Healthy Starts Here
Equipping you for transformative
health and well-being in your mature years
Meet Lee Kurisko, MD
Health & Wellness Coach
I presently work as diagnostic radiologist but started my medical career as a family practice doctor in Canada. Additionally, I have completed a fellowship in Neuroradiology and certification in anti-aging medicine. My diverse background includes both hospital and healthcare leadership roles and I have served on a Presidential Healthcare Advisory Committee for a previous administration.
I have always been interested in health and fitness. In fact for a brief period, I was on a path to becoming a pro bodybuilder with the support of the bodybuilding community. The commitment, however, would have conflicted with my medical studies so I abandoned that goal but I have never stopped strength training. Today my entire fitness routine has been informed by better nutrition and technique.
Meet Joyce Kurisko, MBA
Health & Wellness Coach
My "healthcare" odyssey began at the age of 18. I was involved in a traumatic farming accident that almost cost me life and limb. After several reconstructive surgeries, I became interested in healthcare and decided to pursue a career along that path. Early on, I had an interest in paramedic training but opted to pursue the pharma/med device industry after completing my undergraduate degree.
15 to 20 years later, I moved into health insurance, quality, revenue cycle, and then back to the sciences via sales roles related to genetic testing. At one point, I became quite interested in the big picture. Who pays for all of this stuff? How much does it cost? And who benefits? My quest to answer these questions resulted in my pursuit of an MBA in addition to my small efforts aimed at fixing (and fighting) the system via patient advocacy and support for a sustainable healthcare policy.
Our Services
Lifestyle Coaching
Ready to jumpstart your WFPB transformation? Together Lee and Joyce can guide you through the transition to a whole food plant based diet via
one-on-one support.
Corporate Wellness
We are so proud to take our combined expertise in food, nutrition, wellness, healthcare, and benefits to the group market. Kurisko and Co. is joining efforts with Wellsteps to custom build a WFPB option!
Your Information Hub
Look no further for the resources needed to support an aspirational aging mindset - from blog posts, live video streams and podcasts to test kitchen recipes and monthly challenges. Yup - we've got this.
Community Engagement
Our online community is a great place to get plugged in with like minded individuals. Join discussion groups, share pics, posts and so much more.
Just the Facts
153 Million
The number of adults 40 years of age and older worldwide -living with dementia is expected to nearly triple, from an estimated 57 million in 2019 to 153 million in 2050. Diet plays a significant role in mitigating risk.
33 %
Today nearly 1 in 3 adults have metabolic syndrome. By 2030 we will be spending close to $500B a year on diabetic care alone. By 2050, 1 in 3 adults will have diabetes.
8 out of 14
8 out of the 14 cancer types on the rise are all related to our digestive system. According to researcher Shuji Ogino, “Diet directly affects microbiome composition and eventually these changes can influence disease risk and outcomes.”
2030
By 2030 nearly 1 in 2 adults will be obese. SEVERE obesity will be the most common BMI ( > 40) category amongst women.
Aspirational Aging
Are you ready to make the most of your mature years? Whether you're approaching 50 or 60, it's the perfect time to take stock and make some positive changes. We understand that your health, retirement goals, and overall well-being are top priorities. If you're struggling with weight gain or chronic, we're here to help. Say goodbye to the limited guidance of the current healthcare system and say hello to a wealth of advice and support. Embark on this exciting journey with us as we share our insights, knowledge, and passion for healthy eating, exercise, and an empowering lifestyle. Together, let's transform your life for the better.
The 4 Essential Pillars of Aspirational Aging
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Why Whole Food Plan Based?
Digestion
Inadequate dietary fiber is the associated with chronic constipation, GERD, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulosis, and gall stones. The only source of fiber in the human diet is from plants. Over 90 percent of the U.S. population suffers from deficient fiber intake.
Cardiovascular Health
The only diet ever proven to arrest and reverse heart disease is a WFPB diet. Patients with severe heart disease can improve symptoms (such as angina) in as little as two weeks. Within months, the progression of heart disease can be arrested and in some cases reversed.
Diabetes
Both pre-diabetes and type II diabetes can be completely reversed with a WFPB lifestyle in most cases. Within weeks (and possibly days) you'll notice improvement in your blood sugar and other parameters used to monitor your diabetes. Don't settle for a lifetime of pills, and potential neuropathies and worse. Take control of your health with the only nutritional approach proven to reverse diabetes.
Weight Management
A WFPB lifestyle is the most effective way to attain and maintain an ideal body weight long term. "Keto" diets in the short term may promote faster weight loss initially but studies show that the short term gain is due to water and muscle loss. Populations with normal BMI are almost exclusively WFPB.
Brain Health
As little as one half cup of green leafy vegetables daily has been shown to reduce Alzheimers risk by 60%. The Standard American Diet (SAD) can accelerate brain aging.
Cancer Prevention
Traditional diets around the world that are WFPB have been associated with much lower rates of cancer than what we see in the U.S. A plant based diet has even been shown to slow disease progression.