Boulder, Colorado
With its thriving community of athletes, outdoor enthusiasts, and forward-thinking medical practitioners, Boulder fosters a culture that prioritizes longevity, prevention, and peak performance. The city is home to world-class research institutions, cutting-edge healthcare providers, and a population deeply invested in living well and aging optimally.
At Ikigai, we couldn’t imagine a better place for our headquarters. Boulder’s progressive approach to health aligns perfectly with our mission—empowering individuals to take control of their well-being through proactive, root-cause medicine. Whether you're an elite athlete, an active professional, or simply seeking to extend your healthspan, Ikigai provides the tools, insights, and personalized care to help you thrive in a city built for wellness.
Not based near one of our offices? We can still work with you! We will have you join us for a few days of testing and getting to know you. Then we’ll do the rest of our sessions remote.
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Dr. David Saintsing spent more than 25 years as an emergency medicine physician witnessing what happens when health risks go undetected for too long. The patients who arrived in crisis were rarely unlucky — they were the predictable outcome of disease processes that had been developing silently for years. That realization is what led him to co-found Ikigai Health Institute, and it continues to shape how he practices medicine today.
At Ikigai, Dr. Saintsing focuses on identifying risk earlier and intervening with precision. Using advanced cardiovascular and metabolic diagnostics, longitudinal data, and individualized strategies, he works with executives, entrepreneurs, and driven individuals who want a more rigorous, proactive approach to their health — one that prioritizes performance today while protecting long-term healthspan.
Dr. Saintsing began his clinical career in 1999 and has practiced emergency medicine across a wide range of health systems nationwide, including Main Line Emergency Medicine Associates, Cabarrus Emergency Medicine Associates, St. John’s Hospital in Jackson Hole, Longs Peak Emergency Physicians, and CarePoint Health. Across these diverse environments — from community hospitals to larger systems — he observed the same pattern repeatedly: patients arriving at the point of no return from conditions that had been detectable, and often modifiable, years earlier.
A former competitive triathlete, active investor in healthcare innovation, and lifelong believer that healthspan matters as much as lifespan, Dr. Saintsing brings both clinical experience and personal commitment to every patient relationship.
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Advanced Biomarker Testing – Comprehensive bloodwork and genetic analysis to assess metabolic, cardiovascular, and inflammatory markers.
Cardiovascular Risk Assessment – Early detection of heart disease and stroke risk through in-depth screenings.
Metabolic & Hormonal Optimization – Personalized plans to balance hormones, improve energy, and enhance overall metabolic health.
Cognitive & Neurological Health – Prevention-focused brain health strategies to reduce dementia and cognitive decline risks.
Lifestyle & Longevity Planning – Nutrition, fitness, and wellness coaching tailored to your unique health needs.
Ikigai Health Institute
1215 Spruce St. #200
Boulder, Colorado 80302
(720) 375-1493