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
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."
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."
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!"
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."
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."
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."
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
Personalized Exercise
Your care team will outline a plan to meet your individual needs.
Interactive Workshops
Learn more about exercise, nutrition, and a healthy mind-set.
Cooking Demos
Discover how easy it is to prepare heart-healthy meals at home.
Informative Videos
Take a closer look at the fundamentals of the Pritikin program.
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
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.