Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dr Ohring prescribe medications?
No! You will continue to see your regular healthcare provider. Labs and certain tests can be ordered by Dr Ohring or can be done through your provider. Recommendations as to supplements and medications will be made.
What’s the point, you can’t change my genes. They are what’s going to determine my health and life span.
NO! Genes are responsible for only 25 % or so. Your lifestyle and personal preventive medicine has a huge effect on your health and lifespan. You can avoid the horrible chronic diseases or at least delay their onset significantly. While some physical and emotional declines are inevitable late in life, they can be significantly be mitigated by making lifestyle changes.
I am already old. I already have a chronic disease. It’s too late to modify my outcome.
NO! It’s never too late. By adopting changes to your diet, increasing your exercise [ cardiovascular, strength training and balance ], improving your sleep habits, and modifying your social environment, you can reduce or eliminate the need for medications and improve your healthspan.
Why do I need your services if I already have a primary doctor?
Your primary doctor is probably excellent at treating conditions you may have but how much time and effort is placed on prevention? How long are your appointments with the doctor? Besides paying lip service to diet and exercise, is there really a deep dive into these crucial lifestyle changes necessary to improve your Healthspan and prevent chronic conditions? Are you being offered the best screening tests for these conditions or only what your insurance covers?
Does Dr Ohring offer hormone therapies, hyperbaric oxygen chambers, IV treatments with vitamins, minerals or nutrients?
No! We will not recommend any therapeutic regimens which are not evidence based. While there are many centers which offer these, none have been proven effective in increasing Healthspan.
Does Dr Ohring accept insurance?
Unfortunately not.
How much does it cost?
First appointment [ 1-1.5 hours ] $300
Follow up appointment $200
Most Longevity Practices charge thousands of dollars for their services. We want to make Healthspan Counselling accessible and affordable to the masses.
Remember : Health is precious. This is an investment in your future.