Dr. Lobe will spend several hours with you learning your history, discovering what has worked in the past and what has not, identifying realistic goals, and establishing a timetable that will serve as a reference for both you and the doctor to develop the perfect program for you. The comprehensive examination is essential to identify the early physical manifestations of the aging process in your skin and other tissues of which you may not be aware. We will determine your genome through genetic testing and use that information to identify specific health risks and inherited metabolic derangements that directly affect your rate of aging. In many cases, we will want to assess the way your body metabolizes your hormones in specific ways. This allows us to determine dangerous patterns that can promote cancer and disease and to modify your program to reduce your risks. We will also examine the tissue concentrations of important nutrients in your system, how your immune system supports or impairs your body’s function, and how well your neurotransmitters are supporting your overall goals.