to control your blood sugar levels, we recommend pursuing support with our diabetes educators prior to enrolling in a Lifestyle Medicine class series. For more information about Trinity Health Diabetes Education, click here.
Optional one-on-one consultations are available with a lifestyle medicine board-certified Registered Dietitian, virtually or in-person, after completion of a Lifestyle Medicine class series. These appointments are billed to your insurance. Please contact your insurance provider to verify coverage for Medical Nutrition Therapy CPT codes 97802 and 97803, and to check any deductible, copays, or coinsurance you may owe.
Our Dyad Partners:
- Dr. Eugene Liu
- Dr. Rebecca Daniel
