"Your health is your greatest wealth," proclaims Michael Como, CRNP, FNP, MSN, and practice owner of Primary Prevention Center at 638 Newtown-Yardley Road, Ste. 2G.
"Change is hard, but it's also a constant in our lives. Some changes uplift us, while others may not serve our best interests. So, what type of change do you want for your life and wellness? Whether it's through improved diet, exercise or effective stress management, we offer a wide range of services designed to help patients stay healthy or regain their health. We understand everyone's health impacts their happiness and overall joy."
Throughout his nursing career, Mike says he's worked in operating rooms, emergency rooms and the addiction/recovery field. He adds he and his skilled team members benefit patients of various ages who face challenges with pain, mobility or stress, or those who've completed physical therapy and need a supportive environment to continue their progress via personalized exercise plans.
The center's services span a thorough range of treatments, including dietary consultation/planning; exercise education; IV vitamin therapies; focused stretching/pliability; cooking workshops; massage therapies; autoimmune disease care; body mass indexing/body fat percentage calculations; meal planning; stress management techniques; professional burnout recovery; cholesterol management; constipation remedies; diabetes management; hypertension control; irritable bowel syndrome relief; insomnia help; yoga/meditation techniques; and acupuncture services.
Indicating their services incorporate evidence-based "lifestyle medicine," they harness comprehensive strategies for each person's circumstances. "We believe the three main drivers of our health are what we put in our bodies, absence of substantial movement, and lack of managing stress. In fact, we Americans almost wear stress like a badge of honor," Mike adds.
The first step to working with the Primary Prevention Center specialists is to have a consultation at which related historical factors are discussed, such as medical issues and why each patient would like to start when they do.
Next, patients are referred to the center's small-group exercise program to try out four classes with exercise physiologist Kelly Bradley. Mike says each group has no more than seven participants, so it's akin to having a personal trainer.
Lastly, Mike says they like to impart helpful information for new daily practices, really as much knowledge as possible or relevant, from the center's registered dietitian Natalie Koch; acupuncturists Brittney Olin and Sophia Simon; yoga instructor Susan Cohen; licensed massage therapist Olga Lyons; chef Alyssa Termini; and pharmacist Victoria Collazo.
"Patients come to us directly, or by physician referrals. We're credentialed on just about every major insurance company, and many insurance plans cover visits to a registered dietitian with no co-pays as part of their preventive care initiatives, particularly for at-risk individuals," shares Mike, adding these visits are critical for proper nutritional assessments and counseling.
Center sessions can be scheduled Mondays through Fridays, and Saturdays by appointment.
"We understand challenges, so we coach patients with expertise and guidance to put them in the best positions to succeed," assures Mike.
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Primary Prevention Center professionals help people with chronic medical conditions take steps to better their health through lifestyle modification. Patients may work with nurse practitioners, dietitians, physical therapists, massage therapists and yoga instructors to better their overall health.