Kat Toups, MD, DFAPA, IFMCP

Information for Patients

Description of My Practice

I am unable to accept new patients. I am currently focusing on clinical research, writing, and teaching.

Practitioner Type

• Medical Doctor

From the practitioner: About My Practice

I practice full-spectrum Functional Medicine for people suffering from Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia. I practiced Psychiatry for over 2 decades before learning Functional Medicine starting in 2009, as part of my own healing path to recover from serious autoimmune disease and Dementia.

I am trained in the Bredesen Dementia Protocol and collaborate with Dr. Bredesen as the Principal Investigator on the clinical trials for people suffering from Mild Cognitive Impairment and early Dementia.

At this time, I am restricting my practice to Mild Cognitive Impairment/Dementia/Neurodegenerative Disorders, and prospective patients can request a consultation or more information by visiting our website at www.BayAreaWellness.net

From the practitioner: What Patients Can Expect

Functional Medicine is a partnership between the Functional Medicine provider and the patient. I serve as the detective and guide (as well as the cheerleader/support person), while it is up to the patient to make the targeted diet and lifestyle changes to achieve their health and wellness goals.

A Functional Medicine approach to Dementia and Cognitive Impairment requires a very motivated patient and the support of family and/or friends. Our goal is to both halt the dementing illness, and to re-wire the brain for restoration of cognitive function.

It takes a lot of work and effort, especially in the beginning months. but the rewards are immeasurable when we see people's brain function come back!!

Health Concerns

• Dementia & Cognitive Decline
• Mental Health

Medical Specialties

• Functional Medicine
• Geriatric Medicine
• Lifestyle Medicine
• Psychiatry
• Public Health and General Preventive Medicine

Languages Spoken

• English

Graduate School Education

Medical Degree: LSU Medical Center - New Orleans - 1987; Psychiatry and Neurology Residency Training: University of California, San Diego (UCSD) - 1992

Degree

MD

Professional Associations

Institute for Functional Medicine, ISEAI (International Society for Environmentally Acquired illness)

Board Certification

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

IFM Coursework

• Advanced Clinical Training: Reversing Cognitive Decline
• Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice
• Bioenergetics (formerly Energy) Advanced Practice Module
• Cardiometabolic Advanced Practice Module
• Environmental Health (formerly Detox) Advanced Practice Module
• GI Advanced Practice Module
• Hormone Advanced Practice Module
• Immune Advanced Practice Module