LIFESTYLE MEDICINE · AGING WELL
It’s not too late. Your healthiest years can still be ahead.
Lifestyle medicine and holistic nutrition for adults over 50 who want to reverse insulin resistance, balance their energy, and feel like themselves again. Healthy aging is possible, and it starts today.
My approach
I am a health educator with a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine and a certification in Holistic Nutrition. I seek out the most current, credible research on health and wellness and translate it into practical information you can use to create optimal health for the next phase of your life. No miracle cures. Just common sense information you can use to help you age well.
Lifestyle Medicine
Lifestyle medicine is an evidence-based approach that uses everyday habits and nourishing food to treat, reverse, and prevent chronic conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. By helping you focus on six interconnected pillars—optimal nutrition, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, meaningful connections, and avoiding risky substances—this approach addresses the root causes of illness rather than simply managing the symptoms.
Steady Encouragement
Science-backed and common-sense guidance delivered in a way that’s easy to understand and meets you right where you are.
Holistic Nutrition
Holistic nutrition looks at the whole person, recognizing that food is more than fuel; it’s a foundation for energy, resilience, and long-term vitality. Creating and maintaining these practical healthy habits can impact up to 80% of chronic diseases, rewarding you with a healthy and happy life as you age.
Services
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Holistic Nutrition
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Lifestyle Medicine
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Health Education
Meet Dr. LaVera
Dr. LaVera, PhD
I live what I teach. I ride my bike, play golf, and take a walk along the river, or wherever I am, after meals. I love cooking healthy meals, including comfort foods that are every bit as delicious. I have friends from all over the world, and some of my happiest times are spent with them. I love seeing the world and experiencing different cultures, from forest trails to Bali. I’m careful about keeping toxins out of my body, so I often make my own clean products, like moisturizer, skin cream, toothpaste, and shampoo. I’m happily retired, I’m a lifelong learner, and I feel healthier and more energetic than I did decades ago. None of this is complicated or extreme. These are simple choices I’ve stuck with, and I want to show you how to make your choices stick.
“Small, steady changes add up. You don’t need a miracle cure. You need a plan you can live with, and someone in your corner.”
— DR. LAVERA
