FAQ

According to The Institute for Functional Medicine:

"The functional medicine model is an individualized, patient-centered, science-based approach that empowers patients and practitioners to work together to address the underlying causes of disease and promote optimal wellness."

Functional medicine takes a multifaceted approach to address the root cause in hopes of providing long-lasting effects.

Conventional medicine is a reactive approach that addresses the symptoms themselves. In contrast, the functional medicine approach focuses on the root cause of symptoms. Functional medicine strives to find ways to fix the root cause of symptoms for long-lasting relief and better overall health, rather than masking or managing symptoms that can get worse over time.

Functional nutrition focuses on understanding the root causes of health issues through a comprehensive approach that considers your unique physiology, genetics, and lifestyle. It combines nutritional science with personalized strategies to optimize your health, aiming to prevent disease and support long-term well-being.

Our functional nutrition counseling combines expertise in integrative health, precision functional medicine, and lifestyle wellness to offer highly personalized, science-backed nutrition plans.

Unlike traditional counseling, which may focus solely on general guidelines, recommendations are tailored to your specific health needs, goals, and biomarkers.

No. Seed Wellness Co. works best as part of your care team, not as a replacement for a primary care provider (PCP).

Keep a regular primary care provider for:

• Physical exams
• Acute and urgent conditions

Functional medicine adds an extra layer of expertise alongside conventional medicine. It isn't a replacement for conventional care when acute, urgent, or serious medical conditions need attention.

For medical emergencies, go to your local urgent care or emergency department.

Seed Wellness Co. does not work directly with any insurance provider, but some services, medications, tests, and supplements may be covered by insurance or HSA.

You can request a superbill to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement.

Our rates vary by service. Call or email us and we'll share pricing for the service you're interested in.

Appointments can be scheduled via phone, email, or text. Alternatively, you can book directly online.

• 10% off pharmaceutical-grade supplements through the Fullscript online dispensary
• Virtual appointments via Zoom or phone, which save time and energy
• No additional charge for up to three clarification questions from discussions from previous visits
• Detailed session notes from every visit
• Post-lab protocols
• Lifestyle education
• Referrals to other providers

Lab orders will vary based on your symptoms and goals. Seed Wellness utilizes a range of labs from basic blood panels to more advanced testing. Testing can include:

• Food sensitivity testing
• Tox testing
• Stool markers

The lifestyle changes that you will be asked to make will depend on your current health issues and health goals. They can include:

• Diet and nutrition
• Stress management
• Movement and exercise
• Self-care
• Sleep
• Reading
• Supplement protocols
• Advanced IV therapies
• Visits with other specialty providers