Question 1

What exactly is functional medicine?

Accepted Answer

Functional medicine treats chronic illness by looking at the underlying conditions driving it — hormonal patterns, gut function, metabolic markers, inflammatory load — rather than managing each symptom separately with a separate specialist.

Question 2

How much does a functional medicine telehealth visit cost?

Accepted Answer

Your first visit is $395 — a full 90-minute integrative consultation including a complete review of your health history, personalized lab recommendations, and a written care plan. No insurance, no co-pays, no surprise bills.

Question 3

Do you accept insurance for functional medicine?

Accepted Answer

Heal is a cash-pay practice. We provide a superbill you can submit for potential out-of-network reimbursement. HSA and FSA funds are accepted.

Question 4

Can I see a functional medicine doctor online if I'm not in California?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Wherever you are in the US, your visits happen by secure video from home — no commute, no waiting room.

Question 5

How long before I see results from functional medicine?

Accepted Answer

Some patients notice meaningful changes within a few weeks of implementing their protocol — energy, sleep, digestion. Others working through hormonal or autoimmune issues take several months. You leave your first visit with a written plan and ongoing physician support.

Question 6

Is functional medicine telehealth as effective as in-person?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For history-taking, lab interpretation, protocol design, and follow-up management, telehealth is equally effective. Functional medicine is a thinking discipline — connecting patterns in labs, history, and symptoms — that doesn't require an in-person visit.

Question 7

What labs does functional medicine testing involve?

Accepted Answer

Functional medicine uses broader panels than a standard physical — comprehensive thyroid panels, detailed hormone profiles, gut microbiome analysis, advanced metabolic markers, nutrient levels (vitamin D, B12, ferritin, magnesium), and inflammatory markers. Many lab kits can be shipped to your home.

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