Jump-Start Your Recovery
Taking the First Step
Having a heart event can be a challenging and emotional experience. But you don’t have to go through this alone.
The care teams at Pritikin's growing network of hospitals and physician-based practices are ready to provide the support and education you need as you commit to a heart-healthy lifestyle and achieve your health and wellness goals.
Three Key Pillars
Pritikin’s comprehensive cardiac rehab program is based on three simple – yet powerful – concepts which come together to form the foundation of a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Regular Exercise
Improved cardiovascular endurance
Increased strength
Improved flexibility
Enhanced overall health
Heart-Healthy Nutrition
Affordable and satisfying foods
Successful weight management
Label reading guidelines
Simplified cooking and dining out
Healthy Mind-Set
Stress and anxiety management
Communication skills improvement
Effective goal-setting
Tobacco cessation
What Patients Say
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Cardiac Rehab Graduate
Sentara CarePlex Hospital
"(It was) the best 12 weeks of my life, because it was life-changing. We can be alive, but the way that I feel better is due to the Pritikin program."
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Cardiac Rehab Graduate
Marshall Medical Center
"What a remarkable program it is...all designed to help me, an individual, regain my health. This program has changed my mental and physical outlook for the better. I am once again optimistic about my life opportunities."
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Cardiac Rehab Graduate
Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health
"I am in a much better place today because of the program. It's made a positive impact on my life...it's just a shame I had to have a heart attack to get there!"
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Cardiac Rehab Graduate
Cardiovascular Institute of the South
"That's all I was looking for: a better quality of life and to be able to live life to the fullest, which I'm able to do now."
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Cardiac Rehab Graduate
Marshall Medical Center
"After my open heart surgery, I experienced a very difficult time. I'm so grateful that my cardiologist signed me up for the program. It was, truly, a life-saver."
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Cardiac Rehab Graduate
Columbus Regional Hospital
"After a heart event, you feel like, 'Am I going to live a normal life?' When you start learning the Pritikin program, you know you can live a normal life."
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Cardiac Rehab Graduate
Marshall Medical Center
"What an outstanding program, one that has and will continue to literally safe my life! I know Pritikin is the best of its kind nationwide."
What to Expect
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Personalized Exercise
Your care team will outline a plan to meet your individual needs.
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Interactive Workshops
Learn more about exercise, nutrition, and a healthy mind-set.
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Cooking Demos
Discover how easy it is to prepare heart-healthy meals at home.
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Informative Videos
Take a closer look at the fundamentals of the Pritikin program.
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Patient Guidebook
Designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge you need for success, both during cardiac rehab and long after the program is complete, your in-depth "playbook" for cardiac rehab includes:
- Goal-Setting and Sustainability Tools
- Weekly Meal Planner and Grocery List
- Personalized Exercise Guide
- 100+ Heart-Healthy Recipes...and more!
Qualifying Conditions and Procedures
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Pritikin Locations
Find Your Pritikin Program
Are you ready to take your first step back to heart heath?
If you are a cardiac rehab patient looking for a Pritikin program, complete the form below and we will put you in touch with your nearest Pritikin-licensed facility.