Patient Education

The word "doctor" means one who teaches, and teaching is a role our physicians take very seriously. Yes, they are skilled examiners and expert diagnosticians. But they are also educators and motivators. Their primary goal is to help you understand the mechanisms underlying your health challenges, to show you how to implement your therapeutic program, and to build enthusiasm for your new and healthier lifestyle.

Each day of the Back to Health Program, one of the Whitaker Wellness Institute physicians will present a workshop on heart disease, bypass surgery, diabetes, arthritis, hormones, the importance of nutritional therapies, or another topic of interest to participants. Through these educational sessions, you will begin to understand the causes of your health problems as well as the powerful role that natural therapies play in regaining optimal health. You will be given the complete series of these talks on DVDs or tapes to provide reinforcement and motivation after you return home.

In other workshops, you will learn the nuts and bolts of putting your program into practice. For instance, you'll learn about the important role exercise plays in optimal health, and our exercise physiologist will show you how to exercise safely. Our certified nutritionist will outline the Whitaker Wellness diet, explaining the role of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in achieving and maintaining health. In fact, food is such an important part of the Whitaker Wellness lifestyle that we will spend several sessions discussing food from every angle conceivable: shopping, storage, preparation, cooking, even dining out. You'll also receive printed recipes and menus designed by our professional chef to ensure that you can implement our therapeutic diet once you return home.