Dr. Leah Johansen, MD, ABFM, IFMCP, earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Arizona State University in 2010 and her Doctor of Medicine from Trinity School of Medicine in 2016. She completed her residency in family and community medicine at Case Western Reserve University in 2019, where she initiated and served as principal investigator for a healthcare innovation project on patient safety.
Dr. Johansen has broadened her medical expertise with additional training in integrative and functional medicine from the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) and is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Her approach uniquely combines genetic and constitutional variability studies with principles from Ayurveda, emphasizing a tailored approach to patient care that incorporates western herbalism, nutrition, mindset, and lifestyle.
Before her medical career, Dr. Johansen worked for over a decade as a massage therapist and energy practitioner at the world-class 5-diamond spa at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort in Scottsdale, AZ, and Exos (previously Athletes’ Performance). She provided care to a diverse clientele, including NFL rookies and former Presidents. This extensive experience has endowed her with a holistic view of health, seamlessly blending scientific rigor with intuitive healing.
As a staunch advocate for “evidence-based natural medicine,” Dr. Johansen has collaborated on research with Dr. James B. Adams at ASU’s Autism/Asperger’s Research Program, focusing on autism severity and its correlation with the gut microbiome. She also earned a Graduate Medical Education Innovation Award for her research on patient safety in treating venous thromboembolisms.
Beyond her medical and research endeavors, Dr. Johansen is actively involved in various extracurricular activities that further enrich her holistic approach to health. She engages in stand-up comedy and improv addressing challenging health topics, competes in ultramarathons, enjoys backcountry snowboarding, and motorcycle adventures on her Triumph Speed Triple RR. She also speaks publicly about the biology of self-worth, longevity, and realizing one’s true potential.
Dedicated to preventive healthcare, Dr. Johansen emphasizes the significant impact of one’s inner belief system and self-worth on lifestyle, behavior, and overall health. She employs comprehensive diagnostic techniques to identify the root causes of dis-ease, focusing on prevention and early treatment. Dr. Johansen crafts personalized care plans that align with the unique needs of her patients, ensuring they achieve their highest potential for health and well-being. She wants you to know you matter, you belong, and you are worth it.
Area of Focus
I specialize in customizing healthcare to meet the distinct needs of each man, addressing a broad spectrum of health concerns including cardiovascular, metabolic, and cognitive health, as well as hormonal imbalances such as the need for testosterone replacement therapy. My comprehensive approach also emphasizes prostate wellness, actively preventing and managing conditions like benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH) and prostate cancer. Utilizing personalized treatment plans that integrate the latest scientific research with holistic care, I aim to enhance both longevity and sexual health—extending your lifespan and ‘sexspan.’ This approach ensures you maintain peak health and vitality, keeping you vibrant and vigorous, and improving your quality of life in every aspect.
This specialty emphasizes proactive wellness strategies to extend healthspan, lifespan, and vitality. It includes advanced diagnostics such as the Galleri cancer screening, which tests for more than 50 types of cancer, and comprehensive biomarker analysis that are predictable of future heart attack and stroke and modifiable with lifestyle. Coupled with personalized nutritional planning and lifestyle management, these tools aid in the early detection and prevention of chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, hormone balance, and age-related decline. By offering these cutting-edge interventions, I cater to individuals committed to early detection and proactive prevention, ultimately enhancing overall health and longevity.