Lifestyle as Medicine Series

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Welcome to our Lifestyle as Medicine Series!

Lifestyle Medicine is one of the fastest-growing & most progressive fields in healthcare today. Rather than simply managing symptoms, illnesses & diseases, Lifestyle Medicine focuses on addressing the root causes through evidence-based lifestyle interventions that help people prevent, treat, & even reverse many chronic conditions.

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Hosted by Robyn Tiger MD. Click the image for a short video to learn more!

In this educational series, you’ll discover practical, science-backed strategies that empower you to take charge of your health & well-being. These sessions will provide simple, actionable tools you can begin using immediately.

Join us as we explore the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine & more so you can learn how small, sustainable changes can create lasting improvements in your health, happiness, and quality of life. 

Each offering is available individually, so you’re welcome to choose the experiences that interest you most or join us for the entire series.

We look forward to sharing this journey with you!

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The Power of Self-Care: An Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine

Saturday October 31st, 10:15am – 12:15pm

Together in this foundational workshop we’ll explore the difference between healthy & unhealthy self-care, introduce the six evidence-based pillars of Lifestyle Medicine, & guide you through a thoughtful self-assessment to help you gain a clear, bird’s-eye view of your current well-being.

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Unleashing Your Incredible Potential: The Power of Your Thoughts

Saturday November 21st, 10:15am – 12:15pm

In this interactive workshop, you’ll discover how to recognize & work with your thoughts in a way that supports your health, well-being, & personal growth. Through practical life coaching principles & evidence-based strategies, you’ll learn how to identify thought patterns that may be holding you back & replace them with thoughts that empower you to move forward with greater clarity, confidence, & purpose.

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Make it Happen! Effective Goal Setting & Implementation

Saturday December 12th, 10:15am – 12:15pm

In this practical, interactive workshop, you’ll learn a proven five-step framework combined with life coaching skills to create goals that are realistic, sustainable, & achievable. You’ll discover why so many goals fall short, identify common roadblocks, & develop the skills needed to successfully turn your intentions into lasting action.

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Feeling Stressed is Optional: Tools for Sustainable Stress Relief

January 2027

Stress is an inevitable part of life—but staying stuck in it doesn’t have to be.

In this workshop, you’ll discover why feeling stressed is optional & learn practical, evidence-based tools to create sustainable stress relief. While we can’t always prevent life’s challenges, we can change how we respond to them. That shift can transform everything.

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Food Creates Mood: Create Peace From Your Plate

February 2027

In this eye-opening workshop, you’ll discover how nutrition influences your brain & nervous system, & why certain foods can increase feelings of anxiety, stress, & depression, while others promote calm, clarity, resilience, & emotional balance.

Discover how every meal is an opportunity to support your health & learn how to create greater peace from your plate!

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A to Zzzzzs of Nourishing Sleep

March 2027

Do you wake up feeling tired, count down the hours until bedtime, or rely on caffeine just to get through the day? 

Explore the Lifestyle Medicine Sleep Prescription, which is not medication, but evidence-based habits & behaviors that help your body naturally achieve deeper, more restorative sleep. From creating healthy sleep routines to understanding the daily choices that impact your ability to rest, you’ll gain practical strategies you can begin implementing immediately.

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Together We Thrive: The Power of Meaningful Connection

April 2027

We were never meant to do life alone. Meaningful relationships & a strong sense of connection are among the most powerful predictors of health, happiness, longevity, & overall well-being.

In this inspiring workshop, you’ll discover why social health is one of the essential pillars of Lifestyle Medicine & how cultivating meaningful connections can reduce stress, enhance resilience, & bring greater joy & purpose to your life.

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Movement as Medicine: Move More, Live More

May 2027

In this engaging workshop, you’ll discover why movement is medicine & how incorporating more movement into your daily life can help you live with greater energy, vitality, & resilience. 

Join us and discover how small, consistent steps can lead to big improvements in your health, happiness, & longevity!

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Boost Your Brain Health: Sharpen Your Mind & Protect Your Future

June 2027

In this empowering workshop, you’ll discover the evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine strategies that support optimal brain health to enhance memory, improve focus, and protect your brain for years to come.

You’ll leave with practical, science-backed tools you can begin using immediately to sharpen your mind, boost cognitive vitality, and invest in a healthier future.