While this program can be completed in one day, it does require at least 7- 8 hours of scheduled time, which is more pleasantly completed over two days. Many clients request additional tests, and these are more easily included during a two-day period.

The WellMax Core Program includes:

Extensive Medical Interview
One-on-one consultation with a board-certified physician allows ample time to discuss your concerns. The physician reviews your personal medical history as well as your family history and any medications or supplements that you use. There is detailed screening for symptoms relating to all of your body's systems, including neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, genitourinary and endocrine. The physician also inquires about stress, sexual concerns, psychosocial issues, and more.

Comprehensive Physical Examination
The physician completes a detailed checklist while conducting your physical examination. Since all of your data is entered into your personal database, this checklist assures that all necessary components are meticulously collected.

Comprehensive Gynecologic Evaluation - for Women
The physician takes a comprehensive gynecologic and obstetric history. The physical examination includes ---at the patient's option --- breast and pelvic examination as well as a ThinPrep™ pap smear. The ThinPrep™ Pap test is a very sensitive test of cervical epithelial cells and is highly accurate in detecting abnormalities. This component also includes an extensive summary of gynecologic findings. (Note: There is a separate laboratory fee for the ThinPrep™ pap smear, that must be paid directly to the lab by state law.)

Biomechanical and Musculoskeletal Assessment
Your assessment includes measures of body composition, joint range of motion as well as flexibility and strength of the adjoining soft tissue structures. A postural assessment will be performed with recommendations to decrease the effects of degeneration on joints and muscles. Gait analysis is used to determine structural abnormalities and muscle asymmetry. With correction and retraining you will be able to help decrease the stress on your body and slow the degenerative process. Specialized software is used to gather this data, which is stored to your WellMax Health Portfolio. We provide you with an extensive personalized report that includes your measurements, our recommendations and a program designed with your personal goals, interests and schedule in mind.

EKG (electrocardiogram)
This test is a 12-lead electrocardiogram that measures your heart rate, rhythm, function, and is used as a limited screening tool for cardiovascular disease.

Cardiac Exercise Stress Test
This test requires a continuous electrocardiogram, which screens for signs of heart disease or palpitations as one walks on a treadmill that gradually slants uphill. This provides a cardiovascular fitness baseline, and screens for early coronary heart disease before you are aware of symptoms.

Pulmonary Function Test
This test measures baseline function of your lungs, as well as screening for asthma, emphysema, or any obstructive or restrictive lung disease. It includes FEV-1 and FVC(Forced Expiratory Volume and Forced Vital Capacity).

Nutritional Evaluation
You are given record forms to document everything you eat for 2-5 days. Practical, individual recommendations are made to increase the ‘nutrient density’ of your diet and regulate optimal caloric intake. The evaluation includes Two reference books: What Color is Your Diet by David Heber, M.D. and Dr. Shapiro’s Picture Perfect Weight Loss 30 Day Plan. A wallet reference guide for fast foods, restaurants and snacks is also included.

Audiomety
This hearing test screens for hearing loss at several frequencies in the conversational range.

Vision Screening
We measure visual acuity of near, intermediate and distance vision, and screen for color discrimination, peripheral vision, heterophorias, and more.

Well-Scan
This 45-minute test uses a computer, a microprocessor, and several instruments to assess 12 "biomarkers of aging". These markers include visual accommodation, auditory and visual reflexes, high frequency hearing, pulmonary function, vibrotactile sense, memory and other functions. Regression analysis is used to compute your "biologic age". If significant problems are discovered in one or more areas, further testing may be done.

IMAGING

Carotid Arteries Carotid arteries are the main pipelines of blood to your brain. A silent build-up of plaque can lead to a stroke. If significant plaque is discovered, you then have several options to minimize any further buildup. Our biochemical evaluation dovetails with this test to understand the chemistry processes that cause this plaque.

Men’s Ultrasound* of Prostate
(whole body MRI and MRA is available for additional cost; click here to learn more…)
Obtains a baseline study of prostate size, shape and architecture. It screens for prostate cancer. This study includes bladder imaging and a “post-void residual”, i.e. the technician measures the volume of urine remaining in the bladder immediately after voiding. It helps to assess urine retention due to larger prostates.

Bone Density Testing
This non-radiation screening shows any tendency, men or women, toward osteoporosis. Bone is measured in the entire body, as well as special images of the hips and the lumbar spine. Our state-of-the-art equipment simultaneously measures the percent of lean muscle and fat in each of several body areas, and measures total body fat composition. The lumbar spine is always included as it is the primary source to measure de-mineralization and re-mineralization following intervention treatment.

Coronary Artery CT
Specialized computer software is used in conjunction with detailed imaging of the coronary arteries of the heart, to determine a "calcium score." This score correlates with the amount of atherosclerotic plaque in the coronary arteries. In general, the higher the calcium score, the greater risk of a heart attack. It does not require any needles or probing.

Lung CT
Screening for lung cancer or other abnormalities in the chest is performed at the same time as the Coronary Artery CT. Recent research confirms the markedly improved ability to detect lung cancer in the earliest curable stages with this technology. This is especially important in any patient who smokes or who once smoked.

LABORATORY TESTS

CBC and Chem 20
The following tests are performed on your blood: a complete blood count (CBC), twenty chemistry measures (Chemistry 20 panel), which includes measures of liver and kidney function, fasting glucose (blood sugar), and electrolytes.

Basic Hormone Panel
Serum DHEA-S, estrogen (estradiol extraction), testosterone ("free," total, and "bioavailable")for both men and women.

Cardiovascular Risk Panel = VAP and Fasting Insulin
Medical scientists have discovered many modifiable risk markers for heart disease. Cholesterol is just the tip of the iceberg. Our basic cardiac panel includes the usual lipid panel of cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides. In addition, the type of HDL and LDL are checked, since it makes a big difference in your individual rate of arteriosclerosis. Lipoprotein (a), highly sensitive C-reactive protein, homocysteine and fasting insulin are routinely checked as they are independent risks for cardiovascular disease. Fibrinogen and others can be added for high-risk individuals. Together these many tests provide your individual and unique pattern of risk markers. These may be modified to meet individual needs.

Ferritin
Ferritin serves as a general screen for both iron deficiency and iron overload. Problems with iron shortage and iron storage in the body are much more common that previously recognized. If this test is abnormal, a panel of iron measures can be ordered to clarify exactly what the problem is.

Thyroid Screening –T4 Free & TSH
These two tests measure the function of the thyroid gland and its ongoing “dialogue” with the pituitary gland. Thyroid hormones control the body’s metabolic rate. We can also, if needed, measure serum total and free T3, a different, more active form of thyroid hormone converted peripherally from T4.

Results and Recommendations

Summary Phone Consultation
This consultation with our physician provides an opportunity to review, in detail, the findings and implications of the exhaustive body of data gathered about your personal health status. This consultation will occur after all test results are back. The physician and WellMax team gives recommendations and works with you to develop specific strategies to improve your health and wellness based upon your goals and desires.

Personal Health Portfolio
A personalized, comprehensive notebook is prepared for you with details of all of your studies, copies of reports, and our recommendations.