Is Functional Medicine Right for You?
Functional medicine is the right fit for:
Those who are willing to make lifestyle changes and are looking for guidance.
Individuals who are serious about getting well and want to understand the root causes behind their health concerns.
Those who want a comprehensive, personalized approach to their wellness care.
Those who want to get on a wellness plan that they can stick with long-term and adjust as needed.
Those who are willing to take responsibility for their own health.
Those who understand the value functional medicine and see it as an investment in their future.
We accept a limited number of clients each year to ensure we can give each of them the time and attention they deserve
Do We Take Insurance?
Unfortunately health insurance is not designed for health & wellness care. It is designed for disease management. As a consequence, functional medicine often does not fit the insurance model. Insurance plans are inconsistent with covering wellness services.
Insurance reimbursement is usually limited; often it’s not enough to cover a doctor’s expenses for running a clinic. Insurance billing is also a very time consuming process. We prefer to focus our time on helping our clients reach their health goals.
We provide transparent upfront pricing. This allows you to be informed about costs and prevents you from receiving surprise bills if your insurance does not cover a service. We offer payment plans, so we can offer comprehensive care in a way that’s affordable.
Many wellness services may not be considered medically necessary by your insurance company. When any practice or clinic accepts insurance, insurance then becomes your doctor by dictating your care based on what they are willing to cover.
We want to be thorough in our assessment and have the ability to run whatever tests are necessary to properly analyze your condition and get the answers you are looking for.
Being out-of-network with insurance plans also makes it possible to offer extended visits, tele-health, and provide individualized recommendations because we are able to take the time to understand your unique situation.
We can provide an itemized receipt upon request that can be submitted to insurance. In some cases, this can defray cost. However we cannot guarantee any amount of reimbursement. Our team cannot assist with insurance claims. Please contact your insurance plan with any questions regarding reimbursement prior to your initial visit.
Payment Methods
Major Credit cards
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Payment plans
Scheduling
Because an extended time slot is being reserved, payment in full is required to hold all initial appointments. Please note initial consult fees are NON-REFUNDABLE
Cancellation Policy: Due to longer visit times, no-shows and late cancellations are problematic for our practice. We ask for your help in minimizing missed appointments.
For appointments, no-shows or cancellations less than 3 business days before the scheduled appointment time will result in a loss of the deposit.
Preparing for Your First Visit
You will receive an email "Next Steps Before Your Appointment," directing you to complete new client forms in our secure portal. Please complete them no later than 48 hours prior to your visit. This will help to maximize your visit time with the doctor.
Clients Outside Illinois
Videoconference health education consults are also available to residents outside of Illinois who are having difficulty finding an expert in their area.
Supplements
Recommendations are individualized to each client. The manufactures selected are not regulated by the FDA but meet FDA quality standards. We recommend purchasing supplements through our clinic to ensure you are taking the highest quality formulas and to minimize variables in your wellness plan. Clients can access recommended supplements and place orders online thru Fullscript and from our clinic directly.
Lab Testing
A comprehensive laboratory assessment is recommended in order to get a complete picture of the underlying root causes and make personalized recommendations. Interpretation of labs ordered outside of our clinic is not included in the initial visit cost.
