At Lifespan Medical, early detection is not a luxury — it’s the foundation of care.
From the very first visit, patients undergo a comprehensive assessment designed to uncover potential health issues before symptoms arise, setting the stage for timely and effective intervention.
“We’ve been able to identify key health risks and guide patients toward the support they need — concerns that might have gone unnoticed for years if we hadn’t taken a proactive approach,” says Dr. Sue Stock. “The feedback we receive has been overwhelmingly positive. For many, it’s the most thorough and responsive healthcare experience they’ve ever had.”
Stock is the co-founder and medical director of Lifespan Medical, a private healthcare clinic in North Vancouver that offers a comprehensive approach to both preventative and primary care for patients of all ages. At Lifespan, proactive medicine isn’t just about early detection — it’s about long-term health partnerships that help patients feel supported throughout the year.
Unlike traditional models where the care can feel fragmented or reactive, Lifespan Medical’s approach is personalized and proactive. Patients benefit from access to advanced in-clinic diagnostics, expert medical interpretation, and a coordinated care team that includes an endocrinologist, general practitioners, registered nurses, registered dietitian, kinesiologist and more. After the initial assessment, patients remain under the clinic’s care, receiving follow-up, lifestyle support and timely access to their care team as health needs evolve.
“Patients are often looking for longer appointments, clarity and easier access to their healthcare,” says Stock. “At Lifespan, we provide a setting where people can explore their health concerns in depth, set meaningful goals and feel supported throughout their journey.”
Stock founded the clinic after more than 25 years as an endocrinologist. She saw firsthand how many chronic illnesses and serious diseases could have been prevented — or treated more effectively — with earlier intervention.
“I got tired of always managing disease after it had already progressed,” she says. “So many of these conditions are preventable if we simply catch them earlier.”
Lifespan Medical combines this vision with cutting-edge technology, offering diagnostics such as DEXA body composition scans, ultrasound, mole mapping/skin cancer screening, VO₂ max testing, balance and fall-risk assessment, comprehensive blood testing, and ECG.
The process starts with an in-depth, one-hour intake focused on a patient’s history, goals, and concerns. Over a four-hour comprehensive assessment, more than 200 biomarkers are reviewed and a personalized health plan is created — one that spans the full year, with check-ins and continuous monitoring.
“We provide our patients with one of the most thorough preventative assessments in the Lower Mainland in just four hours,” Stock explains. “Trying to piece the same together across different locations could take you up to a year, assuming you could even get in.”
But what sets Lifespan apart isn’t just the technology or speed — it’s the ongoing care that comes after. Patients aren’t left to navigate their results alone. They’re supported with expert interpretation, follow-up plans and ongoing access to a dedicated team focused on optimizing their long-term health.
"Ana," a pseudonym used to protect her identity, is a client of Lifespan Medical who greatly benefited from the clinic’s approach to patient care. “My visit to Lifespan was a pretty incredible experience, and I wish everybody could have this same experience,” Ana says. “When it comes to health and wellness, knowledge is power. I would highly recommend checking out Lifespan.”
At Lifespan Medical, early detection is the standard — but it’s just the beginning. Through a private, comprehensive care model, patients can finally experience the kind of healthcare that is proactive, personalized and built to last.
For more information, visit www.lifespanmedical.ca.
