Functional Medicine Visits

Functional Medicine Package:

A functional medicine visit involves a comprehensive evaluation of antecedents, triggers and mediators of disease.

Functional medicine takes into account our individual and unique genomic makeup and understands that all outside influences in our environment may play a role in disease development. The notion that we are the pure expression of our gene pool is both narrow and incomplete.

A functional medicine evaluation includes an extensive discussion of patient history and lifestyle. Typical testing may include:

  • Cardiovascular and inflammatory markers
  • Gut/gastrointestinal health malabsorption markers and stool analysis
  • Food sensitivities, intolerances and allergies
  • Hormonal panels-including adrenal, thyroid and sex
  • Nutritional panels-measurements of all vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, fatty acids and markers of oxidative stress

Cost is $975.00

Included in Package:

  • Four Visits
    • 120 minute visit with Dr. Alessi
    • 60 minute visit with Nutritionist to discuss diet and lifestyle
    • 60 minute visit with Nutritionist to review stool panel
    • 60 minute visit with Dr. Alessi to devise a treatment plan
  • Four body composition measurements

* Lab copays are an additional cost and may be billed thru insurance. Some exclusions apply depending on insurance carrier. Call for specific details.

It is my hope that any patient pursuing a functional medicine visit be prepared to undergo a heartfelt look at current lifestyle regimens. Progress and improvement in chronic disease states can only be made through honest and committed change in the way we live and interact with our environment.

Out of respect for our those seriously effected by disease please consider wether you are really ready for a new journey. No functional medical approach is appropriate for those seeking a magic pill or bullet for recovery. It is our goal that each and every patient completing the work up has an understanding that change in diet, lifestyle and environment are necessary for life to maintain wellness and health. Be prepared to look inward, work hard, and make change. The journey to recovery, restoration and maintenance may be exhaustive for some.

Additional follow-up appointments with Dr. Alessi: 60 minutes - $200, 90 minutes - $300, 120 minutes - $400

The number of necessary follow up visits is dictated by the complexity and intensity of need.