Holistic Approach to Mental & Brain Health

Root Cause, Personalized Care for Lasting Wellness

Genetic, Metabolic, Nutritional & Lifestyle Insights

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Do you care about your mental and brain health?

Do you feel that conventional medicine has limitations?

My traditional medical school training left many questions about mental and brain health unanswered.

After more than a decade of medical practice helping thousands of patients in need of neurologic rehabilitation and recovery, I decided to look further.

I completed the two-year Andrew Weil Integrative Medicine Fellowship and became Board Certified in Integrative Medicine. I also became a certified diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. I completed post-graduate certificate training in mindfulness-based stress reduction, breathwork, metabolic health, nutritional psychiatry, and functional genomics. I have gained profound insights that I hope to share with others.

Meet Dr. Rachel

  • Medical School training at University of Chicago

  • Graduate Medical training at Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, the nation's leading rehabilitation hospital

  • Awarded Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award and served as Chief Resident during residency

  • Professional Roles have included Medical Director of Rehabilitation Services at a large hospital system and Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Chicago.

  • Published research in the field of mind-body medicine that attracted international media attention

  • Undergraduate degree at University of Pennsylvania with a focus on animal cognition, dolphin intelligence, sensory abilities and communication

Rachel Kermen MD

My Personal Story

Treatment Expertise

You didn’t come this far to stop...

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  • Dementia prevention and cognitive longevity strategies with a focus on proactive, brain-healthy approaches

  • ADHD & related conditions, with integrative approaches complementing traditional care when appropriate

  • Individualized exercise, nutrition and supplement guidance

  • Functional medicine strategies for mental and behavioral health

  • Natural approaches to support mood

  • Stroke prevention strategies

  • Mind-body strategies to promote resilience, stress management, and emotional well-being

Prioritize best self

Boost healthspan

Genetic Testing Interpretation with Actionable Results
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1:1 In-depth intake and routine follow-up care that focuses on the following:

  • Preventative, root-cause medicine

  • Prioritized personal attention over time

  • Lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise health

  • Sleep history with referral to a specialist if needed

  • Environmental health

  • Socioemotional support

  • Genetic, metabolic and mind-body aspects of health

  • Breathwork

  • Sympathovagal tone

  • Gain insight into your unique genetic blueprint

  • Testing via simple cheek swab

  • Address aspects of your memory & cognition, mood & behavior pathways with targeted approaches

  • Optional focus on additional pathway results including cellular, metabolic, cardiovascular, exercise, over time

  • Consider diet, exercise, lifestyle and supplement strategies that support your genetic profile

Routine Exams & Laboratory Review

Assessment of routine specialized labs, testing may include the following:

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Membership Program

Membership services are designed to qualify as eligible FSA, HRA, HSA medical expenses*

  • Advanced lipid testing

  • Insulin sensitivity testing

  • Omega fatty acid panels

  • Toxin screening

  • Vitamin and mineral testing including magnesium, copper, zinc and nutritional lithium biomarkers

  • AM nitric oxide screen

  • Organic Acid Test (OAT)

  • Drinking water testing (optional)

  • Wearable data review to include key metrics (e.g. heart rate variability, sleep score)

  • Functional metrics that correlate with metabolic health and healthspan

  • Testing is tailored to the individual and may be adjusted over time

Do not dig a well when you are thirsty or forge your weapons after the war has begun.

Ancient Chinese Proverb

★★★★★

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"She was terrific. She was better than very good. Very competent, very thorough. Knows how to listen. Warm. Friendly. Exceptional."

"Dr. Kermen is the best. She was thoughtful and complete. She took the time to ask questions and listen to me. She is my idea of what a great doctor ought to be."

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