Dr. Jacob Panka, ND, MS

Where I Can Help

I focus on brain and neuroendocrine health (memory, focus, fatigue, and stress), heart and metabolic health, the gut–brain connection, men's health, and athletic performance and recovery.

Brain and Neuroendocrine Health

Memory and thinking changes, focus, fatigue, stress, recovery after concussion

Maybe you wake up drained and can't get your mind or body to turn on. Maybe stress has worn down your focus, or memory changes have started to worry you. My neuroscience training helps me sort out what may be feeding these symptoms, from sleep, stress, and blood sugar to nutrition, medications, and heart health. For memory changes or recovery after a concussion, I work alongside your primary care clinician or neurologist.

Heart and Metabolic Health

Cholesterol, ApoB and Lp(a), blood pressure, blood sugar

Your heart reflects the health of your whole system. I read your cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar results as trends over time, next to your family history, and we talk about whether tests like ApoB or Lp(a) belong in your workup. Then we focus on what you can change. Minnesota naturopathic doctors don't prescribe statins or blood pressure medications, so I coordinate with the clinician who does. I never ask you to stop or change a medication on your own.

Learn more: Cholesterol Support

The Gut-brain Connection

When digestion moves with mood, focus, or fatigue

Bloating, irregular bowels, or reactions to food sometimes travel with low mood, poor focus, or fatigue. I look at both sides together: what you eat, how you sleep, your stress, your medications, and any testing you've already had. If a new test would change the plan, we choose the one that fits your story.

Learn more: Functional Medicine

Men's Health

Hormones, energy, urinary and sexual health

Changes in energy, drive, strength, sleep, or urination are easy to put off. I offer a straightforward, judgment-free place to talk about them. I review your hormone labs alongside your heart and metabolic markers and explain what they mean. Minnesota naturopathic doctors don't prescribe testosterone or other prescription hormone therapy, so if a prescription is part of the conversation, I coordinate with your prescribing clinician.

Learn more: Men's Health

Athletic Performance & Recovery

Training, recovery, nutrition, sleep

As a former collegiate athlete, I understand the balance between pushing your limits and protecting your long-term health. I help recreational and competitive athletes look at nutrition, sleep, recovery, training load, and relevant labs, then build a plan your body can sustain.

What to Expect

A free 10-minute intro call

A short conversation, not a medical visit, to share your goals and see whether my approach fits.

Two hours set aside for your first visit

We go through your history, symptoms, medications, supplements, and the labs you already have. I read your results through a functional lens, looking at patterns and trends, not just whether a number is flagged.

A plan you understand

Food, movement, sleep, and stress come first. Supplements or botanicals come in when they're useful, weighed for safety, dosing, and how they work with your medications. You'll always understand why each step is in your plan. Adult follow-ups run 60 minutes.

Care alongside your other doctors

I work alongside your primary care clinician and specialists, not in place of them. Dr. Haley and I are the clinic's two doctors, so you see the same faces at every visit, not a rotating roster. Visits are in downtown Hopkins or by telehealth if you're in Minnesota or Wisconsin at the time of the visit.

Take Your First Step

If you're ready for care that connects the dots, start with a free 10-minute intro call or book your first visit. We're a direct-pay practice, and current fees are on the scheduling page. Our office is up four steps with handrails and isn't wheelchair accessible, so video visits are an alternative.