FirstLine Therapy

Illness is NOT a normal part of aging. Extensive scientific research demonstrates that many of the chronic diseases associated with aging can be prevented or even treated by adopting a healthy lifestyle.

Leading health organizations recommend a therapeutic lifestyle change program as a first-line treatment option for heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, osteoarthritis, diabetes, high cholesterol, metabolic syndrome, osteoporosis, stress-related disorders, fatigue disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome, PMS, menopause, prostate problems, conditions related to weight and obesity.

Clearly, lasting lifestyle changes can significantly improve your health now and as you age. But making and sticking to those changes isn’t always easy. To support our patients in reaching this goal, the Center for Integrated Medicine’s Dr. Kerie Raymond offers FirstLine Therapy (FLT).

FLT brings about healthy lifestyle changes by addressing the whole person. In addition to sensible eating and exercise plans, FLT includes nutritional supplementation and stress management. It is the attention to both the physical and emotional needs of a person that makes permanent change possible.

It’s also what makes FLT more than just a weight loss program. Patients do lose weight with FLT, but the therapy also focuses on reversing chronic health problems like insulin resistance, high cholesterol and unhealthy body composition.

Another aspect of FLT that sets it apart from weight loss programs is the eating plan. While weight loss programs and diets might require followers to restrict fat, calories or carbohydrates, the low-glycemic FLT eating plan is varied, sensible and in keeping with current research. The nutritional supplements and medical foods included in FLT are designed to enhance the effectiveness of the eating and exercise plans and shorten the time needed to reach health goals.

FLT is unique in another way: numerous human clinical studies have demonstrated its effectiveness. FLT is all about reducing fat and building muscle, thereby increasing metabolism and reducing the risk of illness—and restoring the vibrant health everyone deserves.

Dr. Raymond conducts six-week FLT group classes. Each session includes:

         Medical food shakes

         Body composition analyses, with measurements

         4 group meetings/classes

         Patient binder complete with menu plans, recipes, and detailed program information

The Center for Integrated Medicine offers the FirstLine Therapy program for $300—that’s just $50 per week for all supplements, materials and support. This program is also offered on an individual basis at any time. Call our office today at 541-504-0250 to see how you can get involved in the FirstLine Therapy program and take back your health!