Prevention is better than cure! We have heard this multiple times, right? But do we follow it?
In India, healthcare has often meant reacting after illness takes hold. But what if we could act before symptoms appear? What if foresight could save lives, money, and years of wellness?
That is the promise of Ciëlo Health, a preventive health screening centre built in Ahmedabad. It is powered by AI, advanced imaging, genetics, and an approach that feels more like hospitality than hospital care.
The Spark That Started Ciëlo
The journey began with frustration. As Dr. Anokhi recalls, “We were meeting people far too late, when illness had already taken control of their lives.” Her medical training and COVID duty showed her the cost of delayed intervention.
Her father’s decades of radiology excellence through the GIC Group shaped her standards of quality. Time at London Business school added the tools of systems thinking and scalable models. Together, they gave her a mission: clarity before symptoms begin.
“Ciëlo is our attempt to make prevention both practical and deeply human,” says Dr. Anokhi.
Gujarat Roots, Global Vision
Ahmedabad was always the natural home for Ciëlo. The GIC Group has been trusted in radiology for 26 years. Launching at GIC PRIME meant building on disciplined protocols and decades of family trust.
Gujarat itself shaped Ciëlo’s philosophy. “This state thrives on entrepreneurship, resilience, and foresight,” Their approach mirrors Gujarati instincts: “move quickly, adapt wisely, and always honour commitments.”
Though headquartered in Ahmedabad, Ciëlo stands as proof that Gujarat can birth global innovation.
Recognition Beyond Gujarat
In June 2025, Ciëlo Health was featured in The Times of India. For the team, it was pride mixed with responsibility.
“The recognition validated years of building a rigorous preventive model,” says Dr. Anokhi. But it also raised the bar. National visibility brings the duty to publish data, expand reach, and set benchmarks for India.
Changing India’s Healthcare Mindset
The biggest challenge remains mindset. In India, the absence of symptoms is often mistaken for wellness. Many people seek care only when the disease is advanced, costly, and harder to treat.
Ciëlo addresses this gap by building trust. Radiation safety is explained with transparency. Reports are structured in everyday language. The 100-minute format respects people’s time.
“In Gujarat, healthcare is often a family decision,” explains Ciëlo Health. “So, we make conversations collective, not isolated.” Prevention works best when families join hands in foresight.
The Power of 100 Minutes
What makes Ciëlo unique is its orchestration. Vitals, labs, imaging, and AI flow seamlessly without waiting. Dual verification ensures accuracy. Patients receive a single narrative, not fragmented reports.
Ultra-low dose CT minimizes exposure while providing precision imaging. DEXA assesses bone density and body composition. Ultrasound and mammography provide targeted insights. Genetics adds foresight when needed.
“The whole is greater than the sum of the parts,” notes Ciëlo Health. In just 100 minutes, a patient gains clarity and an actionable roadmap.
Fighting Lifestyle Diseases Early
Science is precise. But healthcare is also emotional. Many people avoid preventive checks because hospitals feel cold and impersonal. At Ciëlo, hospitality is woven into care. Calm interiors, attentive staff, and predictable schedules reduce anxiety. Patients feel respected, not rushed.
“Hospitality at Ciëlo is not indulgence, it is an enabler,” says Dr. Anokhi. When people feel comfortable, they engage more deeply and act more decisively.
India faces a storm of lifestyle diseases. Diabetes, heart conditions, and cancers rise with urbanization and stress. Gujarat is no exception. Ciëlo’s 125+ biomarker panel looks for subtle shifts across health domains. Rising sugar levels, hidden liver fat, or calcium in arteries may seem minor alone. Together, they tell a story demanding action.
“It is not ONLY about predicting disease with certainty,” says Ciëlo Health. “It is about giving people time to change course.”
The goal is to extend health span, not merely lifespan.
Stories That Prove the Difference
One case involved a 58-year-old business leader who resisted screening. He was convinced that he was fine, and came only at his family’s insistence. Scans showed fatty liver, falling bone density, prediabetes and a Calcium Score of 958 (surpassing the upper limit of 400 of Agusten’s score) indicating a total complete blockage of critical heart arteries while being completely asymptomatic, making him a ticking time bomb of his own mortality . Alone, each looked minor. Together, they warned of a downward path. He changed his diet, exercised, and improved his sleep. Months later, markers improved, energy rose, and focus sharpened. For him, prevention became empowerment. Stories like his fuel Ciëlo’s mission.
Lessons in Healthcare Entrepreneurship
What does it take to build something like Ciëlo?
Trust, says Dr. Anokhi. “Trust is the true currency of healthcare. It grows slowly, invisibly, and rewards you if protected.”
Her advice for Gujarat’s entrepreneurs: pair boldness with integrity. Look to Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities for future growth. Measure value in human impact as much as financial returns.
“Balance speed with sincerity,” she says. “Build legacies, not just companies.”
The Future of Preventive Health
In five to ten years, prevention will become India’s default healthcare entry point. Rising awareness and AI integration will make it necessary, not optional.
“India is positioned to lead this global shift,” says Ciëlo Health. Gujarat, with its foresight and value-driven culture, can become a national engine.
Ciëlo’s mission in one line is clear: “Empowering India with Preventive Health.”
Ciëlo also extends prevention into the corporate space. For businesses, healthy employees are not only a welfare issue but a productivity strategy. They design packages tailored to industry risks, from stress-driven cardiac health to manufacturing musculoskeletal issues. Reports are actionable, and doctors hold group sessions for practical lifestyle steps.
“In Gujarat’s family-run enterprises, healthy employees mean resilient companies,” explains Ciëlo Health. “We position health as an economic asset, not an afterthought.”
Building Institutions That Last
“I’m still very much in the arena, and still learning myself with every passing day. What I’ve learned so far: build things that genuinely serve society—with integrity—and make sure your team grows with you, not behind you. Most importantly if you know it in your heart, don’t let anybody’s opinion in your brain.”
“Gujarat has given India enterprises that shaped entire sectors,” says Dr. Anokhi. “The same spirit can build enduring institutions in healthcare, education, and technology. And beyond”
Ciëlo Health is a testament to that belief. Rooted in Gujarat, it aims to transform preventive care in India and inspire models globally.
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