FAQs

Unlike traditional care that often reacts to illness, the Healthspan program is proactive and personalized. We combine advanced diagnostics, functional and lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and exercise science to create tailored action plans that improve resilience, prevent disease, and enhance long-term vitality.

 

Our program is designed for adults of all ages who want to invest in their long-term health. Whether you’re just beginning your wellness journey, looking to elevate performance, or seeking a comprehensive longevity program, there’s a track to fit your goals and lifestyle.

We offer three program tracks—Foundation, Elevate, and Summit—each designed with different levels of support and intensity. Foundation provides baseline testing and essential tools, Elevate adds personalized coaching and targeted interventions, and Summit offers the most comprehensive package with weekly coaching touch points and continuous monitoring.

View our program track comparison chart to learn more.

Every track follows an 8-month timeline that begins with comprehensive assessments and a personalized action plan. Throughout the program, participants engage in coaching sessions, educational workshops, and community events, with mid-point assessments available in Elevate and Summit tracks. At month eight, all participants complete a final Thrive Assessment to measure progress and plan long-term strategies.

The Thrive Assessment is our signature health evaluation that measures key biomarkers, metabolic function, cardiovascular fitness, body composition, strength, and movement quality. This data provides your baseline health snapshot and helps your care team design a targeted plan to improve your healthspan.

Each Healthspan program participant will complete a Thrive Assessment after their initial Mindset Optimization intake. Program progress will be tracked overtime through a Mini-Thrive and Final Thrive Assessment and check-ins with your Healthspan Care Team.

Thrive Assessments include:

• Comprehensive Blood Draw Panel (fasted) a curated Healthspan functional medicine panel, designed to detect underlying risks, uncover hidden imbalances, and provide a foundation for optimizing long-term health.
• Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) Test (fasted) assessing metabolic health.
• VO₂ Max Test a measure of oxygen-processing capacity, and the most powerful predictor of metabolic age and longevity.
• InBody Scan analyzing current body composition.
• Kinetisense 3D Functional Movement Assessment a markerless movement analysis.
• Keiser Strength Training Assessment testing lower body, push and pull strength.
• Dynamometer Grip Strength Assessment assessing overall physical strength.

  Additional Thrive Tests available for our Summit track include:

• Blood Lactate Test evaluating endurance, recovery and performance capacity.
• Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Coaching closely monitoring blood glucose levels to improve metabolic health and blood sugar regulation.

• Fasting Required: Please arrive fasted overnight (minimum 6 hours) before bloodwork, metabolic and body composition tests. 
• Athletic Clothing: Wear light, form-fitting gym attire (e.g., shorts, leggings, t-shirt). Avoid heavy or bulky clothing. 
• Hydration: Drink water beforehand, but avoid excessive intake right before your tests. 
• Hair Up: If you have long hair, please bring a ponytail holder to keep it off your neck during scans. 
• Footwear: Wear the shoes you normally train in for accurate movement assessments. 
• Phone: Bring your phone to set up client profiles.  
• 7 Day Tracker: Please bring your initial Healthspan 7 Day Tracker, we will scan it into your chart. 

Yes, some assessments require fasting, including bloodwork, resting metabolic rate, and body composition testing. Your care team will provide detailed instructions before your diagnostic appointments.

• Fasted Tests: 
  • PNOE Resting Metabolic Rate 
  • Functional Medicine Blood Panel 
  • InBody Body Composition
• Coffee and light snacks
• Active Tests:
  • Kinetisense Mobility and Stability Testing 
  • VALD Grip Strength 
  • Keiser Strength Assessment
  • PNOE VO₂ Max

All tracks include a final Thrive Assessment at 8 months. Elevate and Summit participants also complete a mid-point Mini-Thrive Assessment for additional data and progress tracking.

The frequency of check-ins and consultations depends on your program track. Foundation includes baseline and follow-up visits, Elevate adds bi-monthly health coaching and nutrition consultations, and Summit offers weekly coaching, monthly medical and nutrition appointments, and our highest level of team access.

Yes! If you are working with a health coach or following a training program you love, you can still join Healthspan through our hybrid Self-Directed Summit Track. Our Vail Healthspan team will review your current plan and, if it’s a good fit, integrate you into our program.

Yes. All participants gain access to educational workshops, video masterclasses, community events, and, depending on track, tools like personalized training plans, wearables, and sleep optimization protocols.

No, your Health Coach will be programing your exercise remotely through TrainingPeaks. We will offer groups throughout the Healthspan program where we invite you to come join us for an hour a week with our talented Health Coaches.

Getting started is simple. Contact our team to schedule an initial consultation. We will discuss your goals and can help you choose the track that fits your needs.

Not ready to commit to a full Healthspan program? You can book Individual Healthspan Tests, including body composition scans, VO₂ Max testing, or metabolic assessments. This is a great way to gauge your current health and use HSA/FSA funds to support your long-term health.

Yes! You can upgrade at any point if you’d like additional support, coaching, or assessments. Please contact our team to see how you can upgrade.