About
Dr. Todd J. Pesek is the Founding Physician and President of VitalHealth Partners in Willoughby Hills, Ohio. He is a physician, ethnobotanist, and integrative health specialist with a clinical focus on functional and preventive medicine. Over more than two decades, he studied traditional healing systems across the Amazon, Central America, Himalayas, and Appalachia. That global fieldwork shapes how he merges ancient plant wisdom with modern nutritional science today.
Dr. Pesek designed the VitalHealth Optimized Blood Test (VHOP), a proprietary blood panel built around cardiovascular and digestive analysis. He holds the position of Chief Medical Officer at Heinen's Grocery Stores and advises Fortune 200 wellness companies. He authored 'Eat Yourself Super... One Bite at a Time,' which introduces his Superfoods Pyramid drawn from cross-cultural longevity research. ' His Food First philosophy holds that nutrient-dense whole foods form the foundation of lasting health. He treats patients across the full spectrum of care, from performance optimization to chronic illness recovery including cancer, heart disease, and autoimmune conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Pesek treats a broad range of conditions, from fatigue, brain fog, and hormonal imbalance to cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disorders, and cancer. He also addresses digestive problems, insomnia, immune dysfunction, and muscle and joint pain. His three patient programs let him tailor care to healthy individuals, those on medications, and those managing serious chronic illness.
Dr. Pesek practices root-cause medicine guided by a Food First philosophy. He believes health is a natural state the body returns to when properly nourished. He combines proprietary diagnostics, personalized supplement protocols, IV infusion therapy, and hormone balancing to address underlying factors rather than surface symptoms.
Dr. Pesek designed the VitalHealth Optimized Blood Test, known as VHOP. It provides a comprehensive analysis of cardiovascular and digestive health markers. The panel goes beyond standard lab work to identify critical indicators that guide each patient's personalized protocol.
Dr. Pesek spent over two decades studying traditional healing systems across the Amazon, Central America, the Himalayas, and Appalachia. His training in ethnobotany informs how he incorporates plant-based wisdom into modern clinical practice. That cross-cultural foundation shapes his Superfoods Pyramid and supplement formulations.
Dr. Pesek authored 'Eat Yourself Super... One Bite at a Time,' which features his Superfoods Pyramid built from cross-cultural longevity research. ' Both titles reflect his commitment to food as a primary vehicle for health.
Yes. Dr. Pesek serves as Chief Medical Officer at Heinen's Grocery Stores, where he hosts public events on longevity and nutrition. He also advises Fortune 200 wellness companies and speaks to audiences on integrative health topics.
Dr. Pesek offers a menu of more than ten custom-formulated IV infusions targeting immunity, digestion, cardiovascular health, energy, metabolism, mental clarity, and relaxation. Infusion prices range from $176 to $188, with optional add-ons including Vitamin B12, Biotin, and Glutathione.
Yes. Dr. Pesek created the VitalMed Management program specifically for patients currently taking medications. He collaborates with patients and their other providers to optimize treatment, reduce side effects, explore complementary therapies, and, when appropriate, support safe transitions off medications under supervision.
Doctor profile last updated March 23, 2026