The Biophysical250 Now Available at Canyon Ranch
Ultimate health assessment brings peace of mind
AUSTIN, Texas, December 11, 2006 – Biophysical Corporation and Canyon Ranch, the world’s most renowned wellness lifestyle company, today announced that the Biophysical250, a comprehensive health assessment developed by Biophysical Corporation, will be offered through Canyon Ranch. Guests at Canyon Ranch destination resorts in Tucson, Ariz. and Lenox, Mass., can select the Biophysical250 beginning December 15th. It will also be available to guests and residents of Canyon Ranch Living – Miami Beach residential community when the property opens in 2007.
The Biophysical250 examines more than 250 different biomarkers (such as glucose, cholesterol, C-reactive protein, PSA (prostate specific antigen) and many other tumor markers) that can indicate the presence of certain diseases and medical conditions at their earliest stages, often before symptoms appear. With approximately two tablespoons of blood, the Biophysical250 combines the biomarker panels used in 12 different medical specialties, including cardiology, oncology and rheumatology, into one simple test.
"The Canyon Ranch experience is all about taking an in-depth look at your health in a very holistic way," said Mark Liponis, M.D., Canyon Ranch corporate medical director. "We use the latest tests and tools to help our guests reach their health potential. We are proud to be able to offer a test as sophisticated as the Biophysical 250, which can provide a new level of early detection and an advance warning system not previously available in a single test. Armed with this new information, we can improve the way we look at prevention, while providing our guests with the most personalized roadmap to health promotion possible."
Canyon Ranch is dedicated to promoting healthier living and to helping guests achieve a higher quality of life. To that end, the Canyon Ranch medical team seeks out the most advanced technologies in preventive medicine, such as the Biophysical250. Prior to making this assessment available to guests of the Ranch, more than 20 Canyon Ranch physicians and nurses went through the Biophysical250 themselves in order to fully understand the procedure and test results on both personal and professional levels.
"Biophysical Corporation and Canyon Ranch share the same goal—to keep people well," said Dr. George Rodgers, president and chief medical officer of Biophysical Corporation. "Canyon Ranch offers an unparalleled experience for its guests, and the Biophysical250 is a natural addition to the life-enhancing programs currently offered there."
The Biophysical250 will complement the extensive health programs currently available to Canyon Ranch guests. When guests visit one of the Canyon Ranch resorts in Tucson, Arizona or Lenox, Massachusetts, they can choose to have their blood drawn for the Biophysical250. Following analysis by the Biophysical medical team, a personalized report of the results is returned to the guest. To fully understand the results, a personal, private consultation is then conducted with a Canyon Ranch physician to review the report point by point.
About Biophysical Corporation.
Biophysical Corporation is a private, Austin, Texas-based company dedicated to advancing clinical knowledge and quality of life for its clients. Formed in 2004, the company offers Biophysical250, the most comprehensive and advanced assessment of personal health ever developed. Through the innovative analysis of blood-based biomarkers, Biophysical250 may indicate the presence or risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease and other health risks often before symptoms appear. The company's management and advisory board includes internationally renowned physicians and scientists who are leaders in the field of biomarker research. More information about the company and Biophysical250 is available at www.biophysicalcorp.com or by calling 800.532.7092.
About Canyon Ranch.
Canyon Ranch has been offering healthy, active vacations for more than 27 years. The life-enhancement company has two destination health resorts—the original, which opened in Tucson, Ariz., in 1979, and a second, which opened in Lenox, Mass., in 1989. The company also operates three Canyon Ranch SpaClub fitness, spa and wellness facilities located in The Venetian hotel/resort/casino in Las Vegas, at Gaylord Palms resort in Kissimmee, Fla., and on the Queen Mary 2 luxury ocean liner. In 2007, the first Canyon Ranch Living residential community will open in Miami Beach, with another community underway in Chicago. Additional information is available at www.canyonranch.com.