The new year is on the horizon, and as we prepare to leave 2024 behind, it’s the ideal time to reflect on wellness and the role it plays in your daily life. Whether you’re wanting to make some beneficial lifestyle changes or dealing with an existing health condition, PALM Health is here to help improve your quality of life. Founded by cardiologist Dr. Lauren Dal Farra, the leading concierge functional medicine and longevity company is dedicated to helping people experience optimal health for as long as possible and feel their best in mind and body.
At PALM Health, care is centered around addressing the root cause of illness and improving quality of life for an individual as they age. Dal Farra notes that, for many people, the concept of longevity is only related to living longer, but the focus should also be on living better. “Typically, people live to be around 80 in the U.S., but only the first two-thirds of their life is spent healthy, while the last third is defined by disease and disability,” she explains. “We don’t just want our patients to live longer. Our goal is to improve people’s health span, so they have more years of good health. We want to help people age gracefully and maintain physical, mental and emotional well-being.”
When it comes to aging, genetics are responsible for around 20% to 30% of our health outcomes, according to Dal Farra. The rest is determined by lifestyle factors, such as physical activity, nutrition, stress and sleep quality. “When we look at aging, we consider both chronological age, which is how old you are, and biological age, which is how well your body is functioning,” she says. “Even if you have a family history of a health issue, your habits are dramatically shaping your aging process. At PALM Health, we have the resources to uncover biological issues and risk factors, but also the services and tools necessary to support people in making the right lifestyle choices.”
Along with concierge medicine, PALM Health provides a curated selection of wellness and recovery services. It offers fitness, nutrition, chiropractic care, counseling and spa services, and members have access to a wide range of programs and amenities, including its healthy cafe. “Our physicians work at addressing each patient’s health care through a comprehensive and personalized plan,” Dal Farra notes. “We focus on measuring and reversing biological age. We offer a comprehensive, cutting-edge longevity assessment to gain deeper understanding into people’s health. This allows us to offer advanced strategies and actionable insights to help people live a more
vibrant life.”
At its core, PALM Health is as dedicated to making wellness just as individualized as it makes it accessible. When someone begins a membership, they meet with a navigator who helps guide them toward achieving their unique goals. “Our navigators match patients with the right providers and programs,” Dal Farra says. “This approach ensures that our care is not just professional and convenient, but also deeply personal and responsive. At PALM Health, we have the care, services and resources you need to make healthy living part of your daily routine.”
PALM Health in Ladue provides concierge medicine with functional medicine experts and offers convenient access to comprehensive wellness and recovery services for optimal health and longevity. Pictured on the cover: Dr. Henri Roca, Dr. Catherine Hohn, Dr. Lauren Dal Farra, Dr. Sita Kedia, Dr. Jane Gelfand, Dr. Jeff Kreher. For more information, call 314.801.8898 or visit palmhealth.com.
Cover design by Julie Streiler
Cover photo by Colin Miller of Strauss Peyton Photography
Pictured at top: Dr. Jeff Kreher works with a patient.
Photo: Colin Miller of Strauss Peyton Photography
