

Trung Tran, Dr. Karim El- Sherief, and Kostas Nikolakopulos
Salus Founders and Chief Medical Officer
In today's world, pills and procedures are seen as the default prescription. We believe there is a better way forward. That's why we have built Salus, and why we have made it our mission to re-imagine the way patients recover from and manage cardiovascular diseases. We strive to show patients that there is an alternative to the endless cycle of pills, appointments, and procedures.If this resonates with you, join us. Together we will embark on our collective journey of hope and healing.
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Chief Medical Officer

Renowned interventional cardiologist who recognizes the profound impact of lifestyle in not only preventing physical ailments, but reversing them.
Head of Engineering

CEO of Reporteq, a successful software development company that specializes in innovative healthcare solutions.
Functional Medicine Health Coach

I’m a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and HeartMath® Certified Practitioner. I focus on positive behavior change and the core pillars of nutrition, movement, and lifestyle to help you improve your health and well-being. My coaching style is collaborative and supportive, guiding you toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Breathwork & Mobility Coach

"As a a master level yoga, pilates, and fitness instructor I teach people how to breathe correctly, increase mobility and build strength. With over 20 years studying movement and 16+ years teaching, I tailor classes for all needs. Living with a heart condition myself, I am dedicated to supporting your heart health journey."
Functional Medicine Health Coach

"As a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach with a focus on stress resilience and cardiovascular health, I believe true healing begins at the root. My purpose is to help others break free from the cycle of chronic stress and create a sustainable path toward balance, energy, and lasting well-being."
Functional Medicine Health Coach

I’m a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach who helps people move beyond health anxiety and rebuild a sense of calm, confidence, and vitality. I blend practical strategies with compassionate support to help you reconnect with your body, trust yourself, and make sustainable changes that last.
Functional Medicine Health Coach

I’m a Board-Certified Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach a certified Perimenopause and Menopause Health Coach. I believe deeply in the power of lifestyle choices to help the body thrive. My passion is empowering you to take ownership of your health—building confidence, resilience, and sustainable change that supports both body and mind.
Functional Medicine Health Coach

I’m a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and certified NLP practitioner with a calm, gentle approach shaped by my own experience overcoming chronic inflammation and stress-related illness. I specialize in stress and anxiety support through a root-cause, integrative lens—combining Functional Medicine, NLP, IFS concepts, and positive psychology.
We believe human connection is essential for successful cardiac recovery. The guidance, support, and inspiration gained from people who truly care cannot be replaced. Our top priority is ensuring that our members feel heard, understood, and valued.
We believe the power of a group can uplift each of us to achieve more than ever thought possible. Through shared experiences and support, individuals can find strength in the collective efforts of their peers. We empower our own breakthroughs and achieve greater results together.
We believe that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. The integration of health between our mind, body, and spirit is the optimal path towards health and happiness. Our unified approach creates an upward spiral of self-belief and lasting change.
Registered Nurses, Exercise Physiologists, Registered Dietitians, and Licensed Therapists are the drivers of success for all our recipients of care. Their empathetic approach leads the charge towards changing lives.


We built our initial program alongside medical professionals and experts from the cardiac rehabilitation center at Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside, CA.
