On episode 10 of the Small Business Big Stories podcast, Little Rock practitioner Marina Ivanovsky joins host David Munsey to discuss her medical training, clinical philosophy, and the path to establishing Marina Lifestyle Medicine in Central Arkansas.
Background and Clinical Training
Marina speaks about moving to the United States and continuing her medical education, eventually earning her Master of Science in Nursing and board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
After years in family practice and weight management, she recognized that conventional appointments left little time to discuss nutrition, sleep, or stress. That experience led her to open Marina Lifestyle Medicine in Little Rock, where visits are longer and combine evidence-based lifestyle coaching with non-surgical aesthetics and metabolic care.
Lifestyle Habits and Patient Education
In the interview, Marina explains how the clinic's lifestyle medicine approach empowers patients to achieve sustainable outcomes through daily health habits rather than quick fixes:
“Your happiness, wellness, beauty and confidence is not a luxury, but a priority. When patients learn how lifestyle deeply influences their health, they feel empowered to take control of their own outcomes.”
Marina Ivanovsky, MSN, APRN, FNP-C • Small Business Big Stories
Clinic Programs Discussed in the Episode
Services and care models offered at our Little Rock location:
Integrative Lifestyle Medicine
Health coaching on nutrition, sleep, stress management, and preventive care.
Explore Lifestyle MedicineBeyond Weight Management
Medical weight loss with weekly check-ins, GLP-1 therapy, and glucose monitoring.
Explore Beyond WeightAbout Marina & Clinical Team
Background and credentials for Marina Ivanovsky and the clinic staff.
Meet Our TeamConsultations
A one-on-one visit to review your health history and individual priorities.
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