FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE | IV Therapy & Functional Medicine located in Chesapeake, VA

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE TESTING

Advanced diagnostic testing uses functional medicine laboratories. Testing costs are paid directly to the lab and can often be billed to insurance. Some testing costs will be due at the time of service, and receipts are provided for the patient to submit to their insurance company for possible reimbursement. When available, A.I.M. extends practice pricing agreements to each patient for even better rates with the associated labs. Examples of advanced diagnostic testing include:

Thyroid and hormone testing - blood
Nutritional/micronutrient testing - blood and urine to identify the current level of vitamins, minerals, and toxic exposure in the body.
GI and stool testing - identifies bacterial imbalances, yeast overgrowth, parasites, and leaky gut.
Neurotransmitter testing - urine
Genetic testing for weight insight - cheek swab; genetic markers to guide an individualized approach to weight management.
Food sensitivity testing - this blood test considers 176 of the most common foods we eat, food dyes, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and other commonly ingested chemicals and measures the body's sensitivities to those things.
Gene Sight-genetic testing - cheek swab; identifies the most effective psychotropic medications like antidepressants, anxiolytics, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers based on lliver metabolism.
Mold and heavy metals testing - uses urine and hair to test exposure

OUR VISIT COSTS

*Functional medicine visits are NOT currently covered or reimbursed by insurance. In some cases, a Super Bill can be requested to submit to insurance.* Inquire with our admin staff after your appointment to see if this applies to you.

We are honored and so grateful for the number of patients who inquire daily about becoming a new patient in our practice and especially for all the patients who choose to continue investing in their own personal wellness by remaining such an important and integral part of our practice.

Sarah Anderson, FNP-C is a solo provider managing thousands of patients in the best way she possibly can. There is not another provider or practice in Hampton Roads who provides the same services to the same extent that she does. In other parts of the country, it would be necessary to have a functional medicine provider and another provider who specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement. Sarah expertly provides both services eliminating the need to find and pay for two separate providers who would be equally devoted to your optimal wellness.

As a result, our previous fee for service business model will come to an end June 30, 2024. We have invested in a membership based business model which will allow Sarah to provide better, more comprehensive and customized benefits and care in a one to many atmosphere. One to one appointments will continue as customizable time slots, but everyone will have access to the many group benefits which will also be offered. We are excited to be able to answer questions and provide support much more quickly than we ever have outside of scheduled appointments!

We realize there are those who do not prefer memberships, but for those who are willing to take advantage of the new options and benefits, we truly believe in the power of community and group benefits while receiving the same care you've grown accustomed to optimize your continued wellness success. We are now able to provide benefits that we never have before! This will be the only way to continue providing the excellent care we are known for to a growing clientele.

Brand new patients who qualify will be invited to join our NEW 32 week health and hormone boost program consisting of testing, education and support over the course of 8 months that will result in the optimization of nutritional, hormonal and GI deficits. After the completion of the 32 week health and hormone boost program, all patients who have completed this program will be invited to choose a membership tier that provides the level of service and benefits needed for your continued success in wellness!

Existing patients do not have to complete the 32 week health and hormone boost program, but can instead instantly choose the tier of membership that best suits your needs for ongoing care and support. Benefits will begin immediately and we are so excited to be able to serve you in new and exciting ways! Membership tiers range from $70/month - $255/month. Please call our office for more details and to request a sign up link for membership.

NEW PATIENTS:

Prior to your consultation, it is important for you to consider what your wellness is worth to you. We have a practice full of patients who have achieved levels of wellness they never believed possible. We are able to replicate our outcomes over and over; this delivery of care is unlike anything you have ever experienced and if it is determined that you are the right fit for our practice, you will not regret your decision to invest in yourself! As part of our NEW new patient 32 week health and hormone experience, we have teamed up with Eaze consulting to offer funding options for those who may need assistance with the initial investment. We are constantly evolving care and services so that we can continue to make huge impacts on more people. This practice is a calling and we strive for excellence as we change lives through the power of wellness!

We acknowledge that our practice is not the right fit for everyone. Functional medicine and hormone optimization in itself is nothing similar to what you may be used to in the mainstream/allopathic world. Many times, we see patients as their "last resort". Sarah does her best to give each one of our patients the time, attention and care you all deserve, but patients who are not willing to do the work or who are not able to financially afford the treatment plans will likely experience frustration and not achieve the level of success we desire for you. We have exhausted all the ways we can find to make our treatment plans as affordable as possible, but buying bioidentical hormones, quality supplements, IV's, shots, eating healthfully and exercising regularly are not cheap. We vow to give you 100% of the 50% we can give. You have to be ready to give us 100% of your 50%.

If you would like to begin the process of becoming a new functional/hormone patient, please go to the CONTACT page and fill out the demographic information, including DOB, and we will send you a new patient questionnaire. We currently have a wait list and would love to add you to that!

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ADVANCED MEDICAL TESTING & LABS

We also order traditional blood tests through local labs that will bill your insurance company with the copays contracted through your insurance company.

Patients with healthshares or who are paying cash have access to the cash rates that our practice has negotiated with LabCorp. The cost of labs will be charged to our practice and then your card on file will be charged once we give you notice that we received your bill.