WHY CONSIDER THIS SERVICE?

Many individuals want a much clearer understanding of their health but are often unsure where to begin.

You may:

• Feel generally well, but want a more detailed health overview

• Have ongoing symptoms without clear answers

• Want to understand your blood-test results in more detail

• Be interested in nutrition, prevention and long-term health

• Want objective information before making changes

• Need guidance on which tests may be relevant for your current needs

Our aim is to combine your health history, presenting symptoms, lifestyle and appropriate testing, to create a clearer picture of your current health.

WHAT MAY BE REVIEWED?

Depending on your individual needs, your consultation may include:

• Current symptoms and health concerns

• Medical and family history

• Nutrition and eating habits

• Lifestyle, sleep and stress

• Current medication and supplements

• Previous blood tests and investigations

• Relevant nutritional, metabolic and inflammatory factors

• Recommendations for further testing where appropriate

BLOOD TESTING AT THE CLINIC

Blood samples can be taken here at the clinic at your appointment

Samples are collected by courier from the clinic on the same day.

Blood markers are selected according to your presenting health history and individual requirements.

Turnaround time for many blood tests is approximately 2–5 days.

Testing costs are separate from consultation fees and will be discussed with you prior to proceeding.

COMMON MARKERS TESTED

Testing may include markers relating to:

• Thyroid function

• Cholesterol and cardiovascular risk

• Iron and ferritin

• HbA1c

• Vitamin D

• Active B12 and folate

• Fasting insulin

• Homocysteine

• Uric acid

• Haematology

• Biochemistry

• Inflammation and other clinically relevant markers

Additional investigations may be arranged when appropriate.

DISCOVERY CALLS – FREE

Everything starts with a conversation.

These appointments are where you have the opportunity to discuss your presenting health issue(s) and outline where we might be able to support you.

DISCOVERY CALLS are over the telephone for approximately 15 minutes.

Reception staff at The Back Clinic can guide you, alternatively you may call

020 8279 3783 and speak to us directly. Please leave a voicemail if we are with other clients and unable to answer and we will call you back.

Our core hours are 08:00-20:00 Monday-Saturday.

Alternatively, contact us by email on enquiries@meducatehealthcare.com and we will respond.

ESSENTIAL PLAN — £395

A focused introduction to your overall health.

Ideal for people who would like a comprehensive overview of their current health together with clear guidance regarding their next steps.

The Essential Plan runs over three consecutive weeks.

It includes:

• Initial 60-minute in person consultation

• Single 30-minute Telephone consultation to initiate the Plan and implement any results and specific findings

• Final 45-minute follow-up in person consultation

• Includes a detailed health and lifestyle review account at your appointment

• Initial written plan

• Review of relevant test results

• Supplement recommendations where appropriate

• Liaising with other healthcare professionals are necessary

• Approximately 20-minute telephone discussion of blood-test results

• Final updated plan following your Final follow-up appointment

Blood tests and other investigations are charged separately.

This plan is particularly suitable if you are curious about your health, would like an informed starting point or want guidance before deciding whether more extensive support is necessary.

FOUNDATION PLAN — £750

A more detailed and in depth six-week programme for people with specific or more complex health concerns.

This programme looks more closely at the factors that may be contributing to your symptoms and provides regular support while changes are implemented.

It includes:

• Initial 90-minute in person consultation

• Final 45-minute follow-up in person consultation

• Four additional 30-minute weekly check-ins

• Six appointments in total over approximately six consecutive weeks

• Telephone and email support where required

• Liaising with other healthcare professionals are necessary

• Personalised health, nutrition and lifestyle recommendations

• Review and adjustment of your plan as you progress to include investigations and/or testing depending on your individual needs.

These may include:

• Additional blood markers

• DNA-based health testing

• Food intolerance investigations

• Hormones and pathways

• Mineral and metal testing

• Oral microbiome testing

• Stool microbiome testing

All laboratory testing is charged separately.

RESET PLAN — £475

For individuals who would like continued support following implementation of either an Essential or Foundation Plan, or who require further investigation and implementation support.

The Reset Plan provides a further four weeks of structured guidance.

It includes:

• Four appointments over approximately six weeks

• A combination of in-person and online consultations

• Initial and final appointments in person

• Ongoing support while implementing your personalised plan

• Review of progress and changing health priorities

• Further testing where clinically appropriate

• Text, email and telephone support when required

This option may be suitable if you want more help implementing long-term changes or if additional health concerns need to be explored.

BLOOD TEST PANELS

Fiona also offers several broader blood-test panels if applicable or if recommended by your health professional

BLOOD-TEST INTERPRETATION

Already have a current blood test result?

A focused blood-test interpretation service is available.

15-minute blood-test interpretation: £70

This can be used to help you understand relevant results and whether further investigation may be appropriate. Where specific blood tests have already been requested by another healthcare professional, Fiona may also be able to arrange and cost the requested tests for you.

TEST and TALK

This is for clients who are time short but want to get a feel of their health just using our testing and interpretation service. The test is available at cost. A list of tests is listed previously. The interpretation service is in person for 30 minutes at a cost of £195. The results will be implemented into a mini-interpretation Plan.

CLINIC AVAILABILITY

Consultations are available at the clinic:

Tuesdays, Thursdays

Morning, afternoon and early evening appointments are available.

Please speak to Reception to arrange an appointment or to find out which service may be most appropriate for you.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This service is designed to support informed health, nutrition and lifestyle decisions.

It does not replace diagnosis or treatment provided by your GP or medical specialist.

Where symptoms, examination findings or test results require further medical investigation, you may be advised to consult your GP or an appropriate specialist.

Laboratory testing is charged separately unless specifically stated otherwise.