Lifestyle Medicine is an evidence-based medical speciality that treats root causes by focusing on six pillars of health – nutrition, physical activity, stress management, restorative sleep, social connections, and avoidance of risky substances. Our goal is to minimize medications, where possible, in favor of empowering you to take control of your health through lifestyle modifications.
Absolutely! If you would like to add a Lifestyle Medicine specialist to your current healthcare team and stay with your current family or internal medicine physician, it would be our pleasure to work together.
No. This is a membership-based model. You will become part of the Island Lifestyle Medicine family without having the interference of an insurance company dictating visit lengths, copays, or other decisions that should be between you and your physician.
Yes. You will be seen by Diana Twiggs, MD, board-certified in both Lifestyle Medicine and Family Medicine. We will get to know you well, since you will be part of a small panel of patients, rather than the thousands often seen in large corporate offices.
Thankfully, no. Calls are handled within the office, and there are no phone menus to navigate.
Yes. Your chart will be managed in Elation Health, a HIPAA-compliant EHR specifically designed for smaller practices.
Of course. Appointment are typically 45-60 minutes.
Yes. If you have a hard time coming to the office, we can come to you (within reasonable proximity to the office).
Yes. We use a HIPAA-compliant platform to see you over video from the comfort of your own home or vacation spot.
The Founding Members rate is $3000 per year, or $250 per month. However, if you opt to pay for the full year or for six months in advance, there is a 5% discount applied. There is also a discount for spouses and other additional family members.
Reach out by phone or email through the links below and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have.
