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Functional Medicine/ Weight Loss/ Hormone Initial Appointments must be scheduled via calling Ruth at 281-990-1696. We do not offer online booking for these appointments at this time. What is Included:Labs- CBC, CMP, Vitamins D, B12, Homocysteine, HgbA1c, Insulin, Hormone Panel, Thyroid Screening, HS CRP, and PSA (men only)Initial Visit with Family Nurse Practitioner Treatment Plan- Supplements, Nutrition Guidance, Specialty Lab Recommendations, Gap Health Bridging, Hormonal Plan Recommendations, Medical Weight Loss Recommendations
As a catalyst in the transformation of healthcare, functional medicine takes a comprehensive
approach to prevention, health, and well-being; treats root causes of disease; and restores
healthy function through a personalized patient experience — all while being a vital partner
to conventional medicine.
Private-Pay Model
Avoiding medical insurance by offering a private-pay model helps us to deliver value-based care that leads to better patient outcomes. While you do pay for everything out of pocket, there are no hidden fees with this model; you will know exactly what they are getting and for how much. In addition, a functional medicine private-pay model places fewer restrictions on the type, scope, and length of care, meaning providers can personalize treatment plans for each individual. This is important to getting to the root cause of your underlying illness.
At your initial visit, your provider will take an extensive medical history from you in order to begin completing your Functional Medicine Matrix. This Matrix will act as a guide to our approach to your precise medical treatment plan. No patient is the same, so your healthcare recommendations will be as unique as you are.
We will also draw a basic wellness and hormone screening blood panel at your first visit. This is a crucial first step in helping to guide us in your care. We will decide together if additional lab panels are recommended based on your consultation with us. Remember, you are in the driver's seat in this visit, and labs such as genetic testing, micronutrient testing, gut health testing, toxin load, etc. will be ordered and executed based on your specific needs and goals. This will be an ongoing exploration of your health, and may take some time to get specific answers to what is going on in your body before we can identify the corrective or preventative measures needed.
Please complete all of your paperwork prior to your visit and arrive on time in order to utilize your time in our consultation wisely. Come to the office prior to Noon and fasting for a minimum of 8 hours, if possible. Because we are drawing hormone panels on your first visit, please note your last menstrual period if you are a female who menstrates. Avoid supplements within 5 days of your initial consultation, if possible.
Taking a functional medicine holistic approach to your visit still includes the use of pharmaceuticals. We order all of our pharmaceuticals from a local compounding pharmacy to ensure that unnecessary additives are not in your medications. We recommend top-of-the line supplements based on your needs and send easy ordering links directly to you after your visit to take out the guess-work of choosing quality supplements. We will also guide you on a nutritional plan that meets your body's unique needs and goals, whether it is an anti-inflammatory diet or weight-loss nutrition guides. We do prescribe certain peptides that can give you a boost on your weight loss journey, but we also provide you the support you need to discontinue these products as needed as you heal your gut.
You are booking an initial functional medicine screening visit. The charge of this visit covers our consultation time. You will have bloodwork drawn that is included in the Initial Visit fee. Any additional labs that we decide to draw will be discussed and agreed upon together, and will incur additional charges. We will set you up on a membership plan with us should you decide to undergo treatment with our clinic after your initial visit. Functional Medicine screening visits can be done once per year for non-membership patients.
Your healthcare journey is special and unique. Start today with us to get on the right track!