Every angle of your health, one place to start

Choosing a package comes down to how thorough you want your check-up to be. Here's how the three compare.

Core

Best for: A structural baseline of your body.

• What it covers: A full-body MRI of your essential organs and spine, checking for hidden risks like cancers, aneurysms, fatty liver or disc protrusions.
• Good to know: A good starting point if you're under 40, or if you already have recent blood test results.

Advanced

Best for: Anyone who wants a thorough, all-round check-up. Our most popular package.

• Structure: Everything in Core, plus body composition analysis and imaging of the prostate (men) or ovaries and uterus (women).
• Function: Our blood test with 80+ biomarkers, covering heart and metabolic health, inflammation, organ function, immune health and nutrients.
• Why it's the all-rounder: The MRI shows how your organs look, the blood test shows how your body is working. Together they give you a comprehensive picture of your health.

Pro

Best for: Specific concerns on top of the all-round check-up.

• What it adds: Everything in Advanced, plus AI brain volumetry, high-resolution hip and knee MRI, a hormone panel, B-vitamins and, for men, PSA.
• Worth it if: You're thinking about your cognitive health or dementia runs in your family, you have joint pain or put a lot of load on your joints, or you want to look into fatigue or hormonal changes.

If you're 40 or older and want a thorough check-up, Advanced is usually the right fit. Under 40 with no specific concerns, Core is generally enough. Still unsure? Schedule a free advisory call and we are happy to help.

The MRI scans from head to thighs (not head to toe: feet, lower legs, and hands are not included). In every package, we assess the brain, spine and organs down to the pelvis. The images also show your hips, your thighs and often your knees: we report anything obvious we see there, but these areas are not specifically assessed. Pro adds dedicated imaging of the hips and knees so they can be assessed in detail. Here's what each package covers:

• Core: brain, spine (cervical, thoracic, lumbar), neck, chest, abdomen (liver, kidneys, spleen, pancreas, adrenal glands), and pelvis (bladder, reproductive organs).
• Advanced: everything in Core, plus prostate (men) or endometrium/uterus (women), body composition analysis (fat and muscle distribution), and spine muscle assessment.
• Pro: everything in Advanced, plus brain volumetry (AI-measured brain region volumes) and dedicated imaging of the hips (labrum, cartilage, joint structure) and knees (meniscus, ligaments, cartilage).

Our MRI does not cover arms, hands, lower legs below the knee, or feet. If you need imaging of extremities, your GP can refer you for a targeted MRI.

See the full package comparison for a side-by-side view of what's included in each tier.

Yes, you can reschedule or cancel your appointment.

We have a 48-hour cancellation policy.

If you need to make changes, please do so at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled time to avoid a potential no-show fee of 150 CHF.

You can manage your booking by contacting our support chat, WhatsApp, e-mail or phone.

Many Swiss supplementary insurers cover part or all of the blood panel: KPT, AXA, CSS, Visana, Atupri, SWICA, Groupe Mutuel and EGK. For MRI, coverage is generally more limited. KPT goes furthest, with up to CHF 1'500 per calendar year. AXA, CSS, Visana and Atupri also cover preventive MRI, while SWICA and Groupe Mutuel cover it only partly. Coverage depends on your specific plan. Use our coverage checker to check your individual coverage instantly. You can also request a pro-forma invoice there to pass on to your insurer if needed.

Yes. If you and your partner each book and complete an MRI-based check-up within the same month, you both receive CHF 250 off (CHF 500 total).

You and your partner book separately and can each choose any MRI-based package. In the final step of the booking, please mention the name of your partner in the notes field, so we can link the two appointments. Once both scans have been completed, the discount will be deducted from your final invoices.

Our team is happy to help you coordinate everything, just contact us.

Yes. If the radiologist sees something that needs a closer look, your report explains what it is and what the recommended next step is. Findings that could be cancer are graded on ONCO-RADS, an international scale from 1 to 5 for how likely a finding is to be cancer.

You can go through your results with a doctor from our team, usually by video call. This consultation is included with every MRI check-up. Not every finding is a concern: some need no action, some only a check later on, and some need a further scan, sometimes with a contrast agent, to find out what they are.

If you need a follow-up scan or a specialist appointment, our team can help you book it directly within our partner network. You can also take your report to your own GP.

Our partner centres use modern scanners, many with a wide opening for more space and comfort. If you have claustrophobia, tell us when you book and we'll help you choose a suitable location.

To help ease claustrophobia, we offer mirror goggles that allow you to see outside the scanner. At our Hirslanden location in Zurich, you can also watch a soothing video or images. For certain parts of the scan protocol, we also provide a breathing script to guide you.

You can also book a free consultation call with us before scheduling your scan to discuss any personal needs or anxieties.

Currently, we do not offer open or upright MRI options, but this is something we are considering for the future.

Yes. We offer installment payments through Klarna, so you can spread the cost of your check-up over several months. During checkout, select the Klarna option and choose a plan that works for you. Klarna T&Cs apply.

If you have questions about payment flexibility, contact our team or email us at get@aheadhealth.com.