Our practice is a cash-based practice, this allows us to spend the maximum time with patients, customizing their care and their protocols to what will ultimately relieve their symptoms and optimize their health vs what their health insurance dictates.
Each patient will have a customized treatment plan. If hormones (whether reproductive or thyroid) are prescribed, plans usually start at $279/month. This includes dye-free, clear capsule hormones shipped in a 90-day supply to the patient, follow up lab work, supplement recommendations and all provider check-ins as needed throughout the duration of care. Due to the 90-day supply of medication, patients will be obligated to pay monthly at 3-month increments.
Our pricing model allows us to spend the necessary time with our patients without being dictated by insurance companies and their restrictions. We provide services that the insurance companies may deem "medically unnecessary" despite our patient's quality of life being significantly improved under our care.
Patients can have their insurance cover their lab work IF their policy will cover. This can be beneficial for initial lab work as it can be more comprehensive. All patients are advised to check with their insurance company to ensure coverage PRIOR to blood draws.
All initial consultations are $200 per hour.
The initial consultation is approached from a functional medicine perspective with a focus on the whole patient-nutrition, movement, supplement recommendations, stress, sleep and lifestyle are considered as factors toward health management and hormone optimization. They are usually 60 minutes, longer if lab work is being reviewed during this consult.
We offer a functional medicine evaluation as a pay per visit option. However, if prescriptions are needed or ongoing care is required, our patients will have a monthly management fee.
Thyroid optimization can assist with improving quality of life. An optimized thyroid can promote an overall sense of well-being. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms; depression, weight gain, cold intolerance, achy muscles and joints, hair loss, itchy, dry skin, trouble concentrating, constipation or heavy, irregular periods, then you may want to consider having your thyroid function evaluated.
As men and women age, their testosterone levels decline. They become accustomed to feeling fatigued, stressed, anxious or depressed. In the US, there are over 5 million men with low testosterone and less than 10% are aware and seeking treatment.
Functional medicine is more than just alternative medicine. It is a form of medicine that helps to resolve complex and chronic health issues. Functional medicine is an individualized, root-cause medicine approach to healthcare. We see patients who need to get to the root of what's causing their health issues. At True Health Integrative Medicine, we consider factors like diet, genetics, hormonal changes, and other lifestyle components as potential causes and treatments for patients' diseases. Functional medicine appointments are much more in-depth than typical conventional medicine appointments. They include a detailed intake and a series of specialty labs to overview how well your body is functioning.
We offer telemedicine visits for health coaching at any time. However, for many of our service lines, we offer the first visit in person to enable a comprehensive exam, history and lab review. The follow up visits can then be conducted via telemedicine.
Lab tests enable unique biochemical analysis to allow for personalized treatment. Although standardized blood tests may provide some information, the quality of your treatment often depends on more specific testing.
We offer the advantage of an integrative approach that searches for the reason behind your symptoms using tests that aren’t always ordered by other providers. Testing for an underactive thyroid is just one example. Ordering the right lab tests is critical to getting an accurate diagnosis and knowing what underlying health conditions to treat. At True Health Integrative Medicine, we order a more comprehensive workup than most patients are used to.
Thyroid optimization is simply bringing a patient's thyroid levels into a range for their optimal functioning. We see patients that don't feel well, they have been previously diagnosed with a variety of ailments and still do not feel their best. With our comprehensive testing and evaluation, we find the root cause. Many times, it is a thyroid that is not functioning optimally. There are over 20 million people in the US today suffering from hypothyroidism.
"Low T", or low testosterone, andropause, or “male menopause” is the gradual decline in male hormones with age. Andropause has been called a fatal disease. Drops in testosterone levels are beginning to happen earlier in life. After the age of 35 (and sometimes younger), symptoms can be seen and may become more pronounced by the age of 45-50. Factors that can cause low testosterone ("Low T") levels at an earlier age include endocrine disruptors, history of head trauma or the use of anabolic steroids.
There are many symptoms of low testosterone-some may be more apparent than others. They include low overall motivation, depression, fatigue, weight gain, muscle loss, slower recovery time, low libido, erectile dysfunction, and a decreased amount of body hair. These symptoms can interfere with all aspects of life including work performance, relationships and interest in life, family and hobbies.
