Joi + Blokes Challenges the AI Diagnostic Trend
HEALTH & BEAUTYTECHNOLOGY
Joi + Blokes Challenges the AI diagnostic arms race with a first-of-Its-kind 1:1 clinician consultation program for patients with existing labs.
The healthcare industry is currently caught in a furious "arms race" toward AI-driven diagnostics, constantly pushing for more data and faster test results. Yet, in this rush toward automation, one critical element is often overlooked: the necessary human connection between patient and clinician.
Joi + Blokes, a national telehealth platform specializing in men’s and women’s health, is challenging this transactional trend. The company today announced the launch of its groundbreaking Beyond the Labs program, a first-of-its-kind service that provides patients with personalized, 1:1 clinician consultations based on their existing lab results, regardless of where those labs were completed.
Data Alone Doesn't Heal
At its core, the Beyond the Labs program is built on the belief that while biomarker data is essential, the true key to better health outcomes lies in the depth of the clinical conversation that follows.
“There's an arms race in diagnostics right now; everyone's focused on testing, tracking, and technology,” said Josh Whalen, CEO and Co-Founder of Joi + Blokes. “But what's missing is the most crucial part: the human connection with a clinician. Data alone doesn't heal anyone. Listening, empathy, and expert clinician guidance do.”
The program allows patients in all 50 states to upload existing lab results from any provider and instantly connect with a Joi + Blokes licensed clinician. Unlike rushed primary care visits that often last under 15 minutes, these appointments are dedicated 30- or 60-minute sessions built around the patient's unique biomarkers, symptoms, and long-term goals.
Giving a Voice to Dismissed Patients
The service is proving particularly vital for women who often feel dismissed by traditional healthcare systems, especially when dealing with perimenopause and menopause.
“We see it every day,” said Katy Whalen, Co-founder & COO of Joi + Blokes. “Women going through perimenopause or menopause are exhausted from being dismissed or told their symptoms are 'normal.' They don't want another report or generic plan; they want to be heard.”
Dr. Melissa Loseke, DO, Medical Director, emphasized their specialized approach: “We specialize in integrative health, functional medicine, and menopause care, translating complex data into actionable, personalized treatments that help women feel like themselves again.”
Accessible and Affordable Personalized Care
Beyond the Labs offers transparent, affordable pricing with two tiers: the Advanced Visit (30 minutes) at $150 and the Comprehensive Visit (60 minutes) at $225. All new patients receive 25% off their first visit.
Joi + Blokes is also making basic support even more accessible by offering free visits with health coaches for those who simply want to navigate their options and feel supported from the start.
By offering holistically-trained clinicians who specialize in translating complex data into personalized, actionable treatments, Joi + Blokes is carving out a necessary space in the telehealth market: one where human connection and expert listening are prioritized over transactional, data-only care.