Director, Wellbeing And Longevity
Neom
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Tom Rifai previously worked as Member at Healthy Longevity Medicine Society and Founder and CEO at Reality Meets Science Inc.. Tom Rifai holds Md, Medicine from Wayne State University School Of Medicine.
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Dr. Tom Rifai is the founder and CEO of Reality Meets Science Inc (RMS), a company that offers and is designing digital and in-person lifestyle medicine programs, coaching, and education based on The Flex5 Lifestyle, a gold standard behavior modification methodology for healthy longevity.He is also a board-certified internal medicine physician and a diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine, with over 20K hours of experience in directing and designing multidisciplinary intensive lifestyle intervention programs for leading health systems and organizations including Henry Ford Health system in Detroit, MI and Pritikin Longevity Center in Miami, FL.Dr. Rifai's mission is to empower individuals and populations to achieve optimal health and well-being, preventing chronic disease through evidence-based and personalized lifestyle strategies. He is a passionate and engaging speaker, educator, and coach, who draws from his unique combination of personal and professional experiences, including his recovery from binge eating disorder, his loss of his youngest brother to the same condition, and his extensive clinical and leadership roles in lifestyle medicine and metabolic health. He is the co-host of the True Health Revealed podcast and board member of the True Health Initiative, a global coalition of health experts and advocates.
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20 roles · 16 years
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Member
Current
Nov 2023 - Present
Founder And Ceo
Current
Reality Meets Science Inc.
Aug 2016 - Present
Member, Board Of Directors
The True Health Initiative (THI) is a public health communication and education campaign. At its core is the global consensus on lifestyle as medicine. As a growing coalition of thousands, supported by an expert council with 360 Directors from 35 countries, we disseminate and demonstrate the evidence-based fundamentals of healthy eating and healthy living..
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023
Noted (News Of The Day) Editor
Interviewing leaders in lifestyle medicine, inspiring personalities and countering unfounded media hype surrounding nutrition and health
Jan 2020 - May 2022
Chair, Employer Subcommittee - Clinical Practice And Quality Committee
Mar 2023 - Oct 2023
Medical & Wellbeing Director Usa, Magna
- Provided executive health and wellbeing coaching for Magna's C-Suite globally, focusing on overall workforce health in the USA.
- Implemented innovative wellbeing programs to improve employee engagement and productivity.
- Spearheaded initiatives to reduce absenteeism and healthcare costs, resulting in a healthier and more productive workforce.
Apr 2022 - Feb 2023
Course Director, Harvard Medical School Lifestyle Medicine Cme: Nutrition In The Metabolic Syndrome
Institute Of Lifestyle Medicine, Harvard Medical School
The most popular online Lifestyle Medicine CME in Harvard’s history. Detailed education course for physicians and health professionals on how to apply motivational interviewing, assessment of patient's readiness for change and critical lifestyle medicine, based on principles of the 5 Keys to Optimal Wellness to prevent Type 2 Diabetes in a patient with.
2010 - Apr 2022
Chief Medical Officer
Wellway Health
May 2020 - Nov 2020
Nutrition Consultant
Under the direction of school superintendant Dr Dan Nerad: Working with Birmingham's food service company (Chartwells) in targeting areas for further improving overall nutrition of food choices including, but not limited to, lunch program within framework of new USDA school food guidelines and beyond.
Dec 2012 - Feb 2020
Scientific Advisory Board Member
Pritikin Longevity Center
Quarterly meetings of highly respected clinical physicians, clinical and research PhD's, RD's, exercise specialists to discuss cutting edge nutrition research and update Pritikin Longevity Center guidelines for both residential center/resort and general public.
Jan 2008 - Jan 2020
Associate Medical Director
Pritikin Longevity Center
The most scientifically respected, residential intensive lifestyle and medical resort in the world.
Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
Regional Medical Director, Metabolic Health And Weight Management
- Led the unification of multidisciplinary metabolic health programs at Henry Ford Health, addressing cardiometabolic issues and weight management.
- Developed and implemented "The Flex5 Lifestyle" methodology for behavior modification, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Provided medical education to healthcare staff and conducted public seminars on health transformation.
- Provided consultative services for the food and nutrition department
Apr 2016 - Feb 2018
Member, Healthcare Executives Task Force
Oct 2017 - Jan 2018
Nutrition Publications Editor
Provide expert content recommendations, editorial perspective and guidance for Blue Cross Blue Shield healthy living & nutritional wellness oriented publications
Nov 2012 - Apr 2016
Nutrition Consultant
Warren Consolidated Schools
Under authority of school superintendent Dr Robert Livernois, working with School Nutrition Services Director Carl Merkle and his team in designing and evolving the cutting edge "Eat Your Dots!" School Lunch program based on engaging (e.g., taste testing, surveying) & educating children on the importance of and nutritional content of all lunch choices.
Apr 2009 - Apr 2016
Medical Director, Metabolic Nutrition And Weight Management
St Joseph Mercy Oakland
Direct intensive multidisciplinary care medical program including RD's, Chefs, PhD's, Nursing, PT's and other health educators. Program includes individual clinical management and counseling and advanced classes for patients (called "Lifestyle University"). Also work in partnership with bariatric surgeons to assist in select cases to pre-operatively.
Jun 2009 - Mar 2016
President
National Board Of Physician Nutrition Specialists
To direct the board on its mission to establish our Physician Nutrition Specialist (tm) certifying exam as a recognized specialty exam by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and increase the optimal and appropriate use of evidence based medical nutrition therapies to achieve wellness and better manage metabolic issues including but not limited.
May 2014 - Jun 2014
Board Member
National Board Of Physician Nutrition Specialists
Specialty board of physicians including present and former members from someof the most highly regarded institutions in the world including the Mayo Clinic, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Emory University, University of Miami and many others. The NBPNS long term goal is to establish our Physician Nutrition Specialist (tm) certifying exam as a.
Apr 2009 - Jun 2014
Consultant
Gorton'S Fish Co
Helped guide Gorton's Fish co. on moving towards promoting the healthier offerings they have and how to improve upon them (e.g., reducing sodium while retaining flavor) as well as help them convey their marketing effort in a scientific, evidence based but easy-to-understand manner. Multiple media appearances on behalf of the company re the health benefits.
2010 - 2011
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Tom Rifai education
Md, Medicine
Bachelor Of Science, Psychology/Pre-Med
Cardiometabolic Health Certification, Metabolic Health
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Tom Rifai works for NEOM.
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Tom Rifai is listed as Director, Wellbeing and Longevity at NEOM.
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Tom Rifai is based in Birmingham, Michigan, United States while working with NEOM.
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Tom Rifai has worked for Neom, Healthy Longevity Medicine Society, Reality Meets Science Inc., True Health Initiative, and American College Of Lifestyle Medicine.
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Tom Rifai holds Md, Medicine from Wayne State University School Of Medicine.
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