Ornish Lifestyle Medicine Program | Virtual Cardiac Rehab | Carda Health
Review the Evidence
91%
Reduction in Chest Pain in 9 Weeks
46%
Increase in Exercise Capacity
400%
Improvement in Blood Flow
*for more research information visit https://pmri.org/
The Only Program Proven to Reverse Heart Disease
For over 45 years, Dr. Dean Ornish's research has shown that comprehensive lifestyle changes can often reverse even severe coronary heart disease, without medication or surgery. Now, Carda Health is the exclusive provider of the Ornish program delivered entirely online.
Eat Well
A whole food diet designed to be delicious and fuel your body
Move More
Thirty minutes a day of moderate cardio activity and strength training with a certified clinical exercise physiologist
Stress Less
Powerful and practical techniques to manage stress more effectively
Love More
Group support sessions for connection and community
How It Works
01
We Will Check Your Eligibility
Medicare Part B patients with qualifying cardiac conditions. Free verification.
02
We Will Send You a Welcome Kit
Carda will send you everything you need to complete the program successfully.
03
Join Your Cohort
Choose 9-week intensive (4hrs 2x/week) or 12-week flexible plan (2hrs 3x/week).
04
Transform Your Health
Live online sessions, and your physician is kept informed throughout.
Get Started — It's Free to Check Eligibility
Medicare Part B patients with any one of these are eligible:
Prior heart attack (MI)
Coronary bypass surgery (CABG)
Coronary stent or angioplasty (PCI)
Stable angina
Heart valve repair or replacement
Heart failure
[**Not sure if you qualify?**
Our team will check for free, no obligation.](https://join.cardahealth.com/patient/signup/icr/)
"We found that the more people changed their lifestyle, the more they improved — at any age."
Dr. Dean Ornish
Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCSF
Founder of the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute
45+ Years of Peer-Reviewed Clinical Research
Published in The Lancet, JAMA, and other leading peer reviewed medical journals.
Patient Testimonials
“The results were beyond my wildest imagination. I’ve seen a reduction in my A1c, so I’m no longer diabetic. I’ve also seen a reduction in my blood pressure and asthma, and I eliminated my acid reflux and COPD. I even lost close to 30 pounds!”
Allen S.
Heart Disease
“I've had tremendous results. I wouldn’t have been able to do it if it hadn’t been a virtual program from the comfort of my home. The first thing I noticed was that my blood pressure stabilized. For years I had a lot of pressure in my chest (angina), and yet ever since 3 or 4 weeks of starting the program, it has been completely alleviated; that was a huge thing!”
Jennifer B.
Heart Disease
“After a heart attack, I had intractable chest pain, angina, trouble breathing, inability to walk from room to room, and unable to go upstairs without being carried. I entered the Ornish Program which worked beyond my wildest dreams! I’m now able to exercise moderately, I can work full-time as a doctor, and my quality of life is actually better than it was before.”
Robert T.
Heart Attack
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? We are here to help
What is the Ornish ICR program?
Only scientifically-proven program to reverse heart disease through lifestyle changes now exclusively delivered virtually by Carda.
Is this covered by insurance?
Available to patients with Medicare Part B and select Medicare advantage plans. We verify eligibility at no cost.
Do I need a referral?
Helpful but not required. We can coordinate with your doctor.
What equipment do I need?
No equipment is necessary. Our team will ship a free Carda Health welcome kit to you that will have everything you need.
How is this different from regular cardiac rehab?
Traditional cardiac rehab is 36 sessions of primarily supervised exercise. The Ornish program is 72 sessions that is a mix of supervised exercise, stress management, group support, and nutrition guidance.
Can I do this from home?
Exclusively delivered virtually with real-time guidance and support from our team.
Ready to Reverse Heart Disease?
Check your eligibility in under 2 minutes.