TERMS OF USE

All/most suggested protocols are from an integrative, holistic health perspective. As such, I do not act as your primary care physician and you must continue to have a medical PCP and keep them informed of all your healthcare activities. 

In addition to conventional diagnostic and treatment methods used in healthcare - I also use what is known as preventative, complementary, alternative, functional, naturopathic, or integrative medicine (collectively, "Functional Medicine"). Functional Medicine focuses on hormonal, nutritional and metabolic imbalances, diet, exercise, environmental influences, and psycho-social stressors based on the premise that they directly relate to the development and maintenance of all illness. Functional Medicine evaluates these influences and then specifically tries to remedy them. It encourages patients to give up negative lifestyle patterns and establish more positive ones, regardless of the type of medical conditions for which they are seeking treatment.

I understand that, as with any health treatment, Functional Medicine is not without risk. Potential risks of treatment include, but are not limited to, allergic reactions, sensitivities, adverse effects from, or in response to, natural supplements or dietary measures, failure to improve or worsening of my condition, and difficulty adjusting to lifestyle modifications.

I agree to inform Practice's clinical staff of all known factors that might affect treatment, including, but not limited to, all medications, drugs, drug sensitivities and allergies, history of seizures, fits or fainting, presence of a pacemaker, bleeding disorder, use of anti-coagulants, damaged heart valves or occluded vessels, immune deficiencies, or other special risks of infection, as well as any other significant factors within my knowledge. I further agree to inform Practice's clinical staff of any disorder or state of mind that might affect my capacity to make informed health decisions, and should any such impairment exist, I will provide information regarding a surrogate decision maker.

I agree to participate in telemedicine/telehealth consultations and will not be able to do in person, in office visits. Due to the nature of tele-consults, visits are largely educational and rely heavily on the patient history and laboratory findings. Exam and vital findings via video or phone are limited in nature vs an in-person examination. I agree to bring to the attention of Practice's clinical staff, if, at any time, I have any lack of understanding of such risks, benefits and alternatives, and inquire of clinical staff for further explanation until I have a full understanding before giving consent to any procedure or treatment.

Payment in full is expected at the time of scheduling or at the time of service. There are no service refunds. You agree that your credit card on file will be automatically charged for any invoice generated such as your visit fee or if a supplement order or lab order is requested. You also authorize us to automatically charge your credit card for any missed appointments or late cancellations of less than 48 hours in advance at the full service fee. There is no charge for rescheduling or canceling appointments more than 48 hours in advance. I am also responsible for any chargeback fees if for some reason my credit card is declined. 

Refunds: Supplements and Lab work are purchased through outside vendors and I can not issue any refunds for those, please only purchase items you intend to use. You may receive a refund for an individual service that was prepaid but not used and canceled with the 48-hour notice before the appointment.  You may receive a refund for a prepaid visit if the appointment needs to be cancelled and you do not wish to reschedule.

This excludes program packages agreed to and purchased in advance and excludes programs purchased under a payment plan. There is no refund for program services purchased with a payment plan in which the patient decides to discontinue appointments prior to appointment(s) fulfillment or before completion of program duration.  There is no refund for a purchase bought as a set of visits/services/package/program plan unless there are extenuating circumstances discussed and agreed upon with me.

There are no refunds for services that have already been fulfilled (ex. after a visit).