Lifestyle Medicine:
Intro to Diabetes
A single-session group appointment.
Whether you have just been diagnosed with prediabetes or you have lived with type 2 diabetes for years, lifestyle medicine can help. The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has studied healthy lifestyle habits and found they can be as effective as medication in treating diabetes.
Kinwell Primary Care now offers a one-session introduction on adopting healthy lifestyle practices. This group appointment is held online over a secure Zoom call. Patients will learn about sustainable lifestyle changes that can improve their health, lower their blood sugar, and help them make lasting changes to their overall well-being.
Wednesdays, May 20, June 3, and June 17
12:00 – 1:00 pm
This 1-hour medical appointment will explain how lifestyle medicine can be a tool for sustained health. Patients will learn how to adopt achievable health goals. The last 20-minutes of this session will be reserved for questions and individual concerns.
Ask your Kinwell provider if this single-session program is right for you. Intro to Diabetes will be offered on May 20, June 3, and June 17 from noon to 1:00 pm. To learn more and to register, call Lesley Baker, Lifestyle Medicine Coordinator, at (206) 690-5852.
Who can attend?
This course is open to patients 18 and older, who have established primary care with a Kinwell clinician. Patients must be located in Washington state to attend these virtual appointments.
These classes are group medical appointments. Co-pays and fees will apply based on your medical plan. To learn more about the costs involved and to register, call (206) 690-5852 or fill out the form below and a member of our team will reach out to you.
Kathleen Tonti-Horne, MD
"With virtual care, we can treat people all over Washington. That allows us to take care of so many more people. And group appointments remove any feelings of isolation a patient might have by connecting them with others facing similar health challenges. These support networks help empower patients and allow them to live their best lives."
Dr. Kathleen Tonti-Horne earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Dominican College of San Rafael and her Doctor of Medicine from the University of California, Irvine. She completed her residency in Family Practice at the Eau Claire Family Medicine Clinic at the University of Wisconsin. She is certified by the American Board of Family Practice and has over thirty years of experience practicing medicine in California,Wisconsin, and Washington.
Dr. Tonti-Horne served as the medical director of Monterey County Jail where she was able to help improve the health of inmates struggling with addiction. Before joining Kinwell, she was the medical director at the VAMC community-based outpatient clinic in Silverdale. She led her outpatient clinical team and was able to advocate for veterans by helping to establish the veteran’s advisory board.
Dr. Kathleen Tonti-Horne joined Kinwell in July of 2022 and has been instrumental in helping establish processes for operational improvement for both patients and Kinwell staff. She is particularly supportive of virtual care and group appointments that leverage the benefits of mutual support.
Heidi Beer
Heidi Beer is a nationally board-certified Lifestyle Medicine health and wellness coach and has worked in the field for over 30 years. Her degree is in exercise science, where she holds a passion for ensuring exercise is beneficial and fun. She has an extensive background as a specialist in behavior change, fitness, diabetes, and nutrition. She has been a multi-sport coach along with enjoying participating in duathlons, triathlons, and winter activities. As a Health and Wellness Coach, Heidi can offer support, empathy, and accountability in the areas you want to improve on.