Core+ member completing an advanced performance assessment
About Core+

Total Optimization

Merging cutting-edge science with the art of performance and longevity.

01 · Our Story

Meet the Founders

At Core+, health is intentional. Every decision is guided by science, every plan tailored with care, and every outcome designed to last.

Hana Ghassemi

About Dr. Ghassemi

Hana Ghassemi

Hana L. Ghassemi, MD, FPCP, DPCMNP, leads our facility at the intersection of clinical medicine and peak performance. A specialist in Internal Medicine with dedicated subspecialty training in Medical and Sports Nutrition, she translates the complexities of metabolic and medical science into precise, individualized protocols that redefine what it means to age well and perform better.

Afshin Ghassemi

About Afshin

Afshin Ghassemi

Afshin views health as the ultimate investment. As President and CEO, he runs a demanding schedule that spans multiple ventures, while also maintaining a competitive marathoner and triathlete’s racing calendar. For Afshin, the goal isn’t just speed or output, it’s sustainability. He relies on a sophisticated ecosystem of movement, science-backed nutrition, and advanced recovery protocols to keep his body resilient and his mind sharp under that load. At Core+, Afshin has curated this same high-level expertise into a refined sanctuary, offering our members the data-driven tools and elite care necessary to optimize their health, reclaim their energy, and enjoy a life of boundless vitality.

02 · The Core Collective

Longevity is built on trust, not just technology

01 · Medical Team

Hana Ghassemi, MD, FPCP, DPCMNP at Core+

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Hana Ghassemi, MD, FPCP, DPCMNP

Founder · Lead Physician · Core+ Medical Team

Ivan Zapanta, MD, FPCP, DPCMNP at Core+

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Ivan Zapanta, MD, FPCP, DPCMNP

Lead Physician · Core+ Medical Team

Ralph Pingol, MD, FPCP, DPCMNP at Core+

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Ralph Pingol, MD, FPCP, DPCMNP

Lead Physician · Core+ Medical Team

Filben Pasco, PTRP at Core+

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Filben Pasco, PTRP

Director of Member Experience

Sports Physical Therapist, Certified Kinesio Taping & Fascial Manipulation Practitioner

Movement Specialists at Core+

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Movement Specialists

Strength, mobility, and performance

Specialists translate assessment data into purposeful strength, mobility, and performance protocols.

Nutrition Strategists at Core+

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Nutrition Strategists

Medical nutrition and Core to Table

Board-certified clinical dietitians design personalized nutrition strategies grounded in metabolic science — supporting energy, body composition, and long-term resilience.

Health Coaches at Core+

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Health Coaches

Your weekly point of continuity

Your consistent point of guidance, helping turn the blueprint into sustainable daily practice.

Wellness Concierge at Core+

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Wellness Concierge

Personalized member care and coordination

A dedicated point of connection for scheduling, coordination, and the thoughtful details that make every Core+ visit feel effortless.

03 · Core Values

Our DNA

Built on Science
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Built on Science

Every protocol traces back to medical evidence — not intuition. If it can’t be measured, it doesn’t make it into your plan.

  • Medical-grade standards
  • Cutting-edge research
  • Measurable results
Individually Designed
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Individually Designed

No template plans. Your physiology, your goals, and your data determine the protocol — not a program built for an average you don’t belong to.

  • Individualized assessment protocols
  • Customized training programs
  • Personalized nutrition strategies
Technology Meets Care
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Technology Meets Care

The instruments only matter because of who’s reading them. Every data point passes through a clinician before it becomes a decision.

06 · Membership

Membership is intentionally limited to 300, to ensure a highly personalized experience.

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