Lifestyle Medicine

Empowers patients to focus on healthy habits that can prevent manage, and even reverse health conditions.

Lifestyle Medicine is an evidence-based, medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as an alternative that empowers patient wellness through six key pillars- nutrition, sleep, avoidance of risky substances, physical activity, positive social connections, and stress management.

  • Avoidance of risk Substance
  • Physical Activity
  • Stress management
  • Plant-predominant eating
  • Positive social connections
  • Restorative sleep

Oracle Providers Who Specialize in Lifestyle Medicine

Lauren Bock, PA-C, DIPABLM

Physician Assistant and diplomat of Lifestyle Medicine, Lauren Bock offers experience that spans nearly two decades, and encompasses several specialties, and healthcare settings.

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Jeffrey E. Askew, MD, FACC

Dr. Askew is a board certified Cardiologist who has been serving the Fredericksburg region helping patient manage their cardiovascular conditions and is Oracle's lead over the Lifestyle Medicine clinic.

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Who qualifies for Lifestyle Medicine?

Everyone! Those patients who are motivated and have a genuine desire to improve their health, function, reduce medications, and feel more empowered in their health are excellent candidates for success in the Lifestyle program. 

Currently available to Oracle patients

We are delighted to offer Lifestyle Medicine visits! At this time, our Lifestyle Medicine appointments are open to Oracle Heart & Vascular patients only. All patients who have been seen by one of Oracle’s cardiologists within the last six months can simply request a visit or be referred to the program by their cardiologist. 

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New to Lifestyle Medicine?

Lifestyle Medicine is a speciality clinic that compliments your general cardiology care. Like a typical cardiology visit, Lifestyle Medicine appointments are also billed to your insurance company. You will pay your standard/applicable copays for each visit. There is no additional fee to participate in our Lifestyle Medicine program. Insurance covers both individual and group appointments.

The 1st visit will last approximately 45 minutes. There will be a brief questionnaire to fill out, which will be sent to you prior to your appointment, or you can access it here.  During your first visit, we will discuss your health concerns and goals to determine the role of Lifestyle Medicine in your care.

Primary delivery of Lifestyle Medicine appointments is through Shared Medical Appointments following your initial consultation. We work together closely for a year, meeting once-weekly for 6 weeks. Following the 6 week sessions, we will continue with 3-month, 6-month, and 9-month follow-up sessions.

Classes are available on Tuesday and Thursday, and last 2 hours (9:00-11:00 am and 1:00-3:00 pm). Choose the day and time that works best for you.

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Introducing Oracle's LifeStyle Medicine Clinic

Introducing Oracle’s Lifestyle Medicine Clinic

This exciting new medical specialty uses evidence-based alternatives which empower patient wellness through progressive program that focuses on proper nutrition, enhancing physical activity, risky substance avoidance, restorative sleep, and positive social connections. The clinic is co-lead by Dr. Jeffrey Askew and Physician Assistant Lauren Bock, who is a board-certified Lifestyle Medicine Diplomat. 

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October 5, 2023

LifeStyle Medicine is now available at Oracle

Introducing Oracle’s LifeStyle Medicine Clinic.

This exciting new medical specialty uses evidence-based alternatives which empower patient wellness through progressive program that focuses on proper nutrition, enhancing physical activity, risky substance avoidance, restorative sleep, and positive social connections. The clinic is co-lead by Dr. Jeffrey Askew and Physician Assistant Lauren Bock, who is a board-certified Lifestyle Medicine Diplomat. 

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Testimonials

In my 40 years in the business world, I sat through countless briefings and participated in innumerable seminars. Seldom, if ever, did I come away as impressed – and inspired – as I was when I finished the classroom phase of the Lifestyle Medicine program. With Lauren’s help and encouragement, I’ve found renewed commitment for making better food and nutrition choices, more frequent and consistent exercise, and am using what I learned from her to work on improving sleep. Lauren is phenomenal and made a positive difference in my life. Her extensive knowledge and command of the subject matter is quite evident. She has an engaging personality and presentation style, and her desire to help the class participants make better choices toward improved health is quite obvious.
Jack Thornburg
I really wasn’t sure that I would like the class because I really didn’t know what the class was all about. I figured I’d go to the first one and that was that. The class wasn’t what I expected, and I am glad I did go. Lauren is an excellent speaker and very knowledgeable. She clearly loves what she is doing. I am learning many things I didn’t know before and plan to learn much more, and the class isn’t just about Lauren teaching, she engages us to talk and ask questions. I think what really impressed me is Lauren lets us talk about what we’re going through or have gone through and allowed us to share.
Melinda