Lifestyle Medicine Services in Connecticut
Take Control of Your HealthImprove or reverse chronic conditions like Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity through evidence-based lifestyle medicine.
And yes — we accept insurance.
CT Lifestyle Medicine
Treat and Reverse Chronic Disease with Lifestyle Medicine
At Connecticut Lifestyle Medicine, we focus on helping patients improve or reverse chronic disease by addressing the root causes of illness.
Lifestyle medicine uses evidence-based strategies like nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management and social connection to improve health markers such as:
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blood sugar and A1C
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blood pressure
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cholesterol
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weight and metabolic health
We combine these strategies with conventional medical care when needed — including labs, medications and diagnostic testing.
Instead of short visits and medication escalation, we work with you to understand the habits and environmental factors influencing your health.
And we NEVER SELL products, pills or potions as part of your treatment plan.
Improve Heart Health and Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease
Heart disease develops over years through a combination of lifestyle and metabolic factors.
Using lifestyle medicine, many patients can significantly improve:
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blood pressure
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cholesterol levels
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inflammation
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overall cardiovascular risk
Our goal is to help you improve the conditions that lead to heart disease — not just treat the symptoms.
Reverse or Improve Type 2 Diabetes
For many patients, Type 2 diabetes can improve significantly through lifestyle changes that improve insulin sensitivity.
We help patients:
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lower A1C naturally
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stabilize blood sugar
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improve insulin resistance
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reduce medications when appropriate
This process takes time and support, but meaningful improvement is possible.
Is Lifestyle Medicine Care Right for You?
Our approach works best for patients who are ready to improve their health through sustainable lifestyle changes.
You may be a great fit for our practice if you:
- have Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes and want to lower your A1C
- want to lower blood pressure or cholesterol naturally
- struggle with weight or metabolic health
- want a doctor who focuses on root causes, not just prescriptions
- are open to improving nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress habits
Many of our patients come to us after feeling frustrated with rushed appointments and medication-only treatment plans.
Lifestyle medicine offers a different path — one focused on improving the habits that drive health.
Ready to get started?
Ways to Work With Us
Every patient’s health journey is different.
Some patients want focused support for reversing a specific condition, while others are looking for a primary care doctor who takes a lifestyle medicine approach.
We offer three ways to work with our team.
Lifestyle Medicine Only
Lower your A1c, protect your heart, lower your cholesterol, lose weight and build bone strength – all naturally while keeping your other doctors.
Covered by insurance.
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primary care
Just a good doctor with a lifestyle medicine focus. Longer office visits, holistic and personalized care. Informed medical decision-making.
Covered by Insurance.
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The Circle
A lifestyle medicine membership for whole-person health. Be part of the community and go deeper in your health journey.
Monthly fee
Lifestyle Medicine Assessment
If you’ve tried multiple approaches and still struggle with your health, this visit focuses on identifying the lifestyle factors driving disease.
During your appointment we will:
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review your medical history and goals
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discuss nutrition, sleep, stress, and physical activity
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examine barriers that make lifestyle change difficult
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develop a personalized plan to improve your health markers
Many patients choose this option while continuing to see their existing primary care physician.
Your spouse, partner or your “second set of ears” is welcome to come with you for your initial 60-minute appointment. Follow-ups depends on what you need: one appointment or several over a few months.
Primary Care with a Lifestyle Medicine Focus
If you’re looking for a primary care doctor who focuses on prevention and lifestyle medicine, we offer full primary care services.
You’ll receive:
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longer visits than typical primary care appointments
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personalized care that considers your lifestyle and environment
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conventional medical care when needed (labs, medications and testing)
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guidance on nutrition, movement, sleep and stress
Our goal is to help you prevent and improve chronic disease while still providing excellent medical care.
Make an appointment with Dr Patel, DO or Nancy Hwang, APRN and improve your health today.
Additional Care Options
In addition to individual appointments, we offer programs designed to provide ongoing support for lifestyle change and chronic disease management.
Many patients find that sustainable lifestyle change is easier with this ongoing support and accountability.
Both options are covered by most insurance plans.
Shared Medical Visits
Group visits that provide education, accountability, and community support for improving conditions like diabetes, weight, and heart health. Plus, there’s snacks! Click HERE to learn more.
Chronic Care Management
Chronic Care Management provides ongoing support between visits for patients with conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease. Our care team helps you stay on track with lifestyle changes and coordinate your care.
Cost for our Services
Yes — We Accept Insurance
Connecticut Lifestyle Medicine is an insurance-based medical practice.
We are credentialed with many major insurance plans including:
Aetna, plus Medicare Advantage
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, plus Medicare Advantage. (we are NOT in-network with Prime plans)
Care Partners of Connecticut
Cigna, plus Medicare Advantage
Connecticare, plus Medicare Advantage (we are NOT in-network with the Passage plans)
CT Medicaid – Husky – *PANEL IS CURRENTLY FULL (We are not taking any new Husky patients at this time 03/01/26).
Medicare, plus Railroad Medicare
Multiplan
Meritain
Oxford
Tricare East (out-of-network)
United HealthCare, plus Medicare Advantage
If you don’t have insurance we have a cash price list. Contact us to find out more.
Because insurance plans vary, we recommend contacting your insurance company before your visit to confirm coverage.
Connecticut Lifestyle Medicine Is Not for Everyone
We believe healthcare works best when patients and doctors share the same goals.
Our practice may not be the right fit if you:
- are looking for supplements to replace medications
- want naturopathic or functional medicine care
- are not interested in making lifestyle changes
Our approach works best for patients who are open to improving their health through sustainable lifestyle habits.