As we move into 2026, I want to speak directly to the conversations I’m having with my patients who are building demanding careers, managing full lives, and thinking carefully about how to protect their health while continuing to function at a high level.
More and more, visits include questions about a new supplement, a prescription a colleague is taking, or a therapy trending online that promises better focus, stamina, or long-term benefits. It’s clear that we’re no longer thinking only about the needs of today—we’re searching for ways to optimize how we function now while also protecting the years ahead so we can enjoy our lives fully.
I’ve spent the last 15 years caring for New Yorkers through illness and uncertainty. As I look toward the next 15, my focus is on helping patients prevent problems before they start and make thoughtful, informed choices that support strong, resilient health over time.
A New Era of Longevity, Done Responsibly
We’re living in a moment where information is everywhere. Easier access to research, rapidly evolving technology, and new tools in healthcare have empowered patients to be more engaged and curious than ever before. That’s a positive shift—and one we welcome.
At the same time, medicine plays an essential role in helping people move forward safely. Many emerging therapies are exciting and show real promise, but questions often remain about long-term effects, durability, and proper oversight. Our belief is simple: optimization and medicine must grow together.
In 2026, our goal is to help bridge that gap—offering access to innovation while grounding every decision in careful medical judgment and long-term thinking. We want to help our patients to avoid the many snake oil solutions being touted that at best can be expensive and be a financial drain, and, at worst, can cause long lasting damage for your most precious resource – your health.
Your Sherpas in a Crowded Health Landscape
The health world has become increasingly loud. New products, prescriptions, and protocols appear daily—often without context or clear consideration of what they may mean years from now. Some are helpful. Many are unnecessary. A few can quietly create problems down the line.
At Bethany Medical Clinic, we see ourselves as your sherpas—steady, experienced guides who help you understand the terrain, avoid unnecessary risks, and choose a path that makes sense for you. You shouldn’t have to experiment on yourself or chase trends hoping the next one is the answer.
Optimizing How You Function While Protecting the Foundations
As we explore new ways to support longevity and productivity, we never lose sight of the fundamentals that quietly determine long-term outcomes. These basics are often overlooked in the rush to optimize—but when ignored, they are the drivers of preventable setbacks.
We continue to carefully monitor and manage:
Longevity begins by protecting these foundations—and then thoughtfully building on them.
Areas We Thoughtfully Explore With Patients
Our expanded focus includes personalized guidance around:
- Hormone balance across the lifespan, including perimenopause, menopause, and low testosterone
- Prescription weight-loss medications, including GLP-1 therapies, when appropriate
- Focus, concentration, sleep, and stress resilience
- Muscle strength, recovery, and long-term vitality
- Cardiovascular and metabolic risk reduction
Our approach is measured and intentional. We use modern tools when they truly add value—and we pause or adjust when they don’t.
Care Built on Trust
Everything we do remains grounded in the same core values Bethany Medical Clinic was built on:
- Affordability: Visits are billed to insurance like any standard medical appointment
- Authenticity: We do not sell supplements, medications, or programs
- Thoroughness: Care is personal, thoughtful, and transparent
Because we’re not selling anything, our guidance is clear and unbiased—always centered on your best interests.
Weekly Deep Dives: Longevity and Productivity
Beginning this year, we’ll also share a weekly email deep dive focused on longevity and productivity—breaking down timely health topics with clear context, practical perspective, and real-world guidance to help you make smarter decisions without the noise. As you navigate the year and I share my evidence based opinions and recommendations with you this way, remember our door is always open. If you have any health-related questions, we are here to give you personalized guidance based on your specific needs and medical history. Just use this link to find an appointment in person or via telemedicine with any of our team members:
Looking Ahead
My mission has always been to help New Yorkers protect their health and independence. In the years ahead, that means guiding patients not just through illness, but toward smarter, more intentional health decisions that support a full, capable life.
We’re honored to walk that path with you.
Warmly,
Shirin Peters, MD
Founder & Medical Director
Bethany Medical Clinic of New York