Sentara Heart is proud to offer the Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program exclusively in Virginia. It is the only scientifically proven program to stop the progression of heart disease, and even reverse its effects in some cases.
The program consists of 18 total sessions that are 4 hours each for a total of 72 hours and works by reinforcing 4 key areas of lifestyle change:
- Nutrition: healthy-eating guidance during a shared meal
- Activity: supervised exercise
- Stress management: relaxation techniques
- Emotional support: group discussion
A complete lifestyle approach to heart health: Why choose Sentara?
Dr. Dean Ornish's reversal program at Sentara is simple, effective and enjoyable. The program is:
- Proven: It is nationally recognized and the only scientifically backed program of its kind. Sentara also hosts Nutrition as Medicine, an annual event for the public and physicians interested in integrative nutrition to improve overall health and chronic disease.
- Effective: Unlike medications and procedures, the program quickly tackles the root causes of heart disease, not just its effects.
- Achievable: Participants love the program and nearly 9 in 10 choose to continue after a year. By contrast, people taking drugs for heart disease often stop following doctor's recommendations after a year.
- Covered: The program is so effective that Medicare and many other insurers cover it.
Conditions We Treat
Ornish Lifestyle Medicine works for most patients with coronary heart disease. In general, the more people change their lifestyle, the more they improve and the better they feel.
Your Care Team
Your program is overseen by a consistent, specialized team of heart disease professionals, including nutritionists and exercise physiologists.
Contact Us
Speak with our program specialist by calling 1-757-507-8820.