Dr. Kathryn Hall smiling while shopping for fresh produce

Launching Early 2027 · Media, Pennsylvania

Live well.
Longer.

Physician-led Lifestyle Medicine for people who want more than a prescription.

Ardea Lifestyle Medicine takes a personalized approach to understanding your health and helping you build lasting habits that support a longer, healthier life.

Join the interest list Membership-based Lifestyle Medicine

A Different Approach

Your health, understood as a whole — not a list of numbers.

Lifestyle Medicine is evidence-based medical care focused on the habits and behaviors that have the greatest impact on your health — including nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, and connection.

At Ardea, we go beyond treating individual numbers or symptoms. We look at the whole picture to understand what is driving your health and create a personalized plan to help you feel better, prevent disease, and age well.

Tired of conflicting advice from every app, article, and influencer? We cut through the noise with one evidence-based plan, built around you and guided by a physician — not a trend.

Physician-led
Personalized
Evidence-based

Conditions we treat

High cholesterol & ApoB High blood pressure Weight & muscle health GLP-1 support Perimenopause & menopause Gut health Insulin resistance & prediabetes Preventive health & healthy aging

Meet Your Physician

Dr. Kathryn Hall, MD, DipABLM

I completed my medical training at the University of Pennsylvania, including my medical degree, an anesthesia residency, and a fellowship in obstetric anesthesia. Practicing anesthesiology in the operating room and delivery room, I saw firsthand how years of unmanaged chronic disease could shape a patient's outcome long before they ever reached me.

That experience led me to a realization: Lifestyle Medicine isn't just another specialty — it's the most powerful path forward for healthcare. Up to 80% of chronic disease is preventable through lifestyle changes, yet our system rarely has the time to focus on prevention. In 2023, I became a Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine physician so I could give patients that time, and focus on root causes before a prescription becomes the only option left.

  • MD (University of Pennsylvania)
  • Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician (DipABLM)
  • Blue Zones Certified Physician
  • Board-Certified Anesthesiologist
  • Obstetric Anesthesia Fellowship (University of Pennsylvania)
  • Pennsylvania & Delaware Medical License
Dr. Kathryn Hall, MD, DipABLM
Blue Zones Certified Physician badge, Blue Zones x American College of Lifestyle Medicine

Real Results

What patients are saying.

"After two months of cooking and eating plant-based foods, my total cholesterol is under 200 and my triglycerides are below 150. I couldn't be happier with my lifestyle change."

Susan

"I am 90 years old and have been dependent on insulin for Type 2 Diabetes for 10 years. In a very short period, my HbA1C is finally in range, and now I am nearly off insulin!"

Gloria · Wilmington, DE

"Dr. Hall is incredibly knowledgeable and takes a science-backed, actually achievable approach to health that I haven't seen before."

Lauren · Media, PA

"With her guidance and support, I have lost a significant amount of weight and developed healthier habits that I know will last. I feel and look better than I have in years."

Diane · Wilmington, DE

"I lost 15 pounds, brought my cholesterol down to normal levels within six months, and finally achieved fitness goals I'd been chasing for over five years — including doing pull-ups!"

Jenn · Media, PA

"After 3 months of working with Dr. Hall, I lost 20 pounds, dropped my cholesterol by almost 100 points, my A1C is in normal range, and I feel great! 10/10 highly recommend!!"

Tom · Philadelphia, PA

Real patient outcomes, shared with permission.

How Change Happens

Small habits compound into lasting results.

6 Pillars LIFESTYLE MEDICINE Whole Food Nutrition Daily Movement Restorative Sleep Stress Management Substance Avoidance Meaningful Connection + + + + + = Whole Food Nutrition Daily Movement Restorative Sleep Stress Management Substance Avoidance Meaningful Connection Total Lasting health

Each pillar contributes a small, manageable shift — not a dramatic overhaul. Stacked together and sustained over time, those small shifts add up to the lasting result on the right.

Check In With Yourself

Where do you stand on each pillar?

Tap a pillar for a few honest questions. There are no right answers — just a starting point for the conversation.

Fresh vegetables prepared in a kitchen
Whole Food Nutrition
  • Are you getting enough protein at each meal?
  • How many servings of vegetables did you eat yesterday?
  • Are you eating mostly whole foods, or mostly packaged and processed ones?
Woman strength training with weights
Daily Movement
  • Did you move your body today, even briefly?
  • How much of your day is spent sitting?
  • Are you doing anything to build or maintain strength — not just cardio?
Woman resting peacefully in bed
Restorative Sleep
  • Are you waking up rested, or already tired?
  • How many nights this week did you get 7+ hours?
  • Is your bedroom dark, cool, and quiet enough for real rest?
Woman practicing calm meditation
Stress Management
  • What's your go-to way to decompress — and does it actually work?
  • How often do you feel overwhelmed by your to-do list?
  • When did you last take a full day to truly rest?
Herbal tea being poured, a mindful alternative
Substance Avoidance
  • How many alcoholic drinks do you have in a typical week?
  • Do you use anything — alcohol, nicotine, or otherwise — to cope with stress or emotion?
  • Have you gone a week without your usual habit, just to see how it feels?
Friends playing mahjong together
Meaningful Connection
  • Who did you have a real conversation with this week?
  • Do you feel lonely more often than you'd like to admit?
  • Are your relationships energizing you, or draining you?

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Your Journey Starts Here

Ardea Foundation

6-Month Membership · Your starting point for lasting change

Foundation is an intensive Lifestyle Medicine program designed to help you understand your health, identify what's holding you back, and build the habits and confidence to move forward. It's the deepest, most hands-on level of care Ardea offers — built for people who are ready to stop guessing and start working directly with a physician toward real, measurable change.

Everything below — every visit, lab, scan, and touchpoint — is included in this price. No add-on fees.

What's Included

Evidence-Based Plan

  • Comprehensive 90-minute initial consultation
  • Full review of your medical history, lifestyle, and health goals
  • Personalized goals for nutrition, movement, sleep, and lifestyle

Metrics

  • Baseline and follow-up laboratory testing, including lipids, Lp(a), ApoB, omega-3 index, B12, vitamin D, folate, homocysteine, and A1C
  • Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) experience when clinically appropriate
  • InBody body composition scanning at each visit to determine muscle mass, muscle distribution, percent body fat, and visceral fat
  • Grip strength testing to monitor strength

Accountability

  • Four 45-minute physician follow-up visits
  • One 45-minute physician wrap-up visit
  • Continuous support and accountability throughout the program
  • Wearable data review (e.g., Apple Watch, Oura Ring, Whoop, Fitbit) when appropriate

Your 6 Months at a Glance

Every month includes a physician visit — here's how your care unfolds from your first appointment to your wrap-up.

Lab draw Grip strength InBody scan
1

Initial Consultation90 min

Comprehensive intake, baseline labs, and an InBody scan. Your personalized plan is built.

2

Physician Visit45 min

Troubleshoot barriers, an InBody scan, and refined goals for your movement plan — plus a discussion of continuous glucose monitoring.

3

Physician Visit45 min

Deepen habit change, with an InBody scan to track your progress.

4

Physician Visit45 min

An InBody scan and grip strength testing — preparing to anchor habits for the sustainment phase ahead.

5

Physician Visit45 min

Fine-tune your plan ahead of wrap-up and address any remaining goals.

6

Wrap-Up Visit45 min

Follow-up labs and an InBody rescan, a review of your results, and a plan for Thrive.

Ready for the structure, accountability, and physician guidance to help you follow through?

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Then, Continue With

Ardea Thrive — Annual Membership

Once you've completed Foundation, Thrive provides ongoing physician guidance to help you sustain your progress and keep investing in your long-term health: periodic follow-ups, labs every six months, and continued support as your life evolves.

Good to Know

A few answers before you sign up.

What does membership cost?

Ardea Foundation is $749/month for the 6-month program. After Foundation, ongoing care continues through Ardea Thrive at $149/month.

Is this covered by insurance?

Ardea operates on a membership model, and membership fees are not billed to or reimbursed by insurance.

Are visits in person or virtual?

Visits take place at our Media, Pennsylvania office, with virtual follow-ups available when you need flexibility.

I live in Delaware — can I still join?

Yes. Dr. Hall is licensed in both Pennsylvania and Delaware, so patients from either state can enroll, in person or virtually.

How many members will Ardea take on?

Ardea is an intentionally small practice. Founding membership space at launch is limited, so every patient gets real time and attention.

What happens after I join the interest list?

You'll be the first to hear as enrollment opens in early 2027 — no payment or commitment required now.

Be the First to Know

Join the Ardea interest list.

Interest-list members get first pick of appointment times at launch.

Ardea Lifestyle Medicine opens in Media, Pennsylvania in early 2027. Share your information and we'll send occasional updates on habit science between now and launch — plus reach out as soon as enrollment opens.

No payment or commitment required. We'll only contact you about Ardea's launch.

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