Health & Fitness Check Up: Peak Potential
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Whether you’re a professional athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or simply looking to perform at your best, understanding your body’s health is key to unlocking peak performance.
Our Peak Potential: Health & Fitness Check Up provides an in-depth analysis of your kidney, liver, bone, and cardiovascular health, alongside cholesterol, iron, and essential vitamin levels.
With advanced blood tests, a GP consultation, MSK assessment with a chiropractor, and a gait scan.
We assess your health, fitness, and injury risk.
Take control of your health, prevent setbacks, and optimise your training with expert insights tailored to your performance goals.
Peak Potential: Health and Fitness Check Up - £459
An essential profile for anyone wanting to check their fitness – either before starting a programme, or to monitor progress during one.
Full blood count, liver, kidneys, cholesterol, iron status, ferritin, CRP, vitamins D & B12, and testosterone are all analysed to identify if there is anything likely to stop you from being your best.
The Peak Potential: Health and Fitness Check Up is not suitable for anyone under the age of 16.
What Is Included In the Peak Potential: Health & Fitness Check Up?
45 Minute Health Assessment Consultation
- Blood test (see below for what is tested)
- An ECG
- Height to Waist Calculations
- BMI calculations
- Blood Pressure measured
30 Minute Health Screening Report Consultation With One of Our GPs
- A review of your blood test results
- Urinalysis
- Advice on ways you can improve your health
- A chance for you to discuss your health and any concerns you have in detail
- A full report of your Peak Potential: Health & Fitness Check Up findings, with a copy emailed to your NHS GP as well.
90 Minute Musculoskeletal Function Health Assessment Consultation
- Functional musculoskeletal assessment with a Chiropractor
- Assessment of areas more likely to cause injury
- Gaitscan – to assess the function of your feet
- Strengthen and rehab programme
- 10% off Custom Orthotics if the gaitscan assessment suggests they are necessary
What Is In The Health & Fitness Check Up Blood Test?
Kidney Function
- Urea, Creatinine, eGFR
Liver Function Tests
- ALP, ALT, AST, GGT, Total Protein, Globulin, Albumin, Bilirubin
Bone
- Calcium, Uric Acid, CK
Cholesterol Profile
- Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, HDL Percentage, Non-HDL Cholesterol, Total:HDL Ratio, Triglycerides
Iron Study
- Iron
- UIBC/TIBC
- Transferrin Saturation
- FBC+5-part differential
- Ferritin
Others
- hsCRP
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin B12
- Testosterone
Who Is This Health & Fitness Check Up For?
This Health & Fitness Check Up is for people aged over 18. It is suitable for experienced athletes and sports professionals as well as those just starting out on their exercise journey, and want a way to measure their current health levels and discover ways to improve their health and reduce the risk of potential injuries.
Full Breakdown of Your Health & Fitness Check Up
Book Your Fitness and Health Check Appointment
Initial Health Assessment
Your Peak Potential: Health & Fitness Check Up starts with a 45-minute health assessment consultation with one of our phlebotomists during which your ECG, blood tests, and other assessments will be performed.
Make sure that you are well hydrated before your Health & Fitness Check Up appointment.
Once you have had your blood test and ECG, we will book your 90-minute MSK functional health assessment with our Chiropractor and your 30-minute face-to-face Private GP Appointment.
Receive Your Test Results
Your ECG results will be reported verbally to us instantly and we will receive a written report in 30 minutes
Your blood test results will be back in 48 hours.
Functional Health & Gaitscan
He will assess your need for orthotics and provide you with a strengthening and rehab programme.
GP Consultation
You will have a face-to-face appointment with one of our private GPs.
They will discuss your ECG and blood test results and any health concerns that you have.
If you need any further appointments or follow-up investigations, these can be arranged at an additional cost.
Your Personal Health Report
We will compile your Peak Potential: Health & Fitness Check Up report and email it to you within 48 hours.
With your consent, we will send a copy of your report to your NHS GP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Private General Practitioners
Dr James Cave (He/Him)
GP
James is a senior General Practitioner with over 30 years of experience. He has a wealth of experience in all aspects of medicine including Cardiovascular disease (particularly the management of cholesterol and blood pressure), Respiratory diseases, Endocrine, ENT, Musculoskeletal, and Rheumatology.
His work as Editor-in-Chief of the medical journal Drug & Therapeutics Bulletin means he has significant expertise in understanding the pros and cons of drugs and enjoys working with patients to understand what might be best for them rather than satisfying a target set elsewhere.
He has a particular interest in the care of older people and does offer a visiting service. He believes passionately in personal care and understands how difficult it has become for people to see their GP. Whether you have a new problem, would like time to really talk through an ongoing issue, or just get a second opinion James will be delighted to help.
In addition to general consultations, he offers soft-tissue and joint injections for such problems as frozen shoulders, arthritis, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, Morton’s neuroma, and trigger finger.
In 2009 James was honoured with an OBE for services to medicine.
Dr Barbara Barrie (She/Hers)
GP
Having qualified from Edinburgh University in 1989, I have worked in the NHS for 34 years, mainly as a GP Partner, but I have also had short spells employed as a Salaried GP and GP Retainer.
In addition, I have been a Macmillan GP, an Out of Hours GP working regular weekend sessions, and a GP in Palliative Medicine.
My clinical interests are Mental Health, Women’s health, and Palliative Medicine but in my day-to-day practice, I cover all aspects of primary care.
I am qualified to fit intrauterine devices (coils) for contraception, HRT, and in the management of heavy menstrual bleeding, as well as ring pessaries for the management of gynaecological prolapse.
Aside from work, I enjoy walking my 3 dogs, ski- ing, and singing in a local choir.
Dr Susan Connell (She/Hers)
GP
I qualified from Charing Cross & Westminster Medical School in 1993 & as a General Practitioner in 2001. I have a passion for Medicine & for thorough, holistic care. I look forward to meeting you & helping you to shape your health goals.
Dr Tom Morgan (He/Him)
GP
Dr. Tom Morgan qualified in medicine from The University of Bristol in 2011, following a degree in Physiology at The University of Southampton. His medical training took place across various hospitals and GP practises within Berkshire and Oxfordshire. Currently, he works as a GP Partner at The Boathouse Surgery in Pangbourne and has previously worked in various GP practices across Reading and Oxfordshire.
Primary Care
With a keen interest in all aspects of primary care, Dr. Morgan has a particular passion for mental health, the care of the older people and Men's health. He worked for seven years at the Reading Mental Health Crisis Team, where he managed complex and urgent mental health issues. Additionally, he played a vital role in establishing a new mental health service in Berkshire to enhance collaboration between primary and secondary care.
Believing in the importance of family medicine, He emphasizes that developing a strong relationship with patients is essential for understanding their concerns and providing effective care. He values the time afforded by private general practice to fully grasp each patient's situation and collaborate on a tailored care plan.
He lives in South Oxfordshire with his wife, two energetic boys, and their adored golden retriever. He enjoys family life and the beautiful countryside of the region, as well as watching cricket when time allows.
He looks forward to working with you to support your health and well-being
Our Phlebotomist
Jo Clarke (She/Her)
Phlebotomist
I have been performing Phlebotomy for adults and children since 2001.
I have worked in various Hospital and Clinical settings for the NHS and Private sector. I offer Phlebotomy Services, Well Person Checks and Electrocardiograms at Total Health West Berkshire
My weekends are filled with spending time with my husband, 2 children and 3 year old grandson, and hopefully once a year sitting on a sandy beach somewhere very hot.
Our Chiropractor
Joe Trippett - Jones (He/Him)
Associate Chiropractor
Joe Trippett-Jones is a graduate of AECC University College. He is a registered chiropractor with the General Chiropractic Council and British Chiropractic Association. Joe first experienced the benefits of chiropractic as teenager after experiencing neck pain following Rugby and Taekwondo injuries. This sparked an interest in how the human body works and chiropractic as a profession.
Joe has a particular interest in the management of chronic pain patients and the role manual therapy can have in improving patient outcomes. He uses a range of treatment techniques including spinal manipulative therapy, joint mobilisations and soft tissue techniques.
Originally from Norfolk, Joe has relocated to the area following his graduation. Outside of work Joe enjoys living an active life including running and dog walks.