WHO WE ARE
Toward Health brings nationwide medical care together with metabolic health, research, executive health and performance, coaching, and care coordination. Our multidisciplinary team connects clinical expertise, evidence, and ongoing support to give every patient a clearer, more personal path forward.
OUR STORY
After losing more than 150 pounds himself, Dr. Tro Kalayjian understood the healthcare system as both a physician and a patient. He founded Toward Health because people deserved more than short visits and disconnected recommendations. They deserved care that considered biology, behavior, goals, and daily life together.
That conviction first shaped an evidence-based approach to metabolic medicine, supported by education, coaching, community, and data between visits. It also established a broader principle: listen carefully, measure what matters, and stay connected as needs change.
Today, Toward Health is a nationwide multidisciplinary clinic bringing together medical care, prevention and screening, research, executive health, coaching, technology, and care coordination. Physicians, coaches, researchers, care coordinators, and operations and technology teams work together so each person can move forward with a clearer, more connected plan.
Clinical, research, operations, and technology leaders working as one team to make metabolic care more human, connected, and effective.
Led by Vanoush Sabbagh, the team keeps communication clear and helps patients move smoothly through every stage of care.
Lead Care Coordinator
Vanoush brings more than five years of patient-services experience to clear communication, thoughtful follow-up, and coordinated support throughout each patient’s care.
Care Coordinator
Esther has supported the practice since 2022. She helps patients stay informed and prepared while bringing her background in clinical documentation and research support to the care experience.
Care Coordinator
Maddie combines a biology background with experience supporting the clinical team. She helps patients navigate next steps with practical guidance, encouragement, and attentive follow-up.
Care Coordinator
Jennifer helps patients stay connected to their care team and navigate the practical details of care through clear communication, thoughtful follow-up, and organized support.
Led by Brian Wiley, the coaching team brings practical accountability, lived experience, and sustainable support to the work between visits.
Lead Health Coach
Brian draws on his experience with food addiction, obesity, and weight regain to help patients navigate cravings, setbacks, and sustainable routines with empathy and accountability.
Food Addiction Health Coach
Tia combines training in low-carbohydrate nutrition and food-addiction recovery with lived experience to help people understand addictive eating patterns and build practical recovery strategies.
High-Accountability Health Coach
Vic brings structure, consistency, and accountability to sustainable behavior change. His coaching is informed by his own long-term ketogenic journey and maintained weight loss.
Clinicians and researchers who connect patient care, clinical inquiry, and evidence-based program development.
Medical Director
Dr. Calkins combines clinical practice with work in metabolic health. His background includes physics, medical training at the University of Florida, and residency at Wake Forest School of Medicine.
Senior Advisor for Clinical and Translational Research
Dr. Saner is a family physician specializing in obesity medicine, clinical nutrition, and cardiometabolic disease. Her research and education work focuses on translating evidence-based interventions into primary care.
Associate Director of Research
Dr. Curtis coordinates research initiatives focused on metabolic health, chronic disease, and care delivery. Her background spans metabolic, cardiovascular, and neurological research.
Physician Assistant
Mary is a board-certified physician assistant who combines patient care with clinical research. She was lead author of a peer-reviewed case report examining ketogenic nutrition and Cushing’s disease.
Let’s talk about where you are and where you want to go.
