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A Faith-Based Wellness Journey Rooted in Scripture and Science

Find Strength in Joy. Heal in Faith. Live with Purpose.

Join A.S.K. for Joy™—a 6-week Christian wellness program that integrates prayer, scripture, and proven health strategies to restore your energy, deepen your faith, and renew your spirit from the inside out.

A Faith-Based Wellness Journey Rooted in Scripture and Science

Find Strength in Joy. Heal in Faith. Live with Purpose.

Experience Whole-Person Healing—with Christ at the Center

A.S.K. for Joy™ is more than a wellness program—it’s a spiritual invitation to renew your body, mind, and soul through scripture-based practices and evidence-backed strategies. In just 6 weeks, rediscover peace, vitality, and lasting joy rooted in your faith.

Faith + Science

Integrates biblical wisdom with proven health strategies to support true, lasting wellness.

Whole-Person Wellness

Addresses emotional, physical, social, and spiritual health—because healing is holistic.

Expert Guidance

Led by Dr. Micheline Vargas, a seasoned public health expert with deep spiritual insight.

Christ-Centered Practices

Includes powerful contemplative tools like Examen Prayer, Lectio Divina and Centering

Prayer.

Supportive

Community

Connect with like-hearted people on a shared journey toward wellness and faith.

Sustainable Transformation

Gain lifelong tools to manage stress, build resilience, and deepen joy in daily life.

Experience Whole-Person Healing—with Christ at the Center

Faith + Science

Integrates biblical wisdom with proven health strategies to support true, lasting wellness.

Whole-Person Wellness

Addresses emotional, physical, social, and spiritual health—because healing is holistic.

Expert Guidance

Led by Dr. Micheline Vargas, a seasoned public health expert with deep spiritual insight.

Christ-Centered Practices

Includes powerful contemplative tools like Lectio Divina and Centering Prayer.

Supportive Community

Connect with like-hearted women on a shared journey toward wellness and faith.

Sustainable Transformation

Gain lifelong tools to manage stress, build resilience, and deepen joy in daily life.

A 6-Week Guided Journey to Joy, Wholeness & Holy Resilience

A.S.K. for Joy™ is a Christ-centered group coaching experience designed to renew your spirit, restore your health, and realign your life with God's peace and purpose. Through weekly teachings, spiritual practices, and gentle wellness shifts, you’ll reconnect with divine joy—body, mind, and soul.

Weekly scripture-based wellness modules

Guided prayer & spiritual reflection practices

Live coaching & nurturing group support

Evidence-based health and spiritually rooted practices.

A 6-Week Guided Journey to Joy, Wholeness & Holy Resilience

Weekly scripture-based wellness modules

Guided prayer & spiritual reflection practices

Live coaching & nurturing group support

Ready to Begin Your Joyful Transformation?

Let’s Talk About Your Next Step Toward Wholeness

Schedule a free consultation to explore how A.S.K. for Joy™ can support your spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being—rooted in Christ and guided by grace.

Ready to Begin Your Joyful Transformation?

Let’s Talk About Your Next Step Toward Wholeness

Schedule a free consultation to explore how A.S.K. for Joy™ can support your spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being—rooted in Christ and guided by grace.

About Lifestyle Therapy Resource Inc.

At Lifestyle Therapy Resource, Inc., we believe true wellness begins with God at the center. Our signature program, A.S.K. for Joy™ was created to help individuals restore balance, energy, and peace through a Christ-centered approach to health. We integrate scripture, contemplative prayer, and science-based strategies to nourish the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.

Founded by Dr. Micheline Vargas, a Doctor of Public Health and certified wellness expert, our mission is to help people move from burnout and disconnection to joy, clarity, and deeper connection with God. With over two decades of experience and a personal journey of healing, Dr. Vargas created A.S.K. for Joy™ as a sacred space for transformation—where grace, growth, and faith walk hand in hand.

Whether you're seeking rest, resilience, or renewed purpose, you're in the right place. We’re here to walk with you encouraging, equipping, and uplifting you through every step of your wellness journey.

About Lifestyle Therapy Resource Inc.

At Lifestyle Therapy Resource, Inc. , we believe true wellness begins with God at the center. Our signature program, A.S.K. for Joy™ , was created to help women restore balance, energy, and peace through a Christ-centered approach to health. We integrate scripture, contemplative prayer, and science-based strategies to nourish the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.

Founded by Dr. Micheline Vargas , a Doctor of Public Health and certified wellness expert, our mission is to help women move from burnout and disconnection to joy, clarity, and connection with God. With over two decades of experience and a personal journey of healing, Dr. Vargas created A.S.K. for Joy™ as a sacred space for transformation—where grace, growth, and faith walk hand in hand.

Whether you're seeking rest, resilience, or renewed purpose, you're in the right place. We’re here to walk with you—encouraging, equipping, and uplifting you through every step of your wellness journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Explore the most common questions about the ASK for Joy™ program and what you can expect on your journey to faith-fueled wellness.

Meet Your Instructor

Dr. Micheline Vargas is a Doctor of Public Health – Preventive Care, Certified Nutrition Specialist,Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Emotional Brain Training Provider, Mindful EatingInstructor and University Instructor. She is also a wife and mom of twin daughters.
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What does A.S.K. for Joy™ stand for?

A.S.K. for Joy™ is a 6-week, faith-based wellness journey designed to support your physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. This unique program combines evidence-based health strategies with scripture and Christian contemplative prayer, empowering you to reduce stress, deepen your faith, and live with renewed energy and purpose.

The program name is inspired by:

“For the joy of the Lord is your strength!” -- Nehemiah 8:10

“For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who

knocks, the door will be opened.” --Luke 11:9–10

JOY is not just a fleeting emotion. It’s a fruit of the Spirit, and it’s a strength that helps us persevere in life and health. Unsurprisingly, science supports what scripture has long taught: cultivating joy improves emotional, physical, social, and spiritual well-being. Through ASK (Ask, Seek, Knock), we invite God into our wellness journey, seeking His gentle wisdom and strength

Do I need to be Christian to join the program?

While the program is rooted in Christian faith, individuals from all backgrounds are welcome. We use scripture and prayer as tools for healing, but we honor each person's journey and walk alongside you with compassion and grace.

What’s included in the 6-week program?

Each week, we’ll explore one element of the GENTLE™ approach to whole-person wellness:

✝️ G – God first / God in all things

💪 E – Energy / Exercise / Rest

🥗 N – Nourish / Nutrition

🙏 T – Thankfulness / Gratitude

💛 L – Love / Compassion / Connection

🌸 E – Enjoy / Envision / Purpose

You’ll experience:

🔹 Weekly online group sessions with rich discussion and personal reflection

🔹 Guided Christian contemplative practices like Examen Prayer, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, Discernment of Spirits, and Imaginative Prayer

🔹 Research-backed insights into stress, nutrition, rest, and emotional regulation, all paired with scripture

🔹 A supportive, grace-filled space to grow in faith and wellness—at your own pace

How much time should I expect to commit each week?

The core time commitment for the 6-weekASK for Joy™program is a 2-hour live in-person or live Zoom session each week, where you'll engage in teaching, scripture, contemplative prayer, and uplifting group reflection. These sessions are the heart of the program—where faith meets science in a supportive, Spirit-led space.Between sessions, you’ll receive optional resources to support your journey: behavior tracking sheets, health and prayer-based activities, and an eBook for each GENTLE™ topic—filled with audio prayers, short videos, articles, and more. You choose how much to engage, so the time commitment is really up to you. Some participants focus just on the live sessions; others dive deeper. The more you put in, the more joy and transformation you’ll receive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Explore the most common questions about the ASK for Joy™ program and what you can expect on your journey to faith-fueled wellness.

What does A.S.K. for Joy™ stand for?

A.S.K. stands for Align, Surrender, Keep Walking—the foundational pillars of our program. We guide you to align with God’s truth, surrender what no longer serves you, and keep walking in faith toward the life God intended for you.

Do I need to be Christian to join the program?

While the program is rooted in Christian faith, women from all backgrounds are welcome. We use scripture and prayer as tools for healing, but we honor each woman’s journey and walk alongside you with compassion and grace.

What’s included in the 6-week program?

You’ll receive weekly live group coaching calls, downloadable devotionals and wellness resources, guided prayer and reflection tools, and a supportive online community to encourage you throughout the experience.

How much time should I expect to commit each week?

Each week includes a 60-minute live session and 1–2 hours of personal reflection or action steps. Everything is recorded and flexible, so you can engage at your own pace and still experience transformation.

TESTIMONIALS

What others are saying

Dr. Yon

Hello Micheline. Your course is exceptional! ASK for Joy was a God-send. I was going through a rough spot in my life, and this course helped me in so many ways! Each class was presented with compassion. The knowledge and skills you shared have given me hope. The course content offers an abundance of self-care antidote, faithfulness and LOVE. I recommend ASK for Joy to everyone and especially for those seeking encouragement, peace and happiness. ” In gratitude

Meredith Brown

Dr. Vargas' course, Ask for Joy, is an information-packed, inspirational journey toward joy. I participated in her course, and I continued to be amazed at the intersection of science with spirituality. I have also become more intuned to what steps I can take to become a more peaceful and complete person. I think this course needs to be implemented across our diocese and to those outside of the Church since there is so much vital information in an Internet age with so many people suffering from isolation and a lack of community.

Anonymous

The AFJ course entwined an in-depth view of the individual's relationship with God, spirit, and physical health. Participants listened to a biological review of the human body and scripture, then had an interactive group discussion that provided depth and insight that varied by individual and was moving for all. The course tied together how our daily life and faith trigger reactions to our physical health, and it is done in a way like never before.