GROUP PROGRAMS

Pave your path, together

Based on the principles of lifestyle medicine, the PAVING® program focuses on the whole person: body, mind, and spirit, with the goal to empower individuals to live healthier lives with a sense of purpose. Group programs are geared for anyone interested in PAVING® for their personal growth and wellness.


Each group session is led by a healthcare practitioner who educates and facilitates discussion. Action steps include goals, investigations, and variety. Occurs one Thursday monthly.

2 COHORTS AVAILABLE

PAVING® for Optimal Wellness

Our flagship group program, open to everyone. Over weekly sessions you'll move through the 12 PAVING STEPSS across four pillars, healthy body, peaceful mind, joyful heart, and action, guided by a certified PAVING leader in a warm, supportive group. Choose the cohort that fits your schedule.

Open to everyone

Weekly sessions

Live on Zoom

Winter Cohort

Starts January 2027

Tammy Wheeler, BSN, RN, DipACLM

Certified PAVING Leader

Begins January 2027

Online, live on Zoom

About Tammy

Spring Cohort

Starts April 2027

Dr. Beth Frates, MD, FACLM, DipABLM

Founder & President, PAVING the Path to Wellness®

Begins April 2027 · enrolling now

Online, live on Zoom

About Dr. Frates

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Tailored PAVING programs

Specialized cohorts for particular audiences. Dates for these are announced as they are scheduled.

PAVING® for Optimal Wellness

Ready to move from knowing what to do to actually doing it? Join us for a clinician-founded, evidence-based group program that empowers your body, mind, and spirit through small, intentional daily shifts that lead to lasting vitality and purpose.


  • Designed for anyone seeking a step-by-step roadmap to whole-person wellness
  • Starts Thursday Jan 14, 2027
    7 - 8:30 PM ET | 4 - 5:30 PM PST
    Every Thursday for     8 weeks
  • Cost: $399
  • Led by Tammy Wheeler, BSN, RN, DipACLM
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Book cover for “Paving the Path to Wellness Manual & Workbook” with a colorful wellness wheel and red background

PAVING® for Healthcare Professionals

Join us as we strive to enjoy a healthy body, peaceful mind, and joyful heart together in the New Year!


  • Specifically created to support provider wellbeing
  • Next Cohort will begin EARLY 2027
  • Led by Dr. Beth Frates
  • COST: $600 
  • Limited Registration Available
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PAVING® - Thriving through Menopause, Midlife and Beyond

Tired of managing menopause alone? Do you have questions? You're not alone! Join Dr. Tollefson for PAVING a Woman’s Path Through Menopause and Beyond, a transformative and compassionate program designed to empower you with evidence-based strategies for living your healthiest, most vibrant life.


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PAVING® Your Path Through Breast Cancer and Beyond

Gain evidence-based tools, master key wellness pillars, and connect with a supportive community for a holistic and empowered cancer survivorship journey.


  • Learn tools and concrete action plans to help you move from merely surviving to fully thriving after a diagnosis of breast cancer.
  • Crucial components of care: from goal-setting for daily physical activity to expert-backed nutrition tips and more.
  • Led by Dr. Amy Comander
  • Cost: $395
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BECOME A LEADER

PAVING Leader Training

Train to facilitate PAVING programs in your own community or practice. Registration and payment are handled securely through Zeffy.