What Is A Licensed Naturopathic Doctor?

Naturopathic Medical Doctors are trained much like your primary care physician but have always been trained to be experts in the philosophy of holistic, functional medicine since its inception. To become a Naturopathic Medical Doctor, one must attend an accredited naturopathic medical school, pass rigorous board exams, and maintain the requirements of the Board of Medical Practice for the states they obtain licensure. To read more about naturopathic medical training, see this link: https://www.mnanp.org/training

Can You Be My Primary Care Physician?

We believe that primary care providers are an essential part of any healthcare team. However, we do not provide primary care services at this time as we are unable to provide 24/7 answering services in case of emergency, including weekends and holidays. Whether or not you are currently working with a primary care physician or OBGYN, you can benefit from additional perspective and support from our Naturopathic Medical Team. Patients are often frustrated by limited solutions, restricted time, and lack of personalization with their insurance-based provider. One can benefit from the time we offer to explain options and develop strategies utilizing the best of both conventional and natural medicine. We also help patients advocate for the solutions they need and educate them on how to maximize their healing between their annual PCP or OBGYN appointments.  

What Can I Expect?

Did you know that here in the US the average appointment length with your primary care physician is only 17 minutes? Here we offer full length, personalized, natural care office visits with a real licensed, functionally-trained naturopathic doctor who has made her mission to provide you with excellent medical care.

Most patients can expect to have 2-3 medical visits over the first three months, followed by 1-3 times per year as an established patient. Labs and imaging are a separate cost. We offer guidance on lifestyle modifications, clinical nutrition, movement, and stress management techniques. We utilize natural therapies such as botanicals, nutraceuticals, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, lymphatic body-work, and gentle detox so that can improve hormone and gut health, encourage fertility outcomes, and optimize overall well-being. We also can help you advocate and formulate questions to help get the most out of your annual based appointments.

Can I Be Seen In-Person?

Yes, we offer both in-person and telemedicine options.

Do You Run Labs?

Labs are an essential part of our work to providing sound medical care. Lab testing allows us to gain insight into your biochemistry, make appropriate medical decisions, and target your specific needs based on both your medical history and your findings. Here we utilize a wide variety of lab tests and companies including traditional labs to functional labs, including but not limited to:

• Comprehensive Sex Hormone Testing

• Full Thyroid Panels including Antibodies

• DUTCH Urinary Hormone Testing

• Salivary Cortisol Testing

• SIBO Breath Testing

• Comprehensive Stool Testing, Including GI-MAP

• Food Sensitivity Testing

• Nutrient Testing

• In-Depth Blood Sugar and Cholesterol Markers

• In-Depth Fertility Assessment Testing

We offer cash-pay labs that are HSA/FSA eligible. Lab pricing can vary and is always presented to each patient prior to their purchase of the recommended labs.

Medical Visit Investment:

• New Patient/Client Appointment (up to 90 minute): $350

  • This appointment is designed to thoroughly dive into your health history. We will review your past medical history and take time to review your current health concerns and goals. At this time if labs, imaging or referrals are indicated, they will also be discussed at this time. The time spent with you extends beyond your appointment. Preparation and research is part of developing your health journey.

• Extended Follow-up Appointment (up to 60 minutes): $270

• This extended follow-up appointment is used as the second appointment for new patients to discuss any lab/imaging results as well as a personalized treatment plan based on the results.

• The extended follow-up is also for existing patients who would like to discuss new health concerns or who would like extra time for questions during their appointment.

• Abbreviated Follow-up appointment (up to 30 minutes): $150

• The abbreviated follow-up appointment is for established patients to check-in on current treatment recommendations and ongoing steps for care.

• Brief phone call (up to 15 minutes): $70

• Brief phone calls are for existing patients who would like a brief check-in or have questions that cannot be answered with a quick message on their patient portal.

Do You Accept Medical Insurance?

Naturopathic doctors are out of network providers in the state of Minnesota and Wisconsin; therefore, we do not directly bill medical insurance for services or labs, file claims, submit prior authorization or check benefits on your behalf.

We do however accept HSA and FSA for payment and recommend that patients verify HSA/FSA benefits prior to their appointment. Patients with medical insurance have the option to request a super-bill after their appointment which they can submit to their insurance company.

What Is Your Cancellation Policy?

• 1:1 Medical Care:

  • Our providers work diligently prior to your appointment to prepare for your time; therefore, we keep a strict cancelation policy.

    • Initial appointments canceled or rescheduled within 3 business days will be subject to loss of the down deposit, and can not be used towards future appointments.

    • Follow up appointments of any type canceled less than 2 full business days will result in being charged for full cost for the visit scheduled.

    • If you do not show to your to your appointment, this will result in being charged for the full cost of the visit scheduled.

• Cupping & Gua Sha Rituals:

  • Cancellations less than 24 hours notice will result in being charged full cost of the appointment booked or loss to a visit on a pre-paid package.

  • To respect the time of clients, anyone who arrives 10 minutes late to scheduled appointment will be subject to no show policy. Card must be kept on file to book.

Do You Work With Minors?

At this time we work with individuals 16 of age or older with parental consent.