Ikaria Concierge + Functional Medicine

02/19/2026

Weight loss is more than a number on a scale.

Our approach combines sustainable habits with personalized medical support, because real progress depends on more than calories alone. Your lifestyle, stress levels, mental health, and support system all matter.

Our providers take the time to understand you and build a plan that supports your goals long term.

02/17/2026

What if the root cause of most non-communicable diseases was the same?

In Preventus Podcast Ep. 14, Dr. Brett Haake, Dr. Felice Haake, and ophthalmologist Dr. Val Zudans break down why measuring insulin resistance is a cornerstone of preventative medicine.

Insulin resistance sits upstream of conditions like Alzheimer’s, coronary disease, glaucoma, and more. Think of it like any other drug tolerance—when the body is constantly exposed to insulin, it stops responding. Over time, that breakdown in signaling allows disease to begin manifesting in the body.

The good news?
Insulin resistance can be slowed with a balanced diet and lifestyle. By lowering insulin demand through a low-insulin nutritional approach, you can slow resistance, strengthen metabolic resilience, and protect long-term health.

Listen to the full episode to learn why managing insulin is a foundational pillar of prevention at Ikaria.

02/16/2026

02/13/2026

Want better health and wellness results? Start by balancing the Big 4.

In Episode 15 of the Preventus Podcast, Dr. Brett Haake and Dr. Felice Haake talk about their foundational approach and how balancing diet, exercise, stress and sleep is critical for getting maximum results from treatments like hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Listen to the full podcast to hear more on the FDA’s major shift and recent statements about the link between hormones and breast cancer risk.

02/11/2026

Another exciting day at Ikaria!

Last week, our upstairs level went through a little construction as we installed our new cryo machine. Cryotherapy is known to help reduce inflammation, support muscle recovery, boost energy, and promote overall wellness. More information coming soon!

02/06/2026

Community, impact, and giving back💫
Loved being apart of the Impact 100 event in Vero Beach with Drs. Haake. Proud to be a sponsor for the 3rd year in a row and grateful to support such an incredible cause!

02/06/2026

You may have seen us talk about Medicine 3.0 here or on our website.

People are shifting toward this approach because it’s preventative, personalized, and focused on long-term health instead of reactive care. When we take the time to truly understand someone’s body, the results go beyond labs. We see improvements in mood, energy, and overall well-being.

02/04/2026

Too often, symptoms get treated in isolation with separate prescriptions and pills. What if all of those symptoms were pointing to the same root cause?

In Episode 12 of the Preventus podcast, Dr. Brett Haake and Dr. Felice Haake discuss how many patients don’t need more medications — they need proper evaluation. Low or suboptimal thyroid function, for example, can show up as feeling cold, tired, depressed, and gaining weight. Treating each symptom separately misses the bigger picture.

🎧 Full episode available now.
Episode 12: Setting the Record Straight on HRT

02/02/2026

💪 Workout partners = game changers 💥

Did you know that 70% of couples are still exercising together after 2 years, while only 25% of individuals stick with it on their own?
It gets better—partners who train together are over 600% more likely to stay consistent. That consistency often leads to:
✅ Better weight loss
✅ Stronger accountability
✅ Higher relationship satisfaction
Sweating together isn’t just good for your body… it’s great for your relationship too. 🖤

01/29/2026

If you haven't already... meet Lynneettee!

Lynneettee is a vital part of the Ikaria Concierge & Functional Medicine team and works closely with Rachel Polich, APRN, helping ensure our patients receive thoughtful, attentive, and seamless care.

She is a medical assistant, phlebotomist, and IV certified, bringing both skill and precision to every patient interaction — from lab work to IV therapy and beyond.

This April 1st marks two years working with the Haakes, and we’re incredibly grateful for the care, dedication, and consistency she brings to Ikaria every day.

We’re lucky to have her!

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01/27/2026

Dr. Brett Haake explains the big picture on insulin resistance and why it affects more than most people think.

Simply stated, insulin resistance is a breakdown in how cells respond to insulin, and it impacts nearly every system in the body — from brain health and heart function to metabolic disease and inflammation.

By the time blood sugar or A1C rises, dysfunction has often been building for years. That’s why true prevention doesn’t start with reacting to disease — it starts with measuring metabolic health early and addressing dysfunction before symptoms appear.

When you restore metabolic function, weight loss becomes a byproduct, energy improves, and long-term disease risk drops dramatically.
Better inputs → better outcomes.