Meet Our Enterprising Woman ~ Dr. Kelly Burkenstock

Kelly Burkenstock, M.D.

WRITTEN BY JAN WINDHORST PHOTOS BY CHUCK BILLIOT

Dr. Burkenstock opened the South’s hallmark anti-aging institute serving the Northshore and the Southshore due to her unwavering dedication to improve the lives of others and a profound desire to make a difference. Inspired by her father's medical struggles and premature death, she watched her young mother's resilience raising five children alone. Dr. Burkenstock made it her life's mission to teach the tools and knowledge for healthy lifestyle, exercise, and nutrition that were lacking in her father's healthcare journey. This experience ignited her passion in becoming a phenomenal physician by fusing her studies of internal and holistic medicine disciplines. Teaching healthy lifestyles, exercise, and optimal nutrition, really inspired her to equip individuals with the knowledge needed to improve health issues and extend vitality.

Dr. Burkenstock revolutionizes internal medicine by offering personalized recommendations that enhance longevity, wellness, as well as beauty. By integrating Eastern and Western medicine philosophies, Dr. Burkenstock provides a holistic approach that addresses the root causes of health concerns. She gives her undivided attention to her clients - as she says, “every client is family.”

Her pursuit of knowledge continues, as she and her sons travel internationally and study with luminaries in the anti-aging field. The Burkenstock medical family obtain cutting edge training in anti-aging, skin rejuvenation, hormone therapy, and whole-body wellness. Dr. Burkenstock says “My sons state in the current medical curriculum there is still limited teaching of nutrition, vitamins, and wellness; there’s so much holistic information to learn it just can’t all be taught in a regular medical curriculum.”

At her Institute, Dr. Kelly Burkenstock's focus is on empowering clients to look fabulous and feel phenomenal at any age. She offers personalized care and procedures that enhance physical appearance like botoxTM, fillers and lasers.

Dr. Burkenstock has been a member of the prestigious International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology for over ten years and further proclaims "I PERSONALLY perform all injection and laser treatment procedures."

Dr. Burkenstock's holistic approach, which includes nutrition and hormone balance, transforms her clients into new individuals. She highlights that her institute's DNA-driven, seven-step weight-loss protocol ensures long term lifechanging success.

Dr. Burkenstock's dedication to improving lives extends to her two sons, Austin and Blaze, who are following in her footsteps.

Dr. Austin, an internal medicine doctor, joined the practice to deliver exceptional medical care and to teach lifestyle changes that promote better health and reduce medication reliance whenever possible. He also trains medical residents and engages in humanitarian work in underserved areas.

Blaze is passionate about holistic natural adult medicine and preventing disease progression. He, like his mother, is another artist in the family, and will join the practice next year after completing his medical education. He also enjoys aesthetics and has learned side by side his mother. Blaze enjoys enhancing an individual’s confidence and wellbeing through skin procedures and anti-aging techniques. His compassion and dedication was shown when he donated time away from his studies to assist in the family’s medical clinic during the pandemic.

Illness prevention is the cornerstone of the entire Burkenstock Medical family. Dr. Kelly Burkenstock's lifelong commitment to improving lives has been shaped by her personal experiences and her passion to empower individuals to live their best life. Through the Skin • Body • Health Institute, she combines her expertise in anti-aging, skin rejuvenation, and hormone medicine to positively impact the lives of her clients. With her sons now joining the practice, Dr. Burkenstock's legacy will continue to thrive, ensuring that more individuals can benefit from their knowledge and dedication. Both the Northshore and Southshore clinics are expanding and accepting new clients for internal medicine, natural hormones, weight loss and aesthetic care. Her commitment to serving others and uplifting those in need reflects her belief that we rise by lifting others, making her an inspiration to aspiring healthcare professionals. Dr. Burkenstock’s commitment and passion to deliver quality “whole person care” is quite evident.