At Cape Fear Physical Medicine and Rehab, we understand that achieving lasting wellness goes beyond simply treating symptoms—it requires addressing the root causes of chronic conditions. That’s why we integrate lifestyle medicine into our comprehensive care approach.

Lifestyle medicine is a patient-centered, evidence-based strategy aimed at the prevention, treatment, and even reversal of chronic conditions. It focuses on modifying lifestyle factors that impact your health every day.

Instead of just masking symptoms, lifestyle medicine seeks to create lasting change by addressing factors like:

• Diet: Improving nutrition to support better health

• Physical Activity: Developing an exercise routine tailored to your needs

• Stress Management: Learning techniques to manage and reduce stress

• Sleep Patterns: Improving your sleep hygiene for better rest

• Social Connections: Enhancing relationships and social support networks

How Does Lifestyle Medicine Help?

By focusing on modifiable factors, lifestyle medicine supports not just injury recovery but also helps prevent and manage chronic diseases such as:

• Type 2 diabetes
• Heart disease
• Obesity
• Hypertension

At Cape Fear Physical Medicine and Rehab, our skilled team works with you to set personalized health goals, whether it’s eating more nutritiously, increasing physical activity, or improving your stress levels. We guide you through practical strategies to make healthier choices that enhance your overall well-being and recovery. Our holistic approach helps you address the root causes of dysfunction and illness, empowering you to make lasting lifestyle changes. Whether you’re looking to recover faster, reduce your risk of chronic conditions, or enhance your quality of life, our personalized care focuses on your long-term health and independence.

At Cape Fear Physical Medicine and Rehab, we recognize that managing chronic health conditions often requires more than just medications or treatments. That’s why we offer lifestyle medicine consultations as a critical part of our comprehensive care approach.

A lifestyle medicine consultation is especially beneficial for individuals who want to:

• Prevent or manage chronic diseases: If you’re dealing with conditions like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, obesity, or metabolic syndrome, lifestyle medicine can significantly improve your ability to control these conditions.

• Enhance overall well-being: If your goals include boosting energy, improving sleep, reducing stress, or adopting healthier habits, we can provide personalized guidance tailored to your needs.

• Proactively maintain health: If you have a strong family history of chronic illnesses or are looking to prevent health problems before they start, lifestyle medicine can help you stay on track.

At Cape Fear Physical Medicine and Rehab, we help you develop healthier habits to support long-term wellness, focusing on key areas such as nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and substance avoidance. Our approach includes creating a sustainable exercise routine that fits your lifestyle, improving sleep hygiene for better quality rest, and teaching effective stress management techniques. Additionally, we emphasize cultivating positive habits and relationships to promote emotional well-being, supporting both physical and mental health for a more vibrant life.

At Cape Fear Physical Medicine and Rehab, we recognize that investing in your health is important, and we strive to make our services as accessible and transparent as possible. The cost of a lifestyle medicine consultation at our practice can vary depending on several factors, including the complexity of your condition, the length of the visit, and any additional services required.

For most patients, an initial lifestyle medicine consultation typically ranges from $150 to $400. This visit includes a comprehensive assessment by our medical team, focused on developing a personalized plan to address individual health needs. Follow-up visits are generally less expensive, typically ranging from $75 to $200 per session, and are designed to monitor progress and adjust the plan as necessary.

At Cape Fear Physical Medicine and Rehab, we are committed to supporting you on your journey to better health and will work with you to ensure our services fit your needs and budget. Our team is dedicated to providing personalized care, offering flexible treatment options to help you achieve long-term wellness. We understand that each patient is unique, and we take the time to tailor our approach to meet your specific health goals.

At Cape Fear Physical Medicine and Rehab in Fayetteville, NC, our lifestyle medicine consultations are designed to provide you with a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to your health, recovery, and well-being. We understand that your everyday habits are key to improving your overall health, managing chronic pain, and supporting recovery.

What to Expect During Your Consultation

• In-Depth Health Discussion: Your consultation begins with a thorough conversation about your medical history, current health concerns, and, most importantly, your lifestyle habits.

We’ll review factors such as:

• Nutrition: Your current eating habits and nutritional needs.
• Physical Activity: How active you are and the appropriate exercises for your condition.
• Sleep: Your sleep patterns and how they may affect your health.
• Stress Management: Identifying sources of stress and ways to manage it effectively.
• Substance Use: Understanding any habits that may impact your health.

• Education on Lifestyle Factors: We take the time to educate you on how lifestyle factors—such as diet, physical activity, sleep hygiene, and stress management—affect not only your general health but also your pain levels, physical function, and rehabilitation outcomes.

• Personalized Action Plan: Based on the information gathered, we will work together to create a personalized action plan.

This plan will include practical steps for:

• Improving your nutrition
• Increasing physical activity tailored to your condition
• Building resilience to stress
• Enhancing sleep quality
• Making other positive lifestyle changes

• Follow-Up and Support: We schedule follow-up appointments to monitor your progress, provide ongoing encouragement, and adjust your plan as needed. Our goal is to empower you to make sustainable lifestyle changes that enhance your recovery, manage chronic pain, and ultimately improve your quality of life.

With more than 18 years of experience, Dr. Meisha K. Abbasinejad, MD, offers a wealth of knowledge in lifestyle medicine, focusing on empowering patients to achieve long-term health and wellness. Her expertise allows her to develop personalized care plans that address key areas like nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and sleep, helping patients make sustainable changes for a healthier life. Dr. Abbasinejad’s holistic approach ensures that each patient receives the attention and support needed to improve their overall well-being.

Dr. Abbasinejad’s vast experience in the field enables her to assess each individual’s health needs thoroughly, offering customized strategies that align with their goals. She takes a patient-centered approach, building strong, trusting relationships to guide patients through their wellness journey. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition or seeking to optimize your health, Dr. Abbasinejad’s dedication to comprehensive, compassionate care helps you achieve lasting results and a vibrant life.

Contact us today for more information, or schedule an appointment online! We are conveniently located at 1540 Purdue Dr, Ste. 200, in Fayetteville, NC 28303. We serve patients from Fayetteville NC, Woodfield NC, Hope Mills NC, Fort Bragg NC, Eastover NC, and surrounding areas.