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Lifestyle Health Coaching

Small changes, big impact on joint health

PrescribeFIT is a virtual coaching program that pairs you with a health coach to build sustainable habits — nutrition, activity, and lifestyle — that can reduce pain, improve mobility, and help you prepare for and recover from surgery.

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Covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurance carriers. We'll help confirm your eligibility.

Why PrescribeFIT

  • Personalized, at-home coaching
  • Targets the root causes of MSK conditions
  • Helps reduce pain and improve mobility
  • Better preparation and recovery for surgery

How It Works

Support that extends beyond the office

01

Get paired

You're matched with a dedicated health coach.

02

Build habits

Simple, sustainable changes to nutrition and daily activity.

03

See results

Reduced pain, improved mobility, and better surgical outcomes over time.

A couple hikes a mountain trail with trekking poles A man jogs along a beach at sunset A woman meditates cross-legged on a yoga mat at home A golfer follows through on his swing on the course
Everyday activity, your way — hiking, jogging, mindfulness, and golf.

Why Weight & Movement Matter: the Numbers

The published math behind lifestyle care for joint pain.

4 lb
Less Knee Load per 1 lb Lost
Each pound of weight loss removes about four pounds of load from the knee with every step (Messier et al.)
~50%
Knee Pain Reduction With 10% Weight Loss
In the IDEA trial, patients losing 10%+ of body weight roughly halved their arthritis pain
1:1
Personal Health Coaching
PrescribeFit pairs you with a coach between clinic visits
150
Minutes of Weekly Activity Recommended
CDC physical-activity guideline most adults can build toward — we help you get there safely

Ready to enroll?

If you already have a PrescribeFIT prescription from us, enroll online. Curious to learn more first? Explore the program.

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Patient Reviews

What patients say

“I am so grateful and blessed to have come across Dr. Paul Morton. I am home recuperating and started walking on my first day after surgery. A great big shout-out to his staff and nurses. Mahalo nui loa.”

— Ann K.· Yelp review

“Dr. Morton and I have been through both a hip and now a total knee replacement. I am more than satisfied with both operations. I know at least another half dozen people who have had joint replacements, and we all agree — Dr. Morton is the one for us.”

— Verified patient· Google review

Review excerpts reflect individual patient experiences and may be lightly condensed. Results vary.

Questions, Answered

Frequently asked questions

What is PrescribeFIT?+

A virtual lifestyle health coaching program that pairs you with a coach to improve nutrition, activity, and daily habits — designed to reduce pain, improve mobility, and support surgical preparation and recovery.

Is it covered by insurance?+

PrescribeFIT is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial carriers. Our team can help confirm your benefits before enrollment.

Do I have to come into the office?+

No — the coaching is virtual and designed to fit into your daily life at home.

How do I start?+

If you have a prescription from us, enroll online. Otherwise, ask us about it at your next visit or call the office.

Invest in your joint health

Ask us whether PrescribeFIT is right for you, or enroll if you already have a prescription.

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