Dr. Miina Öhman
MD, PhD, Dip IBLM
If you're looking for a unique combination of a doctor who understands the science of disease and walks alongside you as your guide to creating longterm health, then Dr. Miina is the perfect choice. She believes that knowledge belongs to everyone and awareness equals choice. She is passionate about guiding people to find their personal path towards disease-free future by raising their “health IQ”. With that awareness for conscious choices, anyone can become the creator of their health.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Miina Öhman is a physician-scientist and a board-certified lifestyle medicine doctor, with over two decades of research work on chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease (list of publications). She has deep insight into the drivers of both metabolic health and illness, and she also understands how the body and mind are in constant communication, shaping us as bio-psycho-social beings. She recognizes that many health challenges stem from our daily lifestyle, environment, and habits, which all impact our health through complex mechanisms.
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In addition to traditional risk factors listed in medicine, Dr. Miina is keenly aware of how mental stress can disrupt the body's balance, leading to inflammation and a heightened risk of disease. Fortunately, there are many proactive steps we can take to reduce the risks and restore our well-being. By taking ownership of our health journey, we can make meaningful changes that lead to a healthier, more fulfilling life. Dr. Miina provides practical tools to help her clients reduce their risk or burden of chronic diseases, guiding them with steady, actionable steps toward enjoying life in its fullest form.
Mission and Vision
In founding Karelia Health, Dr. Miina’s mission is to empower individuals on their journey from "dis-ease to ease," fostering awareness as the foundation for meaningful choice. With most diseases shaped by our daily habits, lifestyle, and environment, Dr. Miina’s approach addresses these core influences to create lasting, transformative change. Grounded in evidence-based practices, she equips her clients to take control of their health, enabling them to thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally.
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Dr. Miina's vision extends beyond individual care; she is dedicated to inspiring a global shift towards preventive health and reversing the rising prevalence of chronic diseases. In 2023, she co-founded the Singaporean Society of Lifestyle Medicine, serving as its inaugural President. She advocates for a future where healthcare prioritizes prevention and lifestyle modification as the foremost tools for promoting health and well-being – not only for humanity but also to nurture the planet. Dr. Miina invites everyone to join her in this transformative journey toward a healthier, more harmonious world.
Services for Private Clients
Dr. Miina believes that everyone has the potential to be the creator of their own health, given the right knowledge, guidance, and support. She works with clients to craft personalized health strategies, using the six therapeutic pillars of lifestyle medicine: stress management, restorative sleep, a nutrient-dense diet, physical activity, positive social connections, and the avoidance of risky substances.
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Dr. Miina takes a positive approach to health behaviour change, incorporating health coaching principles into her work and empowering her clients to take ownership of their health. As a registered yoga teacher, she brings a unique perspective and skillset to stress management, offering her clients practical tools to navigate life’s challenges.
Services for Organizations
Dr. Miina strives to make a broader impact both locally and internationally by advising health tech startups and consulting organizations on the science of health, lifestyle medicine, and the integration of lifestyle medicine into healthcare systems.
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Through talks and advocacy, Dr. Miina is passionate about sharing her knowledge with diverse groups, from students and patients to healthcare professionals and corporate audiences. She delivers presentations on the risk factors of chronic diseases and highlights the powerful synergy of the six therapeutic pillars of lifestyle medicine – not only as a path to human health but also as a means to nurture our planet.
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