Doctor-led. Covered by Medicare and PPO. Pritikin Rehab (Similar to Ornish approach)
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.
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.
No Longer Needed Blood Pressure Medication
Source: Journal of Cardiac
Rehabilitation
Reduction in Chronic
Inflammation
Source: Metabolism
Reduction in Triglycerides
Source: New England Journal of Medicine
Eliminated Diabetes Medication
Source: Journal of Applied Physiology
Average Weight Loss
Source: Archives of Internal Medicine
Reduction in LDL Cholesterol
Source: Archives of Internal Medicine
Program Director
Exercise Physiologist
Cardiology Research (Cedars)
Basketball Jumpshot Trainer
Program Co-Director
Exercise Physiologist
UC-Fit Lab Research (UCLA)
Division 1 Women’s Water Polo Intern
Medical Director
Board Certified – Internal Medicine
UCLA Integrative Medicine Trained
Cedars-Sinai Affiliated
Healthy Mindset Trainer
Meditation / Mindset Expert
Cooking School Chef
Le Cordon Bleu Institute
“Hells Kitchen” Sous Chef Seasons 4 & 5
Registered Dietician
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Data provided by Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation
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