How the Ovadia Heart Health Telemedicine Practice Helps Patients Take Control of Their Health
Ovadia Heart Health, LLC.
Achieve Peak Performance: Comprehensive Metabolic Wellness for Your Entire Organization
Insights from Lisa Simmons, NP, and Health Coach Chris S. Cornell
For decades, people have been told the same advice: eat less, move more. Yet obesity, diabetes, and metabolic disease continue to skyrocket. If the conventional approach worked, wouldn’t more people be thriving?
The reality is, knowing what to do and actually doing it are two very different things. Information alone isn’t enough—what people need is guidance, accountability, and a plan that works for their unique situation. This is where health coaching changes everything.
On a recent Ovadia Heart Health Telemedicine Livestream, Nurse Practitioner Lisa Simmons and Health Coach Chris S. Cornell revealed why coaching is the missing piece for sustainable fat loss, metabolic health, and long-term vitality.
The System Is Set Up for Failure
Lisa has spent nearly 30 years in healthcare, most of it in critical care. She has seen firsthand how modern medicine is reactive rather than proactive.
“Healthcare has turned into ‘sick care,’” she said. “We manage symptoms with medications instead of addressing the root cause.”
That realization led Lisa down the path of metabolic health. After struggling with yo-yo dieting for years, she discovered low-carb eating in 2019. The changes were profound—more energy, better sleep, reduced inflammation—all without the constant hunger of traditional low-fat dieting.
This personal transformation led her to shift her focus from treating disease to preventing it. She now spends her days helping patients understand their lab work, make sustainable lifestyle changes, and take control of their health.
Why Lab Work Alone Isn’t Enough
Most people think they need to focus on cholesterol numbers, but that’s not the full story.
“At Ovadia Heart Health, we run a comprehensive metabolic panel that goes beyond what most doctors check,” Lisa explained.
Instead of fixating on LDL cholesterol, she focuses on more telling markers:
One of the biggest mistakes people make? Panicking over red-marked numbers without context.
“I get messages all the time from patients saying, ‘My cholesterol is high! Am I going to die?’” Lisa said. “But it’s not about a single number. It’s about understanding the full picture of what’s happening inside your body.”
That’s why lab interpretation—combined with health coaching—is so powerful.
Why Knowing What to Do Isn’t Enough
Most people already know they should eat better, move more, and manage stress. So why don’t they do it?
Chris, an accredited Metabolic Health Practitioner and Primal Health Coach Institute Certified Master Coach, has seen many different challenges when it comes to lifestyle change. Some people try to do too much too soon and burn out, while others struggle with knowing where to start or how to prioritize.
“When I weighed 278 pounds at age 51, I was desperate to change,” he shared. “But I kept making the same mistake—trying to ‘fix’ everything at once.”
For some, overdoing exercise or restricting too much can backfire. For others, the challenge is breaking through confusion and indecision.
That’s where coaching makes the difference. A good health coach helps provide context and clarity, working with each individual to develop a plan that is manageable, sustainable, and aligned with their unique goals.
Coaching isn’t about telling people what to do. It’s about guiding them to figure out what works for them—and ensuring they have the right support to follow through.
The Three Biggest Metabolic Health Myths
Lisa and Chris say they continue to see the same misconceptions continue to surface.
1. “Eat Less, Move More” Works
Lisa spent years following the standard advice to cut calories and exercise more. The result? Constant hunger and little progress.
The truth is, metabolism isn’t just about calories in, calories out. Hormones like insulin, ghrelin, and cortisol play a huge role. If those aren’t in balance, no amount of calorie-cutting will work long-term.
2. “If I’m Not Overweight, I’m Healthy”
Many people believe that if they don’t look unhealthy, they must be fine. But insulin resistance develops years before traditional blood sugar tests show a problem.
“I’ve seen plenty of type 2 diabetics who aren’t overweight,” Lisa said. “Just because you’re thin doesn’t mean you’re metabolically healthy.”
That’s why proactive lab testing and coaching are critical—even for those who don’t think they have a problem.
3. “Stress and Sleep Don’t Matter”
Diet and exercise are important, but chronic stress and poor sleep can sabotage everything.
“When you’re constantly in fight-or-flight mode, your body pumps out cortisol, raising blood sugar and causing inflammation,” Lisa explained. “And poor sleep wrecks metabolism, increases cravings, and makes it harder to lose fat.”
A good health coach helps patients with stress management, sleep optimization, and habit formation—not just food and exercise.
Why Everyone Needs a Coach
Coaching isn’t just for elite athletes or business executives. It’s for anyone who wants to improve their health and actually sustain it.
The Ovadia Heart Health team takes a collaborative approach:
"At Ovadia Heart Health, we take the time to actually listen," Lisa said. "Patients walk away with a clear understanding of their health and a real plan that works for them."
That’s what makes the difference—not just knowing what to do, but having the support and accountability to actually do it.
Take Control of Your Health Today
If you’re tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unheard, now is the time to take action.
Metabolic health doesn’t improve by accident. It happens by taking the right steps, in the right order, with the right support.
That’s exactly what the Ovadia Heart Health team provides.