Lifestyle Medicine & Fitness

Valley's Lifestyle Medicine provides the tools needed to navigate changes in routine and identify ways in which we can improve health. Now is the time to seek the skills to make lasting healthy behavior changes. Healthy lifestyle choices even boost your immune system. Telehealth and in-person services in three locations (Renton, Maple Valley and Covington) include occupational and physical therapy, nutrition and diabetes counseling, prescribed exercise programs, virtual group classes and virtual well coaching and massage. 

Physical therapists usually begin with a conversation about health factors you can change, such as sleep, stress, diet and exercise. A consult includes a Health Risk Assessment and a more in-depth screening about your personal health risk factors, including injury history and a screening of your movement. Our ultimate goal is to give our patients the support they need to begin making healthier lifestyle choices, and to provide the tools to maintain changes over time. 

Medical Nutrition Therapy is an evidence-based approach to address healthy eating, stress, quality of sleep, activity, relationships and how they impact behaviors related to food. By partnering with a registered dietitian, you can tailor a practical plan that works within your lifestyle given today’s challenges.  

Our exercise programs are delivered both virtually and in person. Lifestyle365 members will receive updated individualized programs. Lifestyle365 members have access to daily workouts, virtual group classes entertaining challenges offering practical ways to continue working toward your health goals without the need of facility access. In addition, we offer telehealth style sessions with your Exercise Specialist who will help you design a home-based program using items you probably already have.

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Ready to make a change for your health, but not sure where to start?

In King County, heart disease is one of the leading causes of death. There are 30,000 type 2 diabetes diagnoses in South King County each year and nearly half of all adults in South King County have been diagnosed with hypertension. The statistics are sobering. But there’s hope! Many of the contributing factors to these chronic conditions and others can be reduced or prevented through lifestyle changes. Even small changes can make a BIG difference! And we’re here to help.

As a healthcare organization, we believe that caring for our community like family starts with prevention. Our Lifestyle Medicine clinics provide our community the opportunity to engage in healthy lifestyle behaviors that reduce the risk of chronic disease and promote a high quality of life.

At our FREE HealthyCare session, we will discuss:

• What chronic disease is and how it affects our community
• How you can take charge of your health with small lifestyle changes
• How to take the first step
• Resources to help you get started

Learn more on our Lifestyle365 page!

What is Launch?

Launch is designed to help you get started with exercise in a safe and practical way. For only $99, you'll get three 30-minute visits with an exercise specialist that will guide you through basic fitness tests, set goals, and show you how to reach them safely and effectively. You’ll also learn proper form and how to create an exercise routine customized to your needs.

Who benefits from Launch?

People at all fitness levels benefit from Launch. Whether you haven’t exercised in a while, want to get more out of your membership, or are looking to start using your home gym again, Launch helps you understand your current fitness level so your exercise plan can be tailored to meet your health goals.

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Ready to take off on your fitness journey?
Call or stop by one of our three Lifestyle Medicine locations and sign-up today!

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Interested in joining our next cohort? Email LifestyleMedicineRenton@valleymed.org to get on the waitlist.

Learn more on our Diabetes Education & Nutrition page!

Physical therapists (PTs) are medical professionals dedicated to helping people reach their health, wellness and fitness goals through physical movement. A physical therapist’s work often starts by introducing safe movement and exercise programs that focus on reducing pain and improving muscle strength, joint range of motion, and overall endurance. PTs also help people gain skills to improve overall health to prevent or reduce future healthcare costs. Therapists work one-on-one with patients and are part of a patient’s medical team. Sometimes they will partner with a patient’s healthcare provider, especially when regaining skills lost to disease or disability.

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Exercise

Valley's Lifestyle Medicine & Fitness Center is a medically based fitness facility applying evidence based practices to reduce risk factors and improve wellness. Our members benefit from state of the art technology, highly skilled and educated staff to provide real results. Our programs are designed to keep you engaged, motivated, and accountable.

With a team of degree and certified fitness professionals, we offer an integrated approach to your goals, including Functional Movement Screens, SMART Goal Setting and Biometric screening. 

Our Network of medical professionals, such as physical therapists and dietitians, work to ensure that your exercise prescription ties in seamlessly with the care directed by your healthcare professional.

Facilities

We are proud to offer state-of-the-art technology: Your program is delivered through the TechnoGym Mywellness system. 

Our three fitness facilities located in Renton, Covington and Maple Valley use Technogym equipment a market leader in the fitness and biomedical rehabilitation equipment industry. We have a full spectrum of equipment including cardio and strength equipment and the Kinesis® system. Every Lifestyle365 member receives a "Smart Key" that tracks your exercise, calories, and attendance. This key can direct your entire workout, prescribed by your wellness coach. Our TechnoGym wellness system allows you to access your account from any computer, smartphone or tablet. Other fitness tracking devices can be integrated with our wellness system to house all of your health and fitness information in one place.