Discovery Session
This foundational session is very comprehensive and focuses on understanding your health history, lifestyle, environment, life stressors, and underlying factors that may be contributing to your current health issues. This appointment generally lasts about 90 minutes and the time is based on how long it takes to review all of the necessary factors specific to you.
Detailed History and Lifestyle Assessment: You will complete forms prior to the scheduled visit to capture your current symptoms, past medical history and family history. You can expect questions about your diet, exercise routine, sleep patterns, stress levels, bowel movements, and other lifestyle factors. You will also need to upload any recent lab test results into the patient portal. You may also bring these lab test results with you to your appointment, but it is best to allow me to look at them before your appointment. All of this information allows me to establish a timeline of events that have led to your current problem/disease.
In-depth Discussion: During your scheduled appointment, we review your history, including any previous labs, and make any corrections as needed to ensure we are on the same page. We will discuss every aspect of your health including the body, mind, and spirit.
Education: I really want patients to understand the why behind the recommendations I make. No questions or subjects are off limits during this visit. I find that when my patients are fully informed and understand why the changes are necessary, it helps them to stick to the treatment plan. You may receive information about the importance of nutrition, stress management, environmental toxins, and other lifestyle factors in maintaining or restoring health.
Discuss Ongoing Care and Support Options: Real transformation is an ongoing journey, so come ready to discuss next steps. Functional medicine is an investigative process in which we look for the root cause of symptoms and disease, and your voice matters here because you are the key decision-maker when considering your treatment options.
Functional Labs and Conventional Labs: Only labs you actually need based on your unique symptoms will be ordered to keep costs down. We utilize both conventional and functional lab testing to provide the most comprehensive assessment of your health. Even when conventional blood testing is ordered, we often interpret the results with a functional or holistic perspective.
What to Expect
Best suited for highly motivated patients who are willing to take an active role in their health and make serious lifestyle changes.
Individuals who are looking for answers to their lingering health issues despite conventional therapies.
Even if you do not have an acute or chronic condition, functional medicine provides several benefits. The Discovery Session is also ideal for health-conscious people, athletes wanting a competitive edge, and others who are looking to keep healthy as they age.
Who is this for?
$300 for the Discovery Session appointment
This fee includes the considerable time I will spend prior to your visit reviewing the comprehensive health history, intake questionnaires, and any previous medical records or lab results that are sent by your medical providers to create context for your appointment.
Both in person and telehealth appointments are available.
Does not include the cost of labs, medications, or supplements.