As Philippine Tatler celebrates all things glam this month, we take a look at the institutions that make looking and feeling glamourous possible.

Glamour and beauty goes beyond age; a healthy body is where it all comes from. Take a look at the two institutions at the frontline of the overall wellness movement.

BioBalance

Founded by Dr. Ted Achacoso, BioBalance is at the forefront of intracellular and wellness medicine. The philosophy behind BioBalance is simple: Measuring one’s unique nutrition and metabolic profile leads to a better-targeted, bespoke nutritional and dietary regimen. The goal is to be beautiful and healthy from the inside out.

Through its exclusive partnership with US-based Genova Diagnostics, a global leader in speciality laboratory testing, BioBalance applies advanced technology to test one’s cells for levels of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, omega fatty acids, and many other substances including those that reveal the inner workings of the mitochondria and the neurotransmitters of the brain. This allows Health Optimisation Medicine specialists to personalise food, vitamins, and other supplements to achieve optimal health and to support management of any current disease or disease predispositions.

LifeScience

Experts at the LifeScience Centre for Wellness and Preventive Medicine espouse preventive medicine to improve a person’s health and wellbeing. Through its state-of-the-art Wellness Centre, LifeScience uses advanced medical technologies and practices that could help correct deficiencies and prevent diseases even when he signs and symptoms do not manifest yet.

“The LifeScience approach makes it possible for clients to actually understand their bodies at a molecular level. Based on a person’s unique genetic make-up and cellular profile, we provide an evidence-based assessment for each individual’s well-being and customised health regimen,” said Maria Victoria “Marv” Romero-Salas, Executive Director of the LifeScience Centre.

With the precise and unique results, LifeScience experts can also provide tailor-fitted programmes that address a person’s unique deficiencies and health concerns. Each client goes through a Preventive Wellness Consultation with a team comprised of a doctor, nutritionist, and physical trainer. The regimen for each client then varies, depending on a client’s state of health and lifestyle.