How it works
How it works - if you have questions, please reach out with an email and we will be happy to answer. If you don't have questions, start by clicking the schedule link below.
After scheduling, you will receive a link to complete forms. We will assess your health concerns through a virtual meeting or by phone and agree on the best steps forward.
After payment to Thrive FM, we will order your lab test kits. You pay the lab company directly. Send the payment and collection samples with the prepaid shipping label.
Your results will be processed by the lab in 2 weeks. You will receive an email to schedule and we will review your results in detail. You will receive your own PDF document of the lab results by email.
You will receive a detailed action plan for your specific needs: Diet, lifestyle, nutritional changes, and links to an online supplement store with professional grade supplements shipped directly to you.
We'll send an email to schedule a 30-day follow up so we can track your progress, answer questions, adjust protocols, and retest if needed. This can be done via phone call or video chat.
The fee for Thrive Functional Medicine is $300 for consulting services.
This includes: Initial consultation, lab results explanation, action plan, and follow-up meeting.
Lab test kits are paid for separately.
Lab tests average $300-600, depending on what tests we agree on ordering. You pay the lab companies directly at discounted rates since we do not upcharge.
The lab tests are only available through a licensed health care professional like a DC, DO, MD, ND, NPC, DDS
Professional grade supplements can be ordered through our online Fullscript store.
Nutritional supplements typically cost $50-$100 per month for the first several months. They can be purchased online and are shipped directly to you.
You will receive individualized recommendations based on the results of your lab tests.
We do not bill insurance for our consulting service fees. Functional medicine is not treating any disease, but rather focuses on improving your health, which is not typically be covered by insurances. Some lab tests may potentially be covered. You can include your insurance information on the requisition form with the lab testing kit along with your billing information. If the test is covered, the lab will automatically bill the insurance company for you. If it is not covered, they will charge you the cash rate. You should initially plan on the labs not being covered by insurance since the diagnostic tests fall outside of the conventional model of care.
The online functional medicine consulting fees are not covered by Medicare. The lab tests are also typically not covered. Some lab companies do participate with Medicare, which means they would submit a bill to Medicare for you. Any reimbursement from Medicare would go to your home address after you have made the initial payment to the lab. Insurances and Medicare operate on the standard medical treatments and diagnosis of diseases. Therefore, advanced functional labs to optimize your health, are likely not covered because they can be seen as not medically necessary.
Yes, you can use an HSA or FSA account. Professional services and laboratory tests are a qualified expense so you can use your HSA or FSA card to pay for Thrive FM consulting and lab tests. Nutritional supplements are not covered so you would need to pay separately for supplements. (DCFSA or LCFSA accounts cannot be used.)
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