This depends on several factors, including the complexity of your condition, how long you’ve had it and how much time, energy and attention you’re willing to devote to your wellness. In general, a typical care plan will run for at least 4-6 months, but most people start seeing improvement within the first month. People may elect to continue with a maintenance plan after their initial treatment plan is finished. After their initial care plan, most people opt for individual maintenance visits a few times a year for about 18-24 months.

The best way to see if functional medicine is right for you is to explore the website and check out the consultation page. We are passionate about our job and take Functional Medicine very seriously and care for our patients deeply. If unsure, book an initial 30 minute consultation which is covered by insurance.

Unlike conventional medicine, functional medicine operates outside of the typical insurance-based healthcare system. This means that most costs will be out of pocket for patients. The cost of functional medicine programs can vary depending on the complexity and duration of the required treatment program.

A single 60 min appointment costs $295 and a 4-6 month program, which includes a comprehensive evaluation of your health history, lifestyle factors, and standard laboratory testing may involve 5 or more appointments. More in-depth lab testing may be required and this will have an additional cost.  Payment plans are available.

After this initial evaluation, we will develop a customized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. The cost of the treatment program will depend on the complexity of your health condition and the duration of treatment required.

While some health insurance plans may cover certain aspects of functional medicine, it is important to check with your insurance provider beforehand to determine your coverage. Additionally, some flexible spending accounts (FSAs) or health savings accounts (HSAs) may cover the costs of functional medicine programs, so it's important to investigate these options as well.

We understand that the cost of functional medicine programs can be a concern for some patients, but we believe that investing in your health and well-being is priceless. Our goal is to work with you to develop a treatment plan that fits within your budget and helps you achieve your health goals.

All conventional labs can be billed directly to your insurance. If your insurance does not cover labs, your deductible is too high, or you do not have insurance, we can offer you special discounted rate.  These rates are significantly less than what you would pay out of pocket directly to the labs.

Lab testing for toxic metals, nutritional evaluation, stool analysis, microbiome analysis, some hormone analysis, and food sensitivities are typically ordered through specialty labs. Pricing on these labs depends on your insurance.  Some diagnostic testing isn’t covered by any insurance.  Before ordering any speciality labs, we will discuss with you to determine the benefits and costs.

Conventional medicine uses the latest evidence-based treatments once diseases are present and need to be addressed.  Functional medicine is a highly complementary approach that works together to improve a patient's health through looking at the underlying causes of an illness and considering the patient's lifestyle and environment as contributing factors.

By taking a holistic approach, functional medicine practitioners can identify root causes of illness and develop personalized treatment plans that incorporate lifestyle changes, nutrition, exercise and other natural therapies, while conventional medicine focuses on pharmaceutical or surgical interventions. By combining these approaches, patients can benefit from the strengths of both and receive comprehensive and personalized care.

Before your appointment, we will send you intake forms and questionnaires.  Our ability to draw effective conclusions about your present state of health and how to improve it will be enhanced by your ability to respond thoughtfully to the questions on these forms. Health issues are usually influenced by many factors. Accurately assessing all the factors and comprehensively managing them is the best way to deal with health challenges. In your first visit, we will obtain a complete medical history. 

The key to functional medicine is treating each person as an individual and getting to the root cause of their health problems. This generally entails a detailed conversation about your current state of health, your health history, family history, diet, lifestyle habits, etc. At that point, we will discuss potential approaches and outline and explain any additional laboratory workup that we think would be useful to recommend.

In short… YES.  Our office will continue providing you with traditional primary care services.

Functional medicine is not a "quick fix" solution and may require a permanent commitment to dietary and lifestyle changes and/or long-term treatment.

We will work with patients to develop personalized treatment plans that address the unique needs of each individual. This may include a combination of different therapies, such as nutrition and lifestyle counseling, natural/herbal medicine, stress management, hormone therapy, detoxification, and physical medicine.

The goal of functional medicine is to support the body's natural healing processes and restore optimal health and well-being. This may take time and require a commitment to making changes to one's lifestyle and diet. However, many patients find that the benefits of functional medicine are well worth the effort, as it can lead to improved energy, better sleep, and a reduction in symptoms.