Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between traditional medicine and functional medicine?
Traditional medicine is essential for acute care — things like medications, routine screenings, emergencies, and age-related preventative care. And we’re thankful for it!
Functional medicine complements this by focusing on prevention, root-cause discovery, and optimizing how your body functions day-to-day. We look at patterns and connections that often get missed, helping to address imbalances before they become bigger problems.
It’s not "either/or" — functional medicine works alongside your existing healthcare team to give you a more complete, proactive picture of your health.
Why do you focus on the gut?
Because your gut is your second brain. Your gut impacts so much more than just digestion — it’s deeply connected to your hormones, mood, immunity, energy levels, and even your stress response. When we start by supporting your gut health, we’re laying the foundation for your entire body to function better.
Simply put: a healthy gut helps create a healthy you. It’s often the first place imbalances show up, and the best place to start untangling stubborn symptoms.
Do you take insurance?
I don’t accept insurance, and here’s why: my focus is on personalized, root-cause care — not quick, insurance-driven visits. Traditional insurance models often don’t cover the kind of in-depth, preventative care and functional testing that helps us truly get to the bottom of your health concerns.
That said, I do accept HSA/FSA cards and Care Credit to help make your investment more manageable.
This allows us to keep your care focused on what you need, not just what insurance covers.
Do you offer longer-term support?
Yes! The 5-Month Root Cause Journey program offers extended, high-touch support for clients who want to go deeper and work through more complex health goals over time.
What’s the difference between your packages?
Each package meets you at a different stage of your health journey.
Lab Launch is a quick, focused lab review to understand what else your labs could be saying.
Optimization Plan is your next step when you’re ready for a personalized plan and clear direction.
3-Month Wellness Intensive
5-Month Root Cause Program provides deeper, ongoing support for full transformation and sustained healing.
Functional testing is available as an add-on in all plans if we want to dig deeper.
Do I need to take a lot of supplements?
Not at all. Every plan is personalized, and I’ll always meet you where you are. Supplements are simply tools — used to support your digestion, energy, and overall healing while we work on the root causes. They’re chosen with intention, tailored to your needs, and adjusted as your body responds. The goal isn’t to rely on them forever, but to use them in a way that helps your body function at its best.
What are the benefits of group programs?
Group programs are a fantastic way to get education, accountability, and support alongside others walking a similar path. You’ll learn, connect, and grow in a community environment while still having access to our guidance and resources.
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