Founder Friday

Grief is not linear. There will be good days and hard days, and healing often comes in waves — but with time, the edges soften. Take what resonates from this playbook and leave the rest; healing is deeply personal, and trying new things can help rewire old patterns and allow for letting go.

Once you’ve had an appointment and started a treatment plan, it’s easy to think, “I’m good for now—I’ll just come back next year.” But health isn’t one-and-done. It’s a journey, and regular follow-up visits are what keep you moving forward without getting lost along the way.

True healing means caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. Over time, research has confirmed what intuition already knew: mental health is central to lasting wellness. At Vitae, this belief is shaping new services, therapeutic support, and an expanded team to help patients experience deeper connection, resilience, and wholeness.

Often, couples simply don’t realize that desire shows up differently for different people. There are many areas to explore in this arena.  This is where the work of somatic sexologist Jaiya offers a refreshing new lens.

If you’ve tried “everything” for depression, trauma, or anxiety and still feel stuck, ketamine-assisted care may open a new door. In the right setting, ketamine can help the brain become more flexible (neuroplastic), soften rigid thought loops, and create a window where therapy and healthy habits finally “land.”

Scientists have discovered that most changes in the body don’t happen gradually. Instead, two major "inflection points"—like sharp bends in the road—occur in midlife and early old age.

Alzheimer’s disease touches millions of families worldwide, stealing memories and independence. For decades, researchers have searched for something that could not just slow the disease—but actually restore memory and brain health.

The Vitae provider team gathered for our second annual retreat—an intentional pause from the day-to-day busyness of clinic life. The time together was filled with laughter, honest dialogue, and shared joy.

Reflections from the latest Evolv Retreat

In our world of endless information—podcasts, news feeds, blogs, and social media, people have lost touch with the beautiful experience of reading. Books have shaped how I live, how I think, and how I continue to evolve. Here are five that have left a lasting mark on my heart and mind.

I recently listened to Elizabeth Gilbert on Tim Ferriss’ podcast, and it was exactly what I needed to hear. While on a trip to Hesketh Island, I found time to read, journal, kayak, and simply be—leaving me refreshed and grounded.