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Anti-Aging Programs:
Inner Wellness - Outer Glow
Our Anti-Aging programs are all about
reversing and slowing the aging process. We utilize a
three-pronged approach: Firstly, we equip the patient
with the knowledge that is required to take
charge of their health and achieve optimal well-being.
Secondly, we focus on disease prevention
by providing a thorough evaluation using comprehensive
diagnostics and the information provided on the patient's
health history form. And finally, we work with patients
to implement a rejuvenation program that
consists of various science-based treatments that reduce
cellular degeneration, promote tissue regeneration and
healing as well as slowing down the aging process. We
do NOT replace the role of the family physician,
instead we work with primary care physicians, internists
and other medical professionals to provide the optimum
in integrated care.
We consider each and every individual as
physiologically unique, and we do not subscribe to a "one
size fits all" approach. Our programs focus on a
customized approach that will address risk factors that,
if avoided or modified, could have beneficial effects
for reducing the incidence of and premature mortality
from the leading chronic conditions. Our vision is to
provide the latest in scientifically-validated therapies
for reversing the aging process, preventing chronic disease
and optimizing health.
Following are the Nine elements of Anti-Aging
(reversing and slowing the Aging Process) with Ultimate Vitality Centers::
Comprehensive Initial Assessment:
The assessment begins with a one hour initial consultation
that includes a thorough review of the patient's past
medical history, family history, lifestyle choices, nutritional
intake and present symptoms. A comprehensive work-up is
ordered which may include blood testing, saliva testing
and hair or urinary analysis. A follow-up appointment
is scheduled to review test results and institute a personalized
treatment plan. Treatment regimens may incorporate bioidentical
hormone therapy (BHRT), nutritional supplements, herbal
therapies, diet, exercise and lifestyle changes all designed
to help to optimize the patient's health, well-being and
longevity. Depending upon the age and medical condition
of each patient, referrals are provided for tests such
as ECG & exercise tolerance tests, prostate, testicular
and pelvic ultrasound tests, colonoscopies, mammograms,
bone density testing, and others. Blood and saliva testing
are repeated frequently to help ensure that the hormones
stay in optimum balance.
The traditional medical practice typically focuses on
diagnosing disease and prescribing a pharmaceutical intervention
for the disease. Our Anti-Aging Medical Assessment is
designed to focus on the patient's individual risk factors,
the root of the disease process and the implementation
of science-based programs that are focused on disease
prevention.
Specialized Testing
We utilize advanced laboratory testing to identify markers
for chronic disease, food sensitivities, heavy metal toxcicity
and nutritional deficiencies. Through the research of
Dr. Graves, the tests that we recommend form the basis
of our wellness programs and help patients identify early
warning signs of chronic diseases and confirm clinical
dianoses based on health history and symptoms.
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Individualized Treatment Programs
We recognize that each person is biochemically unique.
Accordingly, we design treatment progrms that are tailored
to each individual's risk factors, goals, financial resources
and interest in leading-edge treatment.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
Our BHRT is designed to treat individuals who suffer from
PMS, menopausal symptoms, andropausal symptoms, loss of
sex drive, chronic fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, depression,
headaches, weight gain, persistent pain, or many other
common conditions associated with hormone imbalance. We
use FDA approved bioidentical hormones whenever possible;
however, when a dosage or strength that the patient requires
is not commercially available, we use a compounding pharmacy
to prepare an individualized prescription. Our BHRT program
provides many benefits including:
- Restored hormone balance and relief
of related symptoms
- Improved heart health
- Increased bone production and prevention
of osteoporosis
- Enhanced energy and sex drive
- Reduced wrinkles and improved skin
tone
- Improved mental sharpness and better
memory
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Metabolic
Rejuvenation Program / Weight Management
Through our MRP, we provide patients
with the knowledge, coaching, monitoring and motivation
to make changes in nutrition, stress management, and exercise
levels. Additionally, the program leverages leading edge
natural products to stimulate the metabolism and support
weight loss. The program is designed for individuals that
range from normal weight to the slightly or moderately
overweight. When indicated, we use prescription weight
loss medications and we do regularly monitor body composition
in addition to total weight. Although the program is tailored
to each individual’s needs, it typically includes:
- Use of natural products that help
to jump start your metabolism, burn more calories and
reduce body fat
- Meal plan recommendations that focus
on low-glycemic-index meals and fully support the Metabolic
Rejuvenation Program
- Nutritional supplementation
- Body composition testing
- Incorporating appropriate levels
of physical activity/exercise
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A Functional Medicine Approach
We utilize a functional approach because we recognize
the interconnection between the systems of the body. Functional
medicine is personalized medicine that deals with primary
prevention and underlying causes, instead of symptoms
for serious chronic disease. It is a science-based field
of health care that is grounded in the following principles:
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Biochemical
individuality describes the importance of individual
variations in metabolic function that derive from genetic
and environmental differences among individuals
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Patient-centered
medicine emphasizes "patient care" rather
than "disease care," following Sir William
Osler’s admonition that "It is more important
to know what patient has the disease than to know what
disease the patient has." Dynamic balance of internal
and external factors.
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Web-like
interconnections of physiological factors – an
abundance of research now supports the view that the
human body functions as an orchestrated network of interconnected
systems, rather than individual systems functioning
autonomously and without effect on each other. For example,
we now know that immunological dysfunctions can promote
cardiovascular disease, that dietary imbalances can
cause hormonal disturbances, and that environmental
exposures can precipitate neurologic syndromes such
as Parkinson’s disease.
- Health as a positive vitality –
not merely the absence of disease.
Nutritional Supplements and Medical Foods
Dr. Graves is passionate about the need for high quality
nutritional supplementation and medical foods as necessary
to support the various programs that we offer to optimize
health. Even the ultra-conservative American Medial Association
(AMA) has reversed its long held position that we could
get all the nutrients that we need from food. Nutritional
supplements are needed both to provide the cellular nurtition
that the body needs and to correct identified and clinically
diagnoses deficiencies in cellular nutrition. All nutritional
supplements are not the same. Many of the drug grocery
store varieties are woefully inadequate in terms of potency,
quality bioavailability and completeness. All of the brands
that we offer to our patients are from manufacturers that
are recognized for quality, potency, bioavilability and
completeness and all are certified GMP (Good Manufacturing
Practices), which is the same level of quality as offered
by the pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Eating Plans
Many of the foods that are available in restaurants and
grocery stores are highly processed and contain significant
amounts of sugars, pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals
that are foreign to the human body. While we do not believe
in "diets" we do believe that a cornerstone
to any plan to optimize health has to include eating "whole",
healthy foods in the proper amounts and appropriately
balanced. Accordingly, all of our Health Assurance Plans
include Eating Plans that we provide to patients to help
them improve their eating habits permanently.
Further, many patients have food sensitivities. Through
food sensitivity testing, we can identify the "safe"
foods and the foods that a person is sensitive to or intolerant
to. Our Eating Plans help patients to eliminate the foods
that they are sensitive or intolerant to. We have seen
many patients who didn't initially respond to treatment,
but once their food sensitivities were identified and
eliminated, they responded robustly to the treatment plan.
We have seen chronic symptoms disappear, significant weigh
loss occuring and other improvements in overall health
when we eliminate foods that an individual is sensitive
to.
High Touch Delivery through Annual Programs
Because every person is biochemically unique, people respond
at different rates to our treatment programs. And most
times, treatment plans require course adjustments at periodic
intervals, typically after re-testing. Our practice operates
nearly exclusiviely on the concept of annual programs
because we know that wellness is a process that requires
continuous honing and adjustment. As humans, we are continuously
changing, and we change more quickly as we age. This process
requires adjustments in the amount of hormone mediciations
and other components of our treatment plans. Ethically,
we are required to aggressively monitor patients that
are on certain medications and we take this responsibility
very seriously. The most cost effective way we have found
to create the type of high-touch, doctor-patient relationships
that we desire is through our annual programs.
Pricing
for Anti-Aging Programs
The physician fee for the initial
consultation is $475.00. Patients have two choices for
follow-up visits. Individual visits are $275 per visit.
However, for patients that are on BHRT or otherwise require
continuing monitoring, we require one of our annual Health
Assured Programs. The Health Assured Programs include
quarterly/semi-annual office visits, email consultations
and phone consultations as needed for the first year and
range from $975 to $1,675 depending on the number of hormones
being monitored and the complexity of the patient's treatment
program. After the first year, the nature and pricing
of the followup program is on a case by base basis. In
addition, it is recommended that all patients commit to
a nutritional supplementation program. Click
here to read what Dr.Graves has to say about nutritional
supplements.
The prices provided above do not include
the cost of lab tests and the actual hormone preparations.
These costs vary significantly depending on insurance
coverage, the number of hormones needed and other factors.
Payment information is required at
the time of making your appointment. We do not accept
insurance although we will proivde you with a properly
coded receipt for our services and you may be able to
get a partial reimbursement from your insurance carrier.
If you have any questions about our fees or payment methods,
you may contact our Business Administrator, Leslie Graves,
at lpgraves@ultimatevc.com
or by phone at (215) 238-6511.
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