Comprehensive Health Assessment
In this, our signature program, we conduct an in depth medical and lifestyle history, clinical examination, laboratory, functional and diagnostic testing to determine an individual’s disease risk and initiate appropriate treatment. The initial evaluation encompasses several hours of one-on-one consultations with dedicated members of the medical team. Based on those findings, we create personalized programs centered on four components: low-glycemic nutrition with high quality supplements, regular exercise, hormone optimization using only bioidentical hormones, and stress management.
- Once scheduled, you will complete a comprehensive Healthy Aging and Lifestyles Assessment questionnaire in the convenience of your home or office.
- We will arrange for an extensive panel of blood work to be drawn prior to your initial visit.
- A thorough medical history and examination will be performed by a board certified Alternity Healthcare physician. This will include review of your Healthy Aging and Lifestyles Assessment questionnaire and blood test results.
- A nutrition consultation with a registered dietitian will provide the basis for an individualized eating program. Alternity Healthcare promotes low-glycemic eating.
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Stress Test measures VO2 max, cardiovascular risk and aerobic capacity.
- An exercise assessment and training with an exercise physiologist or physical therapist determines strength, balance, flexibility and evaluates posture. Alternity Healthcare advocates higher intensity, interval-type exercise and resistance training.
- Body composition (body fat percentage) and bone mineral density are determined via GE Lunar densitometry scan.
- SphygmoCor CP™ detemines central blood pressure, arterial stiffness and vascular age. It is a very sensitive predictor of your for developing cardiovascular disease.
- Mental health and cognitive screening tests are also performed.
- A nutritionally balanced and tasty example of our recommended food plan will be served for lunch.
Mediterranean-style diets
High in nutrient-dense foods (fruits, vegetables, lean meats and essential fats) and low in refined, overly processed foods, fats and simple carbohydrates.
Optional components available for an additional fee:
- HeartSmart IMTplus™ is a non-invasive, state-of-the-art, diagnostic tool for the earliest detection of cardiovascular disease.
- Telomere length analysis is best measure of biological age compared to chronological age.
- Micronutrient testing determines intracellular vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
- ALCAT testing for food and chemical sensitivities.
- Estronex Test measures the ratio of two estrogen metabolites that provides an important and modifiable indication of risk for future estrogen sensitive cancer development, including breast, uterine, cervical and prostate cancer.
- AMAS Cancer biomarker screening
- AssureImmune adult stem cell collection and storage
After all of your diagnostic testing is completed, your Alternity Healthcare physician will discuss the findings, answer all questions and develop a comprehensive program to ensure both short and long term health goals can be realized. Ongoing periodic consultations and annual exams are undertaken to track progress and make any adjustments to your individualized medical program.
