What Discovery Health Services does

Discovery Health Services is a privately held U.S. corporate wellness provider headquartered in La Jolla, California, that delivers on-site, hybrid, and digital health programs to employer clients. Founded circa 2004 as a local nurse staffing agency in San Diego, the company has scaled to 251-500 employees serving 1,000+ clients across all 50 states, offering a portfolio that includes workplace wellness programs, biometric screenings, on-site flu and vaccination clinics, IV therapy, vitamin injections, mental health programs, nutrition coaching, stress management, mobility and injury prevention, smoking cessation, food sensitivity testing, guided meditation, health fairs, and public health crisis response. Underpinning service delivery is a proprietary Digital Wellness Platform with a mobile app, real-time data tracking, customizable incentive programs, and multi-language support, together with the Vital Check evaluation process that analyzes biometric results, medical history, and lifestyle data to inform personalized program design.

The company monetizes through a blended revenue model combining professional services (on-site wellness delivery, medical staffing), transactional unit pricing for vaccines and vitamin injections with volume tiers and minimum order quantities, and subscription-based wellness programs structured as 12-week or 4-week engagements under multi-year contracts. Distribution is enterprise field sales targeting industrial/manufacturing, corporate offices, government agencies (notably MTA), healthcare facilities, and educational institutions, with named customer logos spanning Virgin Galactic, Ashley Furniture, Cintas, Guess, and Trader Joe's. Sister-clinic operations at KOI Wellbeing (naturopathic and IV therapy) and Home Care of La Jolla (licensed home care) extend the clinical capability set beyond standard corporate wellness vendors. Reported client outcomes cited by the company include 21% productivity gains, 65% lower turnover, 37% reduction in absenteeism, and 26% lower health costs.

Name

Discovery Health Services

Legal name

Discovery Health Services

Website

https://discoveryhealthus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Discovery Health Services is a privately held U.S. corporate wellness provider delivering on-site, hybrid, and digital health programs, including biometric screenings, vaccinations, medical staffing, and mental health services, to 1,000+ employer clients across all 50 states from its La Jolla, California headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

La Jolla

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. On-Site Wellness Services: Direct delivery of wellness programs and health services at client workplaces including biometric screenings, health fairs, vaccinations, IV therapy, vitamin injections, nutrition coaching, mental health programs, and fitness initiatives. Revenue generated per event or program session with pricing based on participation levels and service type.
2. Medical Staffing: Placement of qualified medical personnel including nurses, specialty medical personnel, and allied staff at healthcare facilities. 24/7 staffing support with competitive hourly rates for healthcare workers.
3. Vaccination Clinics: On-site flu shot and immunization services with per-dose pricing based on quantity ordered. Additional fees for nursing staff and regional coverage. Volume-based pricing tiers offering discounts at higher quantities.
4. Vitamin Injections: Vitamin B12 and immunity booster injections sold in batches with minimum order requirements. Per-injection pricing with volume discounts.
5. Subscription Wellness Programs: 12-week and 4-week structured wellness program solutions with ongoing coaching and support, offered as recurring service contracts

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Discovery Health Services is a corporate wellness consultant that delivers on-site, hybrid, and digital health services to employers across the United States. Its core offerings include workplace wellness programs, on-site flu clinics and vaccinations, biometric screenings, medical staffing, nutrition coaching, mental health programs, IV therapy, vitamin injections, and structured 12-week and 4-week wellness programs. Services are supported by a proprietary wellness platform with mobile app and the Vital Check evaluation process for personalized program design.

Product overview

Discovery Health Services is a corporate wellness consultant offering a unified platform of on-site, hybrid, and digital health services. The core offerings center on Workplace Wellness Programs and On-Site Flu Clinic & Vaccinations, supplemented by Biometric Screening, Medical Staffing Solutions, Mental Health Programs, and Nutrition Coaching. The portfolio includes add-on modules such as IV Therapy, Vitamin Injections, Guided Meditation & Breathwork, Smoking Cessation Programs, Food Sensitivity Testing, Stress Management Programs, Physical Well-Being: Mobility, Time Management Programs, Corporate Health Fairs, and Public Health Crisis Solutions. Underpinning the service delivery is the proprietary Digital Wellness Platform with mobile app and the Vital Check Evaluation process for baseline health assessments. Services are delivered through sister clinics including KOI Wellbeing (offering naturopathic medicine and IV therapy) and Home Care of La Jolla (licensed home care services).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Workplace Wellness Programs Comprehensive corporate wellness platform delivering on-site and hybrid health services including health screenings, vaccinations, coaching, and digital wellness initiatives designed to boost employee productivity and reduce organizational health costs. Offered as 12-week solutions, 4-week programs, or a la carte services.
• On-Site Flu Clinic & Vaccinations On-site flu shot and vaccination programs providing COVID-19, influenza, and various immunization services with nursing staff and comprehensive coordination. Volume-based pricing with regional and nursing fees.
• Biometric Screening Workplace health assessments including blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, body composition analysis, carotid artery scans, thyroid scans, and health risk assessments.
• Medical Staffing Solutions 24/7 medical talent management providing nurses, specialty medical personnel, and allied staff for healthcare facilities, offices, and on-site events. Competitive hourly rates with 24/7 staffing support.
• Corporate Nutrition Coaching Employee nutrition education and counseling services including nutrition workshops, personalized 1-on-1 counseling with dietitians, and menu consultation.
• Mental Health Programs Employee mental health services including depression management, proactive engagement via text messaging, multi-language support, and integration with existing EAP services.
• IV Therapy Corporate mobile IV therapy solutions delivering vitamin infusions directly into the bloodstream, including immunity support, brain boost, rest and recovery, and traveler's drip options.
• Vitamin Injections On-site vitamin injection services including Vitamin B12 shots and immunity booster shots for employee energy, immune function, and wellness. Per-injection pricing with minimum order requirements.
• Corporate Health Fairs Interactive workplace health fairs offering screenings, wellness workshops, health education, and assessments in a social setting to promote wellness culture.
• Public Health Crisis Solutions Rapid response and prevention services for workplace public health crises including on-site testing, vaccinations, and mental health support during outbreaks.

Quantifiable outcome

• 21% rise in productivity for companies implementing wellness programs
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KOI WellbeingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister clinic partnership providing seamless blend of Western and Naturopathic medicine with holistic approach. KOI Wellbeing offers hormone balancing, naturopathic doctor consultations, IV therapy, and comprehensive range of tools, supplements, and products. Discovery Health Services leverages KOI's expertise to enhance their corporate wellness offerings with alternative therapies.
• Home Care of La JollacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensed home care agency partnership in San Diego with CAHSAH-certified professionals including caregivers, CNAs, LVNs, and RNs. Provides top-tier in-home, facility, nursing home, and post-surgical care services. Partnership strengthens healthcare delivery capabilities and extends service reach.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wellable: Corporate wellness platform provider serving employers with wellness challenges, screenings, and content. Comparable as a vendor targeting HR/benefits buyers for workplace wellness programs.
• Virgin Pulse: Enterprise wellness and engagement platform serving large employers with digital and live wellness programs. Comparable as a corporate wellness vendor targeting HR buyers, though more digital-first than DHS's on-site model.
• Premise Health: Largest direct provider of on-site and near-site corporate health and wellness services in the US. Closest comparable to Discovery Health Services given its on-site delivery model serving large employer populations with primary care, wellness, and screening services.
• Interactive Health: Provider of corporate biometric screenings, health fairs, and wellness programs across the US. Closely overlaps DHS's core offerings of on-site screenings, vaccinations, and wellness events.
• Wellness Corporate Solutions: Provider of on-site corporate wellness services including health fairs, screenings, and flu shot clinics. Directly comparable service catalog and target customer segment.
• Marathon Health: Provider of on-site and virtual primary care, mental health, and wellness programs for employers. Directly comparable to DHS in delivering integrated on-site clinical and wellness services through employer contracts.
• Healthstat: National provider of on-site biometric screenings, health risk assessments, and wellness coaching for employers. Highly comparable in service mix (biometrics, screenings, coaching) and target buyer (HR/benefits).
• Limeade: Corporate wellness and employee engagement platform targeting mid-market and enterprise employers. Comparable buyer profile and program structure, with stronger digital tooling versus DHS's field-services approach.

Emerging players

• Welltok: Consumer health activation platform that partners with health plans and employers to drive wellness engagement. Adjacent to DHS through employer/payer channel overlap but more software-oriented.

Broad incumbents

• Castlight Health: Enterprise health navigation and benefits engagement platform serving large employers. Operates in the broader employer-wellness space but with a software/analytics focus rather than on-site clinical delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/discoveryhealthservices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/discovery-health-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/discovery_health

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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