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About the Author

Kristine L. Profeta, MD

Founder & Medical Director, Profeta Medical Institute

Dr. Kristine Profeta is a Harvard-trained physician and visionary leader in root-cause and longevity medicine. Through precision diagnostics and highly personalized treatment strategies, she has helped restore the health of thousands of patients living with complex chronic illness.

Rather than simply managing symptoms, Dr. Profeta investigates the root cause of illness, examining the cellular, biochemical, environmental, and lifestyle factors that shape each patient’s health. Her revolutionary approach is designed to rebuild resilience, optimize longevity, and restore lasting vitality.

Dr. Profeta earned her degree in Biochemical Sciences from Harvard University and her medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University. She completed clinical training at Cornell University and Overlook Hospital, followed by a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. She is also a 2022 graduate of Harvard Business School’s General Management Program.

An accomplished physician, educator, and author of A Nation of Unwell, Dr. Profeta is advancing a new model of medicine at Profeta Medical Institute —one that moves beyond disease management to transform health, expand human potential, and create a lifetime of vitality.

Website: https://profetamedical.com/

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Blog posts

  • Kristine L. Profeta, MD | 07.20.2026

    As Summer Winds Down: Lyme, Tick-Borne Illness, and Rebuilding Cellular Resilience

    As the long, warm days of summer begin to wind down, many of us are still trying to soak up the last moments of the season: hiking, gardening, walk...