Our Story

At Vitasa, we believe that age shouldn’t define you. That’s why we offer a complete range of medical protocols, bodywork, skincare, and supplements that can help you live your best life, regardless of your age or background. We're here to help you thrive, every step of the way – so you can live long well.

Age isn’t a number. It's a complex and often challenging process that affects every aspect of our lives. And if you’re building a career, raising a family, and trying to stay healthy, the journey can be even more arduous.

 

This is the conversation that we have had countless times as we sat in our Belltown, Seattle, clinic. We knew that we needed something more than what was currently available, something that could help us – and other people like us – maintain vitality and have a healthy lifespan.

 

For four years, we devoted our time and energy to researching evidence-based protocols and supplements that could truly make a difference. The result of our effort  is Vitasa: science-based therapies with no gimmicks or empty promises.

Deepa Yerram MD MHA

As a Primary care physician and entrepreneur, my career has revolved around the noble pursuit of improving lives. It wasn't until I reached the milestone age of 40 that I was struck by the profound impact of aging on the human body.

 

‍‍The unmistakable signs of aging began to manifest in my own life, igniting a relentless determination to uncover solutions that would empower individuals to maintain their vitality and overall well-being as they journey through the years. This unwavering commitment led to the birth of Vitasa, an age management company I co-founded with Gretchen.

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Vitasa is on a mission to redefine the aging experience. We draw inspiration from the wisdom of Ayurvedic and natural medicine principles to guide people towards taking control of their aging process. Our holistic approach encompasses an array of services, from meticulously crafted medical regimens, protocols, and bio-identical hormones to personalized lifestyle adjustments, rejuvenating skincare services, and thoughtfully curated products.‍

 

At Vitasa, we firmly believe that age should never dictate the quality of life. Our core purpose is to illuminate the path towards a fulfilling and vibrant existence, regardless of one's age. We're here to usher in a new perspective on aging – one where proactivity is the key to thriving. By embracing our services as an integral part of their daily lives, our clients can not only feel their best but also radiate that vitality, ensuring they live their best lives.

I have always lived my life feeling like an athlete. At a young age I was drawn to competitive sports and they seemingly came naturally to me. I have played softball, racquetball, kickball and flag football on many different ability levels. I love to workout, lift heavy, ride bikes, ski and cross-country ski- thus it is important that I maintain my athleticism. Around age 40 I started to notice a steady decline in my athleticism. It seemed to take a lot more work to sustain my body size along with my agility to move. This was a red flag for me so I started searching for answers.

 

Western medicine did an huge blood workup to see what was happening to my body. The labs were normal and I had no answers. I turned to Eastern medicine and tried many modalities to heal and gain my inner athlete back. It wasn’t until I was introduced to bio-identical hormones that I noticed some familiarities in my athletic abilities. I started a routine of plant-based safe hormones with supplemental nutrition as well. Slowly over the course of 4-6 months my inner athlete returned. I started back at the gym lifting 5 days a week, cardio 30 minutes daily on top of 10,000 steps at a minimum. I am back in the game now.

 

This made me realize that I am not the only person grieving the loss of equilibrium. I see patients throughout the day struggling, not knowing why or how their bodies have changed. The most common complaints, “I want to lose weight,” “My mental clarity has declined,” “I feel like a hostage inside of my own body,” “I want my sex drive back,” “My skin is so dry and wrinkly,” “Why didn’t anyone tell me aging was going to be so fatiguing?” I have an answer to all of those questions. Once I realized how many lives I could improve, the vision of Vitasa was born.

Gretchen Todd RN PA