What to expect at your first visit

Peak Health isn't open yet. It opens in Colorado Springs after my Army service ends. When it does, this is how I plan to welcome new members.

1. A free meet-and-greet

Before you pay anything, we'll talk. You can ask how the practice works, what's included and how I'd approach your health. I'll ask about your goals. If it isn't a good fit, there's no cost and no pressure.

2. Your first visit is a long one

Your first appointment is where we build your foundation. Expect to talk through:

• Your medical history, family history, medications and allergies
• How you eat, move and sleep, and what gets in the way
• Your goals, whether that's running a race, coming off a medication or keeping up with your kids
• Any screening, labs or vaccines you're due for

I'd rather spend the time up front than rush, so this visit runs as long as it needs to.

3. What to bring

• A list of your medications and supplements, or the bottles themselves
• Recent lab results and records from other doctors, if you have them
• Home blood pressure or glucose readings, and your fitness tracker data if you use one
• Your questions, written down

4. Your personal plan

You'll leave with a plan written for you, including your own diet, exercise and sleep prescriptions. You can preview them now: the diet prescription, the exercise prescription and the sleep prescription.

5. After that, reach me when you need me

From then on, you can call, text or video me directly, and you can be seen quickly when something comes up. We'll check in on your plan regularly and adjust it as you go.