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Concierge Medicine & Curated Wellness at Sydenham Clinic

Set against the treetops of the storied River Oaks neighborhood it is a first of its kind concept In Houston.

Article by River Oaks Lifestyle Staff

Photography by Julie Soefer

Originally published in River Oaks Lifestyle

In a city known for big ideas, Houston’s intimate Sydenham Clinic is rethinking healthcare to optimize life and longevity. The just-opened family office for health is a first of its kind concept that meshes the best of cutting-edge executive health and premier concierge medicine with curated wellness and lifestyle management.

Focusing on personalization, prevention and precision with scientifically proven integrative medical methods, Sydenham Clinic aims to fill a gap in health and medical care with customized solutions and support systems unavailable through traditional insurance-based health systems. This includes best-in-class access not only to the top specialists in Houston, but also to the country’s top physicians from renowned institutions around the country.

Along with bespoke primary care and preventative medicine, clients have access to next-level health screening, medical record management and true patient advocacy – providing knowledge, control and peace of mind in the process. With a starting fee of $10,000 per year and a cap of less than 1,000 members, Sydenham Clinic is launching with two program offerings, overseen by Medical Director, Dr. Terry Rice who brings more than 30 years of experience as a physician and educator to her role.

Nutritionist Casey Barbles provides dietary coaching and support customized for clients’ goals, objectives and health needs in tandem with famed chef and culinary consultant Monica Pope. Dr. Alejandro Chaoul – the highly regarded Integrative Medicine Program Director at MD Anderson Cancer Center – rounds out the health and wellness dream team as Sydenham’s Director of Mind and Body Practices.

The physician-patient relationship is the cornerstone of a proactive partnership in the health and wellness journey of each member. The team dedicates hours of time getting to know each member and researching recommendations of medicine, supplements, foods, therapies and lifestyle advice based on their unique genome, hormonal, nutritional and lifestyle matrix. For more information or to join visit sydenhamclinic.com.

  • Located in River Oaks, the Sydenham Clinic offers concierge health services.
  • Dr. Terry Rice, Medical Director of Sydenham Clinic