Message from the President

Dear Colleagues, Advocates, and Friends,

Welcome to the Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine (PCLM)—the newest medical specialty society in the Philippines dedicated to transforming healthcare through evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine.

The global burden of chronic diseases continues to rise, placing immense strain on our healthcare system, families, and communities. As medical professionals, we recognize that health promotion and disease prevention are key to sustainable healthcare delivery, and through Lifestyle Medicine, we empower both patients and practitioners to address the root causes of disease rather than merely managing symptoms.

At PCLM, we are committed to:

• Elevating Lifestyle Medicine as a recognized medical specialty in the Philippines.

• Training and certifying healthcare professionals to become leaders in disease prevention and reversal.

• Promoting whole-person care by integrating nutrition, physical activity, stress management, positive psychology, and social connectedness into medical practice.

• Collaborating with government and private institutions to implement sustainable healthcare policies that prioritize prevention.

We envision a healthier Philippines where every individual has access to lifestyle-based interventions that prevent, treat, and even reverse chronic diseases. Through education, advocacy, and innovation, we are paving the way for a new era of healthcare—one that restores health rather than just managing illness.

I invite you to join us in this movement. Whether you are a physician, allied health professional, educator, policymaker, or a passionate advocate, there is a place for you in PCLM. Let us work together to build a healthier nation—one lifestyle intervention at a time.

Thank you for your support, and I look forward to journeying with you in this mission.

Mechelle Acero Palma, MD, CFP, MMHoA, FPCLM, FACLM
President
Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine (PCLM)

Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine

Specialty society utilizing lifestyle interventions as primary tool in treating disease.

Lifestyle Medicine Global Alliance

The Lifestyle Medicine Global Alliance represents a convergence of health care professionals who connect and inspire one another to be an authoritative voice for Lifestyle Medicine globally; to manifest the vision of a world without non-communicable disease.

By providing connection, collaboration, tools, and best practice frameworks, LMGA plays a key role in assisting countries to develop vibrant, sustainable Lifestyle Medicine organizations. These organizations then advance the evidence-based practice of Lifestyle Medicine to prevent, treat, and reverse chronic disease internationally.