A Personalized Approach for Your Unique Condition
What is Your Unique Condition?
The world of arthritic conditions is vast and complex, and many people live with a diagnosis that doesn't neatly fit into a common category. The experience of chronic pain, fatigue, and limited function is real, and it deserves specialized attention. Our holistic approach is designed to provide you with the tools to take an active role in managing your health, so you can better navigate the daily impact of your condition.
How Can Lifestyle redesign© Help You?
Enhanced Physical Health through...
Introduction & Incorporation of…
- Symptom tracking/monitoring tools
- Ergonomic and joint protection principles & strategies
- Inflammation management strategies & routines
- Adaptive devices, off-the-shelf & custom-fabricated orthoses/braces
- Digestive problems, like stomach pain, diarrhea, or irritable bowel syndrome management
- Edema (swelling below the skin) management routines
Development of…
- Flare-up prevention & action plan
- Sleep-promoting habits and insomnia management skills
- Sustainable, inflammation-friendly dietary habits
- Enjoyable, non-exacerbating physical activity routines
- Activity analysis & modification skills
Enhanced Mental Health through…
Introduction & Incorporation of…
- Fatigue management & energy conservation strategies
- Restorative rest & mind-body techniques
- Pain neuroscience & management strategies
- Concentration, memory, & productivity strategies for “brain fog.”
- Positive self-talk & counterproductive thought pattern management
Development of…
- Time management & energy conservations skills and habits
- Headache/migraine trigger awareness & action plan
- Proactive & reactive stress coping strategies
- Thought patterns that promote self-esteem, self-efficacy & feeling of contro
Enhanced Social Health through...
Self-advocacy & navigating social obligations in…
- Home role(s) as … caregiver, parent, spouse, homemaker, wage earner, etc
- Community role(s) as … volunteer, sport team member, church member, etc
- Work role(s) as … co-worker, employee, manager, entrepreneur, etc.
- Healthcare role as patient – become your own care manager
Development of…
- Assertive communication skills
- Robust social support network with both emotional & practical supports
- Strategies to manage social isolation or loneliness
- Practical modifications to home, community, & work environment
- Disclosure plan to inform/educate family, friends, & coworkers on your condition and needs
Enhanced Spiritual Health through…
Values-based living by means of …
- Identifying core values, one’s “North Star.”
- Reflecting on how closely lifestyle and daily decisions align with core values
- Accepting new limitations & grieving “loss” of past self
- Setting realistic, but aspirational goals to work toward living in congruence with values
- Structuring daily activities to align with values, “redesigning” your lifestyle
Exploration of…
- Worries concerning long-term consequences & condition progression
- Ways illness intrudes on your life, lifestyle, & well-being
- Practices & activities that promote gratitude and hope
- Balancing obligatory, committed, & discretionary activities
Ready to Take the First Step?
The first step to feeling more in control of your health is just a conversation away.
