
- Longevity
- Weight management
- Metabolic health
Dr. Benjamin H. Krasne, M.D.
A board-certified physician who brings a rigorous, pharmacology-driven lens to longevity medicine and weight management.
Real gut health work starts with measurement: comprehensive stool analysis, dysbiosis identification, and targeted treatment. Not generic probiotics, not Instagram protocols. Clinical-grade testing and clinician-guided treatment.
The gut microbiome has been one of the most-hyped topics in wellness over the last decade, with much of the hype outrunning the evidence. But beneath the hype there's real science and real clinical utility — for the right members with the right approach.
Comprehensive stool analysis (GI-MAP, GI Effects, or similar advanced panels) can identify pathogens (parasites, dysbiotic bacteria, fungi), assess healthy bacterial populations, evaluate inflammation markers, check digestive function (elastase, fat absorption), and identify imbalances that drive symptoms ranging from IBS to brain fog to skin issues.
What's not gut microbiome care: generic probiotics for everyone, expensive supplement stacks, restrictive diets without clinical rationale, or sensational claims about curing autoimmune disease through probiotics. The honest version is more modest and more useful: targeted treatment of identifiable issues, in members with appropriate clinical context.
HealifyNow's gut biome program is built around clinical testing and clinician-guided interpretation. We don't sell supplements or follow generic protocols. Your clinician identifies what's actually going on and builds a targeted treatment plan.
IBS-type symptoms, bloating, irregular stools, GI distress that doesn't respond to basic measures.
Gut-brain axis is real. Many cognitive complaints have GI components.
Acne, eczema, and rosacea sometimes link to gut dysbiosis.
Members who want comprehensive data and a real protocol, not generic advice.
From your first message to your medication arriving at your door — clinician-guided, every step.
A care team member meets with you to understand your goals, medical history, and treatment preferences. The first visit is no-cost and no-commitment — we want you to be confident before moving forward.
Connect by secure video or phone with a U.S.-licensed physician or nurse practitioner who reviews your full picture — labs, prior treatments, current medications, and lifestyle — and decides what is clinically appropriate.
If your clinician determines treatment is right for you, they issue a prescription that goes to a licensed U.S. pharmacy. We coordinate discreet shipping, or you can fill it locally. Follow-up visits are built in.
Pathogen identification. Parasites (giardia, blastocystis, cryptosporidium), pathogenic bacteria (C. diff, Klebsiella, certain E. coli strains), and fungi (Candida) are identified by PCR or culture. These often go undetected on standard medical evaluation.
Dysbiosis assessment. The balance of beneficial vs. potentially problematic bacterial populations. Useful for guiding treatment, less directly actionable than pathogen identification.
Digestive function. Pancreatic elastase (digestive enzyme adequacy), fat malabsorption, fecal occult blood, calprotectin (intestinal inflammation marker).
Immune markers. Secretory IgA (gut immune function), gluten-related markers when relevant.
Together these data points let your clinician build a treatment plan that actually targets what's wrong, not what's fashionable.
Your clinician will review every relevant detail with you. Here are the most important points to know up front.
Severe GI disease, IBD, or red-flag symptoms need gastroenterology.
Test results are interpreted in clinical context, not treated as standalone.
We don't follow recipe-style treatment plans copied from podcasts.
Follow-up testing at 12 weeks confirms treatment is working.
All medications must be prescribed by a licensed provider based on medical necessity. Treatment is not suitable for everyone. Results may vary.
5–10 minute intake call. Comprehensive stool test kit shipped to you. Collect sample at home, ship back. Results in 2-3 weeks.
5–10 minute clinician review of results plus your symptoms. Written protocol based on findings — may include targeted antimicrobials, specific probiotics, digestive enzyme support, dietary modifications, and follow-up plan.
Implementation phase, typically 8-12 weeks. Clinician reachable throughout.
Re-test at 12 weeks. Adjustments based on response.
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We built HealifyNow because telehealth done badly is everywhere — and telehealth done right still feels rare. Here is what makes us different.
No waiting rooms, no faxed forms, no insurance hoops. Quick consults, simple intake, prescriptions handled digitally.
Real physicians, nurse practitioners, and specialists with active licenses. Not chatbots, not offshore call centers.
Medications ship from licensed U.S. pharmacies in plain packaging. Most orders arrive in 2-5 business days.
Reach a real human seven days a week. Most messages get a clinical reply within a few hours, not days.
HealifyNow prescriptions are reviewed and authorized by independently licensed physicians — real doctors with real credentials from top medical institutions in the United States.

A board-certified physician who brings a rigorous, pharmacology-driven lens to longevity medicine and weight management.

A Columbia-trained physician and former collegiate athlete focused on metabolic function, body composition, and healthspan.

A board-certified OB-GYN and ACOG Fellow with more than four decades of experience in women's health.
Real people, real results. Names and details published with permission.
"IBS for 15 years. GI-MAP found blastocystis. Targeted treatment cleared it in 3 weeks. Symptoms reduced 80%. Wish I'd done this years ago."
"Bloating, brain fog, terrible skin. Test found significant dysbiosis. Antimicrobial protocol, then probiotic restoration. Skin cleared, energy back, sleep better."
"Tried every probiotic and elimination diet. HealifyNow's clinician actually tested instead of guessing. Specific findings, specific treatment. Different experience entirely."
HealifyNow makes it easy to move forward with confidence. Here are the answers to what people ask us most.
Standard GI workup focuses on ruling out structural disease (Crohn's, colitis, cancer). Microbiome testing examines bacterial populations, fungi, parasites, and digestive markers in detail. They're complementary, not competing.
Generally no. Stool tests of this comprehensiveness are typically cash-pay. We're transparent about cost.
The pathogen and inflammation marker portions are well-validated. Dysbiosis interpretation has more nuance. We're honest about what's solid and what's still emerging.
Generally no. Targeted short-course treatment followed by dietary support is the usual pattern. Ongoing probiotic supplementation is sometimes useful but not universally.
Pathogen treatment effects often within 2-4 weeks. Dysbiosis recovery 8-12 weeks. Some chronic patterns take longer.
Yes — many members do gut biome work alongside weight loss, hormonal, or longevity care. Your clinician coordinates.
If no clinically significant findings emerge, your clinician will explain this and discuss alternative approaches to your symptoms.
Depends on age and symptoms. Colonoscopy is for structural disease screening; microbiome testing is functional. Your clinician will recommend if relevant.
Book online and a licensed clinician orders the test for you, so no separate doctor's visit is needed. You then complete an at-home stool collection kit you mail back.
The gut microbiome test is from $299. Pricing is self-pay, so you don't need insurance, and your clinician review is included.
You complete an at-home stool collection kit you mail back. Your order confirmation explains exactly what to do and when.
Your instructions tell you whether fasting or any other preparation is needed. Blood panels that include glucose and lipids usually require an 8 to 12 hour fast.
Timing depends on the test. You're notified as soon as results are ready, and a licensed clinician reviews them with you.
A licensed clinician reviews every result, explains what it means in plain language, and recommends next steps, including treatment if appropriate.
Yes. Your results are stored on a HIPAA-compliant platform and shared only with you and your care team.
Book a consultation. Comprehensive testing, real clinical interpretation, targeted treatment.