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SL_PROFILE_Meeting Point Health_0822_final_Layout 1 9 / 7 / 22 2 : 32 PM Page 2 Meeting Point Health represents a confluence of Eastern and Western medicine , offering acupuncture , regenerative medicine , and much more . ? Meeting Point Health 161 Leverington Ave . , Suite 101 | Philadelphia , PA 19127 ( 215 ) 298 - 9928 | www.meetingpointhealth.com one medication , and if that doesn’t work then they’ll try a different benefits , and antioxidants such as alpha - lipoic acid and glutathione , one . which can address chronic infection and chronic toxicity . “ Functional medicine requires much deeper testing than you The practice has also become a destination for sexual wellness , would ever imagine , ” she continues . “ We will do whatever it takes treating issues such as pelvic floor dysfunction and diastasis recti , a to get to the root cause . The patients who come in the door teach us common condition caused by the separation of the abdominal what we need to know . What I can commit to the patient is that muscles typically seen in women during and after pregnancy . curiosity to find out what . ” Likewise , as part of its holistic approach , the practice recently Meeting Point Health moved into a new location in September launched a division devoted to anti - aging and medical aesthetics , to 2021 . Vibrant and welcoming , the space features high ceilings , an focus on regenerative solutions like PRP , stem cells , and peptides for abundance of natural light , and an open floor plan . Dr . Matta conditions such as hair loss , acne , melasma , and skin rejuvenation . describes it as “ a place of healing . ” Signature touches such as 200 - The Mattas are particularly proud to say that people of all skin types year - old oak beams , lots of plants , beautiful glass walls , and huge have a place where they can “ feel safe ” seeking medical aesthetics . windows found in the space remind him of being outside in nature . “ There are a ton of medical lasers on the market , and some of He credits Mary Anne for the design and décor , suggesting she “ had them can’t treat dark skin ; they can actually burn the skin , ” Dr . Matta another life as an interior designer . ” adds . “ We have a medical laser called Aerolase that treats all skin The building itself , an old sugar mill dating back to the 1800s , tones . It can treat a lot of different conditions , from hair removal to was reportedly used as a pop - up hospital during the Civil War . The acne to toenail fungus , with no downtime . It can even correct burns Mattas like the idea of “ extending the history ” by bringing a medical and hyperpigmentation from other machines . ” clinic back into the building . Meeting Point Health aims to help each patient achieve his or “ When you walked in , you felt like you were part of something , ” her full potential — physically , mentally , emotionally , and spiritually ; Mary Anne recalls . “ We redesigned the whole space so it would not the team even prays for its patients , in the belief that a higher power feel like a doctor’s office . There is no waiting room . We opened up is at work in humanity’s struggles . The approach seems to have the entire center space to feel like a communal area so our patients struck a chord , as many members of the 12 - person staff , including can get to know each other . It also has a lot of natural elements , like four registered nurses , began as patients . One staff member credits plants and stone . We are trying to ground people back into an expe - the Mattas for saving her life by treating her for a lifelong illness that rience of real things — community , sunshine , relationships , oxygen . ” had become debilitating . “ Our future vision is that this will be a medical destination , ” Mary ‘ Medicine With Excellence ’ Anne says . “ When people come here , we want there to be the smell Meeting Point Health has evolved considerably in recent years , apart of peppermint in the air , and to hand them a glass of water and greet from its change of address . The practice has expanded its staff , them by name . Those things matter . If you’re doing medicine with broadened its expertise , and increased its treatment modalities . An excellence , you should do everything with excellence . ” infusion suite provides healing therapies such as intravenous ozone , Based on the glowing testimonials from the list of satisfied ? an oxygen treatment with antimicrobial and immune - modulating patients , it already is . SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 13 ISSUE 12 | 41

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SL_PROFILE_LPatina Health_2pg_Final_Layout 1 9 / 7 / 22 1 : 55 PM Page 1 care delivered by a primary care team that specializes in working with older adults . The care team performs in - person and virtual visits , assisted by an easy - to - use smartphone app that connects patients ( and their loved ones , if applicable ) with their care team around the clock . In Dr . Patel’s mind , the relationship between a primary care practitioner and a patient should be based on trust , where the provider fully understands the patient’s specific goals and the patient feels empow - ered to make informed decisions . He believes a provider must devote the time and energy to getting to know their patients and loved ones — not only their health and history , but also what’s important to them . “ As the patient , your values and prefer - ences matter incredibly , ” he adds . “ You should expect your care plan to be tailored Dr . Neil N . Patel , and to include a menu of options . How do chief health you want your primary care physician to officer of Patina work with you ? Do you like intervention , or do you prefer to leave things alone unless ADifferent PATINA REINVENTS PRIMARY CARE FOR OLDER ADULTS TO DELIVER THE EXPERIENCE THEY DESERVE : PERSONAL , CONVENIENT , AND TAILORED TOWARD Path THEIR PRECISE NEEDS . you have to ? Your primary care practitioner BY BILL DONAHUE | PHOTOS BY ALISON DUNLAP should be asking you these questions . a universal truth : The human body requires more medical care as it “ Health care goes better when patients ages . Even so , receiving qualified care is rarely as easy as it should be . take the lead , ” he continues . “ That’s a lot to The traditional model of primary care in the United States often falls ask of people when they’re feeling sick or short , especially for adults aged 65 and older , who can come away have a chronic illness they don’t understand . It’sfrom their experience feeling underserved , overlooked , even invisible . My job is to help you take the lead . If you’re Neil N . Patel , M.D . , believes primary care does not have to be this way . In fact , he’s the patient , you ought to entrust your health part of an innovative Philadelphia - area company that’s turning back to tradition in to a primary care team that makes you feel order to solve today’s broken system . like a leader in your own care . ” “ If you’re working in medicine , you have a responsibility to help solve problems , ” The traditional primary - care model is says Dr . Patel , chief health officer of Patina , a new model of primary care offered inconvenient for busy adults . Getting care across the five - county Philadelphia area . “ Also , if the system is failing us , we have a presents a number of logistical challenges responsibility to fix that , too . By starting over , Patina has been able to rethink and and obstacles to older adults : making an rebuild from scratch , all in the name of the care and outcomes we think adults 65 and appointment that may be weeks delayed , older deserve . ” arranging travel to a doctor’s office , sitting Patina , which began seeing patients in February 2022 , aims to reinvent primary in a crowded waiting room , spending a few care for older adults and their loved ones . Built on the principles of accessibility , con - minutes with the doctor , and then having to venience , and respecting people’s own values and preferences , Patina offers in - home complete the return trip home — often for SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 13 ISSUE 12 42 |

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