Lifestyle Medicine
Take a whole-person approach to better health
Talk to your ETSU Health Family Medicine physician about scheduling a Lifestyle Medicine
consultation
At ETSU Health, lifestyle medicine helps you improve your health by focusing on the everyday habits that matter most: nutrition, physical activity, sleep and managing stress.
Whether you’re managing a chronic condition or simply want to feel better, our team works with you to build realistic, sustainable changes that support long-term health.
Is lifestyle medicine right for you?
Lifestyle medicine may be a good fit if you:
- Want to lose weight or improve your energy
- Are managing conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol
- Feel stressed, burned out, or are not sleeping well
- Are looking for a personalized, whole-person approach to care
How we help
Our approach is practical, supportive and tailored to your goals. We focus on small, meaningful changes that add up over time.
Nutrition and weight management
- Personalized nutrition plans that fit your daily life
- Support for healthy weight loss, with medication options when appropriate
Movement and physical health
- Activity plans based on your starting point and comfort level
- Guidance to improve strength, mobility and overall energy
Sleep and stress
- Strategies to improve sleep habits and routines
- Tools to better manage stress and build resilience
Whole-person support
- Behavioral health and social support when needed
- Care plans designed around your lifestyle, not just your diagnosis
A team-based approach to your care
Lifestyle medicine at ETSU Health brings together a team of experts who work alongside your primary care provider. Depending on your needs, your care team may include:
- Physicians
- Behavioral health specialists
- Dietitian-nutrition students
- Pharmacists
This coordinated approach ensures your care is connected, personalized and focused on your overall well-being.
Learn and improve alongside others
At ETSU Health Family Medicine Bristol, some patients choose to participate in group visits, which offer:
- More time with your care team
- A supportive environment with others working toward similar goals
- Practical tools and shared experiences that help you stay motivated
What is lifestyle medicine?
Lifestyle medicine focuses on preventing and managing chronic disease through healthy habits such as nutrition, physical activity, sleep and stress management. It is an evidence-based approach that supports long-term health and quality of life.
Getting started
Lifestyle medicine services are available to current ETSU Health patients.
If you’re interested in this approach, talk with your ETSU Health provider about whether lifestyle medicine may be right for you.
Locations
Family Medicine Bristol
Primary Care Clinic
208 Medical Park Blvd., Bristol, TN, 37620- (423) 989-4050
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- (423) 439-3044
Family Medicine Kingsport
Primary Care Clinic
102 East Ravine Road, Kingsport, TN, 37660- (423) 245-9600
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- (423) 245-9634
Providers
Mary Axelrad, M.D.
Dr. Axelrad takes a whole-person approach to care, helping patients improve their health through practical, sustainable changes in nutrition, movement, sleep and stress—tailored to their individual goals.
Why ETSU Health?
The whole health approach allows a primary care physician, behavioral health consultant, and lifestyle medicine expert to work closely with one another, providing patients with a more thorough solution for their concerns that connect the body and mind. Our primary care teams are helping patients in the region get healthier by developing creative treatment plans that combine medical and behavioral solutions.
Manage Your Health with MyChart
ETSU Health’s MyChart provides you with secure 24/7 access to your health records, plus many other helpful features to manage your care. Through MyChart, you have access to upcoming appointments, provider notes, test results, health records, and medications. MyChart also allows you to message your provider, view and pay your bill, and request medication refills.