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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metabolic Weight Loss Management?
It's based on functional medicine, which is a personalized, patient-centered approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of illness or imbalance in the body. It considers the complex interactions between genetics, environment, and lifestyle factors to optimize health and prevent disease.
How is it different than other weight loss programs?
Traditional weight loss methods focus on "eating less/moving more" or hype specialized shakes, counting calories, and use of weight loss medications that come with side effects. We don't do this but instead focus on your life and unique needs, informed by your unique lab results. Our main "medicines" are real food and movement!
Unlike conventional medicine, which often treats symptoms with medications or surgeries, functional medicine seeks to understand and address the underlying factors contributing to health issues. It emphasizes a holistic approach, aiming to promote wellness rather than just managing disease.
Do you take insurance?
We do not accept insurance, but encourage you to ask your HSA provider if reimbursement is available.
Functional medicine can address a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions, including digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune diseases, metabolic issues, chronic fatigue, and more. It's particularly effective for conditions with complex underlying causes.
What Can I Expect During a No Cost Consultation? Consultation? What about the Intake Consultation?
The no cost consultation is a brief conversation about you - your what and why. No pressure. If we decide to work together, we start with a thorough intake consultation; you can expect a comprehensive assessment of your health history, symptoms, lifestyle factors, and environmental influences. Your practitioner will work with you to develop a personalized wellness plan focused on addressing the root causes of your health concerns.
Will I need to give up my favorite foods and do crazy workouts?
We will create a custom nutrition plan with delicious natural whole foods, and a movement plan that aligns with your current state of fitness and your personalized goals.
Functional medicine incorporates a variety of treatment modalities, including nutritional therapy, lifestyle modifications, stress management techniques, targeted supplementation, detoxification protocols, and mind-body therapies. The approach is highly individualized based on each patient's unique needs.
How Long Does it Take to See Results with Metabolic Weight Loss Management?
All results are based on the individual's biology and also adherence to the program. It's not unusual to see pounds disappear quickly when on our program. However this is not a quick fix, "lose 50 pounds in a week" thing.
The timeline for seeing results with functional medicine varies depending on the complexity of your health issues, your adherence to the treatment plan, and other factors. While some patients experience improvements in symptoms relatively quickly, achieving long-term wellness often requires ongoing commitment and patience.