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FAQs

Find answers to the most common questions

Foundations of Care
  • Functional and naturopathic medicine focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of symptoms rather than simply managing them. Instead of matching a diagnosis to a drug, we use advanced diagnostic testing to understand your unique biochemistry and build personalized protocols.

  • We combine naturopathic philosophy, advanced diagnostics, peptide therapeutics, hormonal optimization, and genetic analysis under one roof—with a genuinely individualized protocol for every patient, not a template.

  • We work with complex, often "mystery" cases—hormonal imbalance, chronic fatigue, mold/mycotoxin illness, gut dysbiosis, metabolic dysfunction, fertility, autoimmune, ADHD, ASD, and longevity optimization.

  • Not at all. Many of our patients are already high-functioning and want to optimize performance, slow aging, improve body composition, or get ahead of disease before it starts.

  • Yes. We have experience with complex pediatric presentations, particularly those involving gut health, metabolic dysfunction, and environmental toxic burden.

  • Yes. We take a root cause approach to fertility—assessing hormones, thyroid, nutrient status, toxin burden, and genetics to optimize both partners before conception.

Diagnostic Toolkit
  • We use advanced functional labs including hormone panels (DUTCH test, 24-hour urine), organic acids testing (OAT), mycotoxin/mold panels, HTMA, genetics, and more—far beyond standard bloodwork.

  • Standard labs are designed to detect disease, not optimize health. Our functional reference ranges are tighter and more clinically meaningful—what's "normal" on a standard panel may still be far from optimal.

  • The DUTCH (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) measures not just hormone levels but how your body metabolizes them—critical for understanding estrogen dominance, cortisol patterns, and adrenal health.

  • Unlike a single blood draw, a full-day collection reflects your true hormonal output over an entire cycle. We pair this with a Metabolic Performance Panel (MPP) to see how your entire system is performing.

  • The Organic Acids Test (OAT) provides a snapshot of mitochondrial health, B vitamin status, gut dysbiosis markers, and detoxification capacity.

  • Yes. We use advanced panels to identify specific toxin burdens and build targeted detox and binder protocols.

  • Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis measures mineral status and heavy metal burden at the cellular level over a 3-month window.

  • Yes. We analyze over 190+ markers to tailor protocols precisely to your biology, affecting how you process nutrients, inflammation, and detox.

Patient Journey
  • It starts with a comprehensive intake and lab panel, followed by a root cause analysis and a personalized protocol covering nutrition, supplementation, lifestyle, and clinical therapies.

  • Yes—100% virtual via Zoom. Lab kits are shipped to your door, collected on your schedule, and sent back prepaid.

  • Membership includes direct access to your practitioner via DM/email plus a dedicated monthly consultation to fine-tune your protocol.

  • Most patients notice meaningful changes within 4–12 weeks, with deeper systemic improvements over 3–6 months.

  • Yes. We often work alongside conventional physicians and can review existing labs as part of your intake.

  • Yes, we are licensed across all 50 states and some international countries. Note: Please contact us first if you live in NY, NJ, RI or outside the US.

Membership & Investment
  • We offer two membership tiers designed to meet you where you are on your health journey: 

     

    Basic — $99/month (Month-to-month) 

    • Personalized protocol including supplement recommendations, specialized diet guidance, lifestyle habits, and peptide recommendations 

    • 15-minute monthly 1:1 consult with your practitioner 

    • 10% discount on supplements

    • Practitioner access Monday–Friday 

     

    Upgraded — $299/month (6-month commitment) 

    • Everything in Basic, plus: 

    • 30-minute monthly 1:1 consult with your practitioner 

    • Homeopathic medicine recommendations 

    • Full house toxic load analysis 

    • Seasonal health assessment 

    • Annual root cause health assessment

    • 10% discount on supplements

    • 10% discount on next lab panel

    • Custom nutrition counseling ($,1800 value)

    • Custom fitness coaching ($1,800 value)

    • Practitioner access Monday–Friday 

  • While every patient journey is unique, here is what a typical annual investment looks like:

    Estimated Annual Investment Breakdown ($7,588/year)

    • Basic $99/mo Membership ($1,188/year) — Covers 1:1 care team access, protocol management, and telehealth support.

    • Advanced Labs ($1,000/year) — Includes two comprehensive functional panels annually (at intake & mid-year) at approximately $500 each.

    • Supplement Protocol ($1,800/year) — Personalized recommendations tailored to your lab results, averaging $150/month.

    • Peptide Therapy ($3,600/year) — For patients whose protocols include clinical peptide support, averaging $300/month.

    • A Note on Personalization: Every patient is different. Some may require fewer labs or lighter supplement protocols, while complex cases may require additional testing. Your discovery consultation will provide a clear, personalized picture of your specific journey.

  • We are an out-of-network, cash-pay practice. Many patients submit receipts for potential reimbursement.

  • Yes. Most patients use HSA/FSA funds to cover labs, consultations, and eligible expenses.

  • Yes. We offer flexible plans through Affirm and Payva so cost isn't a barrier to care.

Therapeutics & Protocols
  • A personalized plan addressing why your body is struggling, covering diet, targeted supplements, lifestyle, and detoxification.

  • Peptides are signaling molecules that help with healing and hormone production. Yes, this is a core offering when clinically indicated.

  • No, supplements are separate. We prescribe through professional-grade dispensaries with clear dosing instructions.

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