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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Director, Wellbeing And LongevityNeomBirmingham, Mi, Us
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MemberHealthy Longevity Medicine Society Nov 2023 - Present -
Founder And CeoReality Meets Science Inc. Aug 2016 - PresentBirmingham, Michigan
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Member, Board Of DirectorsTrue Health Initiative Jan 2021 - Dec 2023The 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. By sharing the truth in one voice, we envision a world where all people live long and healthy lives, free of preventable chronic disease and premature death. Donate in support of the Truth or join, by accepting our pledge as an individual or organization. http://www.truehealthinitiative.org. -
Noted (News Of The Day) EditorTrue Health Initiative Jan 2020 - May 2022Birmingham, MichiganInterviewing leaders in lifestyle medicine, inspiring personalities and countering unfounded media hype surrounding nutrition and health
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Chair, Employer Subcommittee - Clinical Practice And Quality CommitteeAmerican College Of Lifestyle Medicine Mar 2023 - Oct 2023St Louis, Missouri, United States -
Medical & Wellbeing Director Usa, MagnaMagna International Apr 2022 - Feb 2023United States• 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. -
Course Director, Harvard Medical School Lifestyle Medicine Cme: Nutrition In The Metabolic SyndromeInstitute Of Lifestyle Medicine, Harvard Medical School 2010 - Apr 2022OnlineThe 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 prediabetes. Case vignette is used as a learning platform with multiple questions and detailed answers. Appropriate use of dietitians, psychologists and exercise specialists as well as medical foods and drug therapy, where indicated, are taught.
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Chief Medical OfficerWellway Health May 2020 - Nov 2020
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Nutrition ConsultantBirmingham Public Schools Dec 2012 - Feb 2020Birmingham, MiUnder 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. -
Scientific Advisory Board MemberPritikin Longevity Center Jan 2008 - Jan 2020Quarterly 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.
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Associate Medical DirectorPritikin Longevity Center Jan 2008 - Dec 2008The most scientifically respected, residential intensive lifestyle and medical resort in the world.
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Regional Medical Director, Metabolic Health And Weight ManagementHenry Ford Health Apr 2016 - Feb 2018West Bloomfield, Wyandotte, Macomb, Detroit• 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 -
Member, Healthcare Executives Task ForceAmerican College Of Lifestyle Medicine Oct 2017 - Jan 2018
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Nutrition Publications EditorBlue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan Nov 2012 - Apr 2016Provide expert content recommendations, editorial perspective and guidance for Blue Cross Blue Shield healthy living & nutritional wellness oriented publications -
Nutrition ConsultantWarren Consolidated Schools Apr 2009 - Apr 2016Warren, MichiganUnder 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 through a simple system of 3 main qualities: saturated fat, calories and sodium. Simple messaging and color boarded menus used to link the 3 qualities with major current & future health outcomes. Software system used to make modifying in house scratch recipes easier in terms of adjusting sodium, calories and saturated fat.
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Medical Director, Metabolic Nutrition And Weight ManagementSt Joseph Mercy Oakland Jun 2009 - Mar 2016Direct 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 evaluate and post-operatively long term monitor for bariatric surgery. See select cases for undernutrition (e.g., anorexia). Public speaking and media interviews on health topics representing hospital and the Metabolic Nutrition/Weight Management program.
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PresidentNational Board Of Physician Nutrition Specialists May 2014 - Jun 2014InternationalTo 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 to Cardio-Metabolic (Insulin Resistance) Syndrome, diabetes mellitus types 1 and 2 as well as pre-diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol disorders, overweight/obesity, eating disorders, osteoporosis and celiac disease among others.
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Board MemberNational Board Of Physician Nutrition Specialists Apr 2009 - Jun 2014InternationalSpecialty 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 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 to Cardio-Metabolic (Insulin Resistance) Syndrome, diabetes mellitus types 1 and 2 as well as pre-diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol disorders, overweight/obesity, eating disorders, osteoporosis and celiac disease among others.
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ConsultantGorton'S Fish Co 2010 - 2011Helped 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 of fish.
Tom Rifai Education Details
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Psychology/Pre-Med -
Metabolic Health
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Rifai
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Tom Rifai works for Neom
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Tom Rifai's current role is Director, Wellbeing and Longevity.
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Tom Rifai attended Wayne State University School Of Medicine, Michigan State University, Cardiometabolic Health Congress.
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