- What is Functional Medicine?
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- In a nutshell, it is getting to the root cause rather than prescribing medications to cover up the symptoms.
- Do you take insurance?
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- If you have insurance, it may cover or at least offset the cost of certain lab tests, and we will help you with that. For in-office visits, insurance is not accepted. We understand this is frustrating and disappointing for some.
- The fact is, your insurance company does not care how sick you are or how crummy or lousy or “off” you feel. They will not listen to you or hear your true concerns, or care how much treatment you really need to get better. The good news is, WE DO!
- We focus on finding the cause, not dispensing meds to cover up symptoms. This takes time and dedication, and insurance will not cover it.
- Insurance can be great for emergency and acute care. For those who want true health care and a higher quality of life, insurance won’t help. This is frustrating for us too. Hopefully there will be changes in the near future, because we all want them.
- How is your approach different than the “standard of care” or a conventional medicine approach?
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During your first visit, you can expect a detailed conversation regarding your current and past state of health, family history, diet, lifestyle habits, etc. The key to our integrative approach is treating each person as an individual and getting to the root cause of health problems. Your provider will also perform a complete physical exam and discuss with you potential approaches and recommended laboratory workups. This visit will last approximately 90-120 minutes. We may make some simple recommendations at this time, but most advice will be deferred until after lab results are in and there has been time to thoughtfully consider your case. There are many facets to what we embrace as health. It takes time to work on them all and achieve balance!
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We spend several hours outside of the office visit reviewing and researching your labs, your intake form, notes we took during your visit, and studying YOU. It’s important that you feel valued and heard. We don’t want you to feel like you are visiting a factory and you are just another body to push through. We also expect you to invest in your health, because you deserve it! We want you to feel great, and to experience happiness and joy in your life. You will be held accountable and be supported along the way as you journey toward greater health.
- The second visit is generally scheduled a week or two later. It is at that time that we will discuss the review of findings. This includes what may be causing your health problems and what supplementation (vitamins, minerals, herbs), diet, and lifestyle changes may be needed, as well as any or other medications that may be appropriate for your care. Follow-up visits are usually scheduled approximately 4–8 weeks from this visit to evaluate progress and make any adjustments in your program.
- How often you see us after that will depend on why you are being treated. Some people may only see us only once a year for physical exams and screening lab tests. Many people who have multiple concerns are seen more often based on the severity of their condition.
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- What About Lab Testing?
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- Based on our discussion during your visit and a review of your intake and questionnaires and most recent previous labs, we will decide on which functional test(s) and/or blood work may be most beneficial for you. The tests help us gain a better understanding of your hormone function, digestive system and gut/ infections, nutrition and genetics, methylation, and/or a metabolic snapshot of your overall health. For bloodwork, we use Quest Diagnostics or CPL. All other tests are completed at home (urine, saliva, or stool).
- If I have a question, do I have to make an appointment?
- We are happy to answer questions via email or through the patient portal; however, for something that requires an extensive answer, she may ask you to schedule an in-person or phone appointment.
- What is a Nurse Practitioner (NP)?
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- NPs focus on health education and health literacy. As advanced-practice nurses, they bring that to the next level, partnering with the patient to set realistic expectations and taking a holistic approach… read more
- Do you offer any discounts?
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- Occasionally discounts or promotions will be offered. Specific discounts are generally allotted for first responders.
- Do you offer primary care services?
- Fit Logic Functional Medicine, PLLC is not a primary care clinic. We ask that you have a separate primary care provider. If you would like recommendations, we are happy to help.