Altitude Medicine
Altitude Medicine
As the first US woman to summit all 14 eight-thousander peaks and expedition doctor on climbs including Denali, Everest, Manaslu, Cho Oyu and Makalu, I bring unparalleled expertise in high-altitude physiology and performance.
Whether you’re preparing for a trek, visiting our mountain community, or managing chronic health conditions while living at altitude, I help you optimize your body’s response to elevation.
Pre-Altitude Optimization
Consultations for visitors, adventurers, and climbers
Planning a trip to altitude? Whether you’re trekking in Nepal, climbing one of the 7 summits, or visiting Colorado for the first time, a pre-altitude consultation can mean the difference between thriving and merely surviving at elevation.
What we cover:
Personalized acclimatization strategies based on your specific itinerary
Preventive medication protocols (acetazolamide, dexamethasone when appropriate)
Altitude illness recognition and self-treatment plans
Pre-trip fitness optimization and conditioning advice
Risk assessment based on your medical history
Ideal for: Trekkers heading to Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp, or other high-altitude destinations; climbers preparing for technical ascents; families visiting Colorado ski resorts; business travelers coming to mountain communities.
Cost: $350
Living-at-Altitude Optimization
For high altitude residents with chronic conditions
Living at altitude presents unique physiological challenges, particularly for those managing chronic health conditions. Many symptoms attributed to aging or disease progression are actually altitude-related and can be optimized.
Common altitude-related concerns we address:
Chronic fatigue and poor sleep quality
Cardiovascular stress and blood pressure management
Anemia and iron metabolism issues
COPD and respiratory condition management
Hormone imbalances exacerbated by altitude
Our approach: Through comprehensive testing and analysis, we identify how altitude is impacting your specific condition and create targeted interventions—from iron supplementation and oxygen therapy to hormone optimization and lifestyle modifications—that help you thrive at elevation rather than just cope with
Cost: $400
Altitude medicine isn’t just about preventing mountain sickness—it’s about optimizing how your body performs at elevation, whether for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure or your everyday life in the mountains.