The Preventus Podcast

Dr. Brett and Dr. Felice Haake break down one of the most talked-about frontiers in medicine: stem cell therapy. Ahead of their trip to a major regenerative medicine conference in Denver hosted by Regenexx and the International Orthobiologics Foundation, they unpack what stem cells actually are, how they work, who's a real candidate, and what questions every consumer should ask before handing over...

In this episode of Preventus , Dr. Brett Hockey and Dr. Felice Hockey dive deep into the "abyss" of functional medicine: Gut Health . Moving beyond the trendy buzzwords, they break down the complex relationship between the microbiome, metabolic health, and systemic inflammation. From the mechanics of "leaky gut" to the clinical application of the 5R Framework , the doctors discuss how high-level t...

The "Why" Behind This Episode The Boarded Anesthesiologist: Dr. Brett discusses his journey to becoming one of the few anesthesiologists boarded in lipidology after seeing the stark difference in how heart disease patients react to surgery. The Epidemiology: Understanding the staggering statistics of CHD and why it's on the rise despite modern medicine. Key Technical Deep Dives The Anatomy of Plaq...

Dr. Brett and Dr. Felice discuss the rapidly expanding field of peptide therapy. They move beyond the headlines of Ozempic and Mounjaro to explore how peptides interact with cellular receptors to optimize mitochondrial function, gut health, and muscle mass. The central theme: Peptides are only as effective as the lifestyle foundation they are built upon. Key Takeaways What is a Peptide? A sequence...

In This Episode, We Discuss: The FDA’s Major Shift: Analyzing Dr. Marty Makary’s recent statements on estrogen and breast cancer risk. The WHI "Genie out of the Bottle": How a flawed media rollout in 2002 led to decades of unnecessary fear and a gap in medical education. Absolute vs. Relative Risk: Why a "26% increase" sounds terrifying but actually represented less than 1 in 1,000 women. The 4 Pi...

What if cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration aren't just "signs of aging," but symptoms of a deeper metabolic crisis? In this episode of The Preventus Podcast , Dr. Brett Haake and Dr. Felice Haake sit down with renowned ophthalmologist Dr. Val Zudans to dismantle the "sick care" silos of modern medicine. Dr. Zudans reveals why the eye is the ultimate "canary in the coal mine" for mitocho...

Are you just surviving the "sick care" system, or are you optimizing for performance? Join Dr. Brett and Dr. Felice Haake as they welcome Dr. Graves Fromang to the Ikaria Concierge and Functional Medicine team. Dr. Fromang brings a unique perspective as an ER veteran who is returning to his roots in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) . In this episode, we pull back the curtain on w...

In this episode of the Preventis Podcast , hosts Dr. Brett Haake (anesthesiologist) and Dr. Felice Haake (primary care and functional medicine physician) introduce themselves and their practice, Ikaria Concierge and Functional Medicine . They share the unexpected journey that led them to leave conventional medicine and embrace a functional, preventative, and direct-access concierge approach. They...

Melissa Meadows, nurse practitioner at RBI Concierge Medicine, joins Dr. Felice Haake to talk about how you can tighten your skin with some simple, non-invasive, pain-free treatments available exclusively on the Treasure Coast at RBI Concierge Medicine in Vero Beach, Florida. 

The Husband and Wife team of Dr. Brett Haake and Dr. Felice Haake discuss the intricacies of Thyroid Hormone, why a complete range of tests may be necessary, and why some people always feel cold all the time.

We're talking about a test that assesses cardiovascular risk, called the Cardio IQ Test. It takes a deeper dive into your cardiovascular risk and your risk for a heart attack, strokes, etc.

In this episode, Dr. Felice Haake and Dr. Brett Haake continue their series on advanced cardiac profiles, which delve deeper into cholesterol panels. They emphasize the limitations of standard cholesterol panels in detecting coronary artery disease and the importance of understanding advanced markers for longevity and health span. The conversation covers various aspects of advanced lipid panels, i...

Husband and Wife Doctors, Dr. Felice Haake and Dr. Brett Haake, explore the critical topic of heart health. They dive into the limitations of standard lipid panels and the importance of comprehensive lab evaluations, particularly focusing on the Cardio IQ panel. The discussion covers the formation of atherosclerotic plaque, risk factors for coronary artery disease, and the significant role of insu...

Dr. Felice Haake and Melissa Meadows (Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner with Regenerative Biologics) talk about skin resurfacing from a female doctor's perspective. 

Dr. Felice Haake and Melissa Meadows (Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner with Regenerative Biologics) talk about botox, fillers, and enhancements from a female doctor's perspective. 

We focus on fillers and modulators like Botox, with Dr. Felice Haake and Melissa Meadows, Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner with Regenerative Biologics (RBI Vero Beach).