Start A Walk Chapter

Thank you for your interest in increasing the health and happiness of your community!

Lifestyle Medicine conference attendees receive $100 off membership to launch a Walk with a Doc program in your community (see below for details).

Since 2005, Walk with a Doc has helped thousands of healthcare providers and community leaders start walking programs in communities around the world. Each “chapter” offers free events throughout the year that begin with a brief discussion on a current health topic, followed by the opportunity to walk and talk together as a group. The program focuses on four key elements: physical activity, health education, social connection, and spending time in nature.

We are here to support you – every STEP of the way. Our team provides turn-key resources to help you hit the ground running walking! Start a new chapter in your area and receive all of the tools below for as little as $750 $650 for lifestyle medicine professionals. If cost is a barrier for you or your team, please know that we’re a nonprofit and have several funding options to help, thanks to the generous support of our donors and sponsors.

Fill out the information below for next steps and to receive our Guide to Getting Started.

Which of these best describe your role? * Select an optionPhysicianOther Healthcare ProfessionalHealthcare Admin/MarketingStudentGovernment/Community OrganizationWalker/Community Member

Healthcare Title and/or Specialty *

Walker Questions

Did you search our map to see if there’s already a walk in your area?

Yes – there’s no walk near me and/or I’d like to start a new one

The 1st step in starting a chapter is finding a healthcare provider who is interested in leading the walks. If we send you some information, are you willing to reach out to healthcare providers, hospitals, or clinics in your area? *

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We hope to start a walk in your city someday! If you’d like to be notified when a chapter starts in your area, click here.

Contact Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Organization/School Name *

If you’re not affiliated with an organization, please enter your last name.

Email Address *

Phone Number

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Country * United States of AmericaCanadaOther Country

How did you hear about Walk with a Doc? * Colleague/FriendConferenceInternet SearchNewsletterOther Walk Chapter/LeaderOther Organization/AssociationMedia (newspaper, journal, magazine, TV, etc)Social MediaWebinar/PodcastOther

Conference *

ACLM 2026 Orlando

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Questions/Comments

Please share a little bit about yourself, your plans for starting a WWAD program, and/or any questions we can answer for you.

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Are you (or a healthcare provider you’re working with) a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine?

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Are you (or a physician you’re working with) a member of the Texas Medical Association? *

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If so, the TMA will sponsor your chapter!

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