A Comprehensive Review of
the One Program Components

Physician *

·         Comprehensive History and Physical

·         Complete internal medicine evaluation

·         Pharmacological evaluation, supplement review and recommendations

·         Medical records from client’s other physicians collected and interpreted

·         Physician lead medical review of records with One team prior to client’s arrival

·         Participation in testing throughout the day

·         Preventative Medicine Counseling

·         On-site Review of Results reported same day & establishment of annual goals

·         Follow up Comprehensive Report and Review by phone (2 weeks after appointment)

* Approximately 20 physician hours are dedicated to each client from initial contact through follow up report.

General Health

·         CT Scan - Full body scan and calcium scoring of the heart; anatomical scan also includes abdomen, pelvic area & chest and can detect cysts, tumors, any additional ‘compromises’ in the body

·         CBC – complete blood count – analyzes the number of red and white blood cells and platelets; an indicator of general health

·         Blood Chemistry – measures levels of sodium, potassium , calcium, other electrolytes and minerals

·         Urinalysis – screening for disease of the kidneys, diabetes, bladder infection, and some cancers

·         Metabolic Panel - Screens for diabetes, liver, kidney disease, electrolyte imbalance and protein abnormalities

·         Uric Acid – elevated levels can precipitate gout

·         Ferritin – iron deficiency screening

Circulatory System

·         Carotid Artery/IMT (Intermedial thickening) ultrasound (age 50 and over)

·         Lipid Panel - Cholesterol: HDL, LDL & Triglycerides

Cardiovascular System

·         Treadmill Stress Test (also allows us to set the training heart rate)

·         Homocysteine – screening for arteriosclerosis; high levels are associated with stroke, Alzheimer’s & Osteoperosis

·         LP(a) – high levels are associated with an increased risk of developing coronary artery disease

·         Hs-CRP – screening for increased risk of cardiovascular event

            [If a high risk for cardiac events is determined through a review of medical history, physical or otherwise, more extensive testing can be done in this area.]

Skeletal System

·         DEXA Bone Scan ( Bone density/loss)

·         Urine NTX (testing breakdown of the bone)

Digestive System

·         Gastrointestinal testing for such things as ulcers, parasites, digestive problems, lactose intolerance, intestinal problems

·         Liver Panel (GGT) – measures enzyme released from liver when damaged

Excretory System

·         Hemoccult - A chemical test for blood in the stool not apparent to visual inspection.  Three separate stool samples are examined for trace amounts of blood to detect bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract.

Endocrine System

·         Thyroid Panel

·         Hormone Health

Respiratory System

·         Lung Capacity & Function; Spirogram

Cancer Screening

·         PSA (men only) – prostate cancer screening

      - Free PSA

      - % PSA

·         CA-125 (females only)  - ovarian cancer screening

·         Pap Smear (females only)

Vision Screening

·         Color, near and distant vision testing

Hearing Test

·         Audiogram - Computer-directed hearing exam

Body Composition

·         An evaluation of body composition is essential prior to making specific recommendations about a person’s need to lose or gain body weight.  Excessive levels of body fat are associated with a number of significant chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease.    

                  Measurement of:

·         percentage of fat to lean muscle mass

·         Girth

·         Grip strength

·         Flexibility of hamstrings – inflexibility often the cause of low back pain

·         BMI – body mass index.  The BMI is one of the most accurate ways to determine whether or not an adult is overweight. BMI uses a person's weight and height to gauge total body fat.

·         RMR – the number of calories you burn while at rest utilizing the MedGem tool

·         VO2 -  oxygen uptake into the bloodstream

Nutrition Consultation

·         Client’s current dietary habits are assessed and reviewed.

·         Practical, individualized recommendations are made toward an optimum caloric and nutritional balance.  Counseling includes recommended dietary changes designed to help modify risk factors, setting of annual goals, periodic follow up throughout the year.

Exercise Prescription

·         Client’s current fitness program evaluated

·         Customized “functional fitness” program is developed -- the goal of which is to prepare the body to perform daily activities without pain, injury or discomfort.  Emphasis will be placed on learning to use multiple muscle groups in an integrated way challenging the body to work collectively as a whole toward optimal health and as aid in stress management.  Predetermined, periodic follow up will occur throughout the year.

Stress Management

·         Facilitate client’s achievement of a greater sense of self-awareness regarding body, life, and behavior patterns enabling client to deal more effectively with any personal stress related issues.

·         Develop a course of action to transform the areas that do not support good health and sense of well being with periodic follow up throughout the year.

Annual Follow-Up Consultations

Periodic follow up and coaching by the One team for the year following the one day assessment.  Timing is established in partnership with the physician during the on-site physician’s results review at the conclusion of the day.



 
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