Vively

Vively: biomarker-based health checks

Vively is an Australian digital health company that offers a health assessment programme called Baseline Health Check. Its approach focuses on measuring more than 70 health markers — compared with conventional tests that tend to be limited to disease thresholds — and on comparing results with ranges associated with long-term wellbeing. The service is presented as an alternative for those who, despite receiving results classified as normal, do not feel entirely well or want to get ahead of future problems.

What the baseline check includes

The programme covers a blood test that spans metabolic, cardiovascular, liver, kidney, immune and thyroid health, nutrient levels and inflammation. According to the company, this is a panel usually reserved for executive health checks. In addition to the markers, the report includes an estimate of biological age, which shows whether the body is ageing faster or slower than chronological age, and a personalised plan reviewed by a registered health professional. If there is nothing to change, the company says it tells you that too.

How to access it and coverage

The process begins with a blood draw at one of more than 4,000 collection centres across Australia. Results are then reviewed in a consultation with an accredited professional, who identifies what is fine, what is worth watching and what needs attention. From there, Vively offers ongoing support with retesting every three months to track progress. The company reports more than 30,000 Australian members and shows an average rating of 4.7 stars.

Specific programmes by profile

In addition to the baseline check, Vively structures programmes aimed at specific issues:

• Stubborn weight: analysis of metabolic markers such as HbA1c, fasting insulin and triglycerides, with continuous glucose monitoring for 14 days and a plan drawn up by a dietitian.
• Persistent tiredness: study of iron, thyroid function, vitamin D, B12 and inflammatory markers, with possible additional tests and referral to specialists if results warrant it.
• Hormones and wellbeing: expanded hormone panel with nursing and dietetic follow-up, with separate pathways for men and women.
• Longevity and long-term health: annual panel of more than 100 biomarkers with multi-year trend tracking and annual consultation review.

Data the company highlights

Vively notes that 95% of its members discover at least one marker outside the normal range that they were unaware of, that 84% have inflammation identified as an area of concern — including people who consider themselves healthy — and that 86% say they have made positive changes to diet and lifestyle after learning their results. The continuous glucose monitoring programme was offered at the time of the analysis at a promotional price of $99, with a membership start fee also of $99.

User profile and clinical approach

The service is aimed at adults interested in preventive health, metabolic health, weight control, energy, hormonal health — including perimenopause — and longevity. The company insists on a root-cause approach, with accredited professionals and accredited laboratories, and on the idea that data should translate into concrete actions rather than generic advice.