Nafsi 360
Sleep, breathing, heart, hormones, bones, strength, digestion and cognition, brought together in one physician-led evaluation.
Nafsi means “my self.”
In Arabic and Urdu, nafs is the self and nafas is the breath. Both come from the same root.
Dr. Nafsi is a pulmonologist who also treats sleep, hormonal and metabolic conditions. Her name describes her medicine: how you breathe and sleep shapes how you think, feel and age.
Nafsi 360 looks at all of it, together, in one visit. Your whole self, measured.
The numbers on your card, and why they matter.
Each one tells us something different. Together they show how your body is working as a whole.
Thyroid and hormone balance shape energy, mood, sleep and weight.
Your average blood sugar over three months, and how your body handles it.
Muscle protects metabolism, strength and bone. The scale cannot show it.
Bone strength, which changes quickly in the years around menopause.
How often breathing pauses during sleep, and what it does to your oxygen.
How well your lungs move air, read by a pulmonologist.
The two measures most closely tied to long-term heart and vascular health.
A brief screen of memory, focus and mood.
Your own targets are set with Dr. Nafsi, based on your history and results.
Eight areas of your health. One physician.
A comprehensive evaluation of your health, whether you are well or have concerns. Every test is selected, interpreted and explained by Dr. Nafsi.
Hormones and metabolism
Advanced laboratory testing with a full thyroid panel.
Sleep
A home sleep study, interpreted by a sleep physician.
Breathing
Pulmonary function testing, with CT screening when indicated.
Heart
Cardiovascular risk assessment, with calcium CT when indicated.
Bones
Bone density scan.
Body composition
Styku 3D body composition analysis: visceral fat, lean mass and circumferences.
Brain
Cognitive and mood screening.
Digestive health
A digestive health review, with colon cancer screening ordered when due.
Testing first. Then one visit.
Before your visit
- Advanced laboratory panelCollected at home or at a laboratory near you.
- Home sleep studyOne night, at home.
- Imaging, when indicatedOrdered for you.
Your visit
- Examination and testingPhysical examination, body composition and lung function.
- Nutrition assessmentGoals set with our dietitian.
- Consultation with Dr. NafsiEvery result reviewed with you.
You leave with
- The Nafsi BlueprintYour findings, what they mean, and written recommendations for your health.
- A strength training planResistance training to build and preserve muscle.
- A follow-up at eight weeksTo review any prescription we start.
Clear pricing. No membership.
- No membership. No monthly fee.
- Take your plan to your own physician, or continue with Dr. Nafsi one visit at a time.
- GlycanAge biological age testing is an optional addition.
- Medications, including GLP-1 therapy, are billed separately when prescribed.
- Cash-pay, with costs known upfront. May be eligible for HSA or FSA funds.
The conversation most women never had.
For more than two decades, modern hormone therapy has been one of the most misunderstood tools in women’s medicine. The science has moved. Started in midlife, with the right formulation, hormone therapy has a far cleaner risk profile than the 2002 headlines suggested.
Body-identical. Transdermal.
Patches, creams and gels. Bypasses the liver. The modern standard.
Begun in midlife.
Starting in your 40s or 50s carries a different risk profile than starting later.
Adjusted on data.
Re-tested and adjusted at follow-up. The protocol evolves with you.
Made together.
Your individual risk picture is reviewed before any prescription.
A note on testosterone pellets. Pellets are not FDA-approved for women, produce levels well above the normal range, and cannot be adjusted once implanted. The 2019 Global Consensus recommends against them. We use compounded transdermal cream, which is titratable, reversible and consistent with current guidelines.
What we treat.
Every protocol follows published clinical guidelines.
Hot flashes and night sweats
FDA-approved transdermal estradiol first-line.
NAMS 2022Vaginal health and UTI
Vaginal estrogen first-line for genitourinary symptoms.
AUA / CUA 2022Bone health
Bone density screening, FRAX, estrogen therapy, vitamin D and treatment when needed.
USPSTFFatigue and energy
Sleep apnea, thyroid, iron and insulin resistance. Root cause first.
Sleep expertiseWeight and metabolic care
Metabolic optimization, GLP-1 therapy for qualifying patients, Styku tracking.
AACE 2023Sleep and breathing
Managed by Dr. Nafsi. No referral needed.
Pulmonary and sleepSexual health and desire
Transdermal testosterone at physiologic dosing. No pellets.
Global Consensus 2019Thyroid
Free T4, free T3 and antibodies.
ATA / AACEHair, skin and specialist care
Hair loss and skin changes assessed, with referral for lymphedema, lipedema and hair restoration.
Coordinated careOne physician who sees the whole picture.
Sleep medicine built in
A board-certified pulmonary and sleep physician. Your sleep study is managed personally.
Diagnostics in house
Lung function testing and Styku 3D body composition, in the same clinic as your visit.
Strictly evidence-based
Published guidelines, licensed pharmacies, FDA-approved therapies first. No pellets.
Full transparency
One published fee. No membership. No surprises.
Time with your physician
Your consultation is with Dr. Nafsi herself, with every result explained.
The whole picture
Hormones, sleep, breathing and metabolism, treated as one system.
Dr. Tabassum Nafsi.
Triple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care, and a Menopause Practitioner, with twenty years of clinical experience.
She founded The Nafsi Institute to treat sleep, hormones and metabolism as the single integrated system they are. Appointments are limited each month so that every Nafsi 360 visit is led by Dr. Nafsi herself.
Before you arrive.
Who is Nafsi 360 for?
Professionals, business owners and executives who want a thorough evaluation without a series of referrals. It is centered on women’s health, and men are welcome.
What is included?
Advanced laboratory testing with a full thyroid panel, a home sleep study, lung function testing, Styku 3D body composition, bone density, cardiovascular risk assessment, cognitive and mood screening, a digestive health review, a physical examination, a nutrition assessment with our dietitian, a consultation with Dr. Nafsi, your written Nafsi Blueprint, a strength training plan, and a follow-up at eight weeks. Imaging such as calcium CT or lung CT is ordered when indicated.
Is there a membership?
No. There is one fee for the evaluation. Any visit afterward is your decision, one visit at a time.
Do you accept insurance?
Nafsi 360 is cash-pay, with one published fee. It may be eligible for HSA or FSA funds. Prescriptions go through standard pharmacies and may be billed to your insurance.
Does it replace my primary care physician?
No. Nafsi 360 complements the care you already receive. Your Blueprint is written so that you can share it with your physician.
Is hormone replacement therapy safe?
For healthy women under 60, the benefits generally outweigh the risks, according to the Menopause Society. We use FDA-approved transdermal estradiol, which avoids the clot risk of oral estrogen. Your individual risk picture is reviewed before any prescription.
What is GlycanAge?
A blood test that estimates your biological age, how your body is functioning compared with the age on your driver’s license. It is available as an optional addition to your evaluation.
Can I start GLP-1 medication here?
Yes. Semaglutide and tirzepatide are available for qualifying patients and billed separately. Dr. Nafsi manages titration and tracks body composition with Styku.
How do I reserve?
Call the Institute. A brief conversation confirms that the evaluation suits your needs, and then your date is held.
Know your numbers.
One visit. A complete picture. A written plan, built around you.
815.566.7781The Nafsi Institute, 6078 Palo Verde Drive, Suite 4, Rockford, Illinois 61114
