Rooted in Faith, Fueled by Hope, Strengthened by Purpose
Our mission is to be your conduit between hope and fulfillment, igniting metabolic health and purpose to empower one and light the way for many.
Why R³
To achieve vitality, longevity, and optimal metabolic health, we must embrace a holistic approach that honors the complexity of being human. Our well-being, including metabolic health, is shaped by genetics, environment, beliefs, behaviors, and relationships. At R³, we recognize this interconnectedness and build a foundation that supports body, spirit, and metabolic health. We confront root challenges that hinder progress, addressing factors impacting metabolic health, such as nutrition, stress, and lifestyle choices. With our evidence-based Resiliency Training strategy and your commitment, a new path to vibrant metabolic health becomes possible.
Our programs, led by experts like Dr. Allison Hull and Kelly Matthew, integrate personalized nutrition, behavioral tools, and emotional wellness strategies to empower lasting change. By focusing on whole foods and sustainable habits, we optimize mitochondrial function and metabolic health, fostering resilience across all life domains. Together, we’ll tackle challenges, overcome obstacles, and reap transformative rewards in metabolic health, energy, and overall wellness, paving the way for a fulfilling, purpose-driven life.
Health Stats
- US adults with metabolic disease (UNC at Chapel Hill) 88%
- US adults with mood disorders (National Institute of Mental Health) 21%
- US adults with prediabetes or diabetes (CDC) 54%
- US adults with inadequate sleep (CDC) 77%
- US adults with substance use disorders (2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health) 17%
- US adults with fatty liver disease (American Liver Foundation) 40%
Experience
The R³ Institute, founded by Allison Hull, D.O., and Kelly Matthew, B.S., champions metabolic health through innovative programs. For over a decade, they have collaborated to create initiatives that have transformed thousands of lives by enhancing metabolic health. Dr. Hull, a dual-boarded adult internist and pediatrician with over sixteen years of clinical practice, brings medical expertise to optimize metabolic health outcomes. Kelly Matthew, a Certified Intrinsic Health Coach and HeartMath® Mentor with over twenty-five years in wellness coaching, complements this with holistic strategies.
Together, their programs deliver significant clinical results in metabolic health and mental well-being, empowering individuals for lasting change.
Proven
As an associate professor at the University of South Florida, Dr. Hull, alongside Kelly Matthew, led pioneering clinical research with USF, Dr. Dom D’Agostino, and Levels Health, focusing on metabolic health. Their clinical trial, utilizing Dr. Hull’s and Kelly Matthew’s protocol, achieved a 54% reversal of metabolic-dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease and significant improvements in depression, anxiety, sleep quality, and overall metabolic health.
Dr. Hull’s global recognition has led to speaking engagements at metabolic health conferences, where she shares their evidence-based protocol to guide clinicians in using nutrition as a transformative metabolic health therapy. Their focus on the science of behavior change remains their greatest tool for driving member success in metabolic health and wellness.
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Reversal of Fatty Liver Disease
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Total Body Weight Loss
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Proven A1c Reduction
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Triglyceride Reduction
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Systolic Blood Pressure Reduction
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MAFLD Resolution
(Metabolic dysfunction –
associated fatty liver disease)
PHQ-9
Improvement
(depression assessment tool)
GAD-7
Improvement
(anxiety assessment tool)
PSQI
Improvement
(sleep quality assessment tool)
Resilient
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Today, Dr. Hull and Kelly seek to bring true fulfillment to people’s lives. This goes far beyond metabolic health. They will boldly share they are founded in faith, driven by hope, and sustained through purpose to bring greater life to your life.
Meet Our Dedicated Team
Dr. Allison Hull
Allison Hull, DO is a practicing, dual board-certified Adult Internist and Pediatrician with Florida Medical Clinic/Orlando Health in Tampa Bay with greater than sixteen years of patient care experience. As founder and co-creator of an evidence-based, clinically proven multidisciplinary wellness program, Dr. Hull has become globally recognized in the field of metabolic health. Her strategic protocol, focusing on the science of behavior change, has proven effective to both prevent and reverse multiple metabolic disease states, including diabetes and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease. As an Associate Professor with the University of South Florida, Dr. Hull conducted clinical research on carbohydrate-restriction and ketogenic nutrition as a metabolic therapy.
As the creator of an award-winning corporate wellness program, Dr. Hull has utilized her expertise to foster the culture of companies and the lives within them. Most recently, Dr. Hull has become the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of the R³ Institute, whose mission is to be the conduit between hope and fulfillment in effort to support lives of all ages. She is a physician, speaker, educator, and advocate with the goal of transforming patient care.
Dr. Hull received her medical training at Des Moines University School of Osteopathic Medicine and her Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition at the University of Florida. She completed her residency in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of South Florida where she was Chief Resident in both Internal Medicine and the combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics programs. She is board certified both by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics. She is a member of The Gold Humanism Honor Society in recognition of her exemplary service, integrity, clinical excellence, and compassion in patient care.
Kelly Matthew is an accomplished wellness professional with over 20 years of experience in health education, coaching, and program development. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Community Health from Ohio University and is a certified Intrinsic Health Coach® and HeartMath® Mentor. Kelly brings a unique blend of expertise, empathy, and strategic thinking to her work, consistently designing impactful wellness initiatives that drive measurable results.
Throughout her career, Kelly has held leadership positions across diverse settings, with a primary focus on Corporate Wellness. She has successfully developed and implemented strategic wellness programs that have led to meaningful outcomes, including enhanced employee engagement, weight loss, and reductions in A1C levels and stress.
Prior to co-founding The R³ Institute Kelly co-founded and co-created an evidence-based, clinically validated multidisciplinary wellness program. This program, grounded in the science of behavior change, has demonstrated effectiveness in both preventing and reversing various metabolic conditions, including type 2 diabetes and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease. Its sustained results have led to clinical trials and publication in the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB Journal).
Her professional philosophy is rooted in empowerment—meeting individuals where they are, nurturing curiosity, and fostering personal growth. Her “why” is clear: to inspire people to embrace their unique potential while building meaningful connections with themselves and others.
Kelly Matthew
