Merging Modern Medicine with Wellness and Prevention: The Future of Healthcare

Many believe that traditional healthcare and wellness are two separate entities, but there seems to be this middle-ground between those who swear off medication for a natural lifestyle and those who dismiss wellness and holistic practices. And, if you’ve ever sought a medical practice that not only addresses wellness and prevention but also dedicates the time to truly listen to patients, it’s not easy to find – though it does exist.

Since 2019, a suburban Philadelphia- based, concierge-style medical practice, Preservation Health, has attempted to address this gap in the industry to benefit those who seek an internal medical practice that provides patients more time and access and focuses on prevention. Owner and internist Keith Sadel, MD has practiced medicine for over 20 years, during which time he has seen the industry change to a “high volume” approach, where practices see 25 to 30 patients per day to sustain the practice, says Sadel, which leaves only about 10 minutes a day with each patient.

“Preservation Health is a solution that allows me to spend time with the patient,” says Dr. Sadel. “I have more time to devote to listening to the patient — which most physicians just don’t have time to do nowadays – which is very powerful.”

Every day, Sadel treats patients with a variety of chronic and acute conditions through a combination of modern medicine, lifestyle changes, and wellness practices – with less- invasive approaches first before opting for prescription medication, much of which have harmful side effects. At Preservation Health, each patient receives a lengthy initial visit to provide a full picture of their health and lifestyle.

“Preservation Health, as the name implies, is about preserving patients’ health. It’s for all people, whether you have chronic conditions or not,” Sadel explains. “What’s so great about this model of medicine is that we can prevent illnesses before they happen. We can be proactive, as opposed to reactive.”

If additional specialists are needed, patients have access to quick appointments that would be nearly impossible to get otherwise. Sadel even makes house calls for patients who are unable to come to the office. Additionally, the practice expedites medications and coordinates care with specialists. Blood work is done on-site, and convenient same-day and next-day – early morning and evening – appointments are available, along with 24-hour access to the physician, should emergencies arise.

Preservation Health even offers travel medicine and a medical cannabis program, and patients receive discounts to its sister facility, Lma Mineral Float, a float therapy center, with sauna, run by Sadel’s wife, Vivi. Lma provides an innovative and luxurious, yet practical, health practice rooted in ancient times. Though inspired by the healing benefits of ancient communal Greek and Roman spas, Lma provides a solitary experience for modern times.

Through Preservation Health and Lma, this husband-and-wife team offer a comprehensive medical practice and wellness facility in one for a truly one-stop shop for healthy living – a model that represents the future of healthcare. Interestingly, “the end result,” says Sadel, “is that, while moving toward the future, we’re actually going back in time, a time where everyone knows the local doctor, and the doctor knows them.

Dr. Keith Sadel is a board-certified Internist with over 23 years of experience. His focus is on preventative medicine and, more recently, has focused on personalized membership medicine. His goal is to merge modern medicine with age-old holistic practices. In addition to Preservation Health, Keith and his wife own and operate Lma Mineral Float, a holistic clinic on the first floor of his medical office. Lma offers float therapy in magnesium-rich water, sauna, and CBD remedies, all ailments to reduce stress, pain, and inflammation and to increase relaxation.

By Erica Brooke Gordon

Special to The Doylestown Cardinal