Winner of the 2026 Wellness Clinic of the Year awards
Cardiff Wellness Centre
Private GP-led health optimisation & prevention
Understand your health. Find the risks. Build a plan that works for you
Meet Dr Avkash Jain
Dr Avkash Jain– MPharm, MBChB, MRCGP, DipBSLM(British Society of Lifestyle Med)
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NHS GP of 15 years+ experience in acute medicine/pharmacology
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Lifestyle Medicine Doctor
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Specialist in preventative medicine
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Founder of the Cardiff Wellness Centre.
His focus is helping patients understand and improve metabolic health, energy, weight lifestyle and long term health-using personalised, evidence based care rather than a one-size-fits-all-approach.
- Led NHS projects focused on improving metabolic health
- Current Community Director for Cardiff and Vale Health Board for over eight years.
- GP Inspector for Health Inspectorate Wales (HIW) and Welsh Government
- Educator:spoke at the Croatian Embassy regards chronic inflammation and the benefits of healthy fats
Personalised, evidence-based healthcare with a focus on metabolic health, healthy ageing, weight, energy and long-term wellbeing
GP-led. Lifestyle medicine. Personalised testing. DEXA body composition scan (Bone mineral density/Visceral fat testing). Shotgun Microbiome testing
Fee= First consultation with British society of lifestyle medicine NHS GP
(60 minutes)
£149
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60-90 minutes with Dr Jain
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Detailed medical and lifestyle history
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Review of your health goals
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Personalised health plan
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Access to the latest and specialised investigations
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Follow up available online
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Based near Cardiff & Pontypridd at the University of South Wales Treforest Campus
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Free dedicated patient parking and located next to Treforest train station
Reviews £85 for 30 minutes
We use a detailed medical and lifestyle assessment, with investigations where clinically appropriate, to help identify areas that may benefit from intervention.
We can help with:
"I'm tired all the time"
"I've been told I'm pre-diabetic"
"I'm taking Mounjaro but worried about muscle loss"
"I want a health MOT"
"I have gut issues and skin problems"
"My joints ache all the time and I have brain fog"
"I am going into the menopause but feel unwell"
"I am constantly excercising and calorie counting yet I cannot seem to reduce belly fat!!!"
Our GP, LIFESTYLE ACCREDITED, DOCTOR LED service aims to provide you with comprehensive, personalised (you are a n=1) and evidence-based knowledge that centres around your personal health and your goals. This will be achieved by closely working with you to try and find the root causes of problems, with a focus on the 6 pillars of health:
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Nutrition
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Movement
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Sleep
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Wellbeing
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Substances (Alcohol/Caffeine/Sugar)
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Microbiome
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Sunlight
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Environmental toxins (Obesogens)
You don't have to wait for disease. You don't have to wait for surgery. You don't have to accept decline as inevitable.
You can test. You can measure. You can intervene early. Improve your health span as well as your life span. Your body is the greatest and most important asset you will ever own, look after it. We give you the tools to be the CEO of your own health.
INVESTIGATIONS may include;
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Specialist blood tests
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DEXA scanning to measure Body composition (visceral fat which is highly inflammatory) and Bone mineral density
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Omega 3 quant red blood cell test
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Mineral levels such as Magnesium, Selenium, Zinc, Copper and Iodine.
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Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM's)
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Microplastics serum testing (these are endocrine disruptors)
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Heavy metals assays in the bloods inc Mercury and Lead
Patients on GLP-1 agonists such as Mounjaro should be having regular body composition scans to track potential muscle mass loss and visceral fat, we can help.
Modern pharmaceuticals have much to offer. The clinic understands that a combination of lifestyle change and medication is necessary for many and that is the way forward, a hybrid approach, however I do not prescribe weight loss drugs.
Blood tests can not only help with diagnoses, they can be useful to track changes made and give goals
to treatment options.
This is an exciting new field and we are currently scoping this to offer this to you all soon.
A good life isn't necessarily measured by how many years you live (lifespan), but how healthy those years will be (healthspan). Let CWC guide you to be your best in your later years by improving your health and lifespans.
We will help you understand why exercise is important and how to maximise it in the
limited time we all have. This does not necessarily mean hitting the weights or the treadmill.
CWC will go through your
sleep in detail and optimise accordingly so that you awake more refreshed the next day.
It is said we are now living in the middle of a stress epidemic. Up to 80% of what a doctor sees in
general practice can be traced back to the origins of chronic stress.
It's not what your weight is, it's what your weight is made of.
OUR SERVICES
The Problem?
Metabolic syndrome is a group of health issues—including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and abdominal obesity—that significantly increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, the leading causes of death in the Western world.
In the UK, around 1 in 4 adults are affected, but the condition isn’t inevitable. With the right approach, its progression can be slowed or even reversed without medication.
At CWC, we go beyond the outdated “eat less, exercise more” mantra. Our personalised strategies empower you to achieve your health goals—improving energy, reducing fatigue, and supporting long-term wellbeing.
Our Solution
Our approach goes beyond treating symptoms—
we focus on prevention, reversal, and optimising overall wellbeing.
Together, we’ll work to:
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Reduce inflammation in your body.
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Improve mitochondrial function.
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Enhance your gut microbiome.
At The Cardiff Wellness Centre, we use cutting-edge tools
to personalise your care, including:
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Metabolic blood tests to uncover underlying issues.
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Microbiome testing to improve gut health.
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An in-house DEXA scanner to measure and monitor visceral fat levels
Why choose Cardiff Wellness Centre?
At Cardiff Wellness Centre, we combine extensive NHS experience with cutting-edge expertise in lifestyle medicine to provide personalized, patient-centered care. While blogs and podcasts offer a wealth of health advice online, true wellness isn’t one-size-fits-all. Health decisions are nuanced, and your journey is as unique as you are. Let us help you navigate tailored solutions to achieve your optimal health.
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Hear from previous patients
I recently had the pleasure of consulting with Dr Jain to improve my health and wellness through diet and lifestyle changes. Within just a week of implementing his recommendations, I am already experiencing significant improvements in how I feel. Dr Jain provided me with a personalised plan that was easy to follow and tailored to my specific needs. His approachable demeanour and wealth of knowledge made the process both enjoyable and enlightening.
I wholeheartedly recommend Dr Jain to anyone seeking to enhance their overall well-being through sustainable lifestyle changes.
His expertise and dedication to his patients are second to none, and i have no doubt that his guidance will continue to positively impact my life for years to come.
K.F.
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