CINCINNATI (WKRC) – The promise of a longer, healthier life is fueling a growing trend in health care known as longevity medicine, and one local patient says it is already paying off.
William Freeman signed up a few months ago with Quotient Health, a concierge-style practice that describes itself as a longevity clinic. Freeman said the approach has helped him stay well as he juggles life with young children.
William Freeman signed up a few months ago with Quotient Health, a concierge-style practice that describes itself as a longevity clinic. (WKRC)
“I’ve got a three-year-old. I’ve got an eight-month-old. I’m running around like crazy,” Freeman said.
Unlike a typical first visit to a primary care provider, Freeman’s initial screening included fitness testing, blood testing and bone density testing.
Dr. Justin Greiwe, Quotient Health’s co-founder, said the clinic’s focus is less about extending lifespan and more about improving the years people live in good health.
“We call ourselves a longevity clinic but i would say we are mainly a health span clinic looking to improve quality of life, function, increasing lean muscle tissue, increasing aerobic capacity,” Greiwe said.
Greiwe said the practice works with a range of patients, including young parents trying to keep up with their kids, as well as corporate executives and retirees seeking a personalized plan for long-term health. Freeman said his goal is to stay active for years to come.
“All that matters to me for the next 10, 20 years is that I can remain active and healthy,” Freeman said.
Greiwe said the clinic pairs patients with a care team that can include primary care, fitness and nutrition support.
“We pair them with a primary care doctor, a fitness expert, nutrition,” he said.
The model comes with a cost: about a $4,000 upfront fee plus monthly membership fees. Supporters say the goal is to identify health concerns early, which can save money and lives over time.
“So we try to work on proactive medicine here versus reactive medicine,” said Stephanie Shoemaker, a registered nurse at Quotient Health.
Within weeks, Freeman said he learned he had a chronic blood condition that was completely resolvable and identified other issues that had been draining his energy. He said those problems are now gone.
“All things that have compounded into just a better lifestyle and bringing a better self to my kids, to my work, to my wife, which has been really great,” Freeman said.
In most cases, the upfront and monthly fees for this type of practice are not covered by medical insurance plans. Specialty referrals, however, are often covered and coordinated by the primary care team.
