Lifestyle Optimization
Lifestyle psychiatry is an approach to mental health that involves identifying and changing habits that impact mental health symptoms. These include physical activity, diet, sleep, how and where you spend your time, who you spend your time with, and how you treat yourself and others.
Lifestyle habits that support mental well-being, such as increasing exercise and improving sleep hygiene, can enhance the effectiveness of psychotropic medications. On the other hand, diets low in essential nutrients and high in alcohol intake can interfere with the effectiveness of medications. For more information on how life-style habits can be optimized for mental health, click here.
Lifestyle optimization requires recognizing that some of your habits may not be useful for your well-being goals, and being motivated to make changes. Dr. Bowers takes an individualized and collaborative approach to life-style adjustments, based on your goals and values.
What to Expect with LifeStyle Optimization
Lifestyle optimization at Bowers Integrative Psychiatry focuses on identifying and changing everyday habits that impact your mental health. These include physical activity, diet, sleep, how and where you spend your time, who you spend your time with, and how you treat yourself and others.
Before beginning any treatment, a free 15-minute introductory call with Dr. Bowers is required. During your initial evaluation, Dr. Bowers will assess your current habits and discuss which areas may be contributing to or interfering with your mental health goals.
Dr. Bowers takes an individualized and collaborative approach to lifestyle adjustments, based on your personal goals and values. Lifestyle changes that support mental well-being, such as increasing exercise and improving sleep hygiene, can enhance the effectiveness of psychotropic medications. On the other hand, diets low in essential nutrients and high in alcohol intake can interfere with the effectiveness of medications. These factors are all considered as part of your broader integrative treatment plan.
Free Introductory Call
Share your concerns and learn how life-style optimization fits into integrative psychiatric care.
Habits Assessment
Review of your current habits around sleep, exercise, diet, and daily routines that affect mental health.
Personalized Adjustments
Collaborative, values-based life-style changes designed to support and enhance your treatment outcomes.
Rates for LifeStyle Optimization
Lifestyle optimization is addressed within psychiatric appointments at Bowers Integrative Psychiatry. The practice is private-pay and does not bill insurance directly. A superbill can be provided for submission to your insurance company for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
Initial Appointments
Children and adolescent intakes are typically 90 min. Time is split between parents and child.
Follow-Up Appointments
Visit length is determined by individual needs and level of complexity.
Other Services
Second opinions include record review, clinician coordination, and documentation.
For complete pricing details, visit the Rates & Fees page.
Frequently Asked Questions About LifeStyle Optimization
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Lifestyle optimization involves identifying and changing habits that impact mental health. This includes physical activity, diet, sleep hygiene, alcohol intake, how and where you spend your time, who you spend your time with, and how you treat yourself and others.
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No. Lifestyle optimization is integrated into your psychiatric treatment plan at Bowers Integrative Psychiatry. It is addressed alongside medication management and other complementary approaches during your regular appointments.
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Lifestyle habits that support mental well-being, such as regular exercise and improved sleep, can enhance the effectiveness of psychotropic medications. Conversely, diets low in essential nutrients and high in alcohol intake can interfere with how well medications work.
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Dr. Bowers takes an individualized and collaborative approach. Rather than prescribing a rigid plan, she works with you to identify adjustments that are realistic, aligned with your values, and motivated by your personal well-being goals.
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Yes. Since life-style optimization is discussed within psychiatric appointments, it can be addressed during both in-person and telehealth visits. Telehealth is available throughout Colorado and in five additional states: Maryland, Montana, New York, Oregon, and Washington.
Life-Style Psychiatry in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs offers a unique environment for patients looking to incorporate life-style changes into their mental health treatment. With access to outdoor recreation, trails, and a community that values active living, patients here are well positioned to benefit from a psychiatrist who considers these factors as part of treatment.
Dr. Bowers goes beyond traditional prescribing by helping patients recognize how their daily habits around sleep, exercise, nutrition, and social connection directly impact their mental health outcomes. This collaborative, values-based approach makes life-style optimization a natural extension of psychiatric care rather than a separate effort.
In-person appointments are available at the Downtown office in the Wells Fargo Tower at 90 S Cascade Ave. Telehealth appointments extend access throughout Colorado and in five additional states: Maryland, Montana, New York, Oregon, and Washington. Book a free introductory call to explore how an integrative approach can work for you.
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