FAQ

Functional medicine is a patient-centered, science-based approach to treating chronic disease that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of illness. It considers the interaction of genetics, environment, and lifestyle factors and uses advanced lab testing and targeted treatment plans designed specifically for each patient.

Traditional medicine often focuses on managing symptoms, while functional medicine looks deeper to understand why those symptoms exist. Healthsteading also differs from typical concierge models by emphasizing root-cause testing, lifestyle medicine, longevity planning, and a highly personal, relationship-based approach to care.

Healthsteading is ideal for individuals who want proactive, personalized care and more meaningful access to their medical providers. Many of our patients are managing chronic conditions, navigating hormone changes, focused on longevity, or simply want more time, deeper investigation, and thoughtful guidance from their healthcare providers than conventional healthcare allows.

We frequently work with hormone imbalances, fatigue, weight resistance, metabolic issues, cardiovascular risk, digestive concerns, inflammation, sleep problems, and stress-related conditions. Our focus is not just symptom relief, but building long-term health and resilience.

Our care is guided by faith, compassion, and respect for the whole person. Faith informs how we approach healing and relationships, but medical care is never conditional. All patients, regardless of faith, are welcome and treated with dignity, respect, and professionalism.

Root-cause testing may include advanced blood work, hormone panels, metabolic assessments, nutritional markers, and other targeted labs based on your health history and goals. Every test is ordered intentionally, and we take time to explain what it means and how it informs your care plan. To keep costs reasonable, we have professional relationships with local labs that offer our patients discounted rates.

There is no set visit limit. Appointments are scheduled based on your needs and goals—not insurance companies. Some patients require more frequent visits early on, while others prefer periodic check-ins. Care is flexible, ongoing, and responsive.

We do not operate from a traditional office. For your convenience, we meet patients at their homes, offices, or occasionally in our own homes. We are currently working toward a fixed location to better serve patients, while still maintaining the option for house calls.

Your membership includes comprehensive general medical care, including an annual in-depth physical exam. Care is delivered through a functional medicine lens, focusing on the root causes of disease.

Membership also includes health coaching with nutrition, exercise, sleep, and lifestyle guidance; longevity evaluation with forecasting and reverse engineering; hormone optimization; minor surgical procedures; IV fluid treatments; and house calls at your home or office.

You have 24/7 access to us via email, text, FaceTime, or our personal cell phones. We also provide hospital visits to serve as your advocate if you are admitted and coordinate referrals to specialists as needed.

The annual membership is $2,500 per year when paid as a one-time payment, or $220 per month with automatic draft and a one-year agreement.

We intentionally limit the number of patients each provider sees. This allows us to truly know our patients, understand their goals, and provide the level of personalized care Healthsteading was created to offer.

Yes—absolutely. We are happy to share care with your existing primary care provider and coordinate medications, treatments, and interventions as needed. That said, because we are independent, our role is to advocate solely for you, without obligations to hospitals, insurance companies, or corporate systems.

It is advisable to maintain traditional health insurance. Your yearly membership covers comprehensive evaluation and ongoing medical care within the practice. Certain services—such as some labs, imaging, hospitalizations, surgeries, and specialist care—are not covered under the membership. Patients should maintain health insurance or Medicare for those services.

If specialty care or hospitalization is necessary, we help coordinate referrals and remain involved in your care. When possible, we visit you in the hospital and communicate directly with specialists to ensure continuity and advocacy.