Ikigai Health Institute

Ikigai Health Institute operates as a private, cash-pay practice and does not accept or bill health insurance for membership or service fees. You can still use your insurance at a pharmacy for medications. Depending on your specific plan, outside imaging and specialist referrals may also remain eligible for insurance coverage.

Membership fees at Ikigai are generally not eligible for HSA or FSA reimbursement. However, specific medical expenses such as lab work, diagnostics, and imaging may qualify for HSA or FSA reimbursement. The practice recommends checking with your plan administrator to confirm eligibility for individual services.

Ikigai offers three structured programs. The Foundations Membership provides year-round, ongoing longevity care through a 12-month commitment. The Executive Vitality Program delivers a comprehensive two-month health audit for executives. The Performance Lab runs six months and provides a physician-led physical performance intervention using advanced metabolic and physiological testing.

Ikigai requires an initial in-person evaluation for all new patients. After that, the practice supports entirely remote ongoing care through telemedicine. Ikigai serves patients globally through this hybrid model, combining high-tech virtual monitoring with in-person diagnostic visits as needed.

Ikigai uses a wide range of advanced diagnostics including DEXA body composition scanning, VO2 Max testing, coronary calcium scoring, coronary CT angiography, whole-body MRI, advanced lipid panels measuring ApoB and Lp(a), continuous glucose monitoring, epigenetic testing, and genetic panels. The practice also integrates data from wearables like Oura, Whoop, and Apple Watch into a clinical dashboard for longitudinal tracking.

Yes. Ikigai prescribes bioidentical hormone replacement therapy when clinically indicated. This includes testosterone, thyroid, progesterone, and estrogen. The practice also offers specific programming for perimenopause and post-menopausal women as part of its women's longevity focus.

Ikigai functions as a quarterback for each patient's broader medical care. The physicians coordinate with outside specialists and help patients navigate referrals and imaging. This keeps care coherent and strategically directed rather than fragmented across disconnected providers.

Ikigai Health Institute is headquartered in Boulder, CO. The practice also operates offices in Charlotte, NC and Raleigh-Durham, NC. Remote patients anywhere in the world can access care after completing their initial in-person evaluation.

The Foundations Membership requires a 12-month commitment. It provides year-round proactive health management designed to track meaningful signals over time, identify emerging risks, and guide decisions that support long-term health. The ongoing nature of the membership allows the physicians to build a longitudinal picture of each patient's health.

Yes. Ikigai addresses cardiovascular risk, metabolic dysfunction, cognitive health, hormonal balance, cancer prevention, sleep, and physical capacity as part of its clinical scope. Both co-founders carry deep expertise in cardiovascular and metabolic risk. The practice builds individualized plans around each patient's specific risk profile and health goals.