Alea, Hong Kong-based health insurance and benefits broker, has announced a partnership with Integrated Medicine Institute (IMI), a natural and integrated medicine clinic.
The partnership will see Alea offer personalised insurance advice to IMI patients, while IMI will provide health information and services to Alea’s clients and community.
IMI, established in 2001, claimed it is Hong Kong and Asia’s largest natural medicine and alternative health clinic.
“From digital health content to expert tips and wellbeing perks, this collaboration will empower individuals and employees to make informed decisions about their health, from prevention to protection,” Alea said.
Beyond individuals and families, the collaboration will extend to corporate wellness, where Alea and IMI will join forces to offer added-value wellbeing services that benefit HR professionals, employees and companies as a whole.
Alea has developed expertise in helping clients find the best medical insurance options in areas like complementary medicines, maternity, women’s health or mental health. IMI has expertise in individual and business wellness solutions.
With IMI, customers will be able to access naturopathic medicine and nutrition; conventional medicine and diagnostic testing; psychology; counselling; traditional Chinese medicine; acupuncture; osteopathy; homeopathy; mindfulness; complementary and holistic therapies.
Julien Mathieu, co-founder of Alea, said: “We are thrilled to announce Alea’s partnership with IMI – Integrated Medicine Institute, Asia’s largest integrated health clinic.
“Health insurance is confusing and getting the right advice is so critical to a smooth healthcare journey.
“Together, Alea and IMI will help people and companies make better decisions, from prevention to health protection.
“We are thrilled to work with a partner like IMI. We have known IMI for a long time and see real synergies between our two organisations.”
Dr Benita Perch, managing director at IMI, said: “We are proud of this partnership with Alea. We both provide highly personalised and confidential services to help people take control of their health.
“We share the same values, starting with empathy and a human touch”.
Amelie Dionne-Charest, co-founder of Alea, added: “What I love most about our new partnership is that Alea and IMI – Integrated Medicine Institute share the same mission.
“We empower families to make the right health and wellbeing decisions for themselves and their loved ones.”