What is Functional Medicine at SOAR Wellness?

Functional Medicine, often called “the medicine of the future,” is a patient-centered system of healing. It focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of health concerns, rather than simply managing symptoms. At SOAR Wellness, we ask the critical questions: “Why are you experiencing these symptoms? What factors contributed to the development of your condition?”

Instead of relying solely on prescription medications to manage symptoms, our approach investigates and resolves the underlying factors driving chronic disease. This means addressing inflammation, oxidative stress, hormonal imbalances, and other contributors to ill health, enabling you to achieve long-term wellness.

Unlike many functional medicine providers, Stephanie, a licensed Nurse Practitioner at SOAR Wellness, brings a unique advantage to your care. With prescriptive authority, she can design and carry out comprehensive treatment plans—without requiring you to coordinate with a separate primary care provider for necessary prescriptions. This seamless approach ensures that every aspect of your care is managed under one roof, simplifying your journey to better health.

How is Functional Medicine Different at SOAR Wellness?

Our Functional Medicine approach stands apart in several key ways:

• Root Cause Focus: We prioritize uncovering the underlying causes of your condition rather than masking symptoms. For instance, we target the factors causing inflammation instead of just treating the pain it produces.

• Personalized Care: Every treatment plan is tailored to your unique health journey, ensuring it meets your specific needs and goals.

• Comprehensive Assessments: We evaluate your physical, emotional, and psychological health, considering your past and current lifestyle, dietary habits, and how your body has responded to these factors.

• Integrated Solutions: While we prioritize natural, non-invasive treatments such as nutritional guidance, lifestyle changes, and herbal medicine, we also provide prescription medications when necessary. This ensures a holistic yet practical approach to your care.

• Continuity of Care: As a Nurse Practitioner, Stephanie combines the depth of Functional Medicine with her clinical expertise, offering treatments that extend beyond recommendations. This ensures a streamlined process without the need for additional coordination with a primary care provider.

What Can You Expect During Your Functional Medicine Consultation?

Your journey begins with an in-depth evaluation where we explore your current health concerns, past medical history, and factors influencing your well-being. Together, we’ll:

• Discuss your lifestyle, diet, and environmental exposures.

• Evaluate how your body’s systems are functioning.

• Analyze lab results to uncover imbalances or deficiencies.

From there, we’ll create a personalized plan that may include:

• Nutritional and lifestyle modifications.

• Advanced supplements or natural therapies.

• Prescription medications, when needed, seamlessly provided through SOAR Wellness.

Throughout the process, Stephanie provides guidance, education, and the tools you need to achieve sustainable health improvements.

Is Functional Medicine Covered by Insurance?

At SOAR Wellness, we focus on delivering the highest quality of care, which often means going beyond the constraints of insurance-based medicine. Insurance typically limits appointment times and prioritizes symptom management over root cause resolution. To provide the comprehensive evaluations and personalized protocols you deserve, our services are offered on a self-pay basis.

This allows us to spend the necessary time—30 to 60 minutes per visit—to fully understand your health concerns and create solutions tailored to you. While insurance may cover some lab tests or prescriptions, the investment in Functional Medicine is an investment in your long-term health and well-being.

As Jim Rohn said, “Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” At SOAR Wellness, we help you do just that—with a seamless, personalized, and empowering approach to Functional Medicine.