CoreLife

10/14/2026

Over the past several weeks, our teams have come together in communities across North Carolina and Maryland to participate in local American Heart Association Heart Walks and support cardiovascular health. 👟❤️

Thank you to everyone who joined these efforts, as well as everyone we had the opportunity to meet and connect with along the way. We’re proud to have been part of this year’s initiative!

10/05/2026

Medication can be effective in supporting weight loss, but it doesn't automatically change established habits, emotional challenges, or the complex relationship many people have with food.

In a conversation with Jennifer Vick, LCSW-C, our Director of Behavioral Health for CoreLife Maryland, we explore why addressing the behavioral and emotional aspects of care can be an important part of treatment, too.

In this post, we share common conversations that often come up with patients navigating anti-obesity medications. Swipe through to read more! ➡️

10/01/2026

❤️ The 2026 Greater Maryland Heart Walk Torch has officially completed its journey through our CoreLife Maryland locations!

After making stops across our communities over the past few weeks, we were proud to pass the torch to our friends at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield as we head toward Heart Walk Day.

Thank you to everyone who welcomed the torch, joined in along the way, and helped make this journey so special. We’re excited to come together again on Saturday, October 10, for the 2026 Greater Maryland Heart Walk! ❤️👟

There’s still time to support our teams and the American Heart Association by visiting https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=13183&pg=company&company_id=556977

09/21/2026

❤️ The American Heart Association Heart Torch is making its way around Maryland!

Last week, the 2026 Greater Maryland Heart Walk Torch made its way through several CoreLife communities as it continued its ten-week journey toward the Heart Walk.

📍 Bel Air
📍 White Marsh
📍 Owings Mills
📍 Hagerstown
📍 Frederick
📍 Germantown
📍 Westminster
📍 Easton
📍 Salisbury

We’re proud to see the torch making its way through so many of the communities we serve, and we’re looking forward to continuing the journey together. 💙

09/18/2026

In the final chapter of our Patient Stories series with Mike Martin, he reflects on a transformation that went far beyond physical health.

Turning 50 brought a renewed drive to challenge past physical limitations, leading him all the way from rebuilding his stamina to crossing finish lines and getting engaged at the end of a 50-mile race.

Mike's journey proves that the right support and a personal commitment can redefine what's possible at any stage of life. We’re honored to have been a part of it.

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Help Mike continue his journey and reach the starting line at the New York City Marathon by supporting his fundraiser at https://donations.nyrr.org/donations/new?fundraiser=dcd0a9832fb110ba0784

09/17/2026

In Part 3 of our Patient Stories series, Mike Martin shares how consistency started reshaping what he thought was physically possible. With guidance and his CoreLife team supporting him, what began as a focus on foundational health evolved into relearning the mechanics of running, competing alongside his son, and preparing for challenges he hadn't imagined.

Small steps forward eventually lead to major milestones. Stay tuned for the final chapter of Mike’s journey with CoreLife coming out tomorrow!

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Help Mike continue his journey and reach the starting line at the New York City Marathon by supporting his fundraiser at https://donations.nyrr.org/donations/new?fundraiser=dcd0a9832fb110ba0784

09/15/2026

The torch has officially arrived at CoreLife! 💙🔥

Our team came together to welcome the 2026 Greater Maryland Heart Walk Torch as it continues its ten-week journey. A huge thank you to Dr. Fermin Barrueto for championing our efforts this year and rallying our team around such an important cause.

A special moment as our President and Founder, Sean Kostkowski, officially accepted the torch from Randy Komenski, Executive Director at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, marking our turn to carry it forward!

Thank you to the American Heart Association for bringing our community together in support of heart health. We can't wait to share more updates, photos, and milestones as our journey continues over the next few weeks. Stay tuned! 💙👟

08/27/2026

In Part 2 of our Patient Stories series, Mike Martin opens up about what it felt like to find a space where everything he needed was finally under one roof.

Instead of navigating his health alone, he found a coordinated team of medical providers, registered dietitians, behavioral health specialists, and fitness experts ready to meet him where he was, without judgment.

Finding a place where you finally feel seen changes everything. Have you ever found a support system that completely changed your perspective on what’s possible? Let us know in the comments below!

Stay tuned for Part 3 to see how Mike built the tools for lasting change - overcoming past knee complications to crossing the finish line of marathons. 🏃‍♂️💨

08/25/2026

The hardest part of any health journey isn't the work itself - it’s figuring out where to even begin when you feel completely stuck.

In Part 1 of our Patient Stories series, Mike Martin opens up about what it was like feeling trapped in a cycle of burnout, overwhelming health hurdles, and the exhausting ups and downs of strict dieting and over-exercising. Like so many of us balancing a demanding career and family life, Mike felt like he was entirely out of options.

Have you ever felt like you tried everything, only to end right back where you started? Drop a comment below, and stay tuned for Part 2 to see how Mike found his turning point.

08/06/2026

10/14/2019

"This is not some fly-by-night weight loss program; it's true healthy living!" -CoreLife Patient, Micki Neuhauser

Check out our feature in Coastal Style Magazine showcasing the CoreLife difference, in partnership with Peninsula Regional Medical Center!

05/15/2019

Having shoulder issues? Check out some simple exercises suggested by our Director of Fitness, Cory! 💪 https://bit.ly/2E89Fzu

05/13/2019

Make each day a masterpiece! - John Wooden

05/10/2019

What is "good" fat vs. "bad" fat? How much should you eat and what kinds should you avoid? Our latest blog post breaks it down and sets the record straight on Dietary Fats - check it out!

What is a good fat? What is a bad fat? Is fat good for you? Learn which fats you should eat and which fats you should to avoid from a registered dietitian.

05/06/2019

"Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow."

Feeling these positive words from Helen Keller today!

05/03/2019

For the last 6 weeks, our Wesminster fitness trainer, Cory has been leading an awesome group of CoreLife patients through training sessions preparing for the annual Hard C***r Run! Last weekend, this hardworking crew tackled the 5K race - running through a beautiful orchard, up and down hills, zig zagging through grape vines, finishing the race together! Congrats on sticking with the challenge, training and finishing strong!!!

05/02/2019

Meet Our Team! This week our teammate is extra special since he supports BOTH of our Alabama locations! JP Baguer is our amazing personal fitness trainer who is super passionate about helping our patients reach their goals!

When did you join CoreLife and what does your role entail?

*I joined CoreLife in July 2018 and opened the Mountain Brook, AL office as their Personal Trainer. Currently, I am training patients at both CoreLife locations in Hoover and Mountain Brook. My main responsibilities are to assess Corelife’s patients' fitness abilities and create an individualized fitness program that is specifically tailored for each patient based on their goals while taking into consideration any mobility or health related issues they may have. My goal for every patient that I am fortunate to train is for them to feel better leaving the session than they did starting the session. I also communicate directly with our incredibly talented and highly qualified Registered Dietitians and Nurse Practitioners on their health and weight loss progress. CoreLife is truly a Team Effort.

Why did you decide to join CoreLife and what are you passionate about?

*After working in the pharmaceutical/sales industry for over 10 years, my passion for health and fitness inspired me to pursue a career change as an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. Everything CoreLife represents is what I am passionate about. I enjoy pushing patients to be their best by setting an example in my own personal fitness. I’m here to educate, motivate, innovate, and appreciate every single patient that gives me the opportunity to train them.

I believe all of life’s challenges are opportunities for growth. One of my greatest challenges was experiencing the death of my father, who was my hero and best friend, and led me to gaining over 80lbs in the two years that followed. This set in motion my personal mission to strive to become the best version of myself through fitness. Traveling this journey has given me the strength and passion in life to inspire others to change their lives through physical fitness. It takes personal integrity, discipline, and dedication to stick with a healthy lifestyle. I believe there are absolutely no limits but the ones we place on ourselves.

What’s your favorite part about being part of CoreLife?

*Our Patients! I enjoy getting to know our patients on a deeper level and doing everything in my power to help them not only reach but to surpass their goals. You can’t have success without sustainability. That is what makes CoreLife unique from any other business in the industry. Everyone here at CoreLife not only shows our patients the path to success but they go one step further to teach them how to make their weight loss goals permanent and sustainable. I have seen so many patients reach their goals and just being a part of that journey with them is so rewarding. I can’t tell you how wonderful I feel every night knowing that I helped someone get one step closer to their goal each and every day. When the patient wins and reaches their goal everyone at CoreLife wins. And let me tell you that there is a lot of “Winning” going on at our Mountain Brook and Hoover CoreLife locations!

05/02/2019

Wow!!! We are honored to be voted 2019 Best Weight-Loss Program by The Pasadena Voice! Thank you to all who voted for our amazing Pasadena CoreLife team!

04/29/2019

Introducing our new Director of Operations for the Delmarva region - Bob Thompson! We're so glad to have him on board leading our Eastern Shore centers. Welcome to the team, Bob!

04/26/2019

Knee pain slowing you down? Check out our latest blog post - learn about the common causes and 3 simple exercises to help relieve your knees.

3 easy exercises to help with knee pain. Understand the common causes of knee pain and try low-impact stretching and movements to relieve knee pain.