Cardiac Rehabilitation
Recover Stronger. Live Healthier.
Recovering after a heart event takes more than physical healing—it also takes confidence.
Whether you've had a heart attack, heart surgery, a stent or valve procedure, or are living with another qualifying heart condition, cardiac rehabilitation can help you safely rebuild strength, improve your heart health, and return to the activities you enjoy.
At the MarinHealth Haynes Heart & Vascular Institute, our newly expanded Cardiac Rehabilitation Center brings together physician-directed care, medically supervised exercise, personalized education, and lifestyle coaching to help you recover and reduce your risk of future cardiac events.
In a welcoming, state-of-the-art environment, our comprehensive program gives you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to build heart-healthy habits for life.
Expert Care Every Step of the Way
Cardiac rehabilitation at MarinHealth is more than an exercise program—it's an important part of your ongoing cardiovascular care at the Haynes Heart & Vascular Institute.
Your rehabilitation is overseen by cardiologists and cardiovascular specialists who work closely with specially trained cardiac rehabilitation nurses, exercise physiologists, and other members of your care team. Together, they monitor your progress, personalize your rehabilitation plan, and help you safely return to the activities that matter most.
No matter where your cardiac care began—from interventional cardiology and structural heart treatment to cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, vascular surgery, or heart failure care—your rehabilitation team works closely with your physicians to support your recovery.
A Newly Expanded Cardiac Rehabilitation Center
To better serve our growing community, MarinHealth has expanded its Cardiac Rehabilitation Center, providing more space for patients to recover in a comfortable, supportive setting.
The expanded center offers more individualized exercise training, enhanced patient education, and access to the nationally recognized Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Program—all in one convenient location.
Every aspect of the center is designed to help you recover safely, regain confidence, and build a healthier future.
The Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
MarinHealth offers the nationally recognized Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation (ICR) Program, a Medicare-approved program that combines medically supervised exercise with education in nutrition, healthy lifestyle habits, and emotional well-being.
Backed by decades of clinical research, Pritikin goes beyond recovery from a cardiac event, giving you practical tools to support your heart health for years to come.
The program is built around three essential pillars of lifelong heart health:
Exercise
After a heart event, it's natural to wonder what's safe. Our experienced rehabilitation specialists guide you through medically supervised exercise while continuously monitoring your heart. You'll gradually rebuild strength, improve endurance and flexibility, and return to daily activities with greater confidence.
Heart-Healthy Nutrition
Healthy eating can be practical, enjoyable, and sustainable. Through interactive education and cooking demonstrations, you'll learn to prepare heart-healthy meals, read nutrition labels, make healthier choices while shopping or dining out, and develop habits that support long-term heart health.
A Healthy Mindset
Recovery is about more than physical healing. You'll learn strategies to manage stress, improve communication, set achievable goals, build healthy routines, and make lasting lifestyle changes that support your overall well-being.
More Than Exercise
Pritikin combines exercise with practical education and support to help you take an active role in your recovery.
Throughout the program, you'll participate in:
- Interactive workshops led by our cardiac rehabilitation team
- Heart-healthy cooking demonstrations
- Educational videos and group discussions
- Personalized coaching and support
- A comprehensive Pritikin Patient Guidebook filled with heart-healthy recipes, meal planning tools, exercise guidance, and practical resources you can continue using long after rehabilitation is complete
Together, these resources help you feel informed, empowered, and prepared to maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle long after rehabilitation is complete.
A Personalized Approach to Recovery
Your program begins with a comprehensive assessment. From there, we develop an individualized rehabilitation plan based on your medical history, current health, and recovery goals.
Your program may include:
- Medically supervised exercise with continuous heart monitoring
- Individualized exercise progression
- Heart disease education
- Nutrition counseling
- Stress management techniques
- Lifestyle coaching
- Ongoing progress evaluations
Our multidisciplinary team works closely with your cardiologist and primary care physician to coordinate your recovery—from your first rehabilitation session through your long-term heart health.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Phases
Cardiac rehabilitation generally includes three phases:
Phase I
Begins during your hospital stay after a heart attack, cardiac procedure, or heart surgery. Our team helps you safely begin your recovery before you return home.
Phase II
A medically supervised outpatient program combining monitored exercise, education, nutrition guidance, and lifestyle coaching to help you regain strength and confidence.
Phase III
An ongoing maintenance program designed to help you continue exercising safely and sustain the healthy habits you've developed during rehabilitation.
Getting Started
A physician referral is required to participate in cardiac rehabilitation.
We also welcome patients referred from outside MarinHealth. An initial cardiac assessment with one of our cardiologists is required before beginning the program.
To learn more about Cardiac Rehabilitation or schedule an appointment, call 415-927-6177.
Your Recovery Continues Here
Recovery after a heart event is a journey, and you don't have to navigate it alone.
From your first rehabilitation session through your return to everyday life, you'll have an experienced team by your side. Backed by the expertise of the MarinHealth Haynes Heart & Vascular Institute, we'll help you recover with confidence, strengthen your heart health, and build habits for a healthier future.