Annual Wellness Checkup
When did you last go to your doctor for an annual checkup?
We go to our GP to get help with our pain, or treatment for an illness. And modern medicine is often pretty good at resolving these complaints. Unfortunately these visits tend to be 10 minutes, and if there is a conversation around wellness or disease prevention they can feel rushed or half-hearted.
So why not get your annual wellness checkup with a doctor who focuses on prevention and wellness. Dr. Brandon Testa, ND offers 45 minute wellness checkups and is trained in naturopathic and functional medicine with an emphasis on prevention of chronic diseases and health optimization.
What is an annual wellness exam?
An annual wellness exam or yearly checkup is a time to meet with Dr. Brandon Testa to talk about the things that you do day to day that can improve health and prevent illness.
So what can I expect from my annual wellness checkup?
We discuss how your day to day life influences your risk of developing common and preventable chronic health conditions, like diabetes, and high blood pressure. The goal is to develop a practical and sustainable routine that keeps you healthy.
To achieve this goal we will talk about the role that food and physical activity plays in reducing your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, cancer, depression, and more. Additionally we talk about sexual health, weight, smoking, alcohol and other substance use, and blood pressure.
Let’s not forget about mental health as an important component of wellness. Did you know that 1 in 4 Canadians screen positive for depression? Dr. Brandon Testa screens for depression at every wellness visit, because depression can limit your quality of life, affect relationships, lead to lost time from work or school, and contribute to other chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart diseases.
Blood tests are discussed at your annual wellness visit to look at your inflammation, cholesterol, blood sugar, vitamin D, and thyroid.
If you have questions about how your health can be maximized with diet and lifestyle that are individualized for you, or what screenings you are due for schedule your annual wellness checkup with Dr. Brandon Testa, ND.
Annual Wellness Checkup, 45 minutes - $180