FUNCTIONAL HORMONES

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT FUNCTIONAL HORMONES:

1) Are you a medical doctor?

I am not an M.D. (medical doctor).  I am an IAFHH-certified functional hormone specialist (IC-FHS).  I do also have a background of 8 years as a physical therapist. I do have a Doctorate in physical therapy, but to be clear, hormone health education and wellness is NOT physical therapy nor will I be performing any physical therapy in this realm (totally separate services). This is a health coaching business with my specialty certification in functional hormone health.  While health coaching and functional hormone education may be an important complement to your medical care, this is NOT a substitute for your medical care.  Diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and cure of disease is by your medical provider.  As an IC-FHS, I intend to guide you to a health-supportive plan and lifestyle in order to help optimize your hormonal health.

2) What’s the difference in how you, a functional practitioner, look at tests/lab work versus my medical doctor?

As a certified functional hormone practitioner, I am able to look at optimal function. I do not diagnose or treat but rather look at function and address a ROOT CAUSE of what you are experiencing.  I look at function versus dysfunction (NOT disease versus no disease) and look for patterns of OPTIMAL ranges versus dysfunction.  I am here to help give support for optimizing your hormonal health and normal function of bodily systems.  

I do not diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any diseases.  As an IC-FHS, I am able to help educate you and support healthy hormones, by providing tools and ways to do so.  I give guidance to help you make informed decisions to support hormone balance and optimize your overall health.  

3) Can you order lab work?

While I cannot order blood work, I can and do help interpret a test called a DUTCH test (Dried Urine Test of Comprehensive Hormones) that you can order yourself or I can help you order.  I do have a discount code for $100 off when you are my client.  After receiving the report, I will help you interpret and explain it all in detail and how it relates to what protocol and education I will suggest for you. 

4) What can the DUTCH test show me?

The DUTCH test is a validated test that you can order and do right at home that provides a complete look at sex hormones and adrenal hormones.  The DUTCH Plus can also, via saliva, show you information about your sleep/wake cycle (the cortisol awakening response).  This test also shows pathways and metabolites which I, your functional hormone specialist, can explain to you and help interpret patterns and set forth a plan to help promote optimal hormone health.

5) What are your prices? Do you take insurance?

As a certified functional hormone specialist, I am cash-based and do not bill or take insurance.  I value my time with you and work with you one-on-one to attain YOUR goals.  I often explain to people: “think of what you easily spend $100 on that also do not take insurance-- a one time massage, a spa day, acupuncture, electrolysis, and so much more.  These things are wonderful too, and ultimately, what you prioritize is where you will spend your time, money, and efforts!”  With that said, below are my packages! I do also offer one time sessions for specific education on health and wellness topics (such as “What is a normal menstrual cycle?” or “what at home tests are there for trying to conceive?” but for specific symptoms and concerns, a package is necessary to work together long enough to see change)

PACKAGE 1:

12 weeks

$995 if paid in full for 12 week all-inclusive help with post 12 week follow up calls at discount rate for the following 3 months after your package ends ($45 for 30 minute call or $75 for 45 min call) 

OR can do payment plan of $350/month for those 3 months (totaling $1050, just $55 more than the paid in full option), with last payment due before the 12th week ends

Includes: 

-Discovery call 

-Initial Assessment call (approximately 50 min)

-1 weekly 1:1 call the first 4 weeks after the initial assessment and then 4 more calls (one every other week) (up to 45 minutes each)  - calls/sessions may be on the phone, on zoom, on facetime, or in person- whatever is convenient for YOU.

-Customization of plan for YOU (dietary and supplement education and suggestions, lifestyle including exercise suggestions, etc, educational handouts for your reference,  habits, stress management, reviewing foundations for optimal hormone health and optimizing your menstrual cycle in relation to your concerns)

**DUTCH testing interpretation (test cost not included) @ a reduced fee of $99 (regularly $150)

PACKAGE 2:

Comprehensive Initial Assessment and 2 follow up sessions (45 minutes each)

• Great for the DIY client who just wants to be given the information and facts and not need much help re-assessing as it is being implemented• Great for someone who doesn’t have any major personal health concerns or goals other than wanting to optimize their overall hormone health to live a healthier life and/or pre-conception support learning about tools, at home tests, etc• Great if you want to learn about one specific topic such as optimization of healthy sleep, healthy nutrition guidance, etc.

$350

6) What are examples of some holistic interventions you are able to give?

Education and knowledge is power!!! I am able to educate you on all things menstrual cycle and female functional hormone health which includes WHAT the hormones are, what pattern YOURS present with, OPTIONS for addressing the root cause, what common versus normal is, and SO much more.  I am here to help you optimize your hormonal health and well being and support a healthy menstrual cycle and help support healthy hormone balance. I also can give actionable suggestions and education on areas including supplements, exercise, diet, sleep, lifestyle, identifying stressors/stress management, habits, toxin reduction, and so much more! (and HOW and WHY these things are important for YOU personally—plus saves you time on all the research!)

7) How long will it take to see results?

Everyone is different, but if you are working with me to see optimal changes in your menstrual cycle health and hormonal health depending on your concerns, it can likely take many months.  This is normal and expected because 1) we are not changing everything all at once (think: SUSTAINABLE rather than “throw everything at it at once and hope something sticks”) and 2) it simply takes the body this much time (or longer) to reap the benefits of these changes.  If you are trying to conceive, an egg matures in about 90 days, so it would be a minimum 3 months before any changes we make may affect this quality and optimal health, but even longer if we look at the follicle even earlier in a life cycle.  I help educate you and give you the tools to help yourself! Instead of hearing just information and being overwhelmed, you can feel confident in these actionable and sustainable changes that are suited for your lifestyle.