FAQ

Functional Medicine is a comprehensive, individualized approach to treating chronic conditions and unexplained symptoms. With the help of advanced testing and comprehensive review, we will focus on the root cause of illness. Functional medicine stresses the importance of gut health, mitochondrial function, nutritional optimization, toxin elimination, and lifestyle factors. We realize that the body functions as a complex system and that no individual is created the same and therefore, no treatment should be the same.

Unfortunately, functional medicine is not covered by insurance. Functional medicine offers a personalized, individual approach which is not considered cost effective by the insurance companies. The provider will spend a lot of time obtaining a thorough history and reviewing in depth laboratory testing. In addition, there will be a lot of time spent providing patient education and coaching. Part of the inspiration for Freedom Functional Medicine was the idea of patients having autonomy over their own health and having freedom from being under the control of the insurance companies. You can, however, utilize your health savings account for payment of services, labs, and supplements.

Your membership fee covers the provider consultation, lab review, and education. You will also have unlimited messaging directly to your provider. Visits will include an initial consultation (up to 90 minutes) and a 45-minute follow-up visit as needed (typically about once per month. Lab testing is not included but pricing will be transparent ahead of time. Supplements are also not included.

Appointments with a functional medicine practitioner from Freedom Functional Medicine will take place virtually via Telehealth.

Since Freedom Functional Medicine is strictly virtual, your provider will order the appropriate labs. Depending on the source, you may need to go to your local drawing site or other labs may be shipped to you for you to provide saliva, urine, or stool samples.

During this 15 minute consultation, we will briefly review your health goals and the provider will answer any questions you may have about functional medicine. We will also discuss pricing and payment options.

I do encourage patients to continue to see their regular doctors as scheduled. Think of functional medicine as a specialty. We will work together to optimize your health with a goal of minimizing your medication regimen.

Your provider is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and a certified Functional Medicine Provider.