Ep. 4: Dr. Ryan Greene of Monarch Athletic Club on Creating a One-Stop Shop for Preventive Health

Show Notes:People don’t like going to the doctor’s office. Dr. Ryan Greene of Monarch Athletic Club is changing that by re-inventing the primary care experience. Monarch is a wellness club with a board-certified care team that supports members through all aspects of health.With a background in allopathic and osteopathic medicine, Dr. Ryan Greene brings expertise in both clinical and lifestyle medicine. He has incorporated medically-driven services such as comprehensive blood work, physical therapy, and body composition scans, into an integrated and preventive medical practice doubling as a luxury gym.Focusing on the basic pillars of health — movement, nutrition, sleep, mental health, and community — Monarch’s care model helps members understand why these fundamental ideas are important for improving longevity and quality of life.Today’s episode covers key markers for longevity, the Monarch membership onboarding journey, and why investing in health will save the U.S. billions ($).Timestamps:0:41: Dr. Greene’s background in osteopathic and allopathic medicine3:03: MD vs. DO approach to care7:01: How to quantify and understand the signals our bodies give us8:02: Integrating consumer health with traditional medicine14:53: Creating community and connection in a healthcare setting16:21: Monarch Athletic Club member journey20:07: Empowering patients through education22:15: The importance of decision-making in sustaining a high quality of life25:12: Attracting the “average” American to join Monarch28:09: Healthcare spending on lifestyle-associated conditions32:16: Identifying your “why” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nolanshah.substack.com