Initial Consultation
The first visit is comprehensive and typically lasts 60–90 minutes. The practitioner takes an extensive health history, exploring not just current symptoms but also childhood health, family medical history, diet, sleep patterns, stress levels, environmental exposures, and life timeline. This "systems review" aims to identify patterns and connections that conventional medicine might miss. Detailed questionnaires and sometimes functional lab work are used to build a complete picture.
Treatment
Based on findings, the practitioner develops a personalized plan that may include dietary changes, nutritional supplementation, stress management techniques, exercise prescriptions, sleep optimization, and sometimes herbal or botanical support. Unlike conventional medicine, treatment focuses on restoring balance and optimizing function rather than suppressing symptoms. The plan is collaborative—the practitioner educates the patient about the underlying mechanisms of their condition and how interventions address root causes.
After Treatment
Patients typically leave with written protocols, food lists, supplement recommendations, and behavioral guidance. The practitioner may suggest lab reordering in 6–12 weeks to assess progress. Patients are encouraged to track symptoms and energy levels as objective measures of improvement.
Follow-up Sessions
Follow-up appointments (typically 30–45 minutes) occur every 4–8 weeks initially to assess progress, adjust protocols, and address obstacles. As patients improve, visits may space out. Some practitioners use telehealth to increase accessibility. The goal is to empower patients with knowledge so they eventually manage their health independently.