Do you take insurance?
I use insurance whenever appropriate for conventional medical care, including eligible office visits, standard laboratory testing, imaging, medications, and referrals. Functional medicine programs, extended visits, and most advanced testing are self-pay by design — they provide the additional time, interpretation, and ongoing support that insurance generally does not reimburse.
How do labs work?
Conventional labs are ordered through insurance whenever appropriate. Advanced functional tests (such as DUTCH, GI-MAP, GI Effects, or Organic Acids) are self-pay and billed by the lab directly. I only order what your history and symptoms actually call for.
Do I need advanced functional testing?
Not necessarily. Advanced testing is recommended only when it's likely to meaningfully change your care. Many patients begin with conventional labs, while others benefit from tests such as DUTCH, GI Effects, GI-MAP, or Organic Acids depending on their history, symptoms, and goals. Testing is individualized — not every patient needs every test.
What's the difference between Root Cause Review and Reset or Rebuild?
Root Cause Review creates clarity. Reset and Rebuild create change. During Root Cause Review we identify patterns, review your history and existing labs, and set out written recommendations. The longer programs provide the follow-up, implementation, testing, accountability, and adjustments needed to put those recommendations into action over time.
Can I begin directly with Reset or Rebuild?
Yes. Patients who already know they're ready for structured support can begin directly with Reset or Rebuild. If you'd rather understand the full picture first, Root Cause Review is the natural starting point — and it credits toward either program.
Can I keep my current primary care provider?
Yes. Many patients continue seeing their existing primary care provider while working with me through a functional medicine program. If you choose, I can coordinate recommendations with your medical team.
Do you prescribe medications if needed?
Yes. As a board-certified provider, I can prescribe conventional medications when they're clinically appropriate — functional medicine and conventional treatment aren't mutually exclusive.
How long before I see results?
It depends on what's driving your symptoms and how long they've been present. Some patients notice shifts within weeks; deeper, longstanding patterns take longer. Reset and Rebuild are built around that reality, with follow-up and adjustment over months rather than a single visit.
What happens after a program ends?
Many patients continue with the Integrative Primary Care Membership for ongoing primary care, prevention, and long-term continuity. Others simply return as needed.
I'm not sure where to start. What do you recommend?
Most patients begin with either a Root Cause Review, or directly with Reset or Rebuild if they're ready for structured support. During your free intro call, we'll discuss your history, goals, and where you are in your health journey, and I'll recommend the option I believe is the best fit. There's no pressure to choose before you've had that conversation.
