The purpose of the first visit is to gain a wide-angle view. Through a comprehensive medical interview and any necessary physical exam, I will get a sense of your health care needs and how they fit into the context of your life and your medical/healing philosophy. You will also have a chance to find out more about me and how I approach wellness and the treatment of disease.
Because I am a holistic physician, I am able to approach your needs from a number of different angles. I am comfortable working along the entire body-mind spectrum. I can help you manage and maximize the benefit of your pharmaceutical drugs; I can offer neurotransmitter and hormone balancing tests and supplements; I can use non-invasive, energetic, mind-body medicine to spark your body’s ability to heal itself. I can also create a flexible, personal treatment plan that incorporates all of these options to suit your health and budgetary needs.
In general, first appointments focus around one of two options:
Both of these strategies are appropriate and welcome.
The cost of the first visit ranges from $90 - $200, and often lasts about 1.5 hours, depending on complexity. For a complete explanation of charges, please click here to download a cost explanation sheet that also includes my sliding scale and Time of Service discount policies. I accept cash, check, and credit/debit cards as payment.
If you would like to download the new patient forms, please click here.
If you would like to contact me with specific questions, please click here.