01 Diagnostics
01 · Diagnostics

Functional body assessment

Instrumental assessment of the cardiovascular, respiratory and autonomic systems.

Duration

60–90 minutes · day 1–2 of the programme

Led by

Functional diagnostics physician, medical technician

Location

01 · Diagnostics

About the procedure

Functional diagnostics differs from laboratory tests: it shows how systems work under load and at rest, rather than their biochemical status. This is the second layer of the status picture.

Minimum set: resting ECG (12 leads), spirometry (FVC, FEV1, Tiffeneau index), heart rate variability (HRV) measurement to assess the autonomic nervous system. On indication, exercise test, tonometry with orthostatic challenge and ABI (ankle-brachial index) are added.

HRV is the key marker for retreat: it reflects the balance of sympathetic and parasympathetic systems, which directly correlates with recovery potential. Low HRV is a signal that detox and device-based procedures should be started more gently.

All examinations take 60–90 minutes in total and are performed in the functional diagnostics room of Villa 01. Equipment is medical-grade and calibrated daily.

What's included

  • 12-lead resting ECG
  • Spirometry (FVC, FEV1, Tiffeneau index)
  • HRV — heart rate variability
  • Orthostatic test (on indication)
  • ABI — ankle-brachial index (on indication)

Indications

  • ·Baseline assessment before exercise protocols
  • ·Starting point for biohacking at Villa 06
  • ·Screening in the presence of cardiovascular risks

Contraindications

  • ·Acute coronary syndrome within 14 days
  • ·Decompensated heart failure
  • ·Active pulmonary infection (influenza, COVID, pneumonia)

Team

Functional diagnostics physician, medical technician

FAQ

Is this safe?

Fully non-invasive. ECG and spirometry have no side effects; contraindications apply only to acute conditions.

What to do with low HRV?

The programme starts in a soft mode: more recovery, fewer exercise procedures in the first 6 days. At Villa 06, HRV is monitored daily.