Trinity Health Ann Arbor’s Lifestyle Medicine Program Announces Upcoming Virtual Class Schedule

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Feb. 2, 2026) – Trinity Health Ann Arbor has announced its upcoming Lifestyle Medicine virtual class schedule. The upcoming virtual programs will cover a range of evidence based wellness topics, including Weight and Wellbeing, Strategies for Blood Pressure Management, Evidence Based Approaches to Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Cancer Survivorship, and Thriving Through Menopause and Beyond.

“Each class this year is thoughtfully designed to empower individuals and families with practical, evidence-based tools to support their long-term health,” said Lisa McDowell, director of nutrition and lifestyle medicine at Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Trinity Health Livingston and Chelsea Hospital. “By exploring the six pillars of lifestyle medicine — optimal nutrition, daily movement, connectedness, avoidance of risky substances, supportive stress management, and restorative sleep — these programs give participants the knowledge and confidence to improve their well-being in meaningful and sustainable ways.”

Below are details about each class being offered by the Lifestyle Medicine Program. See the event pages linked below for a full schedule of upcoming classes.

• Lifestyle Medicine for Weight and Wellbeing
  • To support healthy weight and overall well-being, participants will learn practical, science-based strategies rooted in Lifestyle Medicine, including nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and more.
  • This is a six-week course, with sessions beginning Feb. 17 and April 8. Each class is from 12-1 p.m.
• Lifestyle Medicine Strategies for Blood Pressure Management
  • Participants will gain the skills, and confidence, to effectively manage their blood pressure through sustainable lifestyle changes, while learning practical strategies to eat well, sleep better, manage stress, stay active, and more, in a supportive group learning environment.
  • This is a five-week course beginning Feb. 17. Classes go from 6-7 p.m.
• Lifestyle Medicine for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Series: Evidence-based Approaches to Symptom Management
  • This class will provide participants with evidence-based strategies to manage IBS symptoms through dietary changes, stress management, restorative sleep, physical activity, and other lifestyle interventions.
  • This is a five-week course beginning March 2, May 19 and Oct. 5. The classes go from 6-7 p.m.
• A Lifestyle Medicine Approach for Cancer Survivors
  • This class is designed to help participants reclaim their health and well-being, whether they have completed primary treatment or are living with cancer as a chronic condition. This series will empower cancer survivors at any stage, with practical tools, expert guidance, and a strong sense of community to move forward with confidence.
  • This is a free five-week course beginning April 7, with each class going from 8-9 a.m.
• Thriving through Menopause and Beyond: An Evidence-Based Lifestyle Medicine Approach
  • This is a supportive, evidence-based program designed to help participants thrive physically and mentally as they navigate the transition through menopause and beyond. Grounded in the principles of Lifestyle Medicine, this series empowers participants with practical tools, expert guidance, and a strong sense of community to move through menopause with confidence.
  • This is a five-week course beginning April 14, with classes going from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Each class — other than Lifestyle Medicine Approach for Cancer Survivors, which is a free class — is billed to your insurance. The cost is $44 per class without insurance.

The Lifestyle Medicine Program at Trinity Health Michigan has established itself as a national leader in this emerging field of medicine. Recently, an article written by experts involved in the program was published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine (AJLM). The article highlights outcomes from the Lifestyle Medicine Intensive program delivered to Trinity Health Grand Rapids colleagues, underscoring the organization’s commitment to advancing evidence-based lifestyle medicine and contributing meaningful research to the field. More information can be found here.

For questions or to register for any of the Lifestyle Medicine Department’s classes this year, click on any of the links above, call 734-712-7451, or email LifestyleMedicine@trinity-health.org. Additionally, Trinity Health IHA Medical Group continues to offer Lifestyle Medicine medical visits and individual lifestyle medicine consultations. For more information about Trinity Health Ann Arbor’s Lifestyle Medicine Department, visit trinityhealthmichigan.org/lifestylemedicine.