Extending lifestyle medicine beyond the clinic through digital support
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“Technology in general, and My Viva in particular, is an extension of the therapeutical alliance.”
— Teresa Hardisty, MD, DIPABLM, Sharp Healthcare
How digital tools can strengthen the therapeutic alliance and support lasting change
At My Viva Plan, technology is designed to function as an extension of the care team, supporting patients in the hours, days, and decisions that happen outside the exam room. While clinical visits represent only a small fraction of a person’s life, daily habits ultimately shape long-term outcomes in conditions such as type 2 diabetes.
For patients like Anil Gollahalli and his family, living with genetic risk factors and long-standing habits, change required more than information. The platform provided structured reflection, guided goal setting, and practical reminders that helped shift everyday choices, from “grabbing what’s easy” to becoming more intentional about food, activity, and routines. Small, incremental adjustments began to reshape not only individual health, but the culture of health within the family.
Clinicians from facilities like Sharp Healthcare describe My Viva Plan as part of a broader team-based care model, where the patient serves as captain and technology supports accountability, education, and action. By reinforcing lifestyle medicine principles between visits, digital tools can help address root causes of chronic disease, supporting measurable improvements in metabolic health while strengthening confidence, agency, and long-term behavior change.
About My Viva Inc.
My Viva Inc. provides digital solutions that help healthcare professionals improve efficiency, deliver effective chronic disease management, and empower patients through personalized, evidence-based self-care plans.
