After a two-year personal health journey involving significant weight loss and improved nutrition, a visit to Neko's Spitalfields clinic in London offers a proactive way to understand what's happening inside the body. The experience combines advanced imaging, blood tests, and detailed consultations to create a comprehensive health profile.
A Futuristic Clinic Experience
The Neko clinic in Spitalfields feels more like a film set than a medical facility, with high ceilings, open space, and a modern, almost space-age design. The professional yet understated staff uniforms immediately put visitors at ease before the scanning begins.
After changing into a minimalist robe, the scanning process is remarkably quick. A screen moves around the body, capturing over 2,000 high-resolution images in seconds. This produces a detailed map of skin markings and moles, reviewed by Dr Kim O'Hare, which can be used to track changes over time and flag potential concerns like skin cancer.
Comprehensive Testing Beyond the Scan
Additional tests include blood samples sent to the lab via an internal tunnel system, blood pressure measurements on both arms and legs, a laser test for heart rhythms, and a scan of the feet to examine blood vessels and circulation. One notable test measures grip strength, which is associated with longevity; the author's grip came in at 47kg.
The results are reviewed in a private consultation room with Dr Kim, who explains each measurement in detail. The author's cholesterol was slightly raised at 5.22 mmol/L, with one genetic marker largely out of personal control. Long-term blood sugar was 32 mmol/mol, in the optimal range, and body fat was 17%. Visceral fat measured 1.4L, indicating no issue with fat around internal organs.
Results and Next Steps
The heart age result was 57, a year older than the author's actual age, providing a specific area for improvement. All data is accessible through the Neko app, which integrates with platforms like Apple Health, allowing for a broader health picture.
The author leaves with a clearer understanding of their health and specific lifestyle tweaks to work towards, guided by Dr Kim. The value lies not just in knowing current status but in having a baseline to measure future progress.
