Functional Medicine Consults
Many of us believe that we are as healthy as we can be. We often assume that aches, pains, heart disease, vision trouble, cancer and memory problems are unavoidable consequences of aging. Furthermore, if you’ve expressed your concerns to your medical professional, you likely feel like no one is listening, prescriptions are being thrown at your symptoms and no one is searching for the root cause of your ailment.
Don’t settle for less than you deserve. Functional Medicine in Scottsdale, with LifeScape Premier, may be exactly what you're looking for to finally experience true health.
Functional Medicine in Scottsdale
Functional Medicine, also referred to as Lifestyle Medicine, is a systemic process and expanded diagnostic arsenal for evaluating the root contributors of health and disease with a goal to optimize health and reverse or prevent chronic disease.
Integrative Medicine
Integrative Medicine is the medical specialty focusing on application of a variety of alternative or complimentary health strategies to address your health challenges.
What do functional, integrative consultations include?
Functional or Integrative consultations offered at our state-of-the-art Scottsdale facility are one-time, high-level comprehensive evaluations, and a single follow-up visit to review results and devise a comprehensive therapeutic strategy.
Follow on continuity care can be undertaken through LifeScape’s non-physician providers (who are well-versed in Functional Medicine), your own primary care provider, or many patients opt to join our exclusive concierge medicine practice in Scottsdale for continuity care with our physicians.
Consider a high level consultation if you or your loved ones (including children) suffer from a chronic or autoimmune condition, or feel you could benefit from a complete overhaul or second opinion.
- Chronic fatigue
- Fibromyalgia
- Autoimmune or chronic inflammatory conditions
- Chronic or recurring headaches or neurologic conditions
- Mood disorders
- Attention deficit disorders
- Thyroid disorders
- Adrenal fatigue
- Type 2 diabetes
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Severe menopause symptoms
- Join pain & arthritis
- Memory concerns
- Sleep disorders
- Mental health concerns (anxiety, depression, brain fog)
- Digestive complaints (irritable bowel, acid reflux)
- Skin issues (eczema, psoriasis, acne)
- Allergies or frequent sinus or ear infections
“LifeScape is a philosophy of inspiring health and optimizing vitality at every age. Health is far more than just the absence of disease. Our healthcare arsenal requires far more than a barrage of tests and a prescription pad. To be “LifeScaped” is a transformative experience involving listening, engaging, collaborating and reawakening hope.”
Susan S Wilder, MD, IFMCP
Founder + CEO of LifeScape
Functional Medicine Consultations in Scottsdale
Functional medicine consultations are extensive high-level assessments for those with complex health issues. These consultations involve an extremely comprehensive health assessment, timeline of evolving symptoms, and innovative testing to uncover root causes of chronic health challenges. Evaluation may include genetic, psychosocial, nutritional, environmental toxin exposure, lifestyle, stress, sleep, hormone and neurotransmitter balance and assessment of gut microbiome.
What to Expect with My Functional Consultation
The initial 90 minute consultation must be done in person. The included follow-up with your appointed medical provider and/or functional dietitian can be done virtually. Functional and integrative consultations are not covered by insurance, but patients may utilize Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or submit their claims for out of network coverage if their plans allow.
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