FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions

Conventional medicine is the mainstream type of medicine practiced in the US. It focuses on evaluating symptoms, analyzing data, making a diagnosis, and treating accordingly, often using pharmaceuticals or surgery.
Functional medicine is a practice of medicine that evaluates the underlying cause, not asking what is making you sick, but why did you develop the condition? It seeks to address this underlying cause, often using herbal supplements, nutrition, or lifestyle modifications. Integrative medicine uses the best of functional and conventional medicine together to address the underlying cause of disease and optimize health.

No. We do not replace your primary care physician (PCP). We partner alongside your PCP to optimize aspects of your health that they are often unable to focus on due to their limited time.

No, insurance often does not cover functional medicine or wellness services. It will often cover basic labs, and you are welcome to have the lab file your insurance, however there is no guarantee that labs will be covered, and we do not handle authorizations or file insurance of any kind.

We will assess your symptoms and lab results together and determine if HRT is the best treatment option for you. We will discuss risks, benefits, and alternative treatment options. We will provide our recommendation based on your specific situation and formulate a treatment plan based your specific goals.

This often varies and is specific to each individual patient, however some men begin to notice improvement in a few weeks, with most having improvement in symptoms after a few months of treatment.

Peptides are amino acids that can have certain effects on different hormones and processes in the body. The function of the peptide varies based on its amino acid sequence. Many of these effects include fat loss, increased lean muscle, decreased recovery times, better sleep, better mood, and healthier skin and joints.

Feel free to call us or schedule a consultation and we can discuss membership and treatment options.