ACLM Member Melyssa Allen, MA, NBC-HWC, DipACLM, said her profile in ACLM’s new Lifestyle Medicine Certified Clinicians Directory hosts everything she needs to run shared medical appointments, from sending forms to patients to group messaging between visits.
As the field of lifestyle medicine continues to grow, so does the opportunity for stronger connection—between clinicians, patients, and the broader healthcare community. One new way for lifestyle medicine-certified clinicians to do that is to start a profile on ACLM’s new Lifestyle Medicine Certified Clinicians Directory, powered by Proactively.
Designed to improve visibility, connection, and access, the directory offers diplomates a simple but powerful way to showcase their work and make it easier for patients, colleagues and partners to find and connect with them. Each profile functions as an SEO-optimized microsite, allowing clinicians to highlight their expertise and unique approach to care
Almost 2,500 certified diplomates have already claimed their profile, which is offered at no cost to current ACLM members,
“We are so excited to give members access to the only existing specialized directory for lifestyle medicine-certified clinicians,” said ACLM Senior Director of Membership Jennifer Nanni, MBA, MEd. “This benefit is much more than just a directory listing–each profile is essentially a personalized website where potential patients and partners can identify clinicians who deliver evidence-based, whole-person care.”
Claiming a profile ensures clinician information is accurate while supporting ACLM’s commitment to strengthening credibility and access across lifestyle medicine. Once claimed, clinicians can:
- Confirm and update professional credentials
- Highlight specialties, certifications, and education
- Share their care model, such as telehealth, direct primary care, insurance-basis
- Link to publications, media appearances, videos, and presentations
- Increase visibility within ACLM and beyond
Enhanced features, such as allowing patients to book appointments directly through the directory, sending and receiving referrals, or monetizing educational courses, are available directly from Proactively at an additional cost.
Simple to get started
Melyssa Allen, MA, NBC-HWC, DipACLM, who was among the first to create her directory profile, said that her interest in creating a Proactively profile was sparked by the platform’s broader vision as an ecosystem that supports evidence-based health promotion programs, making them more readily accessible.
Allen’s profile includes a welcome note, an overview of her care approach, board certifications, and links to podcast and media interviews, as well as books she has authored. She also added features for patients to book an appointment or partners to request a speaking appearance.
“Creating a profile was extremely easy,” Allen said. “There’s a helpful onboarding and set-up guide that walks you through the process of not just creating but optimizing your profile. I am able to host everything I need for a shared medical appointment on one platform, including sending forms for clients to complete, hosting the group video sessions, and having a group message available for between-session support.”
Visible, connected and accessible
By claiming a profile, lifestyle medicine diplomates can help build a more visible, connected, and accessible network—making it easier for patients and partners to discover and engage with this work while strengthening the field as a whole.
Proactively CEO and Co-Founder Sami Bég, MD, MPA, MPH, FACLM, said that ACLM built the educational foundation for lifestyle medicine and helped grow the field from a small movement of a few hundred pioneers into a global community of thousands of trained and certified physicians, dietitians, coaches, and other health professionals.
“Now, we have an opportunity — and a responsibility — to help translate that education into measurable impact at the ground level: with patients, in communities, and across organizations,” he said. “The ACLM directory, powered through ACLM’s partnership with Proactively, gives lifestyle medicine clinicians a credible, visually compelling digital presence where they can share not only their credentials, but also their care philosophy, programs, services, and unique ability to help patients move beyond the traditional 15-minute visit toward lasting health.
“Equipping trained and certified providers with this kind of infrastructure is how we help move lifestyle medicine from education to enduring impact.”
Take the next step
Claim your directory profile
For ACLM diplomates, the Clinicians Directory makes it easier for patients, partners, and peers to find and connect with your work—while showcasing your expertise and approach to care.
To claim your profile, click the link below and search for your name using the Specialty or Clinician field. Select the pencil icon to claim and update your profile.