Lifewellness Institute was born of necessity.Tired of practicing medicine confined by the limits of insurance and managed care, Dr. Rice envisioned a patient centered practice, with the right experts, providing a level of care that would change lives and make people well. A pioneer in the field of wellness, Dr. Rice was ahead of his time. Lifewellness Institute was a labor of love for Lee and his wife Mary, and this love is evident in every aspect of the clinic and the care provided. We are family, sports, functional and preventive medicine providers, with a focus on lifestyle medicine for the entire family. Experts in addressing complex problems of aging, we care for multiple family generations, athletes young and old, and provide executive wellness and corporate wellness programs.
Our successful employee lifestyle programs deliver increased engagement and improvement in employee health, time and again. All education is provided by our clinical team which includes specialists in medicine, exercise, nutrition and mental health. Each program is individually designed to address your employees’ interests and achieve corporate goals. With a healthy focus on fun and accessibility, our programs improve individual performance, team productivity, and refresh corporate culture.
Employees rave about our annual Corporate Lifecheck program. Based on our Foundational Physical, our Lifecheck experience is a great way to keep employees at the top of their game.
Lunch and learns or week long immersions, Lifewellness Institute has the answer to a culture of WELLNESS.
Approximately 3.5 hours dedicated time with physicians, team members, lab and imaging, light breakfast, followed by one-half hour secondary appointment to review results and recommended health plan.
This week we are weighing in with ways to address stress in this challenging time. You’ll find many tools to use now, and even when life returns to the new normal–whatever that may be. From mindfulness, to breathing, and even what you eat can make a difference in your experience …
COVID-19 what we know, what to do now, and tips to keep you healthy. We are #togetherapart
BY ALISHA WiTHAM, BS IN NUTRITION, RD ELIGIBLE SPECIAL DOWNLOADS! Glycemic Index of Foods Recipes: Vinaigrettes 3 Different Ways Chart of Hidden Sugar Americans today are consuming an alarming amount of sugar. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, two hundred years ago the average American consumed 2 …
BY MEGHAN BECK, BS, MS, CSCS We say it every year, “I can’t believe it’s already January 1. This is THE year I’m going to become a newer, healthier version of myself.” Fast forward to January 2020, or even rewind to January 2018, and it seems like the above statement …
BY LEE RICE, DO, FAASM, FAAFP Many of you have asked me to render my opinion on the disease preventive aspects of Metformin, a widely prescribed drug to control high blood sugar. I’ve kept you waiting so I could check in with my buddy Mark Moyad, M.D. Mark is a …
by MEGHAN BOTHWELL, BS, MS, CSCS As Americans live longer, growth in the number of older adults is unprecedented – in 2014, 46.3 million (14.5%) of the US population was aged 65 or older and is projected to reach 98 million (23.5%) by 2060.1 In 2012, 60% of older adult …
by MEGHAN BOTHWELL, BS, MS, CSCS Last month we learned how as we age limitations in mobility-related tasks will become more common.10 One more important predictor of limited mobility or functional limitation is muscle strength – more specifically your grip strength.12-13 Loss of grip strength is strongly associated with increasing chronological age14 …
BY DAVID LARSON, MD Magnesium is an essential mineral and a cofactor in over 300 essential metabolic reactions in the body, helping muscles to relax, stabilizing neuronal cell membranes, creating new nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) and proteins, and playing a key role in cell signaling and energy production. …
by MEGHAN BOTHWELL, BS, MS, CSCS In 2016 the American Heart Association (AHA) put forth a compelling case for exercise as a vital sign8 – this will be the 7th vital sign – in addition to the 6 others already on the list: control cholesterol, eat healthy, lose weight (BMI), manage BP, …
By Dave Larson, MD ApoE Genetics: As the prices of genetic testing have fallen, more and more data is being generated about the interplay between our genetic code, our lifestyle choices, and the burden of disease. For example, every baby born in the US is tested for Phenylketonuria (commonly known …
