Discover how the next evolution of healthcare can help you achieve your wellness goals
McNab Wellness is on a mission to do something different.
Patient empowerment through lifestyle management and healthy habits is a transformative approach that places individuals at the center of their own healthcare journey.
By empowering patients to take an active role in managing their lifestyle, they gain control over factors such as diet, physical activity, stress management, and sleep hygiene. This empowerment is not just about avoiding illness, but also about enhancing quality of life, fostering resilience, and promoting a sense of well-being. We are improving health outcomes by fostering a proactive attitude towards health, rather than a reactive one.
Say goodbye to reactionary medicine that treats symptoms, not causes. Say hello to healthcare where your doctor becomes a partner in better well-being.
Longevity Medicine takes healthcare a step further by specifically targeting the aging process. The goal is not just to extend life span, but to enhance the health span – the period of life spent in good health.
About Dr. McNab
Creating better health through medical education and lifestyle medicine interventions
Dr. Rob McNab is a practicing internist in Joplin. He's been a longtime advocate for patient empowerment through education and became even more passionate about lifestyle medicine interventions after experiencing their effect on his own life. Now he's established a new model of healthcare to deliver better care to his patients. McNab Wellness is where patients come when they are tired of an endless cycle of illness and treatment and want to create foundational wellness in their lives. Dr. McNab has received specialized training in using lifestyle interventions to help people live longer and better.
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Get to know your lifestyle medicine doctor
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2002 graduate of the Kansas City University of Medicine and Bioscience
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Holds fellowships from both the ACOI and the ACP
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Eighteen years in hospital medicine, treating complex acute health issues
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Associate Professor at Kansas City University of Medicine and Bioscience
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Board Certified in Internal Medicine
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Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine
Elizabeth Love
After spending 20 years delivering acute care as a registered nurse in various critical care settings, Elizabeth is excited to be empowering patients with lifestyle interventions. She is enthusiastic about helping people live longer and better! With fitness and nutritional changes, she has taken control of her own health and is intending to climb mountains well into her nineties!
Elizabeth is a registered nurse and has a BSBA from MSSU and MBA from Missouri State. She is certified in plant-based nutrition as well as a nationally certified health and wellness coach. She is also registered Yoga teacher.
She spends her free time camping, hiking, kayaking, chasing grandkids, adopting lost dogs, and being ignored by a haughty cat.
We are always inspired by the stories our patients share about their health journeys at McNab Wellness. Each testimonial is a powerful testament to the positive changes that can happen when individuals take active steps towards better health in a supportive community. Here's one such story from a valued member of our community, who has experienced remarkable benefits through our lifestyle medicine approach and group events.
My experience under the care and coaching of Dr. McNab and Elizabeth was a breath of fresh air! They are incredible people who truly care, with an undeniable passion to see their patients have optimal health! I believe wholeheartedly in the path they are pioneering in the medical world- bringing people back to health from a wholistic approach- treating the root of the problem rather than just the symptoms!
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Through their strategic guidance, patient coaching, and amazing recipes, I was able to cut my insulin needs in about half! They offered hope in the midst of a new diagnosis that felt very hopeless and scary. I look forward to walking a path of health Dr. McNab carved out for me in order to give me a richer quality of life, and for that I can’t thank him enough!
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I highly recommend McNab Wellness, an invaluable investment to your health!
--Mandy
Lifestyle Consultation Services
Embark on your wellness journey with our Comprehensive Lifestyle Consultation. A Lifestyle Consultation is the first step towards a more conscious, health-oriented way of living, tailored to your individual needs and circumstances.
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Personalized Health Assessment: A comprehensive evaluation of your current health status, including factors like diet, exercise habits, sleep patterns, stress levels, and potential risk factors for chronic diseases.
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Customized Lifestyle Recommendations: Based on your unique health profile, you'll receive tailored advice on how to improve your lifestyle.
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Preventive Health Strategies: By identifying potential health risks early, you can implement preventive measures to reduce the risk of developing chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and hypertension.
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Improved Mental Health: We provide strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and improve mood. This holistic approach can lead to better mental health and resilience.
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Weight Management Guidance: If weight management is your goal, we can provide nutrition counselling and exercise plans tailored to your body type, preferences, and objectives.​
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Chronic Disease Management: For those already dealing with chronic conditions, lifestyle changes are an effective way to manage symptoms, reduce medication dependence, and improve overall quality of life.
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Increased Energy and Vitality: An optimized lifestyle will lead to increased energy levels, better physical fitness, and a more active lifestyle.
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Long-Term Health Planning: We can help you set realistic, long-term health goals and develop strategies to achieve and maintain them, promoting longevity and a healthier future.
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Education and Empowerment: You'll gain valuable knowledge about how different aspects of your lifestyle affect your health, empowering you to make informed decisions about your daily habits.
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Support and Motivation: Regular follow-ups will provide ongoing support, helping you stay motivated and on track with your health and wellness goals.
Continue on your wellness journey with our exclusive Longevity Membership. This comprehensive package is designed to support you every step of the way, featuring monthly check-ins, personalized coaching, and additional resources to guide you towards a healthier, more vibrant you.
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Direct Primary Care with a Focus on a Healthy Lifestyle
Direct Primary Care (DPC) with a lifestyle medicine focus is a healthcare model that combines the personalized and patient-centric approach of DPC with the principles of lifestyle medicine. Let's break down both components for clarity:
Lifestyle Medicine:
This branch of medicine emphasizes the use of evidence-based lifestyle therapeutic approaches, such as a predominantly whole food, plant-based diet, physical activity, adequate sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connections as a primary modality to treat, often reverse, and prevent chronic disease.
Direct Primary Care (DPC):
This is a model of healthcare where patients pay a flat, monthly fee directly to their primary care provider instead of using traditional insurance methods. This fee covers most primary care services including consultations, visits, and routine examinations. DPC aims to improve the doctor-patient relationship by reducing the patient load, thus allowing doctors more time with each patient and offering more personalized care.
​When combined, a DPC with a lifestyle medicine focus provides comprehensive care that not only addresses immediate health issues but also integrates long-term preventative strategies through lifestyle changes. This model promotes overall wellness and helps in managing or reversing chronic diseases through natural methods and minimal reliance on medications. It is particularly beneficial for patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, where lifestyle modifications are crucial for management and improvement of health outcomes.