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ANDERSON INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

Our functional approach to unlocking your full potential.

Anderson Integrative Medicine

At Anderson Integrative Medicine we are driven by a commitment to identify and address the root causes of health issues, not just treat the symptoms. Our philosophy centers around the belief that true health is achieved when we treat the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Founded by Sarah Anderson, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, our practice offers personalized, integrative healthcare that considers each patient’s unique needs. Sarah blends her extensive medical training with alternative therapies to support the body's natural healing processes, ensuring that every treatment plan is tailored to each individual's journey toward optimal health.

 

Our approach emphasizes identifying hormonal deficiencies, nutritional deficiencies and sources of inflammation in the gut to rebuild the three biggest pillars of wellness. As we age, our deficiencies become more significant and so do our symptoms. By identifying the root causes of these symptoms, we can set each patient on their own path to wellness.

 

At Anderson Integrative Medicine, LLC you will be cared for in a way that is as individual as you are. YOUR health is about YOU. You are the reason Sarah founded Anderson Integrative Medicine. Medical models can be frustrating, and individualized treatment plans can make all the difference. Sarah is passionate about helping her patients achieve a better quality of life.

Our mission is to empower you to take control of your health and restore balance, guiding you toward a life of vitality and well-being. We believe that every person has the potential to achieve better health, and we are honored to be part of your journey to lasting wellness.

faq
  • What is Functional Medicine?
    Functional Medicine offers a science-backed, holistic approach to healthcare that aims to uncover and address the underlying causes of illness. While conventional medicine typically centers on diagnosing conditions and managing symptoms—often with medications—Functional Medicine takes a proactive stance. It seeks to identify the root cause of health issues and restore the body’s natural balance, addressing system-wide imbalances rather than merely alleviating symptoms. As a relatively new yet rapidly growing field, Functional Medicine is becoming a leading model of care due to its transformative outcomes. Many individuals who have struggled with chronic illness find hope through this approach, often achieving levels of health and wellness they once believed were beyond reach—free from long-term medications and their potential side effects.
  • What is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy?
    Hormone therapy involves utilizing hormones to address and restore the balance of hormones within the human body. Hormone imbalances, often associated with aging, can manifest in various symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, irritability, anxiety, weight gain, muscle loss, joint pain, and disrupted sleep. At Anderson Integrative Medicine in Chesapeake, VA, our provider specializes in providing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, seamlessly integrated with functional medicine practices, to help patients not only alleviate the adverse effects of hormone imbalances but to also optimize overall well-being as they age. Each treatment plan is meticulously tailored to align with individual medical histories, health statuses, and lifestyle preferences.
  • I would like to become a new patient. What does that entail?
    Functional medicine/hormone patients: Please go to our Contact page and fill out ALL the demographic information, including address and DOB; PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR DOB. Once we get all the requested information, we will email you a "New Patient Questionnaire" to determine if we can help you. Further instructions will be given at that time. Customized treatment plans and prices will be discussed during an initial consultation.
  • How do I make a same-day appointment for an IV?
    You have 2 options. Please click the Book IV link on our website and enter your desired date/time for your IV. We will confirm that time works and text you back OR we will offer another time if your requested time has already been booked. You can also call the office at 757-638-1638 and request your IV appointment Monday-Friday 10am-5pm.
  • Does my insurance cover any costs?
    Please note that our practice does not bill insurance directly. Payment is accepted in the form of cash, bank check or any major credit card at the time of service. A superbill can be requested after certain visits which can be submitted to your insurance company for possible/partial reimbursement. Reimbursements are not guaranteed, and we have no way of knowing whether your insurance company will reimburse you at all. Please do not ask us to call your insurance company as we do not have the staff to do so. Most labs are covered by insurance. Specialty or functional tests may not be covered by insurance, but that will be discussed at the time of service so that there will be no surprises for you. Co-pays for labs/testing may be incurred as we have no way to determine your particular coverage. Functional/hormone visit fees and IV's are not covered by insurance directly. A Superbill may be requested for certain visit types and partial coverage may be reimbursed by your commercial health insurance company. Healthshares have historically been more generous in their reimbursement coverage for hormone/functional visits when a Superbill is submitted. ALL SERVICES PROVIDED BY ANDERSON INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE ARE COVERED BY HSA/FSA DOLLARS.
  • What do I do if I have a medical question?
    Please do not call the office if you have a question about side effects, symptoms, or other medical issues. Instead, email Nurse@AndersonIntMed.com with your question. Include as many details as you can. One of our amazing nurses will either call or email you back between patients who are being seen in the office. Please allow up to 72 hours for a response, as your response may require consultation with our provider. WE DO NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DEAL WITH ANY EMERGENCY QUESTIONS OR SITUATIONS. ALL EMERGENT ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED BY THE CLOSEST ED/URGENT CARE. Please do not leave any medical questions or details on our voicemail, as our admin staff does not address these questions.
  • What do I do when I need my ADHD medication refilled?
    If you have not been seen by our medical provider within the last 3 months, you must call the office to schedule an appointment. If you have seen our provider within the last 3 months, please call your pharmacy to request your next prescription. Remember that controlled substances NEVER show a refill on the label/bottle. Three individual monthly prescriptions are sent during your visit, and the pharmacy will only fill them every 28-30 days. Each pharmacy has its own policies, so you must ask them specific questions about their refill practices. If you are experiencing stock issues with your current pharmacy and have found stock at another pharmacy, please DO NOT call the office. Instead, email Sarah@AndersonIntMed.com with the new pharmacy's name, address and ZIP CODE, the medication name, the dose being requested, the number of times taken daily, and the total number of tablets/capsules being requested. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE WITH THIS INFORMATION, AS I HAVE INSTRUCTED MY STAFF NOT TO TAKE ANY OF THESE MESSAGES BY PHONE.
  • What do I do when I need hormone refills?
    If you need a hormone refill and DO NOT need a dose change, please reach out to the pharmacy that fills your hormones and request a refill through the pharmacy. They will reach out to our office, and your hormones will be refilled on the next business day if all labs are current and no appointments have been cancelled. If you request a dose change of a particular hormone, please do not call the office with this information. Instead, email Sarah@AndersonIntMed.com with the name of the hormone, the dose being requested, the number of capsules taken daily, and the total quantity requested. Your refill will be sent with enough quantity to get you to your next appointment.
  • My MD, NP, and PA told me that I cannot use hormone replacement therapies or that the therapies you provide are dangerous. Who do I believe?
    That's a great question! There is contradicting information out there and your PCP, MD, PA, or NP may not necessarily be privy to the most accurate and up to date information. Bioidentical hormones do NOT cause breast cancer, blood clots or strokes. If your PCP, MD, PA, or NP cites the Women’s Health Initiative study from 2001, you can be assured that their knowledge of hormone replacement is not current nor up to date. It is imperative that you work with a fully trained and certified bioidentical hormone replacement specialist so you know you are receiving the safest and most up to date treatments. Ask to see their certification for hormone-specific training. If they cannot provide one, their knowledge of this specialty should be considered inadequate and their opinions obsolete.
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