DNA Wellness and Longevity Institute

DNA Wellness and Longevity Institute DNA (Defy Natural Aging) bio identical hormone replacement,functional medicine, PRP, aesthetics Doctor of Integrative Medicine

Dr. Katherine Ortiz I-MD, Ph.D., PA-C, M.M.S., ABAAHP is board certified, and fellowship trained in anti-aging, hormone, integrative, and functional medicine and has been in practice in the SWFL area for the past 17 years. She opened DNA Wellness and Longevity Institute in 2014 because she was passionate about genuinely helping people get to the root cause of disease and not just giving medication

to cover up a symptom. She has experience in family practice, functional medicine, integrative medicine, Woman’s health, Men’s health, and aesthetic medicine. She opened her practice called D.N.A (Defy Natural Aging) Wellness and Longevity and practices functional, integrative, aesthetic, and hormone medicine. She focuses on treating patients with individualized care and treats the root cause of disease, and not just the symptoms. Some of her expertise is in gut microbiome issues, adrenal problems, and hormone dysfunction. Her practice focuses on preventing disease, advanced metabolic testing, micronutrient testing, advanced microbiome testing such as food sensitivity and candida testing, biomarker testing, blood, urine, and saliva hormone testing. She is one of 3,500 trained healthcare providers in the United States with this board certification as a Diplomat. Currently she is the only Doctor of Integrative Medicine in Southwest Florida. Dr. Katherine Ortiz has extensive training and knowledge in Aesthetic medicine. She is

educated in both technique and the science behind the administration of injectable facial fillers,

such as Radiesse, Juvéderm, Restylane, and uses Botox cosmetic and other neurotoxins as

well for liquid face lift techniques. She is also trained in thread face lift and body lift procedures. She obtained her aesthetic training through P.A.L.E.T.T.E aesthetic training, Allergan Inc., Merz,

Galderma, Esthetic institute, and locally known plastic surgeons and oculoplastic surgeons in

the state of Florida. She is a certified provider for PRP services for the trademark procedures

-Vampire Facelift,

-Vampire Breast Lift

- the O shot in women

- the P shot (Priapus) shot in men

- hair restoration

- joints and tendon with platelet rich plasma and stem cells. Education

- Bachelor of science (B.S) in Biology from Purdue University

- Bachelor of Physician Associate studies (B.S, PA-C) from Nova Southeastern University

- Master of Medical Science (M.M.S) from Nova Southeastern University

- Fellowship training and diplomat from (A4M) American academy of anti-aging, functional, and regenerative medicine board certified as American board of anti-aging health practitioners ABAAHP

- I-MD - Ph.D in Integrative Medicine and Doctorate in Integrative Medicine.

Botox does not fill wrinkles. It works by temporarily reducing the muscle activity that creates certain expression lines...
09/04/2026

Botox does not fill wrinkles. It works by temporarily reducing the muscle activity that creates certain expression lines.

That is why the first question is where the line is coming from. If it shows up mainly when you frown, squint, or raise your eyebrows, a neuromodulator like Botox may be part of the conversation. If the issue is lost volume, contour, texture, pigment, or laxity, a different treatment may make more sense.

Start with the thing you want to change, not the product name.

DNA Wellness offers Botox and aesthetic consultations to match the treatment to the concern.

Type Aesthetics and get the Aesthetics Cheat Sheet sent directly to you.

Losing your edge is not always age or testosterone.For the next week, write down what changed first. Less drive? Less en...
09/03/2026

Losing your edge is not always age or testosterone.

For the next week, write down what changed first. Less drive? Less energy? Slower recovery? More belly fat? Reduced strength?

Bring the pattern and any recent lab work into a men's wellness consultation instead of choosing testosterone before you know what you are trying to fix.

DNA Wellness offers men's hormone evaluation and can help you decide whether hormone treatment belongs in the plan or whether another direction makes more sense.

Type Hormone and get the Hormone Reset Protocol sent directly to you.

Peptides are getting a lot of attention, but the word gets used so broadly that very different therapies can start sound...
09/02/2026

Peptides are getting a lot of attention, but the word gets used so broadly that very different therapies can start sounding like the same thing.

Peptides are short chains of amino acids. Different peptide-based drugs and investigational compounds can affect very different biological pathways. Semaglutide is peptide-based and works as a GLP-1 receptor agonist. Peptides are not the same class as anabolic steroids.

The useful question is not whether peptides are popular. It is what a specific option is, what goal it is being considered for, what evidence supports it, and whether it belongs in your plan.

Type Peptide and get the Peptide Therapy Reference Sheet sent directly to you.

A GLP-1 weight-loss plan should protect your muscle too.If you are using a GLP-1, do not make the scale your only scorec...
09/02/2026

A GLP-1 weight-loss plan should protect your muscle too.

If you are using a GLP-1, do not make the scale your only scorecard. Keep protein intake adequate for your needs, include resistance training when it is appropriate for you, and keep an eye on strength and how much you are actually eating.

The medication is one part of the plan. The other part is making sure the way you lose weight still supports the body and strength you want afterward.

DNA Wellness combines medically supervised weight loss with a plan built around the result, not just the number on the scale.

Type Weightloss and I’ll send you the medical weight-loss consultation link.

Hormone replacement therapy is not supposed to be a one-size-fits-all anti-aging shortcut.It is a treatment conversation...
09/01/2026

Hormone replacement therapy is not supposed to be a one-size-fits-all anti-aging shortcut.

It is a treatment conversation for people whose hormone changes may be connected to symptoms or life-stage changes they want evaluated.

The useful first step is getting clear on what you want to improve, then reviewing your symptoms, history, medications, and appropriate testing before deciding whether hormone therapy belongs in the plan.

At DNA Wellness, hormone care starts with the evaluation, not the prescription.

Type Hormone and get the Hormone Reset Protocol sent directly to you.

Normal labs do not always explain why you still feel off.Start by getting a copy of what was actually tested instead of ...
08/31/2026

Normal labs do not always explain why you still feel off.

Start by getting a copy of what was actually tested instead of relying only on the word "normal." Then write down the symptoms you are still having and when they occur.

Bring those two things together. Sometimes the existing results already give useful clues. Other times the original testing simply did not address the problem you came in with.

If the symptoms continue, the next step is not automatically more tests. It is deciding which questions still need to be answered and what testing, if any, makes sense next.

Type Wellness and I’ll send you the wellness consultation link.

Men want stronger erections. Women want better or***ms. Alma Duo is built around blood flow.Alma Duo is a non-invasive s...
08/29/2026

Men want stronger erections. Women want better or***ms. Alma Duo is built around blood flow.

Alma Duo is a non-invasive sexual-wellness treatment for men and women that uses focused low-intensity shockwave technology.

For men, the conversation is usually erectile function and sexual performance. For women, it can be arousal, sensation, and sexual enjoyment.

The first step is not assuming the treatment fits everyone. It is a sexual-wellness consultation to decide whether Alma Duo matches the problem you actually want to improve.

Type Sexual Wellness and get the Sexual Wellness Cheat Sheet sent directly to you.

Getting the wrong peptide may cost you more than you think.Before spending money on one, write down the exact result you...
08/28/2026

Getting the wrong peptide may cost you more than you think.

Before spending money on one, write down the exact result you want. Better recovery? Body composition? Help getting back to training? Something else?

Then bring that goal into a peptide consultation and ask what options actually match it, what the plan would involve, and what you should expect from the process.

The point is not to collect peptides. It is to choose a plan that has a reason behind it.

Type Peptide and get the Peptide Therapy Reference Sheet sent directly to you.

Wrinkles may not be what is making your skin look older.Before choosing a treatment, spend a few days paying attention t...
08/27/2026

Wrinkles may not be what is making your skin look older.

Before choosing a treatment, spend a few days paying attention to what actually bothers you in normal lighting. Is it texture, pigmentation, volume loss, laxity, fine lines, under-eye changes, or something else?

Pick the one or two concerns you would most like to change. That makes it much easier to choose a treatment that fits the problem instead of buying a procedure because it is popular.

If you cannot tell what is creating the tired or aged look, that is where an aesthetic evaluation becomes useful.

Type Aesthetics and get the Aesthetics Cheat Sheet sent directly to you.

Cravings are not always a willpower problem.For the next 7 days, simplify the plan. Cut back on added sugar and highly r...
08/27/2026

Cravings are not always a willpower problem.

For the next 7 days, simplify the plan. Cut back on added sugar and highly refined foods, make protein part of each meal, keep your meal timing more consistent, and stay well hydrated.

Then pay attention to whether the constant hunger and food thoughts improve.

If you are still fighting the same cravings after a week, stop guessing. That is a good time to look at a more personalized metabolic weight-loss plan and decide whether additional support makes sense.

Type Metabolic and I’ll send you the metabolic evaluation link.

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26800 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 380
Bonita Springs, FL
34134

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+12392507930

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