“I’ve been having some numbness in my right leg,” said Joe Fisher, CEO & Co-Founder to his Doctor of Chinese Medicine at BIÂN, a private club for wellness, work, and community.  Though Joe’s weekly ritual of acupuncture is central to his wellness strategy, the numbness wasn’t improving.  Fortunately, Joe is also a patient of BIÂN’s concierge medical practice with Dr. Marcie Claybon. Dr. Sandra and Dr. Marcie began discussing the situation and came up with a plan. Joe’s co-creation of BIÂN was about to save his own life

Dr. Marcie Claybon, BIÂN’s Board Certified Internal Medicine physician quickly ran a blood panel and scheduled an MRI for the following day.  The MRI revealed a cancerous lesion on Joe’s kidney and weeks later 40% of his kidney was removed along with all the cancerous tissue. It was a testament to teamwork and collaboration from both Eastern and Western medicine, and the alchemy of their combined efforts was nothing less than the saving of Joe’s life.  

Because BIÂN’s ecosystem is designed as an extension of your home, the access to your primary care doctor is a short stroll from the same place you have coffee, breakfast, co-work or get a morning workout. “I could never go back to a traditional Doctors office again” is the comment the owners of BIÂN hear most often. Tucked within a beautiful private club oasis, BIÂN has created a different kind of medical experience, one that’s based on teamwork, humanity, ease, and personal care.  In BIÂN’s ecosystem, your private doctor is available to see you same day or next day for appointments and 24/7 connectivity is simply a text or a phone call away. Dr. Marcie’s arsenal includes not just Dr. Sandra, but a full in-house team of practitioners, including a naturopathic doctor, chiropractors, physical therapists, trainers, coaches, mental health professionals, and a variety of other individuals and modalities that keep you healthy or vastly improve your healing process.  

So many ailments, pains, or illnesses that end up being serious are ignored because of time, inconvenience, or even expense. BIÂN’s goal is to break all that down and create a medical world where hospitality and access go hand-in-hand with preventative care, a diagnosis and any medical treatments.  

“Restaurants are often deemed the place where hospitality is most taught as a core competency. We think it’s even more important when it comes to your health,” says Kevin Boehm, a Co-Founder at BIÂN, who has spent 3 decades working in hospitality. “The power of the mind is one of the great healers. If we can help people feel comfortable, minimize fear, and make access easy, this can only help people in their goal to live a healthier life.”  

Dr. Marcie Claybon lead’s BIÂN’s medical practice with an authentic passion for holistic health, preventive care, and wellness. Her professional background includes work in both the outpatient primary care and in-hospital academic settings. Prior to joining BIÂN, she worked as an internist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital here in Chicago and previously at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Medicine (2008) and completed her Internal Medicine residency at Tufts Medical Center in 2011. She has notably been designated an “Illinois Top Doc” since 2019. Dr. Claybon strives to combine her training and expertise in traditional, western-based medicine with the integrative and Eastern-inspired services offered at BIÂN Medical to create a superior member experience. She is known for her generosity of time, thoughtful responses, and detailed appointments and follow-ups, demonstrating a commitment to providing excellent patient care and making a positive impact on their life.  

In addition to its comprehensive medical concierge service, BIÂN also offers stand-alone executive physicals where individuals or corporations can take a deep look into their health landscape and experience the power of BIÂN Medical.  These are full body health assessments that go beyond the standard checkup. It is designed to provide a comprehensive look at your current level of health, so you can make informed decisions about how to stay healthy and active. Traditionally, these are focused from the Western Medical lens, and completed with specific guidance for your on-going wellness.  The BIÂN Corporate Integrative Executive Physicals are designed to be exceptionally thorough, yet efficient. Each patient receives personalized attention from our internal medicine physician (MD), as well as from a multidisciplinary team of experts in nutrition & naturopathic wellness, fitness, functional mobility, Chinese medicine and dermatology.  In addition to the comprehensive examination, historical review, and ancillary services offered (including lab panel, EKG, and In-Body 770 body composition analysis), BIÂN also provides exposure to other proven medical modalities such as acupuncture and Eastern Medicine with trusted, vetted experts in the field. This allows for detailed assessments tailored specifically for you and your lifestyle needs. After your appointment, you will receive a completely customized treatment plan that includes wellness recommendations based on your individual results, all of which may be incorporated into a treatment plan at BIÂN. That is unparalleled access that can also save your life.

It is empowering to understand and embrace the importance of your health in today's fast-paced world. BIÂN’s complete medical offerings provide you with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about your wellbeing with ease, accessibility, and seamless integration into your life. For more information or to schedule an appointment, you may contact BIÂN at the email address below.  

medical@livebian.com

https://www.marcieclaybonmd.com/‍