Masaya Healing & Wellness Center, a subsidiary of
Healthy U, LLC, is
dedicated to my wonderful Mom, Dr. Cora David, a board-certified
anesthesiologist who suffered a severe stroke in her early 50s due to
undiagnosed hypertension. Masaya (pronounced “mah-sigh-AH”) is the Philippine
word for happiness – something we all seek.
We all want what’s best for our patients. During my years as a general
internist, I was frustrated by the fact that the easiest treatment available for
my patients was medications. Although we all know that a healthy diet and
regular participation in a safe physical fitness program are important keys to
good health, given the limited time that we are allowed to spend with patients
it is, sadly, far easier to reach for a prescription pad rather than sit down
and discuss with patients how to incorporate the latest recommendations for diet
and exercise into their daily life. Usually, advice regarding exercise and
nutrition is limited to suggesting that patients join a gym or enroll in
commercial diet program – but those programs just never seemed to really work
for the long term. In addition, I’ve had several patients end up with injuries
related to exercising on their own or with a personal trainer.
Here at Masaya, we are committed to providing your patients with therapeutic
exercise prescriptions and
medical nutrition programs personalized for them – so
that they are truly targeted to the health needs that you have identified.
Programs follow the most up-to-date recommendations for therapeutic exercise and
nutrition, as well as current utilization review guidelines. One-on-one health
coaching from our preventive medicine specialists helps encourage long-term
adherence. Medical supervision ensures your patient’s program is safe and
effective; weekly reports keep you informed of your patient’s progress, and
allow you to make any necessary changes to your patient’s medication regimen.
We respect the relationship you have established with your patients. Rest
assured that your patients remain yours – just think of us as a consultant who
can partner with you to provide the best for your patients.
Our
therapeutic exercise prescriptions and medical nutrition programs give you
just one more treatment modality in addition to the basic prescriptions in your
arsenal to keep your patients healthy, and happy. Please
give us a call or
e-mail us today to see how we can help your patients get started.
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Dr. Patricia H. David, MD, MSPH
President & Medical Director
Board-Certified Preventive Medicine Physician
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Fitness and Nutrition Coach