EXERCISE AS MEDICINE
for mental health
What is exercise as medicine?
Exercise as Medicine means using movement in a structured, intentional way — just like a prescription — to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, & ADHD.
A measured, evidence-based approach to the treatment of anxiety, depression, & ADHD.
How does it work?
Your provider will start by reviewing your overall health, medical history, and current fitness level. Based on this, you’ll receive a personalized exercise prescription plan designed specifically for you.
What to expect?
Your provider will start by reviewing your overall health, medical history, and current fitness level. Based on this, you’ll receive a personalized exercise prescription plan designed specifically for you.
Who provides the treatment?
Exercise as Medicine at Whole Self Psychiatry is provided by Sara Dover, MSEd, MMSc, PA-C — a Physician Assistant & Exercise Physiologist with advanced training in both mental health & clinical exercise science.
Sara combines her medical background with her expertise in exercise physiology to design individualized exercise prescriptions that are safe, evidence-based, & tailored to your mental health needs.
Her dual training allows her to:
EVALUATE
Evaluate your overall physical & mental health.
PRESCRIBE
Prescribe medication when appropriate.
CREATE
Create structured exercise programs based on your medical profile and fitness level.