What if you could detect heart disease before symptoms appear, before the first stroke, before the fatal heart attack, before the diagnosis? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie sits down with Joseph Ence, founder of Vasolabs, to explore a powerful and underused cardiovascular screening tool.

Most people think normal labs mean a healthy heart, but that’s a dangerous myth. In this episode, we expose why standard tests often miss the earliest signs of cardiovascular disease and what you can do instead. Whether you're a practitioner or on your own healing journey, this is the kind of root-cause strategy that puts the power back in your hands.

What’s Inside This Episode?

1. Why 50% of people with heart disease never know until it's too late
2. The test that shows early arterial plaque… before labs say there’s a problem
3. How vascular age is calculated and what it reveals about true risk
4. What Joe saw in his own arteries that triggered a major health transformation
5. Why showing patients their own plaque may be more powerful than any lab result
6. The critical difference between soft plaque and calcified plaque and how to track both
7. When normal cholesterol and blood pressure still mean you're at risk
8. Why sugar is the most dangerous (and overlooked) drug for your arteries
9. What every practitioner needs to know about Lp(a), homocysteine, and oxidized fats
10. How you can bring this tool into your clinic (or find someone nearby who offers it)

Resources and Links:

1. Download the transcript here
2. Get our FREE Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Guide
3. Join the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community support
4. Visit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results
5. Check out other podcast episodes here

Guest Resources and Links:

1. Find Joseph Ence at vasolabs.com
2. Connect with Joseph on Socials
3. Get the Links referenced in this episode here
4. Instagram: @_vasolabs
5. Facebook: Vasolabs
6. LinkedIn: Vasolabs on LinkedIn
7. YouTube Channels:
8. Vasolabs Education
9. Legends of Longevity

Guest Bio:

For over 20+ years, Joseph Ence has been dedicated to helping people take control of their heart health. After discovering plaque in his own arteries and losing 84 pounds, Joe's mission became personal. He now creates clear, visual reports that empower others to understand their heart health and take proactive steps toward a healthier future. His goal is simple: to give people the tools they need to live longer, healthier lives. When Joe started Vasolabs, he knew he wanted to create more than a business—he wanted to build a community. His approach is rooted in education, empowerment, and making advanced heart health diagnostics accessible to everyone. By offering non-invasive CIMT scans, expert telemedicine consultations, and tailored health plans, Joe and his team help people understand their risks and make informed decisions.