Longevity & Healthspan Optimization
Modern medicine checks the box.
We change the numbers.
Know your numbers. Know what to do about them. Have a team behind you until they move.
9 Evidence-Based Protocols
Your doctor has a 2,500 patient panel.
We keep ours deliberately small.
That's the difference between "your labs look fine" and a team that tracks your numbers, adjusts your plan, and doesn't stop until they move.
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Your Team
A deliberately small practice.
Your team knows your future.
Dr. Gil Blander, PhD
Chief Scientific Officer
20+ years in biomarker research. Founded InsideTracker.
Dr. Ajay Haryani, MD
Medical Director
Board-certified. Internal medicine.
Dr. Rue Laka, MD
Healthspan Director
Preventive medicine. Leads protocol clinical design.
Susanna Wiborg, RN
VP Operations
Coordinates your care across every protocol and provider.
Paige McGlone, RN
Care Team Lead
Your primary contact. Tracks your progress weekly.
Mary Stratos, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Integrative and functional medicine certified. Manages your protocols.
Caitlyn Castiglione, RDN
Registered Dietitian
Nutrition strategy tailored to your biomarkers and goals.
Case Studies
What changes when your doctor
actually looks.
Four members. Different risks. Measurable outcomes tracked with labs, DEXA, and VO2 max testing over 6 to 14 months.
The Challenge
His primary care physician said his cardiac risk was "low." Standard lipid panel looked unremarkable. But his family history told a different story: father stented at 68, maternal grandfather had a stroke at 52, maternal grandmother developed heart failure and dementia.
What Protocol Did
- Ordered ApoB and LDL particle count — tests his PCP had never run. ApoB came back at 122 mg/dL (should be <90), LDL-P at 2,014 nmol/L (should be <1,130)
- CT coronary artery calcium scan revealed a score of 105 — silent atherosclerosis already present at age 46
- Started rosuvastatin 20mg daily with LDL target of 60-65 mg/dL
- DEXA scan revealed osteopenia — prescribed impact training and weighted carries
- Identified B12 deficiency causing essential tremor — started monthly IM injections
Results
Why This Matters
Three tests that standard primary care rarely orders — ApoB, LDL particle count, and a CAC scan — revealed that atherosclerosis was already building silently in his coronary arteries at age 46. His standard lipid panel looked "fine." Without these tests, he might not have discovered this until a cardiac event in his 50s or 60s.
The Challenge
Strong family history of Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease. Low grip strength flagged by physiology assessment. Below-average lean mass for her frame. Prior weight loss goal met, but strength progress limited.
What Protocol Did
- Identified elevated LDL (131 mg/dL) and family-driven cognitive risk as top priorities
- Started low-dose rosuvastatin for LDL reduction
- Prescribed creatine monohydrate for muscle building and cognitive neuroprotection
- Designed non-weight-bearing-on-hands strength protocol around prior yoga injury
- Structured protein-focused nutrition plan
- Optimized HRT: transitioned to separate transdermal estradiol patch + oral progesterone
Results
Why This Matters
At 58, most women lose approximately 1% of lean mass per year. Member R gained lean mass at 10x the expected rate of loss while keeping weight stable — replacing fat tissue with muscle tissue. Her 20% grip strength improvement directly reduces fall risk and correlates with longevity outcomes.
The Challenge
Elevated cholesterol, hypertension requiring medication, and a family history dense with cardiovascular disease — both parents, a brother, and grandmother all had high cholesterol. Systemic inflammation marker (hs-CRP) elevated at 2.5 mg/L, placing him in the moderate-to-high cardiovascular risk category.
What Protocol Did
- Comprehensive risk profiling: ApoB, advanced lipid panel, inflammatory markers
- Started low-dose rosuvastatin 10mg after ApoB came back at 107 mg/dL (optimal is <90)
- Targeted systemic inflammation through dietary anti-inflammatory strategies
- Caught HbA1c at 5.5% — trending toward prediabetes. Recommended CGM trial
- DEXA confirmed excellent bone density — one of the strongest results in the cohort
Results
Why This Matters
Four independent cardiovascular risk markers all improved dramatically within six months. The hs-CRP drop from 2.5 to 0.3 cut systemic inflammation by 88%, moving him from moderate risk to the lowest risk category. His biological age of 43.1 — nearly a decade younger than his calendar age — reflects the cumulative effect.
The Challenge
Advanced genetic testing revealed two significant risk factors: one APOE4 variant (increased Alzheimer's risk) and elevated Lipoprotein(a), a genetic cardiovascular risk factor. Below-average hip bone density with family history of osteoporosis and early menopause.
What Protocol Did
- Identified APOE4 carrier status and elevated Lp(a) — neither detected in standard primary care
- Alzheimer's mitigation through exercise, sleep optimization, and cognitive engagement
- Calcium score test ordered to assess plaque burden given genetic risk factors
- Heavy compound lifts prescribed specifically for hip bone density
- VO2 max target set at 39-40 with HIIT prescription (rowing machine)
Results
Why This Matters
Of the 9.6 lbs lost, 8.1 lbs was fat and only 1.6 lbs was lean mass — a 5:1 fat-to-lean loss ratio vs. the 3:1 typical of most diets. More importantly, Protocol's genetic testing identified two lifetime risk factors (APOE4 and Lp(a)) she can now manage proactively for decades.
Anonymized data from a self-selected cohort, not a controlled trial. These results are from individual members and should not be expected by all participants. Outcomes depend on individual health conditions, adherence, and clinical factors. Results achieved through physician-prescribed interventions including medication management. No compensation was provided for sharing results. See aggregate outcomes and full methodology →
"For the first time, I have a care plan that's actually aligned with my goals. We're not just aiming for 'good enough.' We're aiming for strong, active, and thriving."
How It Works
From baseline to better numbers
in 4 weeks
Discovery Call
15 minutes. Free. We'll honestly tell you if Protocol is the right fit.
02The Foundation Assessment
Expansive bloodwork, DEXA, strength and mobility testing. Your comprehensive baseline.
03Foundation Consultation
Your clinician walks through every result, identifies priorities, and builds your Longevity Plan.
04Your First Protocols
1-2 protocols based on your data. Specific metric, specific target, dedicated coaching team.
Why Protocol
You've probably tried one of these.
The annual physical
Designed to catch disease. Not to prevent it.
Standard panels haven't kept up. ApoB, Lp(a), VO2 max? Rarely ordered. "Normal" means not flagged yet, not optimal for you. What your annual misses.
The 100-biomarker panel
Great data. Missing the second half.
100+ results back. No clinical team to turn them into a plan. You end up coordinating your own care. Function Health vs Protocol.
The concierge doctor
Nicer office. Same playbook.
You're paying thousands a year for availability, not a different approach. Executive physical vs Foundation Assessment.
"I had multiple PCPs tell me I was 'fine' and miss a torn hip labrum. The dichotomy between Protocol and traditional healthcare has been amazing to experience." — Protocol member, 2 years
Protocols
Every protocol has a target.
Every target has a team behind it.
Cardiovascular Risk
ApoB
Measure the particle that drives plaque. Set a target. Move it.
Muscle & Body Comp
ALMI
See what your scale can't show you. Build a plan around what it finds.
Metabolic Health
HOMA-IR
Catch insulin resistance years before your A1c flags it.
Physical Capacity
VO2 max
Benchmark your cardiorespiratory fitness. Build a program around it.
Sleep Health
Consistency
Fix the foundations. Track what's working. Stop obsessing over numbers.
Nutrient Optimization
7 Biomarkers
Stop guessing which supplements you need. Test, target, retest.
Hormonal Health
Full Panel
Fix what you can without a prescription. Use HRT only when data demands it.
Emotional Resilience
PSS-10
Measure your stress. Lower it. Track whether it moved.
Cancer Prevention
Risk-Tiered
Build a screening plan on your risk. Not your age.
Investment
Transparent pricing.
No surprises.
Most members
Membership
$695/mo
One team. The whole picture.
- + Foundation Assessment included
- + All 9 health protocols
- + Healthspan directors & health coaches
- + Registered dietitians & clinical team
- + Longitudinal dashboard & tracking
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May qualify for HSA/FSA reimbursement · Annual prepaid option available
Foundation Assessment
$1,500
Your starting point.
- + Expansive bloodwork panel
- + DEXA body composition scan
- + Strength & mobility testing
- + Foundation Consultation
- + Personalized Longevity Plan
Included with annual membership
Learn MoreOne-time · May qualify for HSA/FSA reimbursement
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Your doctor isn't the problem, the system is. Insurance-based medicine is designed to treat disease after it appears. Your PCP has 2,500 patients, 7 minutes per visit, and a model that only pays when something is already wrong. They check basic cholesterol, not ApoB, Lp(a), fasting insulin, DEXA, or VO2 max. Protocol is the opposite model: a dedicated team that tests the biomarkers that actually predict disease, builds specific plans with measurable targets, and works with you until the numbers move.
They test. We test, interpret, and act. Function Health gives you 100+ biomarkers and a dashboard. What they don't give you is a physician who reads them together, a plan to change them, or a team to hold you accountable. Many of our members came to us after getting tested elsewhere and asking "now what?" We're the answer to that question.
Membership is $695/month (12-month commitment) or $7,500/year prepaid via ACH. That includes your Foundation Assessment, your dedicated clinical team, all 9 protocols, coaching, and tracking.
After the Foundation, additional labs or imaging may have separate costs. Many are coverable by your insurance, and we help you navigate that. We never sell supplements or push tests you don't need. We give you our clinical opinion, you decide, and we help execute.
No misaligned incentives. Our only business model is your membership, which means our only job is getting you results. Book a discovery call and we'll walk through exactly what to expect for your situation.
No. Protocol is the proactive optimization layer your PCP does not provide. We complement your existing care. We don't replace it.
That's exactly what the Foundation Assessment is for. It reveals your baseline, and your Foundation Consultation builds a Longevity Plan with the right protocol sequence based on your data, not a generic program.
Protocol is not billed through insurance, but our services — physician consultations, lab work, body composition scans, and clinical coaching — may qualify as eligible medical expenses under IRS Publication 502. We provide detailed invoices and superbills that you can submit to your HSA/FSA administrator for reimbursement. Eligibility depends on your specific plan, so we recommend checking with your plan administrator. Many of our members successfully use HSA/FSA funds for their membership.
All coaching, consultations, and clinical team interactions are virtual. The only in-person component is testing — bloodwork, DEXA, and other assessments are done at labs and facilities near you. Everything else happens on your schedule, from wherever you are.
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