Unfortunately, insurance does not cover functional nutrition so it’s a self pay service.
Frequently Asked Questions
A good candidate for functional nutrition is someone who is looking for solutions to health problems not just a medication and bandaid. The person must also be ready to make health and lifestyle changes so they can get results. If you are looking for a quick fix by taking a pill this is not for you.
Functional nutrition is based upon providing the nutrients the body needs to optimally function and to support an issue the body is having. It’s very difficult to provide the concentration of nutrients needed through food alone when dealing with deficiencies so supplements and herbs are utilized.
We are happy to work with any primary care physician and may need to if goals are to get off prescribed medications.
The difference between a functional nutritionist and a conventional nutritionist is significant. Neither a Registered Dietician or a Nutritionist are trained in functional nutrition and generally they are providing out of date, reductionist, calorie counting advice that is not effective. A functional doctor looks at the body as a whole and how the different parts are interacting. Our approach rejects the reductionist mindset and utilizes a wholistic mindset incorporating whole food supplements when needed.
Functional nutrition can help regulate body systems so that they can perform at optimal levels. If there is a problem in the body then functional nutrition can be a good option for treatment or can be used alongside conventional treatment.
Common issues we see in our office:
Blood Sugar regulation, elevated thyroid, digestion, adrenal fatigue, prenatal support, postnatal depletion and much more!