Working toward a healthy body, peaceful mind, and a joyful heart.
"Working toward a healthy body, peaceful mind, and a joyful heart."
- Beth Frates MD
"Working toward a healthy body, peaceful mind, and a joyful heart."
- Beth Frates MD
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Beth Frates MD
Elizabeth (Beth) Pegg Frates MD is a pioneer in Lifestyle Medicine education and an award-winning teacher at Harvard Medical School, as well as at the Harvard Extension School.
Dr. Frates was voted in as the President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and will serve the 10,000 member organization in that capacity from 2022-2024. She continues to be active at Harvard Medical School as Associate Professor, Part-Time, advising the Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group and giving lectures on motivational interviewing, nutrition and lifestyle medicine. In addition, Dr. Frates teaches three college and masters level courses at the Harvard Extension School on lifestyle medicine: Wellbeing from the Inside Out: From Cell to Community, Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine, and Culinary Psychology. With her passion for teaching, she is a sought after speaker for CMEs at Harvard Medical School, locally, nationally and internationally.
Working one-on-one with clients is what Dr. Frates does best. She connects with people and meets them right where they are at that moment. After establishing a personal connection, Dr. Frates can identify what her clients need to make progress in adopting healthy lifestyles. She believes in the power of implementing realistic small changes to create big results.
Beth Frates MD
Elizabeth (Beth) Pegg Frates MD is a pioneer in Lifestyle Medicine education and an award-winning teacher at Harvard Medical School, as well as at the Harvard Extension School.
Dr. Frates was voted in as the President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and will serve the 10,000 member organization in that capacity from 2022-2024. She continues to be active at Harvard Medical School as Assistant Professor, Part-Time, advising the Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group and giving lectures on motivational interviewing, nutrition and lifestyle medicine. In addition, Dr. Frates teaches three college and masters level courses at the Harvard Extension School on lifestyle medicine: Wellbeing from the Inside Out: From Cell to Community, Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine, and Culinary Psychology. With her passion for teaching, she is a sought after speaker for CMEs at Harvard Medical School, locally, nationally and internationally.
Working one-on-one with clients is what Dr. Frates does best. She connects with people and meets them right where they are at that moment. After establishing a personal connection, Dr. Frates can identify what her clients need to make progress in adopting healthy lifestyles. She believes in the power of implementing realistic small changes to create big results.
Award-Winning
Recipient of multiple teaching awards at Harvard Medical School and Harvard Extension School
LM Expert
Trained and passionate about
Lifestyle Medicine
Author
Author of multiple articles and books in Lifestyle Medicine
Media & Podcast Appearances
Dr. Beth Frates is a recognized voice in lifestyle medicine, frequently featured in podcasts, interviews, and media outlets discussing wellness, behavior change, and preventive health.
From in-depth podcast conversations to expert media interviews, explore Dr. Frates’ insights on how lifestyle choices can transform health and well-being.
Cooking, Chronic Pain & Medicine Cabinet Must-Haves
We’re discussing relief for those who suffer from chronic pain, medicine cabinet must-haves, and fearless cooking in the kitchen with new cookware technology.
One in 5 Americans are battling long-term pain — with only 7,000 pain-focused doctors in our country to support them. Now, there’s a new company focused on championing people who suffer from chronic pain, enabling their journey back to a full and vibrant life.
Many people have New Year’s resolutions to quit smoking or control their cravings associated with quitting smoking.
GoodSense offers various products to help you quit.
Founded in 1985, Circulon pioneered the industry by creating the first hard-anodized nonstick cookware — and now they are reinventing the category again with SteelShield™.
6-Hour Free Health & Happiness Course
A 6 hour course on health and happiness provided for free at Mass General Brigham. It was created by Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and Mass General Hospital with a mini-grant from the MGH MGPO Frigoletto Committee. It's all about a healthy body, peaceful mind and joyful heart with lots of research behind the six pillars of lifestyle medicine as well as attitude, positive psychology, timeouts, energy and purpose.
I just finished this course. I thought it was excellent! It was both inspirational and motivating. I had the opportunity to do it while at home healing from [an injury] and it really provided me with the opportunity to evaluate my life and health and commit to making changes as I recover.
I really appreciated all of the reading/book recommendations so that I can delve deeper into some of the topics.
I wish that there had been something like this available to me during my training or earlier in my career.
A note from a physician who took the course
IMPROVING PROVIDER HEALTH & HAPPINESS
A 6 hour course on health and happiness provided for free at Mass General Brigham. It was created by Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and Mass General Hospital with a mini-grant from the MGH MGPO Frigoletto Committee. It's all about a healthy body, peaceful mind and joyful heart with lots of research behind the six pillars of lifestyle medicine as well as attitude, positive psychology, timeouts, energy and purpose.
I just finished this course. I thought it was excellent! It was both inspirational and motivating. I had the opportunity to do it while at home healing from [an injury] and it really provided me with the opportunity to evaluate my life and health and commit to making changes as I recover.
I really appreciated all of the reading/book recommendations so that I can delve deeper into some of the topics.
I wish that there had been something like this available to me during my training or earlier in my career.
A note from a physician who took the course
Dr. Beth Frates was honored with the #IStandWithHer 2024 She for She Award at the Women In Medicine Conference in Chicago on Friday, September 13, 2024.
This award is given to a woman in medicine who has mentored and uplifted other women in her career and has had a significant impact on their lives. There were about a dozen women nominated for this award. The awards committee at the Women is Medicine non-profit organization @wimedicineorg
Dr. Beth Frates is interviewed by the American Medical Association on the topic of lifestyle medicine.
The Primary Care Collaborative invited Dr. Beth Frates to participate in a webinar about integrating Whole Health into Primary Care
Dr. Beth Frates is interviewed by the American Medical Association on the topic of lifestyle medicine.
The Primary Care Collaborative invited Dr. Beth Frates to participate in a webinar about integrating Whole Health into Primary Care
MEDIA & EDUCATION
Featured Talks & Wellness Education
Explore keynote presentations, educational talks, and media appearances from Dr. Beth Frates.
Clinician Wellness & Burnout Prevention
Explore evidence-based strategies designed to support physician well-being, reduce burnout, and improve resilience through lifestyle medicine principles.
The Power of Pets & Human Health
Explore how meaningful connections with animals can support emotional wellness, reduce stress, and improve overall health and quality of life.
Tips for More Energy
Learn simple lifestyle strategies that can help improve daily energy, support resilience, and promote long-term physical and mental wellness.
Managing Your Energy to Thrive
Discover practical ways to manage stress, build healthy routines, and maintain the energy needed to thrive personally and professionally.
Stroke Recovery & Wellness Strategies
Explore evidence-based wellness approaches that support recovery, healthy habits, and improved quality of life after stroke and illness.
Paving the Path to Wellness
Learn how lifestyle medicine principles can help create sustainable habits that support lifelong wellness, resilience, and healthy aging.
Clinician Wellness & Burnout Prevention
Explore evidence-based strategies designed to support physician well-being, reduce burnout, and improve resilience through lifestyle medicine principles.
