As the days lengthen and the Richmond landscape begins to bloom, there is a natural, almost magnetic pull to get back outdoors. However, after a more sedentary winter, jumping headfirst into high-impact activity can be a shock to the system. 

In standard medicine, this time of year is usually dominated by one word: allergies. But in a concierge practice focused on the root causes of vitality, we view this transition through a much wider lens.

January is often when subclinical metabolic issues finally surface after the stress and excess of the previous months. Here is why a comprehensive look at your thyroid is the most important reset you can do this month.

On January 7, the USDA and HHS unveiled the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and it’s unlike anything we’ve seen in decades. To help us navigate these changes, we sat down with our health coach, Gregory Anthony, a Certified Nutritionist by The Cleveland Clinic, to get his take on what this means for your health.

When you sign up as a new member with WellcomeMD, you’ll notice something unique when we call to book your initial appointment. You’ll be asked if you want to have your cheek swabbed for The Stride DNA Methylation Test.

Shift your focus from fleeting New Year’s promises to a data-driven strategy for extending your healthspan.

A health coach is a trained professional who serves as a partner and guide in your journey toward a healthier lifestyle. At WellcomeMD, our health coach provides highly personalized mentorship and support to individuals who are pursuing behavior and lifestyle changes.

Unwrap the Gift of Health: How a concierge membership can help you thrive, not just survive, the holidays

Your nightly tooth brushing habit could protect more than just your smile it might safeguard your heart and brain too