Vaishali Katial, MD

Shannon Kusiak, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician. Born and raised in southeastern Michigan, Dr. Kusiak is thrilled to have returned to the area. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and has additional certification in Basic, Advanced Cardiac, Advanced Obstetrics, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support, as well as in Fundamental Critical Care. She has clinical interest in diabetes care, women’s health, pediatrics, and preventive medicine.

Robert Breakey, MD, DipABLM is board-certified in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine and is a fifth-generation graduate from the University of Michigan Medical School. He has been a Lifestyle Medicine focused Family Physician in Ann Arbor for 38 years. He has clinical interests in preventive medicine and supporting patients in optimizing the natural healing processes that we all have within us. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine and serves as Medical Director for the Trinity Health IHA Medical Group's William J. Fileti Center for Lifestyle Medicine. He has presented dozens of health seminars for both lay and professional audiences over the last 40 years.

Welcome to a New Age of Healthcare!Trinity Health IHA Medical Group Lifestyle Medicine Primary Care is pleased to announce the launch of our comprehensive, evidence based approach to healthcare that puts you at the forefront. Our mission is to empower you to take control of your health through personalized, patient-centric services that align with your personal needs and support you in achieving optimum levels of wellness and vitality.Lifestyle Medicine Compared to Traditional MedicineWhile both forms of medicine aim for the well-being of the patient, the approaches differ: Root Cause vs. Disease Management: Traditional medicine often focuses on managing the symptoms of chronic diseases with medications and procedures. Lifestyle Medicine also uses medications and procedures when necessary, but at its core seeks to address the root causes of diseasesprimarily lifestyle choices to enact real change, promote health and in the process decrease the need for these and other medical interventions. By addressing the root causes, the goal is to prevent chronic diseases from occurring in the first place. When diseases are already present, the goal is to support patients in reversing these whenever possible. Active Patient Involvement: Unlike the more passive patient role in traditional medicine, Lifestyle Medicine inspires patients to take an active role in their health, working alongside their healthcare team to craft and maintain healthy living strategies. Long-term Focus: Lifestyle Medicine emphasizes long-term solutions that foster ongoing health and well-being. We focus on optimizing both lifespan and HealthSpan to increase your ability to maintain independence, autonomy, and vitality well into your elder years. We want to support you in: Adding years to your life, and life to your years.