Healthy Longevity Clinic Prague

František Zámola, MD, is a physician, co-founder and CEO of Healthy Longevity Clinic in Prague. For more than 30 years, he has worked at the intersection of medicine, elite sport, nutrition and the optimisation of physical and mental performance.

He focuses primarily on preventive and personalised medicine, healthy ageing and longevity. He combines clinical assessment with modern laboratory diagnostics, genetics, epigenetics and imaging, alongside evaluation of metabolism, hormonal health, body composition, cardiovascular risk and biological age. His goal is to translate new scientific findings into practical, sustainable long-term programmes for the clinic’s clients.

He also has a longstanding focus on sports medicine, nutrigenetics, sports genetics and pharmacogenetics, as well as individually tailored supplementation. His experience spans elite sport, clinical medicine, international pharmaceutical companies and genetic laboratories. He has also worked with companies specialising in DNA analysis, telomere biology and personalised prevention.

He is a graduate of Charles University and the Military Medical Academy in Hradec Králové. His clinical training included work in oncology and in the Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Diagnostics at University Hospital Hradec Králové, as well as in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Military Hospital in Bratislava. He also studied at Charles University’s Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, completing comprehensive coach training and training in sports medicine.

He speaks Czech, Slovak, Hungarian and English, and can also communicate in German and Russian. He is a member of the Czech Society of Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

Prof. MUDr. Vladimír Černý, Ph.D., FCCM, FESAIC (1960) is a physician certified in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, with a subspecialization in Intensive Care Medicine. He obtained his scientific degree in 1998, completed his habilitation in 2001, and was appointed professor in 2009. He completed numerous study stays (Germany, Belgium, USA) and long-term professional postings (1991–1992 USA; 2003–2004 consultant in Saudi Arabia, including as a member of the royal family’s medical team; 2010–2011 at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada, as a senior consultant and professor). Since 2000, he has been a Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine (FCCM), and since 2022, he has held the prestigious title of Fellow of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (FESAIC). Between 2004 and 2010, he represented the Czech Republic in the Council of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine; from 2007 to 2009, he was a member of the European Board of Intensive Care Medicine; and until 2018, he served as a member of the European Board of Anesthesiology.

He served three terms as Chairman of the Board of the Czech Society of Intensive Care Medicine and is currently serving his second term as Chairman of the Board of the Czech Society of Anesthesiology, Resuscitation and Intensive Care Medicine. He practices clinically in Prague, Ústí nad Labem, and Hradec Králové. He is a member of the National Institute for Quality and Excellence in Healthcare under the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic. He is the author of numerous scientific papers (h-index 26) as well as author and co-author of professional books and monographs.

At HLC, he is the guarantor and coordinator of the "therapeutic plasma exchange" (TPE) project for indications supported by current medical evidence.

Sports physician, head of the Centre for Medical Support of the Sports Team at the Central Military Hospital. From 1984 to 1986 he worked at the Department of Clinical Genetics at the Motol University Hospital. After working at the Administration for Physical Education and Sport of the Prime Minister’s Office from 1986 to 1988, he then headed the Research and Service Laboratory of Clinical Biochemistry and Physiology at the Institute of Sports Medicine and then the Department of Stress Medicine at the General University Hospital in Prague. He served as Chief Physician and Physician of the Czech Olympic Team at ten Olympic Games from 2000 to 2018. He is a member of the Medical Commission of the COC and the European Olympic Committees. In 2000, he founded and still runs the Centre for Medical Support of Sports Representation and is active there with his own diagnostic and therapeutic activities.

Medical doctor specialising in functional podiatry and general practice. She integrates medical knowledge with functional diagnostics, foot mechanics and a comprehensive approach to the musculoskeletal system. She considers the foot a key component of the kinetic chain, influencing posture, stability and long-term health.

Her work focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of functional foot disorders, hallux alignment and foot arch function, and their impact on the knees, hips and spine. With a background in general practice, she emphasises prevention, patient education and sustainable, long-term solutions within an interdisciplinary care model.

Internal medicine physician, clinical dietitian and certified nutritionist in the Czech Republic, with a PhD.

She has 20 years of practical medical experience in Ukraine. She worked in therapeutic and cardiology regional centres, as well as in a multi-profile hospital in Ukraine. Her practice is connected with scientific research activities — studying the impact of epigenetic factors (unhealthy lifestyle, physical inactivity, smoking, unhealthy diet, stress) on human health.

In 2013, she defended her practical and scientific dissertation, which was dedicated to studying the clinical course and treatment characteristics of patients with metabolic syndrome (prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity). Since 2015, she has been involved in ultrasound diagnostics for screening diseases in the early stages of internal organ conditions.

In 2018, she received a certificate as a dietary physician and a healthy nutrition and nutraceutical coach. In her work, she adheres to the principles of prevention and anti-ageing, evidence-based medicine, and a holistic approach. She believes that "Modern preventive and anti-ageing medicine provides answers to the question of not only how long to live, but how long to live with quality."

Robert Vaněk graduated from the Department of General Medicine at the 1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, where he also gained experience abroad - including internships at the internal medicine departments of the Hospital University of Antonio Pablo, October City University and as part of his studies at the University of Bari Aldo Moro in Italy. He began his clinical practice at the internal medicine department of the Central Military Hospital in Prague, eventually specializing in the field of general medicine for adults, where he was able to focus more on prevention and long-term care. He is further developing his experience in the field of convalescence and achieving the greatest possible vitality after serious health conditions as the team leader of the neuro-rehabilitation clinic in Prague. Since his studies, he has been interested in active health support, which naturally led him to the field of longevity medicine, in which he has been training for a long time. At the Healthy Longevity Clinic, he fully utilizes the possibility of an individual approach and, using the most modern diagnostic and therapeutic technology, helps find ways to maintain vitality, energy and overall balance.

Ester Szuma, M.D., is a graduate of the 2nd Faculty of Medicine at Charles University in Prague. After her studies, she worked in urology, gaining experience in both outpatient and hospital care. Following her clinical practice, she spent a year in the USA, where she began to focus intensively on yoga, mindfulness, and other lifestyle-supporting approaches. At the same time, she completed specialised online courses in nutrition, integrative medicine, the microbiome, mitochondrial biology, and mindfulness at international universities (Harvard, Yale, Wageningen University).

Today, in her practice, she combines conventional medicine with a holistic view of the human body and mind, believing that prevention and mindful care are key to longevity. She speaks fluent English and French, and can also communicate in Italian and Spanish.

Specialist in anesthesiology, intensive care, and infusion therapy. He graduated from Charles University and the Military Medical Academy with board certifications in internal medicine, anesthesiology, and intensive care medicine. He worked at the Internal Medicine Clinic of the Military University Hospital (ÚVN) in Prague, ÚVN Bratislava, and the University Hospital in Trnava as head of the ICU. From 2003 to 2005, he worked at the University Hospital Dresden. Since 2006, he has been serving as senior physician at the Vinzenz Gruppe Göttlicher Heiland in Vienna. In 2008, he received his doctorate from Comenius University in Bratislava. He is a member of the Czech, Slovak, Austrian, and German Medical Chambers. He has a long-standing interest in improving the quality of active life and preventive medicine.

Dr. Dědková graduated from the Second Faculty of Medicine at Charles University in Prague. During her studies, she spent a year on an Erasmus programme in Italy and completed a six-month clinical internship in Spain, gaining strong working knowledge of both languages.

She also trained at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA, focusing on skin cancer research and immunotherapy, and contributed to scientific publications. While in the US, she completed a specialised integrative medicine course for physicians in Arizona and an observership at the Department of Integrative Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic.

After returning to the Czech Republic, she worked for two years as a physician at the Department of Pediatrics at the University Hospital in Hradec Králové. She has a longstanding interest in longevity, integrative, and preventive medicine. In her clinical practice, she combines modern scientific knowledge with a holistic approach.

Andrea graduated from St. Elizabeth University of Health and Social Work in Bratislava, Slovakia. She is a specialised nurse with more than 15 years of experience at the IKEM hospital (ICU, cardiology, and cardiology outpatient clinic) in Prague. She is also a certified paramedic with life-saving certification and qualifications for summer and winter mountain rescue services. Her strong suit is communication and empathy, which is why she enjoys working with patients. Her interest in longevity stems from a passion for a healthy lifestyle, nutrition, and sports.

Board-certified internal medicine physician who successfully graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Comenius University in Bratislava, and subsequently engaged in scientific research at the Faculty of Medicine at UPJŠ in Košice, focusing on physiological and pathophysiological processes during ageing, the development of insulin resistance, and lifestyle diseases. She completed clinical practice in internal medicine and postgraduate doctoral studies at the Department of Internal Medicine of the Louis Pasteur University Hospital in Košice. She studied at the Kaplan International Institute in New York, USA, where she engaged in scientific work for the American Diabetes Association. She sees the cause of diseases in a combination of genetic and epigenetic factors, lifestyle, stress, diet, physical activity, and sleep. She is fascinated by mitochondrial medicine, which she views as essential for the proper functioning of individual organs and systems in the human body. She is convinced that maintaining healthy mitochondria is a key component of an anti-ageing approach.

Andrij is a massage practitioner with more than 25 years of experience. His work focuses on muscle tension, movement and recovery. He begins with a conversation about the client’s needs and current condition, then selects suitable techniques.

Marcela Crhonkova, MSc, is a psychologist and health psychology consultant with a master’s degree in Psychology and Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience from Goldsmiths, University of London. In her professional practice, she integrates current findings from neuroscience with a deep understanding of human personality, focusing on the role of the brain and nervous system as key regulatory mechanisms of healthy longevity. Her work addresses, among other areas, stress regulation, the ability to adapt to age-related and life changes, the support of long-term mental and emotional stability, and the development of cognitive functions such as memory, attention, and executive processes. She has many years of experience in clinical settings, research, and working with high-performing clients in demanding corporate and multicultural environments. Having lived and worked abroad, she brings a sensitive awareness of cultural diversity as well as individual life stories to her practice. At the Healthy Longevity Clinic, she offers an integrative approach to longevity. She believes that sustainable quality of life results from a balance between physical health, nervous system stability, and a conscious relationship with oneself.

Tereza Vágnerová is a clinical nutritional therapist and assistant professor at the First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, with more than ten years of experience in hospital care. She combines clinical nutrition with preventive medicine and research on healthy ageing. Her work focuses on metabolic health, maintaining muscle mass and functional fitness, and the specific nutritional needs of women during perimenopause and menopause. Her care is informed by scientific evidence and each client's health, lifestyle and individual needs.

At the First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, she completed degrees in Nutritional Therapy and Nutritional Specialisation, followed by a doctoral programme in Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology. She also studied Nutrition and Food at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague. Alongside clinical practice, she teaches and researches nutrition in older adults, sarcopenia and the prevention of loss of independence.

She is the scientific coordinator of the nutrition component of SHARE-CZ and a member of the EFAD ESDN Older Adults specialist group. She is a co-founder and former vice-chair of the Czech Association of Nutritional Therapists and oversees professional standards for nutritional care in the Senevida network. Her experience also includes palliative nutrition and care for people with dementia.

After graduating in general medicine from the 1st Faculty of Medicine of Charles University, he focused on professional development. He underwent internships at the Neurological Clinic of the VFN Prague and at the Universidade de Coimbra in Portugal. Then he started long-term psychotherapeutic training in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the Slovak Institute for Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (SIPP). In parallel, he was engaged as an online tutor, where he not only taught, but also focused on psychohygiene and stress management techniques.

Physician with a Ph.D. in Experimental Oncology and Tumor Biology, graduate in General Medicine and Medical Genetics and Molecular Biology from Masaryk University. She has extensive experience in cancer research, having completed prestigious international internships in Sweden and Iceland. She is a co-author of numerous significant scientific publications. In clinical practice, she focuses on oncology and preventive medicine. She specializes in understanding the molecular-biological, genetic, and epigenetic mechanisms of disease development, particularly in hemato-oncology, and applying these insights to the prevention of oncological and lifestyle diseases.

Petra graduated from the Faculty of Health Sciences at Palacký University in Olomouc, the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ostrava, and earned a certification from the Functional Medicine University in California.

As part of her doctoral studies at Università di Bologna, she is involved in designing a project focused on lifestyle and nutritional interventions to improve the cardio-metabolic health of perimenopausal women.

She continues her education through courses at Harvard and Stanford University.

In addition to the aforementioned expertise, she has extensive experience in leadership, education, background research, scientific research, and lecturing. She has collaborated with the First Faculty of Medicine at Charles University and Silesian University in Opava.

Her goal is long-term sustainability of personalised plans for each client with maximum efficiency.

Petra is a Longevity lifestyle and nutrition expert specialising in vitality support and cellular health. She is a specialist in beauty nutrition, diagnostics, and skin rejuvenation.

Bc. Marie Látalová graduated at Palackého University in Olomouc and gained valuable experience working as a radiology assistant, which allows her to provide precise and comprehensive care, particularly in diagnostic imaging. At our clinic, she primarily operates the DEXA device, which is used to assess bone density as well as she provides with the body composition analysis (InBody). Marie’s main specialization is densitometry. In her free time, she continues to develop her expertise in aesthetic medicine, focusing primarily on cosmetic procedures. In 2024, she worked in London, where she expanded her qualifications by obtaining certifications in dermatology and successfully completed a professional examination in aesthetic medicine. These experiences enable her to offer modern and safe treatments at the highest professional standard. Marie places great emphasis on client satisfaction, precise results, and a personalized approach. Thanks to her excellent command of English and participation in professional conferences, she provides exceptional care to both local and international clients.

Terezia graduated in General Nursing at the Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University. Although she has a medical background, her professional practice has been primarily focused on management and process control for several years. She combines professional knowledge with organizational experience and a systematic approach. In her work, she focuses on the smooth flow of cooperation, clear communication, and respecting the individual needs of clients.

She also gained valuable experience in Canada, where she completed the Sales and Marketing programme focused on communication and brand building. During her studies, she had the opportunity to work in an international environment, which broadened her professional horizons and strengthened her ability to understand diverse approaches, expectations, and communication styles.

She has a long-standing interest in longevity and psychology. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, which helps her relieve stress and recharge her energy.

Kateřina works as a registered general nurse, focusing on professional care and a compassionate approach to clients. In her practice, she combines clinical expertise with empathy and respect for each individual’s needs.

For several years, she worked in an intensive care unit, where she gained valuable experience in delivering highly specialised and responsible medical care. She is committed to continuous professional development and strives to further enhance her skills to ensure care is as effective as possible. She completed specialised training in ARIP (Anesthesia, Resuscitation and Intensive Care) in Brno.

In addition to her professional healthcare work, she has a long-standing interest in a healthy lifestyle and physical activity, which she considers an essential part of prevention and overall well-being.

Monika graduated in Nutritional Therapy from the First Faculty of Medicine at Charles University in Prague, where she continues to deepen her knowledge of nutrition through a follow-up Master’s degree focusing on nutrition in children and adults.

During her studies, she gained practical experience through clinical placements in hospital settings and had the opportunity to further expand her professional knowledge through an international Blended Intensive Programme in Cyprus focused on the Mediterranean diet. As part of this project, she also contributed to the development of a scientific review article published in the academic journal Natural Product Research.

In her professional practice, she focuses primarily on sports nutrition, an area that is close to her both professionally and personally. In her thesis, she explored the issue of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and its impact on health and athletic performance. She has been actively involved in competitive sport for many years, which allows her to approach sports nutrition not only from a professional perspective, but also from the perspective of an active athlete.

Physiotherapist with 12 years of experience, during which she worked in outpatient settings, Prague hospitals, and renowned rehabilitation institutes.

Her work is based on thorough diagnostics, observation, and a natural feel for movement, which she creatively and with deep empathy adapts to each client's individual needs. She continuously furthers her education in new approaches to help her clients discover ease of movement—enabling them to move with higher performance, but with far less effort and without pain.

Zdenka is a nurse specialising in ARIP (Anesthesiology, Resuscitation, and Intensive Care), which she studied in Prague, and has several years of experience in intensive care. Continuous education and professionalism are a matter of course for her.

Working as a nurse fulfills her especially through helping people at the moments when they need it most.

She does not forget a human approach, empathy, and kind words, because in practice she sees how fragile health can be.

In her private life, she actively engages in a healthy lifestyle and sports. She believes that prevention and physical activity are the key to a happy life, which she strives to bring into her daily practice.

Specialist physician in sports medicine and physical and rehabilitation medicine, with a focus on Return-to-Play programmes for professional athletes recovering from sports injuries.

Dr. Vahovič graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice in 2000. He has expanded his professional expertise through numerous clinical placements and postgraduate training programmes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain medicine, musculoskeletal ultrasonography, ultrasound-guided injection techniques, and sports medicine in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, and the United States.

After completing a multi-year professional project in the United States, he currently works at the Department of Sports Medicine at University Hospital Košice. He also serves as the lead physician of the specialised Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Department at RehaCentrum in Humenné and Prešov.

At both institutions, his work focuses primarily on the early diagnosis of soft-tissue injuries, the prevention and treatment of sports injuries, the implementation of international treatment approaches in clinical practice, and the development of individualised treatment and rehabilitation protocols designed to support a safe, structured, and timely return to full physical performance.

His long-term professional and research interests include blood flow restriction (BFR) training and its effects on metabolic and muscular performance, as well as the use of low-molecular-weight collagen peptides in the treatment of sports injuries and painful musculoskeletal conditions.

Ing. Michaela Vohnoutová graduated in Physiotherapy from Jan Evangelista Purkyně University. She subsequently completed a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management at the University of Economics and Management.

Throughout her professional career, she has gained experience in outpatient, sports, and inpatient physiotherapy. She worked as a physiotherapist for the second-league football club FC Sellier & Bellot Vlašim and currently provides physiotherapy care for the Czech Republic national under-17 football team and the Czech Deaf Beach Volleyball National Team.

She continuously expands her professional knowledge in modern physiotherapy approaches and has completed numerous specialised courses focused on sports physiotherapy, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), manual lymphatic drainage, the Ludmila Mojžíšová method, kinesiotaping, sports massage, and other modern therapeutic techniques.

In her work, she emphasises an individual approach, thorough assessment, and identifying the true cause of each client’s difficulties. Her goal is to help clients relieve pain, restore proper function of the musculoskeletal system, and improve their quality of life. Thanks to her experience working with athletes, seniors, and the general population, she is able to tailor each therapy session to the specific needs of every client.