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Diagnostic tests will expand each quarter starting with advanced cardiac imaging and CPET in September 2024, stool microbiome testing in December 2024, and blood, urine, saliva, and genetic testing in March 2025. Of the hundreds of tests available, Dr. Obayashi believes you should consider the consequences of the results before ordering them, which is why his program starts with a two hour intake assessment and discussion. For example, you should be willing to modify your cardiometabolic food plan before ordering stool microbiome testing. Or understand the potential anxiety associated with positive genetic tests for your risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, or dementia. Or be interested in optimizing supplements or medications based on specialized diagnostic test results (see Ministry of Health pharmacogenetics statement attached below).
As a monthly subscription model, Dr. Obayashi will not profit on specialized diagnostic tests or treatments. He wants to customize your Lifestyle Plan with as much or little of the latest in medical technology as you want. He anticipates the average participation to be a few years to trend improvements on some of the annual tests such as CPET, stool testing, and nutrient levels.
In Western Medicine, cardiovascular diseases have the strongest evidence for optimizing lifestyle changes. With his unique background in genetics, rural stress testing, and educational program development, Dr. Obayashi hopes he can add quality and longevity to people's lives by taking the time to develop customized Lifestyle Plans.
Health care technology is advancing faster than the public systems can catch up to, so private payment is the only way to access the latest in cardiovascular health and prevention. Fortunately, many third party health insurance companies believe in preventing disease, so check your plans for allied health professional coverage.
No, this program is providing additional private services beyond what is publicly available, so you will still have your own family doctor. Most people have a doctor for medication management, but almost nobody has a doctor for all the non-medication management. Optimizing lifestyle risk factors is at the top of the list of almost every disease treatment plan, but it will likely take several months to years to develop your long-term Lifestyle Plan.
Yes, only the four 30 minute 1-on-1 intake appointments at George Street Family Practice in White Rock are in-person only. All future 1-on-1 (30 min every 10-12 weeks) and group (1 hr about every other week) will have videoconferencing and telemedicine options available.
Yes, if your company wants to enroll several staff together, contact Dr. Obayashi at jobayashi99@gmail.com for a group discount which can include bundles of specialized diagnostic tests.
Dr. Obayashi became interested in lifestyle and functional medicine to improve his own health and his families health, but as a doctor felt the need to share it with his patients and his community. Specialized tests can help customize and expedite results, but the core to this program will always be the power of knowledge in his interdisciplinary team. You are your own doctor 24/7 between occasional clinic visits so take your health into your own hands. I'm looking forward to you joining our program in January 2025.
Pharmacogenetics BC Ministry of Health (pdf)
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