Own Your Health, TAKE CHARGE of your future

Ikigai is a personalized longevity practice empowering you through early detection and proactive health strategies for lifelong vitality.

What is Ikigai?

Ikigai is a Japanese concept that means "a reason for being." It embodies the idea of finding deep purpose and fulfillment in everyday life—a perfect balance between what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what you can be rewarded for. This philosophy inspires us to live with intention, meaning, and joy every day.

Finding Your Ikigai

At Ikigai, we believe that early risk identification paired with a personalized, data-driven mitigation plan is the key to optimizing how well you age. When you join our practice, you’re not just accessing top-tier preventative care—you’re stepping into a community that empowers you to reclaim control over your health. Our mission is to guide you on the journey toward lasting wellness, so you can not only prevent chronic disease but also live out your ikigai—your unique reason for being—with purpose, resilience, and joy every single day.

Why do you need Ikigai?

The U.S. healthcare system falls short in supporting healthy aging due to its reactive, fragmented, and disease-focused approach rather than one that emphasizes prevention, longevity, and quality of life.

  • 5% of total healthcare spending in the U.S. goes toward preventive care, despite prevention being the most effective strategy for longevity

  • 86% of all cancers don’t have adequate screening

  • 50% of the 10 most common cancers result in death

  • 40% of heart attacks occur before age 60

  • 50% of men and 64% of women who die suddenly of heart attack had no previous symptoms

  • 1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes, yet 90% don’t know they have it

  • Type 2 diabetes can shorten lifespan by up to 10 years if not well managed

  • People who sleep less than 6 hours per night have a 13% higher mortality risk than those who get 7-9 hours

  • Chronic sleep deprivation increases the risk of Alzheimer’s, heart disease, obesity, and depression

  • The average American spends the last 12 years of life in poor health due to chronic disease and disability

  • The average PCP in the U.S. manages 2,000–2,500 patients, leading to overbooked schedules and rushed visits

Instead of benefiting from early risk identification, most individuals receive care only after chronic disease symptoms emerge—often when conditions have progressed to an advanced stage.

Your Health, Your Journey

In today’s fast-paced world, chronic conditions often develop silently. At Ikigai, we use cutting-edge diagnostics to detect risks early, transforming health outcomes.

 Our longevity experts craft personalized care plans, combining proactive prevention, data-driven strategies, and innovative therapeutics—empowering you to thrive with vitality.

The Ikigai APPROACh

We go beyond the limitations of traditional primary care by asking the right questions—because understanding your definition of fulfillment is the foundation of your personalized path to optimal health.

At Ikigai, we take a proactive, data-driven approach, integrating cutting-edge diagnostics with root-cause medicine to optimize your longevity and well-being. Unlike conventional practices that focus on treating symptoms, we prioritize early risk detection, advanced health insights, and customized longevity strategies, empowering you to take control of your health before disease takes hold.

We believe in actionable testing—not just collecting data for the sake of it. Testing hundreds of poorly understood biomarkers wastes money and creates confusion. Instead, we focus on targeted, meaningful data collection that directly informs clear, effective recommendations tailored to your unique health journey.

  • "Eye opening insight into important medical issues, some of which are not being addressed at the PCP level”

    - Byron S

  • "Ikigai is an illuminating and life- changing comprehensive approach to long-term health in a way that you won’t get through a primary care physician. Dr. Chen and Dr. Saintsing will put you on a path to a healthier and more rewarding lifestyle. Exposure to new technology and proven testing will shed light on your specific personal needs and help you change the direction of your health. I highly recommend investing in their program."

    - Glenn P

  • "I believe the comprehensive evaluation and personalized care provided by the team at Ikigai is the most thorough and patient-focused approach I’ve ever encountered. It’s a one-stop, meticulously designed deep dive into a patient’s complete health history—past and present—aimed at crafting a clear, sustainable path toward your healthiest, most vibrant future. My husband and I feel incredibly fortunate to have entrusted our care to their expertise, and I’m truly excited for the journey ahead!"

    Susan T

Still have questions?

We’re here to help. Schedule a call with one of our dedicated health advisors for personalized guidance and all the answers you need to confidently take charge of your health journey.