All consults are virtual, conducted in a HIPAA-secure meeting platform called Doxy.me. This platform works in your browser - there is no need to download a new program or app! The link to my private meeting room will be emailed to you when you complete your booking.

My rate for consultations is $498. This reflects the extensive research and expertise I bring to each session, as well as the level of personalized attention each client receives.

No, insurance will not cover these appointments.

You may be able to use an HSA card to process payment - check with your HSA provider for more details. I do not recommend using an FSA for these appointments. FSAs require more extensive paperwork, and I am unable to provide that paperwork for you.

If it is determined that labs are necessary/appropriate, you may ask your doctor to order them. In which case, those tests should be covered by your insurance!

To make the most of our time together, I recommend gathering the following:

Send to Me (Optional, But Recommended):

If you'd like me to review your diet and make personalized nutrition recommendations, we will use the free app Cronometer for that purpose. Please:

• Fill out a food diary using Cronometer. I recommend logging 7 consecutive days.
• Share the email address used to create your Cronometer account when you book your consultation appointment. I will send a request to see your data the day of our appointment.

If you'd like to discuss any test results during our appointment, you may submit them during the booking process.

Bring To Your Appointment:

• A way to take notes during our appointment (Word document, pen and paper, tablet - whatever works for you!)
• A beverage (we'll be talking for nearly an hour!)
• An open mind
• Your full, undivided attention 😊

Have Handy (For Your Reference):

• A list of the top three symptoms you would like help with
  • Ex. Diarrhea, constipation, bloating, abdominal pain
• A bullet pointed summary of what was happening in your life and health in the 6-12 months BEFORE your symptoms appeared AND the 6-months leading up to your most recent major flare-up

Consultation appointments are held in a HIPAA-secure meeting room called Doxy.me. This platform works in your browser - there is no need to download a new program or app! The link to my private meeting room will be emailed to you when you complete your booking.

We’ll start our consultation by discussing your top three symptoms and your goals for the session. Then, I'd like to hear about your root cause story.

Once I have a better understanding of the above, we can discuss whatever you'd like to focus on (nutrition, herbs, test results). Then, we'll wrap up our session with personalized recommendations 🥳

I am not able to order tests for you. But, I can provide recommendations so that you can get them done yourself - either by your doctor or a direct-to-consumer lab company (noted below).

I Recommend the Following Stool Tests:

• Pancreatic elastase (available though Labcorp, Quest, Kaiser, etc or a direct-to-consumer company)
• One of the following types of microbiome tests:
  • Economical (~ $100 USD) - A 16s sequencing test such as Ombre (USA) or Biomesight (elsewhere).
  • Bells and whistles (~ $250 USD) - A whole genome sequencing microbiome test such as TinyHealth or BiomeFX, if finances allow. Please note, I do not recommend PCR-based stool testing such as the GI Map or culture-based testing such as Doctor’s Data’s CDSA.

I Recommend the Following Blood Tests:

I recommend the following blood testing be drawn on a yearly basis. All of these tests can be ordered by your hometown doctor through Labcorp, Quest, Kaiser, or your local hospital. Alternatively, they can be ordered through a direct-to-consumer company (noted below).

• Complete blood count (CBC) with differential and platelet
•  Iron panel with TIBC **
•  Ferritin
•  Vitamin D
•  C-reactive protein (CRP)
•  Homocysteine
•  Thyroid panel with TSH **
•  Comprehensive metabolic panel 14 **
•  Glucose **
•  Hemaglobin A1C

** Denotes tests that should be done in a fasted state or first-thing in the morning.

Direct-to-Consumer Testing Companies (USA):

•  https://directlabs.com/
•  https://www.anylabtestnow.com/

Yes! The single biggest way we can impact our microbiome AND our body’s ability to heal is via the food we eat :) So, nutrition is a big part of how I typically help people.

That being said, I will NOT recommend:

• Food sensitivity testing
• Big, sweeping elimination diets (ex. Low FODMAP, GAPS, SCD)
• Cutting out entire food groups or macros (ex. Paleo, Vegan)
• Cutting out a macronutrient (ex. Keto, Carnivore)

When dietary restriction is recommended, it is always done:

• As conservatively or as gently as possible (ex. Cutting out 1-2 things instead of 20)
• With your nourishment as the absolute top priority (what’s the point of cutting out 8,000 foods if you waste away in the process?)
• With your relationship with food in mind (after all, hating everything you eat or obsessing over your diet isn’t good for your gut-brain connection!)

Probably! But, that is never the main emphasis. Unlike most of my “functional medicine” colleagues, I don’t want you to feel like you have to take 20 products in order to feel well. Don’t get me wrong - I love herbs and probiotics as much as the next gal. But, I have found that they do little if diet and lifestyle take a backseat to pill poppin’.

While it is unlikely that we’ll solve a long-standing health problem in a single appointment, I can usually provide a fresh perspective or new direction to explore.

After our consultation, you’re welcome to book additional sessions if needed. While I don’t offer ongoing email support, I’m always available for follow-up consultations to reassess and refine your health plan as needed.

No, I do not offer email support. If you need additional guidance, you are welcome to book another appointment through my scheduling page.

Working with me will feel like a breath of fresh air if you’re tired of:

• Cutting foods out of your diet
• Spending your life savings on supplements
• Doing every functional test and STILL not understanding what your top priority should be