Optimal Heart Center & Body Lab

Membership at Optimal Heart Center & Body Lab covers all Heart Center services with no co-pays and no additional fees for any included testing. The Body Lab's Total Body Evaluation also comes included in the membership. The practice does not submit charges to insurance, which keeps the relationship squarely between the patient and Dr. Feyrer-Melk.

The practice does not submit charges to your insurance for membership services. This structure means no co-pays and no surprise fees for the testing included in your Heart Center care. Patients pay a membership fee that covers the full scope of services, including the Body Lab evaluation.

No. Non-members who want only The Body Lab's Total Body Evaluation can access it for a separate fee. Members, however, receive the Body Lab evaluation as part of their all-inclusive membership at no additional cost.

D. It draws on more than 500 data points across five areas: genetic expression, cardiovascular and muscle health, body composition and mechanics, sleep and rejuvenation, and athletic high-achievement mindset. Technologies used include VO2 Max testing, Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, metabolic breath analysis, InBody body composition scanning, 3-D body mechanics analysis, and a sleep study conducted in the patient's own bedroom.

Yes. The practice offers virtual and phone consultations. Initial meetings with prospective patients take place virtually or by phone. All in-person appointments occur at the Scottsdale office, making the practice accessible to patients who travel from outside Arizona.

Dr. Feyrer-Melk uses advanced inflammatory, lipid, genetic, and saliva testing to evaluate heart and blood vessel health. She also runs quarterly specialty labs, annual Telomere and Cardiac DNA testing, and Cleerly Coronary Analysis, an AI-based tool for evaluating coronary artery plaque. These diagnostics help identify cardiac risk that standard testing often misses.

Optimal Heart Center & Body Lab offers complimentary consultations to prospective patients. You can schedule by phone or through the online form on the practice website. The practice welcomes patients from across the country and encourages out-of-state patients to reach out for travel and hotel guidance.

No. The practice serves both patients managing diagnosed cardiovascular conditions and those who want to identify and reduce hidden risk before symptoms develop. Dr. Feyrer-Melk's philosophy holds that early detection and prevention are the most important tools in cardiac care, making the practice equally relevant for proactive patients with no prior diagnosis.

The Bale Doneen Method is an evidence-based approach to preventing heart attacks, strokes, and Type 2 diabetes. Dr. Feyrer-Melk holds a Letter of Recognition for her dedication and proficiency in the method. It guides her use of non-invasive structural testing to detect silent plaque and her individualized treatment protocols for each patient.