Frequently Asked Questions
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Functional medicine looks for the why behind your symptoms instead of just masking them. Where traditional care often stops at prescriptions or “normal” lab results, we dig deeper with advanced testing and longer visits. Our goal is to find the root causes and create a plan tailored to your body.
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We can serve as your primary care provider if you choose. Many patients find our Direct Primary Care model is all they need for ongoing health and wellness. That said, you may still want a specialist or insurance-based provider for things like hospitalizations or procedures outside of our scope.
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One of the biggest differences you’ll notice is that we don’t rush you out the door. Initial visits are longer so we can get the full picture of your health, and follow-ups are designed with enough time to address your concerns thoroughly.
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We care for women and men across every stage of life. Common areas include hormone balance, thyroid and adrenal health, weight loss resistance, gut issues, mood and energy struggles, and preventive primary care. We also offer in-office procedures and growing aesthetic services.
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Yes. Many visits can be handled through secure telehealth if that’s more convenient for you. You also have the option of in-office appointments when needed.
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We’ll start with a comprehensive consultation and order a full hormone and metabolic lab panel. Once your results are in, we’ll sit down together for a detailed review and create a personalized plan, including a personalized supplement protocol, if appropriate.
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Direct Primary Care is a subscription-based model that gives you unlimited office visits, direct messaging with your provider, and same or next-day appointments for one monthly fee. No co-pays, no hidden costs, and no insurance headaches.
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No. Memberships are cash-based and not billed through insurance. This allows us to keep costs transparent and focus on patient care instead of paperwork. We do recommend keeping a high-deductible insurance plan or cost-share for emergencies outside our scope.
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Yes! We offer concierge cash-pay visits for acute care, minor procedures, and other stand-alone services. Membership is the best fit if you want ongoing care, but you don’t have to commit in order to be seen.
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Yes — most labs can be billed through your insurance. If you’re uninsured, we offer affordable cash-pay pricing so you’ll always know the cost up front.