All consults are virtual, conducted in a HIPAA-secure meeting platform called Doxy.me. The link to my meeting room will be sent to you via email once you book your appointment.

My hourly rate for consultations is $600. This reflects the extensive research, personalized attention, and expertise I bring to each session.

Unfortunately, insurance does not cover these appointments. If labs are recommended, you may ask your doctor to run them, in which case those should be covered, though.

To make the most of our time together, I recommend gathering the following:

For your reference:

•  A list of the top three symptoms you would most like help with (ex. constipation, bloating, or anxiety, NOT diagnoses like IBS, SIBO, leaky gut, or candida)
•  A bullet pointed summary of what was happening in your life and health in the 6-12 months BEFORE your symptoms appeared AND the 6-months leading up to your most recent major flare-up

Send to me, if you wish to do so:

•  Your most recent set of conventional labs (ex. Labcorp, Quest, Kaiser) (NOT Functional labs like Genova, Vibrant Wellness, Cyrex, etc)
•  Your most recent stool analysis (if you have one)

We’ll start our consultation by discussing your root cause story, top three symptoms, and goals. I’ll then review any relevant labs and provide and give you personalized recommendations.

I won’t be ordering lab tests for you. But, I can provide recommendations so that you can get them done yourself - either by your hometown doctor or a direct-to-consumer lab company (noted below).

I recommend the following stool tests:

• Pancreatic elastase (available though Labcorp, Quest, Kaiser, etc or a direct-to-consumer company)
• One of the following types of microbiome tests:
  - Economical (~ $100 USD) - A 16s sequencing test such as Ombre (USA) or Biomesight (elsewhere).
  - Bells and whistles (~ $250 USD) - A whole genome sequencing microbiome test such as TinyHealth or BiomeFX, if finances allow. Please note, I do not recommend PCR-based stool testing such as the GI Map or culture-based testing such as Doctor’s Data’s CDSA.

I recommend the following blood testing be drawn on a yearly basis. All of these tests can be ordered by your hometown doctor through Labcorp, Quest, Kaiser, or your local hospital. Alternatively, they can be ordered through a direct-to-consumer company.

• Complete blood count (CBC) with differential and platelet
•  Iron panel with TIBC**
•  Ferritin
•  Vitamin D
•  C-reactive protein (CRP)
•  Homocysteine
•  Thyroid panel with TSH**
•  Comprehensive metabolic panel** 14
•  Glucose**
•  Hemaglobin A1C

**Denotes tests that should be done in a fasted state or first-thing in the morning.

Direct-to-consumer lab testing company examples:

•  https://directlabs.com/
•  https://www.anylabtestnow.com/

Yes! The single biggest way we can impact our microbiome AND our body’s ability to heal is via the food we eat :) So, nutrition is a big part of how I typically help people.

That being said, I will NOT recommend:

• Food sensitivity testing
• Big, sweeping elimination diets (ex. Low FODMAP, GAPS, SCD)
• Cutting out entire food groups or macros (ex. Paleo, Vegan)
• Cutting out a macronutrient (ex. Keto, Carnivore)

When dietary restriction is recommended, it is always done:

• As conservatively or as gently as possible (ex. Cutting out 1-2 things instead of 20)
•  With your nourishment as the absolute top priority (what’s the point of cutting out 8,000 foods if you waste away in the process?)
•  With your relationship with food in mind (after all, hating everything you eat or obsessing over your diet isn’t good for your gut-brain connection!)

Probably! But, that is never the main emphasis. Unlike most of my “functional medicine” colleagues, I don’t want you to feel like you have to take 20 products in order to feel well. Don’t get me wrong - I like herbs and probiotics as much as the next gal. But, I have found that they do little if diet and lifestyle take a backseat to pill poppin’.

While it is unlikely that we’ll solve a long-standing health problem in a single appointment, I can usually provide a fresh perspective or new direction to explore.

After our consultation, you’re welcome to book additional sessions if needed. While I don’t offer ongoing email support, I’m always available for follow-up consultations to reassess and refine your health plan as needed.

No, I do not offer email support. If you need additional guidance, you are welcome to book another appointment through my scheduling page.

Working with me will feel like a breath of fresh air if you’re tired of:

• Cutting foods out of your diet
• Spending your life savings on supplements
• Doing every functional test and STILL not understanding what your top priority should be

People who get the most out of working with me: