What To Do When
Doctors Dismiss Your Symptoms.
What To Do When
Doctors Dismiss Your Symptoms.
What To Do When
Doctors Dismiss Your Symptoms.
Real stories from real clients - the problems they faced, what we did, and how things changed.
Real stories from real clients - the problems they faced, what we did, and how things changed.
Real stories from real clients - the problems they faced, what we did, and how things changed.
Stories
You're not imagining it. You're not "just stressed." And you're not alone. Here's why women's health concerns get brushed off, and what you can do about it.
You're not imagining it. You're not "just stressed." And you're not alone. Here's why women's health concerns get brushed off, and what you can do about it.
You're not imagining it. You're not "just stressed." And you're not alone. Here's why women's health concerns get brushed off, and what you can do about it.
You Know Something Is Wrong.
You Know Something Is Wrong.
You Know Something Is Wrong.
You've been to three doctors. Maybe four.
You've explained the exhaustion that won't go away no matter how much you sleep. The weight gain that happens despite every diet and workout plan. The brain fog that makes you feel like you're losing yourself. The anxiety that seems to come from nowhere.
And every time, you get the same response:
"Your labs look normal."
"It's probably just stress."
"Have you tried exercising more?"
"Maybe you should see a therapist."
You leave feeling dismissed, frustrated, and wondering if you're making this all up.
But here's the truth: You're not making it up. And you're far from alone.
Research shows that women's symptoms get dismissed, downplayed, and misdiagnosed more often than men's. Women wait longer for diagnoses, get less pain management, and are more likely to be told their symptoms are "all in their head."
When it comes to thyroid problems, hormone imbalances, autoimmune conditions, and chronic fatigue — conditions that hit women way more than men — the dismissal is even worse.
Why Women's Symptoms Get Dismissed
The problem isn't you. The problem is a healthcare system that wasn't built with women's health in mind.
Limited Testing
Most doctors follow insurance-driven guidelines that care more about cost than thorough care. TSH-only thyroid testing. Basic metabolic panels. CBC. These tests are designed to catch serious disease — not the subtle imbalances that make you feel terrible.
If your results fall within "normal" ranges (even if they're nowhere near optimal), you're told nothing is wrong. The fact that you feel awful doesn't change their minds.
Training Focused on Disease, Not Feeling Good
Medical schools teach doctors to diagnose and treat obvious disease. Subclinical conditions — where you have real symptoms but labs are "borderline" — often get ignored. You're told to come back if it gets worse.
The focus is on managing disease, not helping you feel your best. If you don't fit a clear diagnostic box, you slip through the cracks.
Gender Bias in Medicine
Study after study shows that women's pain and symptoms aren't taken as seriously as men's. Women are more likely to:
Be told their symptoms are stress-related or psychological
Get prescriptions for antidepressants or anti-anxiety meds instead of actual diagnostic workups
Wait longer for specialist referrals
Have their concerns blamed on hormones, weight, or aging
This isn't just annoying — it's dangerous. Women with heart disease, autoimmune conditions, and hormone disorders face major delays in diagnosis because their symptoms get brushed off.
Symptoms Blamed on "Just Being a Woman"
Tired? "That's just part of being a busy mom."
Gaining weight? "Women gain weight as they get older."
Mood swings? "Probably your hormones."
Anxious? "Have you tried yoga?"
Your symptoms get chalked up to normal life stress, hormonal ups and downs, or aging — instead of being investigated as potential signs of thyroid dysfunction, hormone imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, or autoimmune disease.
Red Flags That You Need a Second Opinion
Not every doctor dismisses women's concerns. But if you're seeing these red flags, it's time to find someone else.
Your doctor only orders basic labs
If your thyroid testing stops at TSH, your hormone check is just estrogen and progesterone, or your "comprehensive" metabolic panel is bare-bones — you're not getting the full picture.
You're told "everything is normal" but you don't feel normal
Lab ranges are based on averages from sick people, not optimal health. You can be within "normal" range and still have real problems. If your symptoms stick around despite "normal" labs, something's being missed.
Your concerns get blamed on stress or anxiety without any investigation
Stress and anxiety can cause physical symptoms — but they can also BE symptoms of underlying conditions. Thyroid problems, hormone imbalances, and nutrient deficiencies all cause anxiety. Dismissing your concerns without ruling out physical causes is lazy medicine.
You're prescribed medication without diagnostic testing
Getting offered antidepressants, sleep aids, or anxiety meds without comprehensive testing is a red flag. These medications might mask symptoms without fixing what's actually wrong.
Your doctor doesn't listen or cuts you off
Research shows doctors interrupt patients within 11 seconds. If your doctor isn't listening to your full story, they can't connect the dots between your symptoms.
You're told to "wait and see" despite getting worse
Subclinical conditions don't always fix themselves. Waiting for your thyroid to completely fail, your hormones to become severely imbalanced, or your autoimmune markers to shoot up means suffering for months or years for no reason.
How to Advocate for Yourself
While you look for the right provider, here's how to stand up for yourself in appointments.
Come prepared with a symptom timeline
Write down your symptoms, when they started, how they've changed, and what makes them better or worse. Patterns matter. Bring this to your appointment.
Request specific tests
Don't wait for your doctor to suggest comprehensive testing. Ask for:
Full thyroid panel (TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, TPO antibodies, Thyroglobulin antibodies)
Comprehensive hormone panel (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, cortisol)
Nutrient levels (vitamin D, B12, iron, ferritin, magnesium)
Inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR)
Bring someone with you
Research shows that patients with advocates get taken more seriously. Bring a partner, friend, or family member who can back you up and help you remember what was said.
Ask "What else could this be?"
If your doctor blames your symptoms on stress or aging, ask: "What else could be causing this? What conditions should we rule out?"
Get copies of your lab results
You have a legal right to your medical records. Request copies of all lab work so you can see the actual numbers — not just "normal" or "abnormal."
Trust your gut
If something feels wrong, it probably is. Your body is telling you something. Keep looking for a provider who will actually listen.
When Functional Medicine Can Help
Functional medicine exists because conventional medicine has gaps — especially for women with complex, multi-system symptoms.
We actually take time to listen
Your first appointment isn't a rushed 10-minute visit. It's a full session where we go through your complete history, connect the dots, and understand your whole story.
We test beyond the basics
Full thyroid panels. Complete hormone evaluations. Gut health testing. Nutrient assessments. Inflammatory markers. We look at the complete picture — not just the bare minimum insurance requires.
We look for root causes, not just ways to mask symptoms
Instead of prescribing medication to cover up symptoms, we figure out why you're having them in the first place. Hormone imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, gut dysbiosis, chronic inflammation, nutrient deficiencies — these are things we can actually treat.
We believe you
If you say you're exhausted, we believe you. If you say something feels off, we take it seriously. Your experience matters, and your symptoms deserve to be investigated.
You've been to three doctors. Maybe four.
You've explained the exhaustion that won't go away no matter how much you sleep. The weight gain that happens despite every diet and workout plan. The brain fog that makes you feel like you're losing yourself. The anxiety that seems to come from nowhere.
And every time, you get the same response:
"Your labs look normal."
"It's probably just stress."
"Have you tried exercising more?"
"Maybe you should see a therapist."
You leave feeling dismissed, frustrated, and wondering if you're making this all up.
But here's the truth: You're not making it up. And you're far from alone.
Research shows that women's symptoms get dismissed, downplayed, and misdiagnosed more often than men's. Women wait longer for diagnoses, get less pain management, and are more likely to be told their symptoms are "all in their head."
When it comes to thyroid problems, hormone imbalances, autoimmune conditions, and chronic fatigue — conditions that hit women way more than men — the dismissal is even worse.
Why Women's Symptoms Get Dismissed
The problem isn't you. The problem is a healthcare system that wasn't built with women's health in mind.
Limited Testing
Most doctors follow insurance-driven guidelines that care more about cost than thorough care. TSH-only thyroid testing. Basic metabolic panels. CBC. These tests are designed to catch serious disease — not the subtle imbalances that make you feel terrible.
If your results fall within "normal" ranges (even if they're nowhere near optimal), you're told nothing is wrong. The fact that you feel awful doesn't change their minds.
Training Focused on Disease, Not Feeling Good
Medical schools teach doctors to diagnose and treat obvious disease. Subclinical conditions — where you have real symptoms but labs are "borderline" — often get ignored. You're told to come back if it gets worse.
The focus is on managing disease, not helping you feel your best. If you don't fit a clear diagnostic box, you slip through the cracks.
Gender Bias in Medicine
Study after study shows that women's pain and symptoms aren't taken as seriously as men's. Women are more likely to:
Be told their symptoms are stress-related or psychological
Get prescriptions for antidepressants or anti-anxiety meds instead of actual diagnostic workups
Wait longer for specialist referrals
Have their concerns blamed on hormones, weight, or aging
This isn't just annoying — it's dangerous. Women with heart disease, autoimmune conditions, and hormone disorders face major delays in diagnosis because their symptoms get brushed off.
Symptoms Blamed on "Just Being a Woman"
Tired? "That's just part of being a busy mom."
Gaining weight? "Women gain weight as they get older."
Mood swings? "Probably your hormones."
Anxious? "Have you tried yoga?"
Your symptoms get chalked up to normal life stress, hormonal ups and downs, or aging — instead of being investigated as potential signs of thyroid dysfunction, hormone imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, or autoimmune disease.
Red Flags That You Need a Second Opinion
Not every doctor dismisses women's concerns. But if you're seeing these red flags, it's time to find someone else.
Your doctor only orders basic labs
If your thyroid testing stops at TSH, your hormone check is just estrogen and progesterone, or your "comprehensive" metabolic panel is bare-bones — you're not getting the full picture.
You're told "everything is normal" but you don't feel normal
Lab ranges are based on averages from sick people, not optimal health. You can be within "normal" range and still have real problems. If your symptoms stick around despite "normal" labs, something's being missed.
Your concerns get blamed on stress or anxiety without any investigation
Stress and anxiety can cause physical symptoms — but they can also BE symptoms of underlying conditions. Thyroid problems, hormone imbalances, and nutrient deficiencies all cause anxiety. Dismissing your concerns without ruling out physical causes is lazy medicine.
You're prescribed medication without diagnostic testing
Getting offered antidepressants, sleep aids, or anxiety meds without comprehensive testing is a red flag. These medications might mask symptoms without fixing what's actually wrong.
Your doctor doesn't listen or cuts you off
Research shows doctors interrupt patients within 11 seconds. If your doctor isn't listening to your full story, they can't connect the dots between your symptoms.
You're told to "wait and see" despite getting worse
Subclinical conditions don't always fix themselves. Waiting for your thyroid to completely fail, your hormones to become severely imbalanced, or your autoimmune markers to shoot up means suffering for months or years for no reason.
How to Advocate for Yourself
While you look for the right provider, here's how to stand up for yourself in appointments.
Come prepared with a symptom timeline
Write down your symptoms, when they started, how they've changed, and what makes them better or worse. Patterns matter. Bring this to your appointment.
Request specific tests
Don't wait for your doctor to suggest comprehensive testing. Ask for:
Full thyroid panel (TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, TPO antibodies, Thyroglobulin antibodies)
Comprehensive hormone panel (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, cortisol)
Nutrient levels (vitamin D, B12, iron, ferritin, magnesium)
Inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR)
Bring someone with you
Research shows that patients with advocates get taken more seriously. Bring a partner, friend, or family member who can back you up and help you remember what was said.
Ask "What else could this be?"
If your doctor blames your symptoms on stress or aging, ask: "What else could be causing this? What conditions should we rule out?"
Get copies of your lab results
You have a legal right to your medical records. Request copies of all lab work so you can see the actual numbers — not just "normal" or "abnormal."
Trust your gut
If something feels wrong, it probably is. Your body is telling you something. Keep looking for a provider who will actually listen.
When Functional Medicine Can Help
Functional medicine exists because conventional medicine has gaps — especially for women with complex, multi-system symptoms.
We actually take time to listen
Your first appointment isn't a rushed 10-minute visit. It's a full session where we go through your complete history, connect the dots, and understand your whole story.
We test beyond the basics
Full thyroid panels. Complete hormone evaluations. Gut health testing. Nutrient assessments. Inflammatory markers. We look at the complete picture — not just the bare minimum insurance requires.
We look for root causes, not just ways to mask symptoms
Instead of prescribing medication to cover up symptoms, we figure out why you're having them in the first place. Hormone imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, gut dysbiosis, chronic inflammation, nutrient deficiencies — these are things we can actually treat.
We believe you
If you say you're exhausted, we believe you. If you say something feels off, we take it seriously. Your experience matters, and your symptoms deserve to be investigated.
You've been to three doctors. Maybe four.
You've explained the exhaustion that won't go away no matter how much you sleep. The weight gain that happens despite every diet and workout plan. The brain fog that makes you feel like you're losing yourself. The anxiety that seems to come from nowhere.
And every time, you get the same response:
"Your labs look normal."
"It's probably just stress."
"Have you tried exercising more?"
"Maybe you should see a therapist."
You leave feeling dismissed, frustrated, and wondering if you're making this all up.
But here's the truth: You're not making it up. And you're far from alone.
Research shows that women's symptoms get dismissed, downplayed, and misdiagnosed more often than men's. Women wait longer for diagnoses, get less pain management, and are more likely to be told their symptoms are "all in their head."
When it comes to thyroid problems, hormone imbalances, autoimmune conditions, and chronic fatigue — conditions that hit women way more than men — the dismissal is even worse.
Why Women's Symptoms Get Dismissed
The problem isn't you. The problem is a healthcare system that wasn't built with women's health in mind.
Limited Testing
Most doctors follow insurance-driven guidelines that care more about cost than thorough care. TSH-only thyroid testing. Basic metabolic panels. CBC. These tests are designed to catch serious disease — not the subtle imbalances that make you feel terrible.
If your results fall within "normal" ranges (even if they're nowhere near optimal), you're told nothing is wrong. The fact that you feel awful doesn't change their minds.
Training Focused on Disease, Not Feeling Good
Medical schools teach doctors to diagnose and treat obvious disease. Subclinical conditions — where you have real symptoms but labs are "borderline" — often get ignored. You're told to come back if it gets worse.
The focus is on managing disease, not helping you feel your best. If you don't fit a clear diagnostic box, you slip through the cracks.
Gender Bias in Medicine
Study after study shows that women's pain and symptoms aren't taken as seriously as men's. Women are more likely to:
Be told their symptoms are stress-related or psychological
Get prescriptions for antidepressants or anti-anxiety meds instead of actual diagnostic workups
Wait longer for specialist referrals
Have their concerns blamed on hormones, weight, or aging
This isn't just annoying — it's dangerous. Women with heart disease, autoimmune conditions, and hormone disorders face major delays in diagnosis because their symptoms get brushed off.
Symptoms Blamed on "Just Being a Woman"
Tired? "That's just part of being a busy mom."
Gaining weight? "Women gain weight as they get older."
Mood swings? "Probably your hormones."
Anxious? "Have you tried yoga?"
Your symptoms get chalked up to normal life stress, hormonal ups and downs, or aging — instead of being investigated as potential signs of thyroid dysfunction, hormone imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, or autoimmune disease.
Red Flags That You Need a Second Opinion
Not every doctor dismisses women's concerns. But if you're seeing these red flags, it's time to find someone else.
Your doctor only orders basic labs
If your thyroid testing stops at TSH, your hormone check is just estrogen and progesterone, or your "comprehensive" metabolic panel is bare-bones — you're not getting the full picture.
You're told "everything is normal" but you don't feel normal
Lab ranges are based on averages from sick people, not optimal health. You can be within "normal" range and still have real problems. If your symptoms stick around despite "normal" labs, something's being missed.
Your concerns get blamed on stress or anxiety without any investigation
Stress and anxiety can cause physical symptoms — but they can also BE symptoms of underlying conditions. Thyroid problems, hormone imbalances, and nutrient deficiencies all cause anxiety. Dismissing your concerns without ruling out physical causes is lazy medicine.
You're prescribed medication without diagnostic testing
Getting offered antidepressants, sleep aids, or anxiety meds without comprehensive testing is a red flag. These medications might mask symptoms without fixing what's actually wrong.
Your doctor doesn't listen or cuts you off
Research shows doctors interrupt patients within 11 seconds. If your doctor isn't listening to your full story, they can't connect the dots between your symptoms.
You're told to "wait and see" despite getting worse
Subclinical conditions don't always fix themselves. Waiting for your thyroid to completely fail, your hormones to become severely imbalanced, or your autoimmune markers to shoot up means suffering for months or years for no reason.
How to Advocate for Yourself
While you look for the right provider, here's how to stand up for yourself in appointments.
Come prepared with a symptom timeline
Write down your symptoms, when they started, how they've changed, and what makes them better or worse. Patterns matter. Bring this to your appointment.
Request specific tests
Don't wait for your doctor to suggest comprehensive testing. Ask for:
Full thyroid panel (TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, TPO antibodies, Thyroglobulin antibodies)
Comprehensive hormone panel (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, cortisol)
Nutrient levels (vitamin D, B12, iron, ferritin, magnesium)
Inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR)
Bring someone with you
Research shows that patients with advocates get taken more seriously. Bring a partner, friend, or family member who can back you up and help you remember what was said.
Ask "What else could this be?"
If your doctor blames your symptoms on stress or aging, ask: "What else could be causing this? What conditions should we rule out?"
Get copies of your lab results
You have a legal right to your medical records. Request copies of all lab work so you can see the actual numbers — not just "normal" or "abnormal."
Trust your gut
If something feels wrong, it probably is. Your body is telling you something. Keep looking for a provider who will actually listen.
When Functional Medicine Can Help
Functional medicine exists because conventional medicine has gaps — especially for women with complex, multi-system symptoms.
We actually take time to listen
Your first appointment isn't a rushed 10-minute visit. It's a full session where we go through your complete history, connect the dots, and understand your whole story.
We test beyond the basics
Full thyroid panels. Complete hormone evaluations. Gut health testing. Nutrient assessments. Inflammatory markers. We look at the complete picture — not just the bare minimum insurance requires.
We look for root causes, not just ways to mask symptoms
Instead of prescribing medication to cover up symptoms, we figure out why you're having them in the first place. Hormone imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, gut dysbiosis, chronic inflammation, nutrient deficiencies — these are things we can actually treat.
We believe you
If you say you're exhausted, we believe you. If you say something feels off, we take it seriously. Your experience matters, and your symptoms deserve to be investigated.
Care should make sense in your real life. We start with your day, then use labs to guide what to change first.”
Care should make sense in your real life. We start with your day, then use labs to guide what to change first.”
— Dr. Karolina
— Dr. Karolina
Care should make sense in your real life. We start with your day, then use labs to guide what to change first.”
— Dr. Karolina
Fatigue, Burnout, Brain Fog
From "your labs look fine" and total exhaustion to actually knowing what was wrong
Judi dealt with fatigue and brain fog for years. No one could tell her why. She came to us because she'd run out of options. After thorough testing and working together, she finally got answers about what her body had been trying to tell her all along.
Fatigue, Burnout, Brain Fog
From "your labs look fine" and total exhaustion to actually knowing what was wrong
Judi dealt with fatigue and brain fog for years. No one could tell her why. She came to us because she'd run out of options. After thorough testing and working together, she finally got answers about what her body had been trying to tell her all along.
Fatigue, Burnout, Brain Fog
From "your labs look fine" and total exhaustion to actually knowing what was wrong
Judi dealt with fatigue and brain fog for years. No one could tell her why. She came to us because she'd run out of options. After thorough testing and working together, she finally got answers about what her body had been trying to tell her all along.
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Not sure what to expect? These answers should help.
Didn’t find your answer? Send us a message — we’ll respond with care and clarity.
What is a comprehensive thyroid panel?
What is a comprehensive thyroid panel?
A comprehensive thyroid panel tests TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, TPO antibodies, and Thyroglobulin antibodies. It shows how your thyroid is actually functioning — not just whether your pituitary is trying to kick-start it.
This gives us the full picture of what's happening: whether your thyroid is making enough hormone, whether your body is converting it properly, whether inflammation or autoimmunity is involved, and whether anything is blocking thyroid function.
Most doctors only test TSH. We test all of it.
Why doesn't my regular doctor test my T3 and T4 levels?
Why doesn't my regular doctor test my T3 and T4 levels?
Usually because insurance won't cover it unless TSH is already abnormal.
Conventional medicine follows guidelines built around saving money. TSH is cheap to test. Full panels cost more. If your TSH looks "normal," most insurance companies won't pay for more testing — even when you clearly have symptoms.
That's why so many women get stuck: they feel awful, but their one test comes back "fine," so nothing happens.
What is Reverse T3 and why does it matter?
What is Reverse T3 and why does it matter?
Reverse T3 (rT3) is an inactive form of thyroid hormone your body makes when you're stressed, inflamed, or low on nutrients like selenium or zinc.
The problem: rT3 blocks active T3 from working. So even if your T3 levels look okay, high rT3 means the T3 isn't getting into your cells. You end up with all the classic hypothyroid symptoms — exhausted, gaining weight, can't think straight — even though your TSH and T4 look normal.
This happens all the time in women dealing with chronic stress, gut problems, or autoimmune issues. And most doctors never test for it.
Can I have thyroid problems if my TSH is under 2.5?
Can I have thyroid problems if my TSH is under 2.5?
Absolutely.
TSH doesn't tell you what's actually happening with your thyroid hormones. You can have a TSH of 1.5 and still have:
Low T3 (conversion problems)
High Reverse T3 (blocking thyroid function)
Hashimoto's antibodies (early autoimmune disease)
Low Free T4 (not making enough hormone)
A lot of women start feeling symptoms when their TSH goes above 2.0, even though that's still "normal" by standard ranges.
If you don't feel right, your testing needs to go deeper than just TSH.
Your questions.
Answered.
Not sure what to expect? These answers should help.
I’ve seen so many doctors and still don’t feel better. How is this different?
I’ve seen so many doctors and still don’t feel better. How is this different?
Most doctors' appointments are about managing symptoms. We dig deeper to figure out what's actually causing them.
We take time to listen, run tests that go beyond the standard panel, and look at how your hormones, gut, thyroid, stress levels, and daily habits are all connected.
It's not about throwing more prescriptions at the problem. It's about figuring out what your body is trying to tell you.
What kinds of problems do you help with?
What kinds of problems do you help with?
A lot of our clients come to us after dealing with unexplained fatigue, gut problems, hormone issues, thyroid dysfunction, anxiety, or chronic inflammation for years.
Some have a diagnosis already. Others just know something's off.
If you've ever heard "your labs look normal" but still feel like crap, we can help figure out what's actually going on.
What can I expect from the first appointment?
What can I expect from the first appointment?
Your first visit isn't a quick 10-minute thing. It's a real conversation where we go through your full history - past lab work, symptoms, stress, lifestyle, all of it.
You'll walk away with a clear plan for next steps and personalized testing that actually starts giving you answers.
Do I need to stop seeing my current doctor?
Do I need to stop seeing my current doctor?
No. We're not here to replace your doctor, we work alongside them.
We actually collaborate with your other providers pretty often. The goal is to help everyone on your team see the full picture.
How long does it take to start feeling better?
How long does it take to start feeling better?
It depends. Some people notice changes in their energy and sleep within a few weeks. For others, the deeper stuff takes a few months.
We're not into quick fixes. We focus on real, lasting improvements, so every step actually moves you forward.
Is this covered by insurance?
Is this covered by insurance?
Functional medicine typically isn't covered.
But think of it this way: it's an investment in finally getting real answers and a plan that actually works, instead of spinning your wheels with symptoms no one seems able to help with.
Can you help if I’m not local?
Can you help if I’m not local?
Yep. We do virtual appointments for clients in Michigan, Florida, and Texas.
We can ship testing kits to you, and we'll go over your results in detail during video sessions. You get the same level of care, just from home.
Didn’t find your answer? Send us a message — we’ll respond with care and clarity.
Your questions.
Answered.
Not sure what to expect? These answers should help.
Didn’t find your answer? Send us a message — we’ll respond with care and clarity.
I’ve seen so many doctors and still don’t feel better. How is this different?
I’ve seen so many doctors and still don’t feel better. How is this different?
Most doctors' appointments are about managing symptoms. We dig deeper to figure out what's actually causing them.
We take time to listen, run tests that go beyond the standard panel, and look at how your hormones, gut, thyroid, stress levels, and daily habits are all connected.
It's not about throwing more prescriptions at the problem. It's about figuring out what your body is trying to tell you.
What kinds of problems do you help with?
What kinds of problems do you help with?
A lot of our clients come to us after dealing with unexplained fatigue, gut problems, hormone issues, thyroid dysfunction, anxiety, or chronic inflammation for years.
Some have a diagnosis already. Others just know something's off.
If you've ever heard "your labs look normal" but still feel like crap, we can help figure out what's actually going on.
What can I expect from the first appointment?
What can I expect from the first appointment?
Your first visit isn't a quick 10-minute thing. It's a real conversation where we go through your full history - past lab work, symptoms, stress, lifestyle, all of it.
You'll walk away with a clear plan for next steps and personalized testing that actually starts giving you answers.
Do I need to stop seeing my current doctor?
Do I need to stop seeing my current doctor?
No. We're not here to replace your doctor, we work alongside them.
We actually collaborate with your other providers pretty often. The goal is to help everyone on your team see the full picture.
How long does it take to start feeling better?
How long does it take to start feeling better?
It depends. Some people notice changes in their energy and sleep within a few weeks. For others, the deeper stuff takes a few months.
We're not into quick fixes. We focus on real, lasting improvements, so every step actually moves you forward.
Is this covered by insurance?
Is this covered by insurance?
Functional medicine typically isn't covered.
But think of it this way: it's an investment in finally getting real answers and a plan that actually works, instead of spinning your wheels with symptoms no one seems able to help with.
Can you help if I’m not local?
Can you help if I’m not local?
Yep. We do virtual appointments for clients in Michigan, Florida, and Texas.
We can ship testing kits to you, and we'll go over your results in detail during video sessions. You get the same level of care, just from home.
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your path?
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If this story resonates with you, maybe it’s time to start your own. Therapy isn’t about quick fixes — it’s about meaningful change, one clear step at a time.
If this story resonates with you, maybe it’s time to start your own. Therapy isn’t about quick fixes — it’s about meaningful change, one clear step at a time.
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