Our team is passionate about helping improve your health span at any age. Our patients feel similarly passionate about the work we do too. Hear from a few below. When you are ready, we want to help you too. We can make a difference together.
Diane
WHY: One of the greatest benefits of working with The Prevention Center has been the focus on preventing health problems rather than simply treating them after they arise. I wanted a more proactive, personalized approach that would help me stay healthy and maintain a high quality of life over time.
HOW: Regular follow-up appointments and ongoing monitoring help me stay accountable, identify potential concerns early, and remain on track with my health goals. My care plan also incorporates my genetic profile, allowing my doctor to tailor recommendations and preventive strategies to my unique predispositions, needs, and changing circumstances.
RESULTS: I feel empowered to take charge of my long-term well-being and confident that my care is designed specifically for me—not based on a one-size-fits-all model. Having a physician who continually monitors my progress and adjusts my care has been invaluable.
Rick M.
WHY: At age 35, I was diagnosed with high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Later, after being diagnosed with prediabetes, I was told there was not much more that could be done for me.Despite being a lifelong long-distance and mountain runner—and working as a wildlife biologist in remote parts of Alaska—I learned that I also had numerous genetic predispositions for cardiovascular disease, extensive arterial plaque development, and inflammation. For years, I feared I would not be around to see my 50th birthday.
HOW: I found Dr. Amy Doneen and began the BaleDoneen Method in April 2019. My care looked beyond my active lifestyle and addressed the underlying risks contributing to my cardiovascular health, including my blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, genetics, inflammation, and plaque burden.
RESULTS: Since working with The Prevention Center for Heart and Brain Health, the trajectory of my health has completely changed. I am no longer prediabetic, my inflammation is undetectable, and my plaque burden has been significantly reduced. Now, at almost 50, I feel stronger and more fit than I did in my 30s. The mountains have always brought me solace, and with my renewed health and wellness, I plan to keep exploring them for many years.
Larry
WHY: My objective is to make my health span match my life span. As I approach 60, I feel grateful to still be here and focused on using the time ahead in service to my wife of 52 years, my family, friends, church, community, and the land we are blessed to steward.
HOW: Because I live rurally and enjoy being outdoors in every season, maintaining both my physical and mental health is essential. I know I need to keep challenging myself now—mentally and physically—beyond the level at which I hope to perform later in life. My test results also reinforced that much of the disciplined lifestyle work is mine to do.
RESULTS: What has stood out to me is the personalized and proactive approach the center provides. For me, it was not only essential to be on the right medications but also to have a team that truly understood my specific case and could help me navigate the complexities of my condition.
My goal is to preserve the mobility and strength needed to continue enjoying the outdoor activities my wife and I value as we age. The insights from The Prevention Center have given me greater purpose, focus, and appreciation for the health and abilities I have today.
Thanks to you and your team!
Kaushal P.
WHY: At the young age of 61, I was shocked to learn that my coronary calcium score test was off the charts, despite living what I believed was a healthy lifestyle. I followed a clean, organic vegetarian diet (with some fish), exercised regularly, and maintained a healthy weight—everything I thought I needed to thrive!
I knew I was at risk due to my East Indian genetic makeup and family history of strokes and heart attacks, but the actual test result was the REAL wake-up call. It forced me to confront the reality that good habits alone weren’t enough to guarantee my health.
HOW: A friend, who had also been diagnosed with a high calcium score, introduced me to the Prevention Center. I decided to take immediate action and was impressed by the level of care, expertise, and dedication the team offered. Since then, I have never looked back.
RESULTS: What has stood out to me is the personalized and proactive approach the center provides. For me, it was not only essential to be on the right medications but also to have a team that truly understood my specific case and could help me navigate the complexities of my condition.
The Prevention Center has been the answer to this dilemma. Dr. Brea, in particular, has been nothing short of extraordinary. She is approachable, responsive, and incredibly detailed in her care. Over the past two years, she has not only made me feel heard and cared for, but she has also given me the tools to better understand and manage my condition. Thanks to her and the center, I have been able to dive deeper into the causes of my high calcium score, nutrition, genetic predispositions, and lifestyle—something I would never have achieved with just my regular cardiologist or practitioners. The center has given me a clearer, actionable path to minimize my risks moving forward. The advanced testing they do every quarter is a definite plus. I now feel empowered and confident in managing my health—something I didn’t feel before.
Joining this clinic was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my health.
Kim and Dana K.
HOW: I heard doctors Doneen and Bale speak at several meetings, and I was impressed by their approach to systemic health and prevention rather than disease management.
WHY: My wife, Dana, and I decided we wanted that level of care for ourselves. We both have family histories of heart disease and wanted to understand where we stand health-wise and what we can do to live our best lives.My local physician couldn’t understand why we would travel to Spokane and have all these tests done regularly when we could "just take a statin drug and be treated by a local cardiologist after we had our first event... if we survived." We didn’t want a "first event." We wanted to do everything we could to prevent that experience.
RESULTS: Drs. Amy and Brea have personalized our care and monitor our vascular health several times a year. We now live with the confidence that we are doing the best for ourselves and plan to enjoy our lives for as long as possible. We've never felt better!
Joe M.
WHY: At age 60, when I met with my doctor for my annual physical exam, I asked if there were any other proactive measures to take to ensure my arteries and heart were healthy, even though I felt great. I’ve been an active runner most of my life, eat well, and take good care of myself. My cholesterol was always a little high, but my doctor stated that my chance of having a heart attack in the next 10 years was under 10%, based on the “Framingham Risk Score.” My doctor recommended I schedule a “Coronary Artery Calcium Score” test. This score measures the amount of calcified plaque in the coronary arteries. A score of greater than 300 indicates extensive heart disease and a higher risk of a heart attack. My score was over 1,500!
After I met with my cardiologist, we scheduled a cardiac catheterization to measure my artery blockage. There was serious blockage in some of my arteries, but not enough to warrant any procedure. Since then, I’ve been on a statin and baby aspirin. However, up until several months ago, I was always worried about having a heart attack or stroke someday. My doctor said I would probably need open-heart surgery sometime in the next several years, even with the statin and baby aspirin. I was not educated on the difference between soft and stable plaque, nor about inflammation markers that are important to measure regularly, and what additional steps I can take to keep the inflammation under control.
HOW: When I learned about the Prevention Center through a running friend, I scheduled a meeting, read the latest book co-written by Bradley Bale and Amy Doneen, and was extremely impressed with their science-based methodology, which is medically proven to prevent and reverse heart attacks, strokes, etc.
RESULTS: I am now part of their program and getting tested regularly. I’ve made some changes based on my test scores and genetics to keep the inflammation markers under control, and my results have been great!
Learning about the mission of The Prevention Center for Heart and Brain Health from a running friend earlier this year was enlightening and transformative for me!
A few years ago, when I met with my doctor for my annual physical exam (at age 60), I asked him if there were any other proactive measures I could take to ensure my arteries and heart were healthy, even though I felt great. I’ve been an active runner most of my life, eat well, and take good care of myself. My cholesterol was always a little high, but my doctor stated that my chance of having a heart attack in the next 10 years was under 10%, based on something called the “Framingham Risk Score.” My doctor recommended I schedule a “Coronary Artery Calcium Score” test. This score measures the amount of calcified plaque in the coronary arteries. A score of greater than 300 indicates extensive heart disease and a higher risk of a heart attack. My score was over 1,500! Yikes! I always thought I was extremely healthy, but this score scared me!
After I met with my cardiologist, we scheduled a cardiac catheterization to measure how much blockage I had in my arteries. There was serious blockage in some of my arteries, but not enough to warrant any procedure. Since then, I’ve been on a statin and baby aspirin. However, up until several months ago, I was always worried about having a heart attack or stroke someday. My doctor said I would probably need open-heart surgery sometime in the next several years, even with the statin and baby aspirin. I was not educated on the difference between soft and stable plaque, nor about inflammation markers that are important to measure regularly, and what additional steps I can take to keep the inflammation under control.
When I learned about the Prevention Center, I scheduled a meeting, read the latest book co-written by Bradley Bale and Amy Doneen, and was extremely impressed with their science-based methodology, which is medically proven to prevent and reverse heart attacks, strokes, etc. I am now part of their program and getting tested regularly. I’ve made some changes based on my test scores and genetics to keep the inflammation markers under control, and my results have been great!
~Joe Murcar
The Prevention of Heart and Brain Attack Clinic has been a game-changer in my journey toward better cardiovascular health! At the young age of 61, I was shocked to learn that my coronary calcium score test was off the charts, despite living what I believed was a healthy lifestyle. I followed a clean, organic vegetarian diet (with some fish), exercised regularly, and maintained a healthy weight—everything I thought I needed to thrive! Yikes… I was completely panicked!
I knew I was at risk due to my East Indian genetic makeup and family history of strokes and heart attacks, but the actual test result was the REAL wake-up call. It forced me to confront the reality that good habits alone weren’t enough to guarantee my health. At that point, a friend, who had also been diagnosed with a high calcium score, introduced me to the Prevention Center. I decided to take immediate action and was impressed by the level of care, expertise, and dedication the team offered. Since then, I have never looked back, and I can confidently say that joining this clinic was one of the best decisions I’ve made for my health.
What has stood out to me is the personalized and proactive approach the center provides. For me, it was not only essential to be on the right medications but also to have a team that truly understood my specific case and could help me navigate the complexities of my condition.
The Prevention Center has been the answer to this dilemma. Dr. Brea, in particular, has been nothing short of extraordinary. She is approachable, responsive, and incredibly detailed in her care. Over the past two years, she has not only made me feel heard and cared for, but she has also given me the tools to better understand and manage my condition. Thanks to her and the center, I have been able to dive deeper into the causes of my high calcium score, nutrition, genetic predispositions, and lifestyle—something I would never have achieved with just my regular cardiologist or practitioners. The center has given me a clearer, actionable path to minimize my risks moving forward. The advanced testing they do every quarter is a definite plus. I now feel empowered and confident in managing my health—something I didn’t feel before.
I wholeheartedly recommend The Prevention Center for Heart and Brain Health to anyone who is looking for a comprehensive, thoughtful, and proactive approach to heart and brain health. I can breathe a little lighter and continue to follow my passion for saving more abandoned dogs, traveling, aging healthfully, and with grace. I look forward to blowing out many more candles and eating more cake!!
~Kaushal Patel
