Lifestyle Medicine in Parkersburg, WV

Lifestyle Medicine

Elevate Your Health and Wellness Through Integrative Medical Care

At Icon Aesthetics in Parkersburg, we recognize that genuine beauty and lasting health begin from within. Our lifestyle medicine program combines preventive healthcare science with aesthetic expertise, empowering you to radiate inner vitality and well-being. Guided by practitioners certified through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), our services are based on clinical research and tailored to your personal health journey.
Within our lifestyle medicine framework, we concentrate on research-backed strategies founded on six core wellness principles to maximize both longevity and quality of life. Our methodology is based on the “SMART GOALS” philosophy, fostering manageable, step-by-step adjustments that produce lasting transformations. This holistic program works in tandem with our weight management offerings by combining essential fitness and nutritional components for lasting success. We conduct detailed wellness evaluations that incorporate sophisticated body composition testing, analyzing muscle mass, metabolic age, visceral fat levels, and hydration status. We also examine your food choices, physical activity patterns, sleep habits, and stress responses to build a personalized health enhancement plan. Book your appointment today!

Lifestyle Medicine Consultation

Comprehensive Assessment $199

45-60 minutes

Our lifestyle medicine consultation provides an in-depth wellness evaluation tailored to enhance your health from the inside out. During this 45–60 minute appointment, we’ll analyze your nutritional habits, physical activity, sleep patterns, stress factors, and daily routines to create a customized wellness strategy for meaningful, lasting change.

Our Approach to Lifestyle Medicine

Supplementary offerings feature biometric laboratory analysis, such as GlycanAge (cellular aging evaluation) and Nutrigenomix® (genetic nutritional profiling), along with detailed metabolic blood assessments. For clients using GLP-1 therapies, we provide organized support to maintain lean muscle tissue, enhance digestive wellness, and promote healthy eating behaviors.

GlycanAge Testing

Advanced cellular aging evaluation measuring how your body ages at the molecular level relative to your actual age.

Nutrigenomix® Genetic Testing

An individualized genetic nutritional profile reveals how your specific DNA influences your body's response to various nutrients and dietary approaches.

Metabolic Blood Panels

Thorough laboratory assessment examining metabolic markers, hormone concentrations, and nutritional indicators for targeted health enhancement.

GLP-1 Medication Support

Specialized support program for clients using GLP-1 therapies, concentrating on muscle mass protection, digestive health optimization, and lasting nutritional practices.

Multiple decades of research have validated that these proven lifestyle interventions can prevent, manage, and sometimes even reverse chronic health conditions—while substantially improving life satisfaction. Whether you aim to boost energy levels, regulate hormones, reduce body fat, preserve muscle mass, or extend your healthspan, this program provides the framework and expertise to achieve your objectives.

With guidance from our board-certified team in Parkersburg, you’ll develop sustainable practices, achieve tangible outcomes, and experience restored vitality. If you’re ready to control your health journey and feel amazing—inside and out—our lifestyle medicine program offers the ideal starting point.

What Are the Benefits of Lifestyle Medicine?

Address Core Issues

Focuses on the fundamental causes of chronic illness, rather than just treating symptoms.

Disease Prevention

Helps lower the risk of developing chronic conditions through preventive lifestyle adjustments.

Better Life Quality

Enhances energy, mood stability, sleep quality, and overall well-being through comprehensive lifestyle transformation.

Reduce Pharmaceutical Dependence

May help lower reliance on medications through natural health improvements.

Sustainable Results

Creates lasting lifestyle modifications that deliver ongoing health advantages.

Customized Care

Personalized interventions designed around your individual health profile, preferences, and goals.

Who Is Lifestyle Medicine Treatment For?

You may be well-suited if:

Have chronic health issues that could improve through lifestyle modifications.

Want to prevent future health problems through proactive healthcare.

Are looking for natural approaches to health enhancement.

Feel committed to making lasting lifestyle adjustments.

Desire expert guidance for optimal health and wellness.

What Happens During a Lifestyle Medicine Appointment?

Your visit to Icon Aesthetics in Parkersburg, WV, emphasizes thorough evaluation and personalized attention:

Initial Consultation

Our lifestyle medicine practitioner reviews your medical history, current symptoms, lifestyle factors, and individual goals to create a personalized plan tailored to your needs.

Health Assessment

Complete evaluation incorporating nutritional assessment, activity level analysis, sleep pattern examination, stress factor identification, and social support system review.

Treatment Planning

Creation of your individualized lifestyle medicine protocol featuring clear, realistic goals and execution timeline.

Ongoing Support

Scheduled follow-up appointments to monitor advancement, adjust strategies, and provide continuous guidance and motivation.

Resource Provision

Access to learning materials, nutrition guides, fitness protocols, and additional support tools for your lifestyle changes.

How to Prepare and Care for Lifestyle Medicine Treatment

Before Your Appointment:

During Your Program:

Stay consistent with your individualized lifestyle medicine plan.
Document your progress using the provided resources and monitoring tools.
Keep open communication with your practitioner about challenges and victories.
Participate in all scheduled follow-up sessions.

Long-term Success:

Adhering to these guidelines helps guarantee the best possible results from your lifestyle medicine program.

Why Choose Icon Aesthetics?

Icon Aesthetics, a boutique luxury medical aesthetics practice, remains the only aesthetics practice in the Mid-Ohio Valley owned by a board-certified plastic surgeon. Our team also features providers board-certified in lifestyle medicine through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM). Our philosophy combines evidence-based medicine, individualized care, and holistic wellness to make every treatment feel personalized, supportive, and successful. From your initial visit to our Parkersburg facility, you’ll enjoy a refined, welcoming setting where your health and wellness goals take priority.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is lifestyle medicine?

Lifestyle medicine uses evidence-based lifestyle changes—nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and social connections—to prevent, treat, and sometimes reverse chronic conditions. At Icon Aesthetics in Parkersburg, we combine this research-backed approach with aesthetic care for optimal results.

What are the six pillars of lifestyle medicine?

The six pillars include nutrition (whole, plant-focused foods), movement (resistance and functional training), sleep (restorative rest for hormone balance), stress management (mindfulness and breathing techniques), social connection (supportive relationships), and avoiding risky substances (limiting alcohol, nicotine, and harmful habits).

How do you evaluate my habits in all six areas?

We conduct a comprehensive evaluation covering nutrition and eating behaviors, physical activity levels, sleep quality and routines, stress triggers and coping methods, social support networks, and current substance use. This comprehensive assessment enables us to tailor your program—no generic approaches.

What biometric tests are included in your program?

Our biometric evaluations include Resting Metabolic Rate (BMR), Metabolic Age, Skeletal Muscle Mass, Body Fat Percentage, Visceral Fat Level, Body Water Balance, and BMI. These metrics reveal what’s actually changing in your body beyond just weight on the scale.

How does lifestyle medicine support sustainable weight management?

We help you build lean muscle to boost metabolism, optimize gut health for better blood sugar control, create SMART goals for lasting habits, view food as medicine, and address emotional eating patterns. Our approach uses behavioral science, not fad diets.

Why do I need a structured plan for weight loss and health?

Because guesswork fails, with so much conflicting information available, our Parkersburg patients often arrive overwhelmed and confused. We provide a clinical roadmap with clear goals, personalized plans based on your data, accountability, and real results—including GLP-1 medication coordination when needed.

Do you teach me how to self-monitor and make changes?

Absolutely! You’ll learn how to track food, movement, and sleep effectively, interpret your biometric readings, know when to adjust your plan, and naturally overcome plateaus. We help you become your own health expert.

Is this only for people on weight loss medications?

Not at all. While many Parkersburg patients use GLP-1 medications, our program serves anyone seeking to improve their health, enhance their appearance, and extend their quality of life. Whether your goal is weight loss, increased energy, or aging gracefully, we support sustainable health improvements and help you optimize your healthspan.

Can this help prevent the "Ozempic face" or post-weight-loss sagging?

Yes. We prevent rapid weight loss complications through gradual, steady progress, skin-supporting nutrients, and lifestyle practices, as well as muscle-preserving strength exercises and optional aesthetic support when needed. Our approach helps you glow from within.

What if I'm not perfect—can I still succeed?

Absolutely. Our motto: “Progress, not perfection.” We teach small, achievable SMART goals, weekly confidence-building habits, and natural long-term routines. You’re not expected to change everything immediately—we create momentum through small shifts leading to major transformations.

Do I need to be plant-based to join this program?

No! While we recommend plant-focused eating for gut health and GLP-1 support, we respect all dietary preferences. Our program offers both plant-based and animal-protein options, flexible meal planning, and enjoyable recipes. It’s about nourishing your body, not restricting it.

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What Our patients
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I cannot say enough about Hiatt from my very first visit, she has been nothing short of amazing. She truly listens to your concerns and offers thoughtful, personalized recommendations without any pressure. I appreciated that she gave me options to consider and explained clearly, making the decision process feel empowering and stress-free.

The clinic offers flexible payment options which made chosen procedure much more accessible. After careful consideration, I decided to move forward with a few cosmetic treatments. Hiatt was incredibly gentle throughout the entire process, always checking to make sure I was comfortable. Her technique is precise and her bedside manner is warm and reassuring.

She follows up after the procedure to see how you are doing. I felt completely supported every step of the way. I am now two weeks post- procedure, and I'm thrilled with my results. I look natural and refreshed, exactly what I had hoped for. I highly recommend her to anyone considering cosmetic treatments.

Cheryl M.

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