Join Us for a Shared Medical Appointment: Building Healthy Habits Together
In Person Event
Unlimited tickets available
CostFree
Description
Shared Medical Appointments offer a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and improve your health in a supportive group setting. Led by a Lifestyle Medicine provider, these appointments combine medical care, education, and peer support to help you build sustainable healthy habits. Participants will explore topics such as nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and behavior change while learning practical strategies to support long-term wellness.
In addition to group education and medical guidance, participants will enjoy special demonstrations and a hands-on learning experience led by Registered Dietitian Elaine Jones, featuring practical nutrition tips, healthy food preparation techniques, and real-life strategies for making healthy choices easier. Lunch will be provided beginning at 12:00 PM.
Join others on a similar health journey as you gain knowledge, encouragement, and tools to help you achieve your health goals in a welcoming and interactive environment
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Instructors
Sejal Desai , PA
"I enjoy helping women feel their best during menopause, supporting families with nutrition, and guiding parents through the ups and downs of raising kids. I like to connect with people in meaningful ways and offer care that fits their real-life needs.” Sejal Desai, PA, ACLM received her master’s degree at Emory University. In her free time, Desai enjoys reading, traveling, hiking with her husband and twin daughters and improving her pickleball game.
Andrew Nance, Dr
"I care deeply about helping people recover from food and substance addictions and supporting families as a whole. I focus on building strong relationships and creating care plans that help everyone in the family feel supported, understood, and resilient."
Andrew Nance, MD, DipABLM is the founder and medical director of Atrium Health’s Lifestyle Medicine department. He is board certified in family medicine, addiction medicine, and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Nance is married with a daughter. Outside of work, he enjoys exercising on the greenway, gardening his favorite azaleas, and playing classical piano.
Gabriel Rocha , PA
“I believe true health is not just the absence of disease, but the presence of vitality, purpose and resilience. My goal is to empower patients with the tools they need to take control of their health through nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management and meaningful connections, so that people can live longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives.”
Gabriel Rocha is a board-certified physician assistant and advanced practice professional (APP) who specializes in lifestyle medicine for disease prevention, health optimization and chronic disease reversal. His clinical interests include metabolic disorders (such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and obesity), autoimmune conditions, gut health issues and hormone imbalances. He integrates motivational interviewing and behavior change strategies to help patients achieve sustainable health improvements.