Revitalize Metabolic Health

10/03/2025

At the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce luncheon today, Dr. Stadtherr was installed as 1 of 2 incoming members on the Board of Directors.

This position is an opportunity to give back to the Chamber that has been so supportive and instrumental in the growth of Revitalize Metabolic Health since 2021.

The is a strong advocate for the economic health of the community by supporting and advancing local businesses.

We are looking forward to great things for 2026!

10/02/2025

Meet the entire team of Revitalize Metabolic Health -- all passionate about helping you to optimize your health.
Whether it's Direct Primary Care (DPC) or a problem-focused metabolic health concern, our staff is here to help you navigate the unnecessarily complex world of health care.
One way we simplify it is by eliminating the greedy health insurance companies.
Who should make decisions about your health care?
You and your doctor. That's it.
Definitely not a financial corporation that profits by restricting the care they allow you to access.
We're happy to tell you more about direct care -- the future of health care. It's what health care once was . . . and ought to be.

09/23/2025

Get ready to vote! 🐻 Fat Bear Week 2025 is here, running from September 23-30. It's a celebration of the incredible brown bears of Alaska's Katmai National Park as they pack on pounds for hibernation. Not just an entertaining competition—it's a fascinating look into the science and complexities of metabolic health.

Bear Physiology and Human Health

When bears hibernate, they enter a state of metabolic suspension that would be disastrous for humans. They can be completely sedentary for months, living off their fat reserves without losing muscle mass or bone density. Meanwhile, their bodies become highly insulin resistant, a state that in humans is a hallmark of Type 2 diabetes.

Then, with no preparation, they emerge from their hibernating dens and are fully functional, without any organ damage. In contrast, humans commonly develop blood clots after sitting on a plane for 3 hours.

What We Can Learn from Bears

Researchers are studying the bears' unique ability to switch their metabolism on and off without suffering negative health effects. Unlocking these secrets could provide insights into treating a range of human conditions, including:

Type 2 Diabetes: Bears can become insulin resistant and then reverse the condition. Understanding how they do this could lead to new treatments.

Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease: Despite carrying extreme amounts of fat, hibernating bears avoid heart disease and other complications.

Muscle Atrophy and Osteoporosis: Humans lose muscle and bone density from long periods of inactivity, such as during extended bed rest or space travel. Bears don't.

Cast your vote for the fattest bear! This competition is not fat-shaming -- it is recognizing the wonders of Nature and the complexity of metabolic adaptations that we see in bears during this unique phenomenon of hibernation.

Learn more and vote at FatBearWeek.org!

09/11/2025

Chamber Night Out event on Sept 10.
Thank you to the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce and for the tour of the new recreation center and the fun round of mini golf!
https://penmetparks.org/penmet-parks-recreation-center/

It's a very enjoyable course -- fun for the whole family!
Note: Manadatory selfies with Bigfoot

09/09/2025

A warm thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate our recent Ribbon Cutting and Patient Appreciation Event. We feel so lucky to be part of such a supportive community!

Big thanks to the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce for welcoming us and helping make this milestone so special.

To our patients—you are the heart of what we do, and we’re so grateful for your trust and support.

To the wonderful local businesses who donated—your generosity added so much fun and joy to the day.



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Also to BBQ2U for preparing delicious meats that we were able to share with all of the attendees.

We couldn’t have asked for a better celebration. Here’s to many more years of serving this amazing community we call home!

09/08/2025

Simple rule:
Look at the label -- If you wouldn't stock every ingredient in your kitchen, it's probably an ultra-processed food.

08/31/2025

As a small business owner in Gig Harbor, I’m proud to sponsor one of the beautiful flower baskets that brighten our downtown. My sincere thanks to the Gig Harbor Waterfront Alliance for organizing this cherished tradition each year, and to the dedicated volunteers who rise early each morning to keep these blooms thriving.

08/18/2025

We invite you to a Patient Appreciation event at our new office location that will be kicked off by a Ribbon Cutting with the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce.

Come celebrate our 4 years in business, see our new office space, meet our entire team, and see what we are doing to redefine health care.

Please RSVP at the following website by Thursday, August 21 so we can ensure that we have enough food for everyone.
https://forms.gle/SRSH6igRABwyk3NG6

04/26/2025

Clearly animal fats are to blame for the rise in heart disease, cancer, obesity, diabetes, autoimmune disease, mental health disorders etc……

04/14/2025

Revitalize Metabolic Health is looking for an enthusiastic and versatile office assistant - CMA or LPN - to join our practice offering metabolic health and direct primary care (DPC).

There is a more thorough job description available for review at our website: https://revitalizemetabolichealth.com/job-announcement/

If you're interested, please answer the following questions:

1. Are you currently licensed as a CMA or LPN?
2. Have you worked in an outpatient clinic?
3. Are you someone who is considered a quick learner?
4. Briefly, what made you want to pursue a career in health care?
5. What is your availability?

That's all we need to know for initial consideration for this position. We are not interested in seeing your resume at this time.

Please send an email with your answers and any questions you currently have about the position to me at Clinic@RevitalizeMetabolicHealth.com with the subject line "DPC Employment". No attachments, please.

Thank you for your interest in a future with Revitalize Metabolic Health.

- Chris Stadtherr, MD

03/20/2025

Anyone else seeing it yet?

02/05/2025

"The [DPC} model is improving patient access, driving higher quality and lower cost, and strengthening the doctor-patient relationship.”

“I see direct primary care as a sort of lifeboat for the system … for the cracks in the system,” [Dr. Lee] Gross said. “And we’re continuing to grow and fill these gaps all across the country.”

Direct primary care is an increasingly popular health care option. Patients at these clinics pay a fee of roughly $50 to $100 month and get easier, direct access to their doctor for routine care as often as they want for no extra cost.