About

Dr. Lisa Folden

Dr. Lisa N. Folden is a North Carolina licensed physical therapist, NASM certified  behavior change specialist and Anti-diet Health & Body Image Coach. She owns Healthy Phit Physical Therapy & Wellness Consultants in Charlotte, NC where she provides trauma-informed and weight-inclusive care to clients in diverse bodies and those in eating disorder recovery. As a health at every size (HAES®️) ambassador and movement expert, Dr. Folden assists clients seeking healthier lifestyles. Her weight-neutral approach encourages intuitive eating, joyful movement, body acceptance and breaking up with toxic diet culture.

Connect with Dr. Lisa:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthyphit/

Website: https://www.healthyphit.com/

The Feeling Lighter podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-feeling-lighter-podcast/id1641964753

Dr. Lisa’s Body Respect Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Respect-Journal-Lisa-Folden/dp/B0CTCZ4NXN/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3KC5EMAJ2ZOBM&keywords=body+respect+journal&qid=1706555127&sprefix=body+respect+journal%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-3

It’s Not You, It’s the Diet course: https://fancy-frog-644.myflodesk.com/ssg2onv3z5

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“You Don’t Need to Lose Weight to Cure Your Joint Pain” and Busting Other Health Myths

with
Dr. Lisa Folden
@healthyphit

Our guest today is Dr. Lisa Folden, a pioneering physical therapist and a staunch advocate for weight inclusivity. Dr. Folden is challenging the deeply ingrained fatphobia in our society and debunking the myths surrounding body size and health. With her expertise, she's empowering individuals to embrace their bodies and prioritize their well-being without the constraints of societal bias.

Dr. Folden is not only a licensed physical therapist but also a body image coach. Her work focuses on promoting a holistic approach to health, where physical activity and self-care are accessible and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of their size. She has been a vocal critic of the conventional weight-centric health paradigm, and through her practice and advocacy, she is paving the way for a more inclusive and compassionate healthcare system.

In this episode of Taking Up Space, we discussed:

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About

Dr. Lisa Folden

Dr. Lisa N. Folden is a North Carolina licensed physical therapist, NASM certified  behavior change specialist and Anti-diet Health & Body Image Coach. She owns Healthy Phit Physical Therapy & Wellness Consultants in Charlotte, NC where she provides trauma-informed and weight-inclusive care to clients in diverse bodies and those in eating disorder recovery. As a health at every size (HAES®️) ambassador and movement expert, Dr. Folden assists clients seeking healthier lifestyles. Her weight-neutral approach encourages intuitive eating, joyful movement, body acceptance and breaking up with toxic diet culture.

Connect with Dr. Lisa:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthyphit/

Website: https://www.healthyphit.com/

The Feeling Lighter podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-feeling-lighter-podcast/id1641964753

Dr. Lisa’s Body Respect Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Respect-Journal-Lisa-Folden/dp/B0CTCZ4NXN/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3KC5EMAJ2ZOBM&keywords=body+respect+journal&qid=1706555127&sprefix=body+respect+journal%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-3

It’s Not You, It’s the Diet course: https://fancy-frog-644.myflodesk.com/ssg2onv3z5

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