Los Angeles' First Lifestyle-Based Cardiac Rehab Program

Doctor-led. Covered by Medicare and PPO. Pritikin Rehab (Similar to Ornish approach)

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Dr. Isabella Lai

UCLA-Trained, Cedars Affiliate

Dr. Isabella Lai, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist with a unique blend of traditional medicine and integrative practices. She graduated from Harvard University and earned her MD from Stanford Medical School before completing specialized training at UCLA. With 9 years of clinical experience, Dr. Lai focuses on Intensive Cardiac Rehab to help patients recover from heart disease, prevent future events, and improve overall health. As a Cedars-Sinai affiliate, she combines supervised exercise, whole foods-based nutrition, and stress management techniques in her rehab programs, offering patients a holistic approach to heart health and well-being. Named Super Doctor: Southern California Rising Stars 2024.

Why Intensive Cardiac Rehab is CRITICAL for Your Survival?

Over four decades ago, research on the Pritikin program began at UCLA, leading to more than 100 peer-reviewed published scientific studies. This research resulted in Pritikin’s Medicare approval for the Intensive Cardiac Rehab (ICR) benefit class.

Data provided by Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation.

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No Longer Needed Blood Pressure Medication

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Reduction in Chronic
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Reduction in Triglycerides

Source: New England Journal of Medicine

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Eliminated Diabetes Medication

Source: Journal of Applied Physiology

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Average Weight Loss

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Reduction in LDL Cholesterol

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Our Team

Jacob

Jacob Motawakel

Program Director
Exercise Physiologist
Cardiology Research (Cedars)
Basketball Jumpshot Trainer

Michelle

Michelle Jeon

Program Co-Director
Exercise Physiologist
UC-Fit Lab Research (UCLA)
Division 1 Women’s Water Polo Intern

Isabella

Isabella Lai, MD

Medical Director
Board Certified – Internal Medicine
UCLA Integrative Medicine Trained
Cedars-Sinai Affiliated

Laura

Laura Ivan

Healthy Mindset Trainer
Meditation / Mindset Expert

Gloria

Gloria Felix

Cooking School Chef
Le Cordon Bleu Institute
“Hells Kitchen” Sous Chef Seasons 4 & 5

Anna

Anna Bohigian, MS, RD

Registered Dietician

Program Benefits

Supervised Exercise

Whole Foods-Based Nutrition

Stress Management & Breathwork

Group Support & Coaching

Covered by Medicare

Reduced Risk of Hospitalization

How it works.

Step 1

Consultation & Insurance/Medicare Verification

Step 2

Personalized ICR Plan

Step 3

Weekly Visits with our Doctor-Led Team

Our Patient Testimonials

Michael

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"I had multiple challenges: heart, kidney, diabetes...not anymore. My life has been given back to me"

Alina D

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"I did my blood work and I couldn't believe my results. Low cholesterol, low triglycerides, low blood sugar, low BMI. I'm recovering!"

Sheryl

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"It is a place to discover how to live the rest of your life in a happy, healthy manner - mentally, physically, emotionally."

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We accept all major insurances

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Our program, offered in partnership with Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehab, provides a comprehensive, scientifically proven, personal care plan to help you improve your health and wellbeing.

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